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🔍 Exciting News from CICANT! 🔍 On August 2nd, the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) announced the provisional results for the 2023 Exploratory Projects Competition, and we are proud to share that our team has secured two innovative projects. 1️⃣ STORYline: Exploring Youth Citizenship through Intergenerational Approaches and Digital Narratives - Coordinated by Ana F. Oliveira - This project explores how intergenerational relationships and digital media shape youth citizenship experiences and perceptions. 2️⃣ Checking the Fact-Checkers: Practices and Effectiveness in Southern Europe - Led by João Pedro Baptista - This project aims to understand the practice of fact-checking, its journalistic processes, audience perceptions, and effectiveness in combating disinformation. We are excited to embark on these groundbreaking research journeys and look forward to sharing our progress with you. #Research #Innovation #CICANT #YouthCitizenship #FactChecking #DigitalMedia #Disinformation

🔑 These are the keys to engage older adults in the digital world! 🔑 Inclusive education: Coll-Oya project promotes active participation by integrating older adults into digital learning environments, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. Practical instruction: Teaching English alongside digital literacy skills equips seniors with the tools they need for real-world scenarios, from online communication to navigating e-commerce platforms. Intergenerational collaboration: By collaborating with young adults, Coll-Oya fosters meaningful connections across generations, creating a supportive learning community where knowledge and experiences are shared. The project's methodology focuses on practical applications of digital skills, ensuring that older adults gain confidence in using technology to enhance their everyday experiences. https://lnkd.in/dTDJrxRZ Follow us if you want to know more about this topic! Our partners: INBIE - Fundacja Instytut Badań i Innowacji w Edukacji Adana Atü  Sarıçam Halk Eğitim Merkezi DomSpain - Educational and Technological Services Olena Korzhykova Júlia Vilafranca Molero Ellen Garcia Harrison Ana Isabel Herranz Zentarski Marta Fernandez Jimenez Mª Elena C. Arianna Vitiello #colloyaproject

Blunders happen, but so do micro-aggressions. If you're a bystander, what do you do? Join us at #TheChangeRoom for research into this issue and practical solutions, as host Geoff Paine and researcher Laura Jennings bring behaviour change to life. It's show and tell for grown-ups. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/een9BnaJ #MakeChangeHappen, contact us about partnering on your project or explore our courses. #BehaviouralScience #BeSci #SBC #BehaviourChange #BehavioralScience

🌟 Last Friday, our Research Center participated in the European Project SHAREN(E)ET event, dedicated to developing soft skills in disadvantaged groups. 🌟 🎓 During the event, Dr. Afxentis Afxentiou Director of the UoL Research Center, discussed social innovation to find new solutions to systemic social challenges. ✨ 💡 Dr. Afxentiou explained how at the University of Limassol we use methods like Design-thinking, Participatory Action Research (PAR), and Co-creation at the University of Limassol. These approaches emphasize empathy, inclusivity, and creativity, ensuring that all stakeholders, especially marginalized groups, are involved in the research process. He highlighted our projects, InterGenic and KidLE, as prime examples of our positive impact. 🤝 The presentation highlighted both the challenges and rewards of social innovation, emphasizing its crucial role in fostering inclusive, interdisciplinary, and democratic education and research practices. Stay tuned to learn more about the UoL Research Center activities #SocialInnovation #EducationForAll #UoLResearch #DesignThinking #ParticipatoryResearch #CoCreation #InclusiveEducation #InterGenic #KidLE #SHARENEET #UniversityOfLimassol #SocialChange #InnovationInEducation

How can education be less hierarchical? Jurij Krpan @kersnikova talks to @arselectronica about how the #horiozoneurope project #CiritualChangeLab is helping to bring his vision of education and society to life. Read the interview here 👉 https://bit.ly/44w8JQu #CriticalChangeLab #HorizonEU

Unlock the Potential of Your Ideas at the TREO Tracks 2024! This year, the TREO forum at ECIS 2024 redefines the landscape of academic collaboration and innovation. With a unique blend of plenary poster sessions and intimate roundtable discussions, we're setting the stage for ideas to flourish and expertise to be shared. Where Ideas Meet Innovation: Whether you're a veteran in your field or stepping into the academic arena for the first time, TREO welcomes you to a melting pot of creativity. Our diverse tracks - from Innovative and Emerging Ideas to Newcomers’ Incubator - are designed to nurture your projects from concept to publication. A Platform for Growth: Accepted submissions will not only enjoy the spotlight in poster presentations but also benefit from engaging discussions and feedback in optional roundtable sessions. It's more than a conference; it's an opportunity to see your work published in the AIS e-Library and make lasting community connections. Inclusive and Diverse: Emphasizing our commitment to inclusivity, TREO encourages submissions from those yet to make their mark in premier conference proceedings and scholars from underrepresented regions. 📅 Mark Your Calendars! Submission Deadline: March 11, 2024 Workshop Date: June 16, 2024 Join us in Paphos this June for an unparalleled experience of learning, sharing, and innovation. For more details on submission guidelines and the workshop structure, visit https://lnkd.in/daZ-7gRE.

World IP Day 2024 - IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity Youth Video Competition Submission Deadline ⏰: March 10, 2024, at 23:59 CET Theme: "With IP, we can dream of a better future, turn our ideas into reality, and create a world where everyone thrives." Eligibility: * Solo Participants: Must be aged 18-34. * Group Participation: Groups can have up to 10 people, and at least one member must be aged 18-34. This allows for a wide range of participants, including family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and etc. Opportunity: This is a unique chance for those passionate about any field to showcase their vision for our common future. Participants will not only gain fame within a community of like-minded individuals but also stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Prizes 🏆🏆🏆🏆: Winners can receive digital equipment valued at CHF 5,000, CHF 3,000, CHF 2,500, and CHF 1,000. Video 📹 Requirements: * Length: 60-90 seconds * Format: MP4 For detailed rules and to submit your entry, please visit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYYcXUp Please follow the 🔗 to view the winners from last year, get inspired, and contribute towards our common future. https://lnkd.in/e2CeWBdg #worldipday World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

📢 This week, a delegation from the project coordination team met with leaders from UPT, MATE, and STPUAS to discuss strategic options that should be considered and addressed within the scope of the Entrenovators project. 💬 These discussions are crucial for aligning our institutions' goals and ensuring the successful implementation of our collaborative efforts. #Entrenovators #EUDRES #EuropeanUniversities #Research #HorizonEU #EUfunded

💡 April 21 will be World Creativity and Innovation Day. The UN recognizes that creativity cannot be located in just one area, but can be expressed in many different contexts, from artistic expression to problem solving in different situations. Raising awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development is important to fully understand its full potential. Read the full, official UN article 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dXJF8DS3 - #glocalfactory #un #worldcreativityandinnovationday #creativity #innovation