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The Kick-off meeting of the D-Green Project took place on 2–3 December 2025 in Pesaro, Italy, gathering all project partners for the official launch of project activities.

The initiative aims to support SMEs in reducing the environmental and social footprint of information and communication technologies (ICT) by improving the effectiveness and sustainability of ICT implementation strategies.

Hosted by Assindustria Consulting, the project coordinator, the meeting enabled partners to align on common objectives, implementation strategies, and expected outcomes.

Each organisation introduced its expertise and contribution to the project, demonstrating a strong multidisciplinary partnership across Europe.

The agenda focused on the presentation of the project Work Packages, including:

• WP2 – D-Green Handbook, providing guidelines and knowledge to support sustainable digital transition

• WP3 – D-Green Backpack, developing innovative tools to promote environmental awareness in ICT adoption

• WP4 – Dissemination and Communication, ensuring visibility and engagement among key stakeholders

Partners also reviewed project management procedures, quality assurance measures, and the coordination of upcoming activities to ensure smooth and effective progress throughout the implementation period.

The meeting concluded with a recap of next steps, complemented by informal networking moments including a shared dinner in Pesaro’s historic centre.

The RESEARCH project officially started its activities with the first Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) held on 13 and 14 November 2025 in Prague. The meeting marked the beginning of this European collaboration focused on creating innovative educational tools and resources to support teachers and students in secondary-level schools (students 13 – 18 years of age), so they can design and carry out research activities in humanity-oriented subjects to empower new generations to become active and responsible citizens.

The project is coordinated by Responsible Society (ReS) – Odpovědná společnost, z. s. (Czech Republic) and involves five partner institutions from across Europe:

• Podskalská School – Higher Vocational School of Economic Studies, Grammar School, Secondary Technical School of Food Technology (Czech Republic)
• WSB University – Akademia WSB (Poland)
• Learnable Società Cooperativa a R.L. (Italy)
• We Live – Asociación We Live (Spain)
• European Centre of Entrepreneurship Competence and Excellence (ECECE) (Austria)

During the kick-off meeting, partners presented their institutions, reviewed the project objectives, and set the groundwork for collaboration. Discussions focused on shared methodologies, communication strategies, and the development of the project’s visual and digital identity, including the RESEARCH logo and future online platform.

The consortium will work together to produce a set of innovative outputs designed to integrate research practices into school education:

• The RESEARCH Toolkit, including:

  1. Methodologies and tools that help teachers bring humanities-focused research into their classrooms.

  2. Practical Use Cases applying research-based learning in subjects such as geography, history, civic education, and biology-environment.

• Implementation of the RESEARCH Toolkit in schools, carried out through a two-phase pilot testing with teachers and students from each partner country.

• An international student exchange, enabling cross-country collaboration and experiential learning.

• Guidelines on How to Take RESEARCH to Schools, a practical resource for educators who wish to embed research-oriented learning in their teaching practices.

The meeting also included a tour of Podskalská School’s facilities, offering participants the opportunity to explore its educational environment and unique resources — including a visit to the school’s own brewery, which combines tradition, hands-on learning, and innovation in vocational education.

The final Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the Augmented Reality for Schools (AREA) project took place on 3–4 November 2025 in Bratislava, hosted by Indicia, the project coordinator.
Partners from Greece, Austria, and Italy gathered to review the final phase of activities, exchange insights, and plan the sustainability of the project beyond its official end.

During the meeting, the consortium focused on the finalization of the Guidelines — a practical document that will support schools in applying the knowledge and tools provided in the AREA Toolkit. These guidelines will help teachers and educators integrate Augmented Reality (AR) into classroom practices in a structured, accessible, and inclusive way.

The partners also discussed the ongoing dissemination activities, including the organization of the final multiplier events to be held in each partner country. These events aim to share the project’s outcomes with a wider educational audience and inspire schools to adopt AR-based teaching approaches.

Finally, the team explored strategies for project sustainability, ensuring that the AREA Toolkit and its training resources will continue to be used and updated by schools after the project’s completion.

The meeting in Bratislava marked an important milestone — a moment to celebrate the collaboration among European partners and to look ahead at how Augmented Reality can continue to enrich learning experiences across Europe.

🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.augmentedreality4schools.net/home

The DiTwin Platform, available in English and all partners’ languages, offers a unique opportunity to access and use cutting-edge digital twin modules developed through the DiTwin project. Designed to bridge theory and hands-on practice, these modules empower secondary students to master skills critical for the Industry 4.0 era — all through interactive digital simulations.

The platform features three specialized modules, each targeting key technical skills for modern manufacturing and automation:

This module introduces the fundamentals of additive manufacturing, presenting the main 3D printing systems and how they operate. Students are guided through the entire process — from file preparation to printing — building operational skills for managing files and executing essential tasks on 3D printing systems.

By the end, learners will confidently handle basic functions and effectively manage files for additive production.

Offering an introductory yet comprehensive overview of Industry 4.0, this module delves into the workings of automated machines, plants, and production systems. Covering mechatronics, automation, robotics, and electrical engineering basics, it places special emphasis on pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC operations.

Students develop practical skills to monitor and install automated systems, preparing them to work in advanced industrial environments.

This module equips students with essential skills to program and operate industrial robotic arms. It covers the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of robotic systems, with a particular focus on safety protocols and risk detection during robot operation.

Getting started with DiTwin is straightforward. Follow these steps to reserve your spot:

1. Fill Out the Booking Form
   Visit the modules section and complete the booking form, providing all requested details and your preferred training period.

2. Receive a Confirmation Email
   The team managing the physical labs (University of Malaga and Digital Smart) will contact you to finalize:

   • The lessons you want to attend

   • The training dates

   • How the specific system works

   • Technical details to access DiTwin

3. Prepare Your Communication Tools
   For your training session, you’ll join an online meeting to coordinate with staff. Additionally, you’ll use the free remote desktop app AnyDesk to control the system remotely.

4. Attend Your Training Session
   With the physical lab set up by the staff, you’re ready to dive into your practical session and gain hands-on experience.

To access the Platform, click here.

To learn more about the system and available modules, download the comprehensive DiTwin Modules Description.

On July 25th, Learnable organized a multiplier event as part of the FutureForward project, focused on enhancing digital literacy and promoting the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in adult education.

The event took place at Centro Sociale La Torre in Montecarotto (AN), starting at 7:00 PM, and brought together 32 participants, including adult educators and individuals over the age of 50.

The event served as a platform to present the FutureForward Trainer Platform, a digital tool developed to support educators in integrating AI and digital skills into adult learning contexts. Participants had the opportunity to explore how the platform can be used in practical settings, discuss challenges and opportunities, and contribute their feedback.

Special attention was given to fostering collaboration through the FutureForward Community of Practice, encouraging ongoing dialogue and peer exchange among adult education professionals.

As a multiplier event foreseen by the FutureForward project, this initiative played a crucial role in expanding the project’s reach and impact, particularly among older adult learners and educators navigating the digital transition.

To stay updated on project developments, you can visit the project website, Facebook Page and LinkedIn Page.

The transnational training course, as part of DiTwin project, was held at the University of Málaga from 14 to 18 July 2025.

The activity brought together two participants per partner organization and offered a shared learning space focused on the use of Digital Twins, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies in education and training contexts.

Over five days, participants explored a range of relevant topics and technologies through lectures, discussions, and practical sessions. The programme included:

• Digital Twins and Industry 4.0
  Introduction to the concept and its industrial applications.
• Two Round Tables
  • Digital Twins in the Industry
  • The Role of Digital Twins in Education.

• Practical sessions on robot programming and automation
  Hands-on activities guided by UMA staff, focused on basic programming skills and the simulation of robot tasks in an Industry 4.0 environment.
• 3D Printing
  Observations and practice sessions on 3D printing to understand its potential applications in training and prototyping.
• DiTwin Handbook and Project Work
  A dedicated session was held to discuss the structure and content of the DiTwin Handbook, an output in development that will collect tools, methodologies, and recommendations for using Digital Twins in education.
• Visit to UMA’s Robotics Laboratory
  A guided visit allowed participants to better understand current research and practical implementation of robotic systems.

To stay updated on project developments, please visit the project website and social media pages (Facebook and Linkedin).