Partners of the EU-funded CATALYST project met today, 27 August 2026, at Sjávarklasinn (Ocean Cluster House) in Reykjavík, Iceland, for a Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) focused on reviewing key project milestones and planning the next phase of activities to support disengaged young people across Europe. The meeting brought together representatives from partner organisations, including IFESCOOP, RRIS, AKLUB, WeLearn, Institute of Development (IoD), and YPGD, to assess progress across project management, quality assurance, communication, and outreach activities. A key focus of the meeting was the rollout of the CATALYST Peer Coaching Training Programme, alongside the development and implementation of the Mental Health Toolkit and youth worker modules. Partners also reviewed the transfer of the Career Compass workshop, discussing progress, implementation experiences, and opportunities to further strengthen the project's support for young…

On June 26, 2026, the Institute of Development Ltd hosted the Cyprus National Dissemination Event for the EU-funded Agile Mind Scribe project at the CARDET premises in Nicosia. Organized under Work Package 4 (Implementation & Dissemination), the interactive, in-person session brought together 20 participants and two facilitators, to tackle the recurring challenge of organizational knowledge loss during onboarding, project handovers, and internal workflow transitions. Grounded in Agile methodology, behavioural design, and adult learning principles, the workshop introduced a structured approach to transforming isolated, person-dependent information into continuous knowledge flow. Through interactive conceptual inputs, multi-round sprint challenges, and group reflection sessions, attendees actively engaged with the project's learning loop: Transfer  Apply  Review  Improve  Capture. Participants gained hands-on experience with practical tools such as sprint timeboxing, feedback loops, and knowledge notes, with…

Sofia, Bulgaria — On July 15, 2026, the Agile Mind Scribe consortium convened in Sofia for its 4th and final Transnational Project Meeting. Hosted by project partner Redvertex on behalf of the lead partner, the School of Business Competences (SBC), the gathering marked a highly productive conclusion to the two-year EU-funded project. Partners reviewed the final progress of Work Package 3, evaluated dissemination outcomes, and finalized steps for the project's overall key performance indicators and final reporting. Rather than marking an end, the meeting served as a springboard for future initiatives. Having established a strong synergy throughout the project's lifecycle, the consortium organizations did not say goodbye, but rather "see you again." The partners actively discussed plans to extend their collaboration, exploring new funding mechanisms and project opportunities to build…

On 6th of July 2026, MindGuard project consortium had a successful online Master Training of Trainers (ToT) session. Virtually hosted by the University of Nicosia, the intensive four-hour event officially launched the project’s Master Trainer phase, equipping academic experts with the specialized tools needed to foster mental health literacy across European university campuses. Funded by the Erasmus+ program, MindGuard addresses the growing academic mental health crisis by combining participatory frameworks with innovative digital tools. During the training, participants explored the newly finalized MindGuard Guide, built around a practical "Recognise-Respond-Refer" model designed to help university staff navigate 26 common mental health challenges. Attendees also walked through the MindGuard digital ecosystem, including an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) platform designed for safe, scenario-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. The session shifted from…

The Institute of Development (IoD) is pleased to announce the publication of the first newsletter of the LEGENDS project (Local Excursions Generating Elderly Narratives for Digital Storytelling), an Erasmus+ funded initiative that promotes digital inclusion, intergenerational learning, and the preservation of local cultural heritage through storytelling. The newsletter highlights the project's progress, including the successful completion of the needs assessment phase, the development and piloting of the first modules of the LEGENDS Facilitator's Toolkit, and the consortium's first Transnational Project Meeting. It also presents the next steps of the project, which include digital storytelling workshops, local excursions, and the creation of an online cultural map showcasing local stories and heritage. As the Cypriot partner, the Institute of Development is leading the implementation of project activities in Cyprus, supporting older adults…

The Thriving Schools project has successfully completed its latest cycle of training activities for participating schools in Cyprus, marking an important milestone in promoting wellbeing across school communities. The training programme included a series of targeted online sessions designed to support both educators and parents/guardians in fostering a culture of wellbeing at school and at home. Two interactive webinars for parents and guardians focused on the theme "Mental Health and Wellbeing at Home" (3 March and 21 April 2026). Delivered in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development, these sessions aimed to empower families to apply key principles of Positive Psychology in everyday life and strengthen wellbeing within the home environment. In parallel, two webinars were delivered for educators, focusing on strengthening teacher wellbeing through the PERMA model. The…

The MindGuard project is pleased to announce the publication of the MindGuard Complete Guide, now available in English on the project’s website. This comprehensive resource represents a significant step forward in addressing the growing mental health challenges within higher education institutions across Europe. Designed for students, academic staff, and university administrators, the guide introduces an innovative, structured five-step framework aimed at fostering a sustainable culture of care. Central to this approach are 26 in-depth case scenarios, covering a wide spectrum of contemporary challenges—including anxiety, burnout, and digital overload—paired with practical Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) strategies. A key feature of the guide is its integration of participatory Virtual Reality (VR) training, offering immersive, experience-based learning that enhances awareness, empathy, and early intervention capabilities. By combining advanced technology with a human-centred…

The Agile Mind Scribe partnership recently met in Tenerife (21–24 April 2026) for two key activities hosted by the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC): a Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) and a Train the Trainers activity. The TPM provided an opportunity for partners to review overall progress, assess key deliverables, and align on upcoming milestones, ensuring the consortium remains coordinated and on track.This was followed by a four-day training programme focused on practical application. Participants engaged with core concepts such as the Agile Manifesto, behavioural design, and andragogy, and explored how these can be implemented in real-world contexts. Through interactive workshops, they applied these approaches to processes including onboarding, offboarding, and organisational learning. A study visit to local businesses in the Canary Islands further enriched the experience, allowing participants to connect…

Το Ινστιτούτο Ανάπτυξης Κύπρου σε συνεργασία με τους εταίρους μας CARDET και INNOVADE LI υλοποίησαν μιας σειρά εκπαιδεύσεων με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψηφιακής ευημερίας στην πρωτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση σε όλη την Κύπρο. Συγκεντρώνοντας το ενδιαφέρον 56 εκπαιδευτικών και μελών του σχολικού προσωπικού από έξι δημοτικά σχολεία, δημιούργησαν ένα συνεργατικό περιβάλλον για τη διερεύνηση ενός από τα πιο επίκαιρα ζητήματα στην εκπαίδευση σήμερα: την ψηφιακή ευημερία. Μέσα από ένα δομημένο πρόγραμμα βασισμένο στο μοντέλο PERMA-Digital, οι συμμετέχοντες ασχολήθηκαν με: Πρακτικές στρατηγικές και εργαλεία για την υποστήριξη θετικών ψηφιακών εμπειριών των μαθητών Διαδραστικές συζητήσεις και ανταλλαγή εμπειριών μεταξύ σχολείων Προσεγγίσεις για την ενσωμάτωση της ευημερίας στην καθημερινή διδακτική πρακτική Οι συνεδρίες ανέδειξαν επίσης τον ρόλο των αναδυόμενων τεχνολογιών στην εκπαίδευση, με έμφαση στην υπεύθυνη και αποτελεσματική αξιοποίηση εργαλείων τεχνητής νοημοσύνης όπως τα…

Το έργο LEGENDS ξεκίνησε και επίσημα την πορεία του, φέρνοντας κοντά άτομα μεγαλύτερης ηλικίας και νέους μέσα από μια καινοτόμο διαγενεακή πρωτοβουλία που συνδυάζει τον ψηφιακό γραμματισμό με την τοπική πολιτιστική κληρονομιά και την αφήγηση ιστοριών. Στόχος του έργου είναι να δημιουργήσει ουσιαστικές γέφυρες επικοινωνίας μεταξύ των γενεών, ενισχύοντας παράλληλα τις ψηφιακές δεξιότητες των μεγαλύτερων σε ηλικία ατόμων και συμβάλλοντας στη διατήρηση της πολιτιστικής μνήμης των τοπικών κοινοτήτων. Μέσα από τοπικές φωτογραφικές εξορμήσεις, δραστηριότητες ψηφιακής αφήγησης και τη δημιουργία ενός διαδικτυακού πολιτιστικού χάρτη, οι συμμετέχοντες θα συνεργαστούν για να καταγράψουν και να μοιραστούν ιστορίες που συνδέονται με τόπους και πολιτιστικά στοιχεία της περιοχής τους. Η συνεργασία μεταξύ νέων και ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας στοχεύει στη μείωση της ψηφιακής απομόνωσης, την ενίσχυση του εθελοντισμού και την προώθηση συμπεριληπτικών μαθησιακών κοινοτήτων. Οι βασικοί…