The consortium of the MindGuard Project held its Transnational Partner Meeting on 24–25 November 2025, hosted by University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland. Partners convened both in person at the UCD Village Building and online via Zoom, engaging in two days of structured dialogue and collaborative planning. The programme opened with a welcome session and a guided campus tour, after which discussions turned to core project activities. Under WP1, partners reviewed project management updates, financial compliance, and risk mitigation measures. Work under WP2 continued with an examination of draft sections of the Transnational Research Report, leading to agreement on the steps required for its finalisation. In the afternoon, attention shifted to WP3, where UNIC led exchanges on content guidelines for the upcoming training programme and the organisation of pilot activities…

On October 18th, in Paphos, during the National Erasmus+ Award Ceremony, organized by IDEP, and held as part of Erasmus Days, the RESILIENT PRESCHOOLS project was honoured with the Innovative Teaching Award by the European Commission. The Institute of Development (IoD) participated in this initiative within a consortium of six organisations from Cyprus, Greece, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Portugal. With the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute as coordinator, the partnership worked to strengthen psychological resilience and wellbeing in early childhood education. RESILIENT PRESCHOOLS empowers preschool teachers to nurture children’s social and emotional skills through positive psychology, equipping them to navigate a world full of change and uncertainty. The project developed evidence-based tools and training that support educators in creating positive, supportive learning environments and proactively addressing mental health challenges. This award…

Following the partner meeting in Cyprus, the IntegratESG project has officially transitioned from design to full-scale implementation, focusing on translating ESG concepts into tangible digital learning tools and interactive modules. The project is now finalizing its multilingual Roadmap and developing a central digital hub that will feature scenario-based simulators and e-portfolios to support measurable ESG competence development for VET providers and SMEs. These upcoming resources aim to bridge the gap between strategic thinking and actionable organizational change through realistic, sector-specific learning experiences. English Newsletter Greek Newsletter

We are proud to announce that the Resilient Preschools project has been selected as one of five EU-funded projects from Cyprus to be awarded and showcased at the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, organised by the European Commission. Coordinated by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, the project was recognised for its innovative approach to early childhood education, grounded in the principles of Positive Psychology. It promotes resilience, well-being, and the emotional development of young children. RESILIENT PRESCHOOLS empowers preschool teachers to nurture children’s social and emotional skills through positive psychology, equipping them to navigate a world full of change and uncertainty. The project developed evidence-based tools and training that support educators in creating positive, supportive learning environments and proactively addressing mental health challenges. The Institute of Development Cyprus (IoD) had the…

Σε μια εποχή που η υβριδική εργασία κυριαρχεί, οι οργανισμοί IoD και Innovade σας προσκαλούν στην εκδήλωση «Stay Connected: The Roadmap for High-Performing Hybrid Teams». Η εκδήλωση, η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Παρασκευή 24 Οκτωβρίου 2025 στο Αμφιθέατρο CYTA στη Λευκωσία, απευθύνεται σε επαγγελματίες Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού, Team Leaders και managers. Στόχος της είναι να σας προσφέρει μια μοναδική ευκαιρία να εξερευνήσετε τις προκλήσεις και τις ευκαιρίες που φέρνει η υβριδική εργασία. Το πρόγραμμα, εμπνευσμένο από τις βέλτιστες πρακτικές κορυφαίων οργανισμών, είναι σχεδιασμένο για να παρέχει πρακτικά εργαλεία και εφαρμόσιμες λύσεις για την ενίσχυση της συνεργασίας, της δέσμευσης και της απόδοσης των ομάδων σας. Τι θα κερδίσετε από τη συμμετοχή σας; Οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να: Ανακαλύψουν αποδεδειγμένες στρατηγικές από κορυφαίους οργανισμούς της Κύπρου και της Ευρώπης, μέσα από…

The EU-funded project Optimistic Pathways to Education (OPE) officially launched with a successful Kick-Off Meeting on the 16th-17th of July, bringing together partner organisations from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Turkey, and Austria. The meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative journey to enhance student and teacher efficacy and promote holistic well-being in schools across Europe. Hosted in a spirit of shared vision and cooperation, the meeting focused on defining the project’s strategic direction and laying the foundation for its initial activities. Partners engaged in discussions around the core themes of academic optimism, resilience, and inclusive education, setting the tone for an impactful implementation phase. OPE aims to develop innovative strategies and practical tools that support the creation of more positive and inclusive educational environments. The project places particular emphasis on fostering…

IntegratESG is advancing the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across European vocational education and small businesses. The project has recently introduced the IntegratESG Roadmap, an interactive framework designed to help VET providers and SMEs embed sustainability into their operations and curricula. Stakeholders are currently invited to provide feedback on this draft roadmap to help shape its final version for diverse European contexts. Read more in the newsletters below. English Newsletter Greek Newsletter

The STAY CONNECTED project continues to grow, and our third newsletter highlights the latest developments. Discover the new training programme designed to enhance digital well-being and inclusion in today’s hybrid workplace — tailored for HR professionals and managers. Read about the successful Train the Trainers event held in Patras, Greece, and learn more about the upcoming national training workshops taking place across partner countries. Stay tuned — the new online course will soon be available for free, open, and unlimited access! DOWNLOAD GR DOWNLOAD ENG

Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η εναρκτήρια συνάντηση του έργου PERMA Digital στις 11 και 12 Ιουνίου στη Λευκωσία, με τη συμμετοχή εταίρων από την Κύπρο, την Ελλάδα, την Ιρλανδία, το Βέλγιο και τη Φινλανδία. Το PERMA Digital στοχεύει στην εφαρμογή μιας ολιστικής, σχολικής προσέγγισης για την ευημερία στον ψηφιακό εκπαιδευτικό χώρο. Μέσα από μεθόδους μικτής έρευνας και πειραματισμού, το έργο θα αξιολογήσει τον αντίκτυπό του και θα εξετάσει τη δυνατότητα ευρύτερης εφαρμογής του. Το έργο συντονίζεται από το CARDET, με την ενεργό συμμετοχή του Ινστιτούτου Ανάπτυξης και της INNOVADE. Μείνετε συντονισμένοι για περισσότερα βήματα προς ένα πιο ευημερές και ψηφιακά φιλικό σχολικό περιβάλλον. ΙΣΤΟΣΕΛΙΔΑ

The Thriving Schools Project officially launched with its first transnational partner meeting in Nicosia, held on 12–13 May 2025. The initiative aims to implement a whole-school, systemic approach to mental health and wellbeing across schools in Europe. Co-funded under the EU’s policy experimentation framework and launched in March 2025, the project brings together partners from Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Italy. The kickoff meeting focused on aligning visions and mapping out the first steps toward creating evidence-based policies and practices that foster wellbeing and strengthen social-emotional competencies within school communities. At its core, the project promotes holistic development and resilience by embedding mental health literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL) into every layer of the school ecosystem. The goal is to educate and empower the entire school community—including teachers, school leaders, learners, and parents—to support emotional…