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Author: Veronica Charalambous

MindGuard Project Launches to Enhance Mental Health Support in European Universities

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

On February 19–20, 2025, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the Institute of Development N. Charalambous (IoD) co-hosted the inaugural MindGuard kick-off meeting, marking the launch of a pioneering Erasmus+ initiative aimed at strengthening mental health awareness, prevention, and first aid across higher education institutions in Europe.

This two-day transnational partner meeting brought together experts from six leading European organizations to lay the foundation for the project’s development. The collaboration focuses on utilizing participatory methods and cutting-edge digital tools, including an innovative VR training platform, to equip students, faculty, and staff with the skills needed to promote mental well-being on campus.

Key themes highlighted during the meeting included the growing need for mental health support and awareness in universities, the potential of immersive technologies such as VR and XR for mental health training, the collaborative efforts of top European universities and organizations, and the essential role of students and educators in creating inclusive academic spaces.

By establishing a clear coordination structure, defining roles, and crafting a comprehensive dissemination strategy, the MindGuard project is set to make a lasting impact on university communities across Europe.

This launch event marks the first step in an ambitious journey to empower individuals and create healthier, more supportive learning environments. Stay tuned for more updates as MindGuard progresses toward its goal of transforming mental health practices in higher education.

Stay tuned for more innovative actions from the MindGuard Project!

MindGuard – Participatory and Digitally Empowered Mental Health Prevention Framework for Academic Settings

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Digital Learning, Education, Health & Wellbeing, Projects & Initiatives, Youth, Rights & Inclusion.

MindGuard aims to revolutionize mental health prevention and support in higher education through participatory frameworks and immersive technologies. The project develops a VR platform, a guide for staff and educators, and an interactive training program tailored to the needs of students, faculty, and staff. These resources enhance mental health literacy, foster empathy, and equip participants with first aid skills to create inclusive and supportive academic environments. Key objectives include increasing awareness, building peer-to-peer support networks, and reducing stigma, thus promoting a culture of mental wellbeing across higher education institutions.

DIGITALLI Project Kick-Off Meeting: Advancing AI-Driven Digital Learning Strategies

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

The Kick-Off Meeting for the DIGITALLI project, hosted by the University of Nicosia (UNIC) in Cyprus on December 10, 2024, marked the official launch of activities aimed at developing AI-driven digital learning strategies for adult education. During the meeting, project partners and key stakeholders established a strong foundation for collaborative efforts to address the challenges of digital transformation in lifelong learning.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the goals, deliverables, and expected outcomes of Work Package 2 (WP2). Roles and responsibilities were clarified to ensure smooth execution of research and development tasks, while the methodology, tools, and research approaches were finalized. A comprehensive timeline with key milestones and deadlines was also agreed upon, laying the groundwork for effective coordination and progress as the project advances its mission to enhance digital competencies and integrate AI technologies into lifelong learning.

DIGITALLI addresses the urgent need for digital transformation in Europe’s adult education sector. With over 50% of adults lacking basic digital skills and many educators feeling unprepared to effectively use digital tools, the project aims to close this gap. It seeks to empower lifelong learning institutions by providing frameworks, training, and resources to support the creation of inclusive and adaptive learning environments. By addressing infrastructure gaps and fostering digital readiness, DIGITALLI strives to bridge the digital divide in adult education. The DIGITALLI partners are: Meta4 Innovations e. U. (Austria), University of Nicosia (Cyprus), CENTER ZA IZOBRAZEVANJE IN KULTURO TREBNJE (Slovenia), The Rural Hub CLG (Ireland), and CARDET360 SINGLE MEMBER P.C. (Greece).

Stay tuned for updates as DIGITALLI continues its transformative journey in adult education!

DIGITALLI – Digital Strategies for Lifelong Learning Institutions

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Digital Learning, Education, Projects & Initiatives.

The DIGITALLI project aims to address the increasing gap between the demand for and supply of digitally competent workforces. Its primary goal is to empower lifelong learning and adult education institutions to implement digital transformation strategies effectively. This initiative fosters resilience among adults to adapt to rapid technological and labor market changes, leveraging frameworks such as DigCompOrg, DigCompEdu, and the European Digital Skills Certificate. Through innovative tools like a Toolkit, a Digital Transformation Expert System, and an in-service Training Programme, DIGITALLI seeks to modernize teaching practices and organizational strategies while promoting AI integration.

CDM – Community Development Manager

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Projects & Initiatives, Sustainable Development & Entrepreneurship, Youth, Rights & Inclusion.

CDM responds to the needs of SMEs to have qualified professionals taking care of the company’s CSR strategies with a strong focus on community development. CDM will aim at an enhanced integration of Companies in the local communities to meet not only their material needs by offering products or services but, most importantly, their social needs that influence the community wellness. Thus, the Community Development Manager (CDM) will be the bridge between corporate responsibility initiatives targeting local communities and the corporate business strategy.

The objectives of the project are to increase awareness about the need for and potential of community-oriented CSR and sustainability strategies in companies, to enhance innovative VET training and consistent knowledge about CSR linked to community development and to design and pilot different forms of collaboration between companies and local communities that allow social sustainable initiatives for the territory.