Before officially launching the Understanding EU platform, we wanted to hear directly from the people who will use it. During our national feedback activities, participants explored the Digital Lexicon, watched the videos and navigated through the Knowledge Bits before sharing…
The internet offers incredible opportunities—but also growing challenges. Helping young people question information, verify sources and recognise manipulation is becoming more important than ever. A recent Digital Decade Eurobarometer shows that 92% of Europeans consider protecting children online a high…
Mentoring is not only about supporting participants—it is also about supporting one another. At BUPNET, our mentors meet regularly for reflection sessions and peer exchange. These meetings provide valuable opportunities to discuss experiences, share challenges, exchange practical ideas, and continue…
What if the problem changes depending on who is looking at it? Imagine a city wants to reduce car traffic in its centre. For environmental organisations, the problem might be emissions and air pollution. Local businesses may worry about accessibility…
Most educational games are designed by adults. In the MILES project, we decided to turn this idea around and asked the real experts on today’s digital world: the students themselves. Following the media literacy workshops, a group of students from…
Can learning about the European Union also be an opportunity for dialogue? The International Knowledge Party showed that it can. Participants from different European countries came together online to exchange perspectives on European values, democracy and active citizenship. Alongside presentations…
With the needs analysis completed and work on the Skills Assessment Matrix underway, the E-SHIFT partners met in Bastia, Corsica, in June to take the next important step: translating the findings into ideas for the future E-SHIFT training programme. The…
The best ideas don’t stay in conference rooms—they are put into practice. Inspired by our study visit to Artscape in Vilnius, we introduced an artistic activity into our weekly UNITE Language Café. German and Ukrainian participants worked together to create…
Following the partner meeting, project partners, stakeholders and invited guests came together at the final conference in Vienna to present and discuss the project’s results. Throughout the conference, one message became particularly clear: Making European legislation easier to understand is…
One of the most regular and appreciated activities within our UNITE programme is the weekly Language Café, held every Tuesday in Göttingen. Week after week, participants come together with enthusiasm to practise their German in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.…