ReadLab

Strategic alignment meets hands-on innovation!

The ReadLab team has just wrapped up an intensive and highly productive two days at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) for the 3rd WARP Project Transnational Meeting.
As a partner dedicated to driving research, innovation, and educational development, these meetings are where project frameworks turn into real-world impact for the green and digital dual transition in VET education.

The most appealing part was stepping out of the conference room and into the field! Visiting the NTUA Unit of Environmental Science and Technology laboratories gave our data-driven work a profound sense of purpose.

ReadLab, then, proudly led the final technical sessions focusing on strict quality assurance frameworks and continuous reporting to ensure our upcoming deliverables achieve the highest standards.

A massive thank you to our hosts at NTUA and to the entire consortium for the incredible energy. The roadmap for the next phase is officially locked in!

🔗 We are just getting started. Click the link to explore our roadmap and see how we are reshaping environmental education: https://warp-project.eu/

Follow our incredible partners on their journey: Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο - National Technical University of Athens | IES Ribeira do Louro | Universiteti Europian i Tiranës | AlbAcademy | Kolegji Universum | Shkolla Finlandeze | Plastika | Recycal - Recycling Albania

TINKERVERSE Stakeholders event 18 june 14:00 – 14:45 CET (online)
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TINKERVERSE is a European Erasmus+ project about Maker Education. The project helps children and young people develop creative, digital, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. Schools, universities, makerspaces, and educational organizations from different countries work together to share ideas and create new learning activities. The project pays special attention to inclusion, so that children from different backgrounds and learning needs can take part in Maker Education. During the project, partners collect good practices, test activities, and develop materials for teachers and schools. The project also supports teachers by creating training and practical tools for using Maker Education in the classroom or other learning environments. The results of the project include teaching materials, examples of good practices, training resources, and recommendations for schools and organizations.
The purpose of this event is to introduce the project to stakeholders, supporting organisations, educational professionals, policy makers, and other interested parties who contributed to or support the project. During the meeting, participants will receive an overview of the project's objectives, work packages, first results and planned activities for the coming months. The consortium will also present how stakeholders can follow the project through the website, newsletter, and social media channels.
The meeting will conclude with a Q&A in which participants can ask questions, share ideas, and provide feedback that may help strengthen the project and increase its impact within the educational community. The event also offers an opportunity to expand the TINKERVERSE network and explore future collaboration opportunities.

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Universidad de Burgos - UBU
Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK
Friends of Education

Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați
Howest University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden
Politécnico do Cávado e Ave

We are delighted to share that ReadLab recently participated in the 1st Transnational Project Meeting of FRAME Project – Food Resilience through Architecturally Modelled Environments, held in Constanța, Romania.

Co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme, FRAME brings together partners from across Europe with a shared mission: to harness the power of behavioral science and nudging to drive meaningful change in our food systems.

During the meeting, ReadLab contributed actively to two key work packages:

📚 WP3 – Empowering Changemakers: we presented our work on T3.2, the Gamified MOOC an interactive learning experience designed to make behavioral science training accessible and impactful for a wide range of stakeholders.

💻 WP6 – Communication, Dissemination & Nudging: Alongside partner BIC, we are co-developing T6.3, the Website & Digital Communication Hub, ensuring FRAME's outputs and message reach audiences at both national and European level.

We look forward to the journey ahead: 36 months of collaboration, innovation, and concrete steps toward a more sustainable and resilient European food system.

✨ TPM Flashback: MAGNETISE in Durban, South Africa

On 18-20 February 2026, the MAGNETISE consortium gathered in Durban, South Africa, for the project’s face-to-face Kick-off Meeting.

MAGNETISE is a three-year initiative designed to assist Higher Education Institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa in formulating and implementing gender equality policies. The project unites five African universities and four European partner institutions.

During this three-day meeting, MAGNETISE partners reflected on gender inequality in higher education, discussed institutional transformation, and agreed on the next steps for developing Gender Equality Plans and capacity-building activities. The meeting also highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership, data-driven reform, gender-responsive policies, and shared responsibility in mainstreaming gender equality across Sub-Saharan African academia. The program concluded with a cultural study tour celebrating South African heritage.

As ReadLab, we are proud for contributing to this important initiative alongside our partners and in supporting gender equality in South African and Ugandan universities.

A special thank you to the Centre for Success in SciencUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal for hosting the informative sessions & study tour and for their coordination throughout the project implementation.

🔗 Learn more about the project:�https://magnetise-project.eu/�

While our work on the ImSteam Project officially commenced back in January, nothing beats the momentum of collaborating in the same room. On May 14–15, our consortium gathered in Patras, Greece, for our official, in-person kick-off meeting.

This intensive two-day session allowed our European partners to move past digital screens, align strategic objectives, and solidify our shared roadmap for the future of STEAM education. We leave Patras with a clear, unified vision and an inspired commitment to driving inclusive digital transformation across European classrooms.

Thank you to all our partners for their dedication and insight as we set the foundations for the journey ahead.

Το τμήμα Γεωπονίας του Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου - University of the Peloponnese και η ReadLab, με μεγάλη χαρά ανακοινώνουμε το επερχόμενο Πρόγραμμα Πιλοτικής Κατάρτισης στην Εκμετάλλευση παραγωγής λαχανικών μικρής κλίμακας (Market Gardening). Το πρόγραμμα είναι σχεδιασμένο για να σας προσφέρει τις δεξιότητες, την πρακτική εμπειρία και την πιστοποίηση που απαιτούνται για να διαπρέψετε στο σύγχρονο αγροτικό τοπίο.

Προσφερόμενες εκπαιδευτικές ενότητες
Φυτική παραγωγή Ι (εκπαιδευτές: Anastasios Darras, καθηγητής & Ioannis Lycoskoufis, επικ. καθηγητής)
Ψηφιακές δεξιότητες για τις λαχανοκηπευτικές επιχειρήσεις (εκπαιδευτής: Nasos Makios)
Η κατάρτιση είναι ΔΩΡΕΑΝ και περιλαμβάνει τρία αλληλοσυμπληρούμενα εκπαιδευτικά μοντέλα.
🛠️ Πώς λειτουργεί
Συνδυάζουμε τη θεωρία με την πράξη για να διασφαλίσουμε ότι θα είστε έτοιμοι για το χωράφι από την πρώτη μέρα:
Δια ζώσης Διαλέξεις: Άμεση καθοδήγηση από ειδικούς του κλάδου για την οικοδόμηση των θεμελιωδών γνώσεών σας.
Ασύγχρονη Μάθηση: Ευέλικτες διαδικτυακές ενότητες που σας επιτρέπουν να εμβαθύνετε στην επιστήμη της κηπουρικής με τον δικό σας ρυθμό.
Μάθηση στο Χώρο Εργασίας: Σηκώστε τα μανίκια! Θα αποκτήσετε πραγματική εμπειρία μέσα από πρακτικές δραστηριότητες στο πεδίο.
🎓 Πιστοποίηση
Με την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση και των τριών σταδίων, οι συμμετέχοντες θα λάβουν ένα επίσημο Ψηφιακό Πιστοποιητικό (Digital Badge) από το ιρλανδικό πανεπιστήμιο: Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
🚀 Σε ποιους απευθύνεται;
● Σε επίδοξους καλλιεργητές και αστικούς αγρότες.
● σε αγρότες, νέους αγρότες και neo-farmers που επιθυμούν μια αλλαγή καριέρας για να εργαστούν πιο κοντά στη φύση.
● Σε συμβούλους αγροτικής ανάπτυξης
● Σε γεωπόνους και φοιτητές γεωπονίας,
● Σε λάτρεις της βιωσιμότητας που θέλουν να επαγγελματικοποιήσουν τις δεξιότητές τους.
🌿 Πού;
Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου (τμήμα Γεωπονίας), Αντικάλαμος, Καλαμάτα.
🌿 Πότε;
Έναρξη Τρίτη, 2 Ιουνίου 2026, ώρα 12.00΄, αίθουσα 121, 2ος όροφος.

An incredible conclusion to our mobility! A huge thank you to the Athens University of Economics and Business - Οικονομικό Παν. Αθηνών and the Bodossaki Foundation - Ίδρυμα Μποδοσάκη. 🎓🏛️

On our final day, we bridged academic excellence with civic legacy. Thank you to Associate Professor Irini Nikandrou at AUEB for an exceptional discussion on mentoring, and gender-sensitive approaches to youth empowerment and, to the Bodossaki Foundation, for sharing your deep expertise in driving long-term social impact. Together, you provided the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable capacity-building week! 🚀🌟

🔮 Looking ahead: We look forward to fostering a continuous bridge between higher education, civil society networks, and international youth work in our upcoming project phases!

Thank you to the WHEN Hub fantastic team for an inspiring Day 2 of our Leaders4Future Capacity Building Mobility! 👭⚡

Hosting our youth workers for an intensive look into structured mentoring was a true highlight of our mobility. Your deep expertise in applying a gender-sensitive lens to personal and professional development gave our participants the practical tools they need to uplift young women globally. Thank you for empowering our leaders! 🌍❤️

🔮 Looking ahead: This is just the beginning! We are eager to co-develop future mentoring projects and keep scaling our shared mission for gender equality together.

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Job Center - Δήμος Αθηναίων for opening their doors to us! 💼🌱

Our Leaders4Future field visit allowed our youth workers to study firsthand how public frameworks drive social cohesion and labor market integration. Learning about their personalized counseling and dedicated support for vulnerable groups provided our consortium with a brilliant blueprint for inclusive action. Thank you for your vital work and hospitality! 🤝📈

🔮 Looking ahead: We look forward to staying closely connected, sharing best practices, and creating future synergies to strengthen employment and inclusion pathways for young people!

A massive thank you to Impact Hub Athens for hosting the Leaders4Future team! 🏛️✨

Our youth workers kicked off the Greece capacity-building mobility by exploring local initiatives dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship and women's empowerment. This opportunity gave our participants invaluable, real-world insights. We are incredibly grateful for your hospitality and for showing us how community-driven innovation truly works! 🙌💡

🔮 Looking ahead: We are excited to build on this inspiration and explore future collaborative initiatives to keep bridging grassroots innovation with youth work across borders!