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DAISSy-ΕΑΠ και ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΑΝ. προσκαλούν στην εκδήλωση «Innovation Quest Job fair» του EDIFY-EDU

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edify-edu-logoΗ Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ) και η Αναπτυξιακή Εταιρεία του Επιμελητηρίου Αχαΐας (ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΑΝ.) προσκαλούν στην ενημερωτική εκδήλωση με θέμα «Ενδυνάμωση χώρων εργασίας χωρίς αποκλεισμούς μέσω της Διαφορετικότητας, της Ισότητας και της Συμπερίληψης» που εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού έργου “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of management EDUcation (EDIFY-EDU)”, το οποίο υλοποιείται από τη DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, ως Έλληνα εταίρο.

Η εκδήλωση διοργανώνεται από την ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΑΝ., επίσης Έλληνα εταίρο του EDIFY-EDU, λαμβάνει χώρα δια ζώσης, την Τετάρτη 4 Ιουνίου 2025, από 17:00’ έως 19.00’, στις εγκαταστάσεις του PWC Technology and Innovation Hub, Πάτρα (δ/νση: Λεωφόρος Όθωνος – Αμαλίας και 28ης Οκτωβρίου), και υποστηρίζεται από την Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy. Η δράση είναι ανοικτή για το κοινό, απευθύνεται σε φοιτητές/φοιτήτριες  καθώς και σε κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο/ενδιαφερόμενη για θέματα Διαφορετικότητας, Ισότητας και Συμπερίληψης (ΔΙΣ) στο χώρο εργασίας.

Συγκεκριμένα, την έναρξη των εργασιών θα κηρύξουν η Δρ. Δανάη Κατσαντά, Στέλεχος ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΠΑΝ, Υπεύθυνη του έργου EDIFY_EDU στο φορέα, και ο κ. Χρήστος Πιερρακέας, Καθηγητής Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, που εκπροσωπούν τους δύο αντίστοιχους Έλληνες εταίρους του Ευρωπαϊκού έργου.

Στη συνέχεια, ο κ. Παναγιώτης Χριστιάς, MSc, Στέλεχος της ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΑΝ, Οικονομικός Υπεύθυνος του έργου EDIFY_EDU στο φορέα, θα αναλύσει τους στόχους και τα επιτεύγματα του έργου μέχρι σήμερα, δίνοντας έμφαση στη σημασία των θεμάτων ΔΙΣ στην επιχειρηματική και ακαδημαϊκή ζωή.

Ακολούθως, η κ.Παναγιώτα Πολυμεροπούλου, MSc, Κύρια Ερευνήτρια της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, θα παρουσιάσει συνοπτικά το περιεχόμενο του Μαζικού Ανοικτού Διαδικτυακού Μαθήματος (Massive Open Online Course-MOOC) του έργου καθώς και του Μαθήματος Εξειδίκευσης   (Specialization Course) που προσφέρεται στην Ελλάδα σε φοιτητές/φοιτήτριες/όλα τα άτομα καθώς και σε στελέχη επιχειρήσεων, και θα δώσει πληροφορίες σχετικά με τον τρόπο συμμετοχής.

Η εκδήλωση θα ολοκληρωθεί με την ενεργή εμπλοκή εκπροσώπων της φοιτητικής κοινότητας και του επιχειρηματικού κόσμου, κατά τη διεξαγωγή ανοικτής θεματικής συζήτησης, αναφορικά με τις αρχές ΔΣΙ στους χώρους της Εκπαίδευσης και της Επιχειρηματικότητας. Μετά το πέρας της συζήτησης προβλέπεται για τους/τις  φοιτητές/φοιτήτριες/όλα τα άτομα, διαδικασία κατάθεσης βιογραφικού σημειώματος εκεί, προς όποια συμμετέχουσα επιχείρηση επιθυμούν, με δυνατότητα αρχικής γνωριμίας και συμμετοχής  σε άτυπη συνέντευξη.

Ä Το EDIFY-EDU έχει τριετή διάρκεια, συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Πρόγραμμα ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης και συντονίζεται από το φορέα DUN LAOGHAIRE IADT-Institute of Art, Design and Technology (Ιρλανδία) με έντεκα (11) εταίρους σε έξι (6) κράτη-μέλη της Ε.Ε. (Ιρλανδία, Αυστρία, Φινλανδία, Γερμανία, Ιταλία, Ελλάδα) και τρεις (3) συνδεδεμένους φορείς συνεργάτες σε Γερμανία, Ιταλία και Βέλγιο. Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του ΕΑΠ και η ΑΧ.ΕΠ.ΑΝ. είναι οι δύο φορείς-εταίροι που συνεργάζονται στενά για την αποτελεσματική υλοποίηση των δράσεων του έργου στην Ελλάδα, εμπλέκοντας παράλληλα μια σειρά συναφών ενδιαφερομένων φορέων, με στόχο την πολλαπλή αξιοποίηση των αποτελεσμάτων του έργου και τον πολλαπλασιασμό του αντίκτυπου του.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το έργο EDIFY–EDU καθώς κι άλλες δράσεις της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ:

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Active participation of DAISSy-HOU in “The Greater Athens Region – DMMO Forum”

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The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) responded to the invitation of the Regional Development Fund of Attica and actively participated in the forum entitled “The Greater Athens Region – DMMO Forum”, organized by the Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) of the Region of Attica. The event took place on March 27, 2025, at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens hotel, attracting key institutional and business representatives from the tourism ecosystem.

It is noteworthy that the forum served as a starting point for a continuous and meaningful dialogue among tourism stakeholders, marking the beginning of a new era of strategic cooperation and sustainable destination development. Within this context, and in a panel dedicated to sustainability in tourism and thematic products, critical issues of competitiveness and stakeholder collaboration were highlighted.

Specifically, the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU was represented by Ms. Panagiota Polymeropoulou, Senior Researcher of the Group, who actively participated in the discussion that followed, alongside Mr. Evdokimos Fregoglou, DMMO Project Coordinator, and Mr. Georgios Kormas, CEO of “Nea Metropolitiki Attiki S.A.”

More precisely the DAISSy-HOU and the Regional Development Fund of Attica are partners in the transnational consortium of 23 member organizations implementing Tour-X, a European project of the Center of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for the Tourism Industry, aiming at establishing excellence in the sector, through a bottom-up approach. DAISSy-HOU, along with the other educational providers and member organizations of the consortium, will enhance their capacity to adapt skills provision to the ever-evolving economic and social needs of the tourism sector.

Within this framework, a regional collaboration network called the “Greek Knowledge Triangle” has been established, where the DAISSy Research Group plays a pivotal role. This network brings together Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, business sector representatives, and public authorities to collaborate more effectively and contribute to regional development in tourism.

In this spirit, the forum served as a valuable opportunity for DAISSy-HOU to meet in person with other Greek partners in the Tour-X project and, at the same time, to highlight the relevance of the topics discussed to the activity areas of the European initiative. Indeed, and considering the perspective of Tour-X priorities, the forum underscored the power of partnerships, the importance of strategic information sharing, and the promotion of sustainability, green and digital transformation initiatives, all aimed at evidence-based decision-making. Special emphasis is put on fostering new synergies among stakeholders—through quality charters, memoranda of cooperation, and thematic clusters—that strengthen collective action and interconnectivity.

Tour-X is a four-year (June 2022- May 2026) project, co-funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It has been implemented by a Consortium of twenty-three (23) experienced partners representing the most prominent VET providers, the Tourism sector and Regional Authorities of the six (6) EU member-states (Greece, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain) and China, that the project brings together.

The DAISSy-HOU is a Greek partner, involved in all project deliverables and in charge of the “Quality Box for the increase of the quality in VET through feedback loops and develop graduate tracking systems” and the “Creation and maintenance of a Watch Tower for regional skills needs in the Tourism Sector”. In parallel, the Research Group contributes to the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, embracing also several respective stakeholders, aiming at the multiple exploitation of the Tour-X results and the impact of the project.

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For more information about the Tour-X project as well as other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU invites you to the International Conference on Inclusive STEAM Education

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logo-spiceThe DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the International Conference: «Inclusive STEAM Education»

This is the final conference of the European project «Special Education STEAM Academy (SpicE)», which was implemented under the coordination of the Hellenic Open University and the Scientific Supervision of Achilles Kameas, Professor of School of Science and Technology, HOU and Director of DAISSy Research Group. SpicE is an important European project, combining STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) with Inclusive Education, and facilitates open dialogue to promote the transformation of the Educational Framework to embrace STEAM Education for children with mild learning disabilities.

The international conference is taking place in person and online on 30 & 31 May 2025 at the Conference Hall of the Hellenic Open University (Building D, Aristotelous 18 str., Perivola, Patras), with parallel broadcasting (live-streaming) through YouTube using the following links:

Undoubtedly, the conference will foster open dialogue among the international partners of SpicE project, the scientific and educational community and relevant interested stakeholders, in the light of modern approaches for Inclusive STEAM Education.

The conference is addressed to teachers and educators of all levels who are interested in implementing inclusive STEAM education in their classrooms, as well as to scientists, researchers, students, education policy makers, and the general public.

  • Participation in the conference is free.
  • The conference program is available [here].
  • The conference is held in English, except from the last session of the second day which is held in Greek.
  • Pre-registration is desirable (not mandatory) through the following pre-registration form.
  • Requirements to receive Participation Certificates are to attend both days of the conference and sign the registration form (for both in person and online participation).

SpicE is a 3-year project, co-funded by the European Union, in the context of Erasmus+ Programme. It is implemented by a consortium of ten (10) partners from five (5) European countries (Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Belgium), coordinated by DAISSy–HOU.

More information about the SpicE project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

 

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DAISSy-HOU representative re-elected at the Board of Directors of ALL-DIGITAL paneuropean Network

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The DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) participated in the General Assembly (GA) 2025 of the ALL DIGITAL (AD) pan-European network,  which took place on May 12 and 13, 2025 in Brussels (Belgium).

AD is one of the leading European Networks for enhancing the digital skills and competences of all individuals in Europe and represents 111 member organisations with over 25,000 Digital Competence Centres. The number of members is constantly increasing, demonstrating in practice the valuable work that the Network does and the importance of its operation.

The DAISSy-HOU was represented at the AD General Assembly 2025 by Achilles Kameas, Professor at HOU, Director of DAISSy, and Eleni Georgakakou, Coordinator of Strategic Cooperation and Communication, Senior Project Manager and Head Researcher of DAISSy, who were actively involved in co-designing the future of the AD, shaping new membership services, attracting additional projects and forming innovative initiatives.

It is noteworthy that since 2016, DAISSy-HOU has been an active member of AD, and the National Coordinator of various initiatives of the Network, enhancing the visibility and dissemination of relevant good practices in Greece. Achilles Kameas has served as a Member of the Board of Directors for eight (8) years, holding its Presidency for the period of 2019-2021, leaving a strong imprint of his innovative ideas.

The baton on the Board of Directors of the AD Network is handed to Ms. Eleni Georgakakou, who was duly elected with a strong majority during the 2025 General Assembly and will serve the vision of the Network as the AD Vice President for the next two years. Her election confirms the leading role of the DAISSy Research Group internationally, with regard to developing digital skills and combating digital exclusion, which the team is keen on performing with vision and dedication.

Stay tuned, learn more about the 2025 General Assembly of the ALL DIGITAL network and watch a recorded number of speeches at: https://all-digital.org/all_digital_general_assembly_2025/

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For more information about the projects and other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU calls for participation in the GenderED-Coalition MOOC completed by 30.6.2025

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled “Towards a Gender-Sensitive Media and Information Literacy”, offered within the framework of the European project “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” , currently undergoing  by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

The GenderED Coalition MOOC aims to educate participants on the core concepts of gender-based discrimination and media disinformation, with a particular focus on social media. It also enhances the participants’ skills in recognizing and combating gender disinformation, ultimately promoting gender equality and human rights in the digital sphere.

Specifically, the MOOC targets:

  • Students interested in gender equality and media literacy
  • Journalists and media professionals
  • Educators and researchers
  • Human rights activists
  • Artists and content creators

Key features of the MOOC, are the following:

  • It is asynchronous, allowing for self-paced attendance.
  • It is free of charge and offered in English.
  • It includes four thematic modules, namely:
    • Developing Critical Awareness of Gender Stereotypes
    • Fostering Empathy and Intersectional Understanding
    • Supporting Gender-Sensitive Content Creation
    • Networking and Advocacy to Counter Gender Disinformation
  • It is available from April 1st to June 30th, 2025 (1st cycle).
  • Registration is open and mandatory, via submitting a respective online form.
  • A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who successfully complete the course.

Stay tuned and explore more details about the GenderED Coalition MOOC. Take the opportunity to become part of an initiative that promotes gender equality and responsible media use!

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project co-funded by the European Union’s CREA programme, implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners, namely FORMA.Azione (Italy), Savoir Devenir (France), SDA (Bulgaria), BISI (Bulgaria) and the DAISSy Research Group of HOU (Greece).

The project tackles gender disinformation as a foundation for just societies. It addresses media literacy and gender equality in an effort to shed light on the phenomena of gender disinformation and online gender-based violence, especially on social media platforms.

For more information about the GenderED Coalition project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU Raises Awareness Against Gender Disinformation through GenderED-Coalition

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logo-genderedThe project “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” is a pan-European initiative aiming at highlighting and tackling the phenomenon of gender disinformation and online gender-based violence. Currently, it is undergoing by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), as the Greek partner, with the ultimate goal of informing and empowering social media users to recognize and respond to gender disinformation and gender-based discrimination.

Within this framework, the project puts emphasis on raising public awareness through targeted actions that spark interest and challenge complacency. A key initiative in this regard was the Citizen Hackathon, successfully held in September 2024 in Perugia, Italy. The event brought together fifty (50) young activists from across Europe. Through dynamic interaction, participants explored the design and development of digital awareness campaigns that challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination, while proposing empowering narratives and ideas for new initiatives.

The Citizen Hackathon led to a series of campaign ideas, which were further developed—with the support of local content creators in each country—into full-scale awareness campaigns against gender disinformation. A key goal was to involve well-known public figures to endorse the campaigns on various social media platforms, thereby increasing their reach and impact. Notably, DAISSy-HOU successfully gained the support of highly respected professionals in Greece, namely (in alphabetical order) Anastasia Giamali (journalist, radio producer, and TV presenter), Katerina Sergidou (journalist and translator), Vasilis Thanopoulos (journalist and editor-in-chief of Antivirus magazine), Athina Tsagkaraki (screenwriter).

These public figures responded positively and enthusiastically to DAISSy-HOU’s invitation, acknowledging the importance of the initiative, and the Research Group is deeply thankful for their support. The campaigns’ impact has been remarkable, since total views on Instagram and TikTok have already surpassed 4.7 million and 1.1 million. respectively.

For more information about the GenderED Coalition awareness-raising actions against gender disinformation, visit www.weareallsexistbro.gr, and the following Instagram and TikTok posts:

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project, co-funded by the CREA programme of the European Union, and implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners: FORMA.Azione (Italy), Savoir Devenir (France), SDA (Bulgaria), BISI (Bulgaria), and the DAISSy Research Group of HOU (Greece). The project addresses gender disinformation as a critical issue for building fairer societies. It focuses on media literacy and gender equality, shedding light on the phenomenon of gender-based disinformation and online violence across social media.

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For more information about the GenderED Coalition project and other actions of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU successfully completes another european project on critical thinking and media-literacy

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logo-cralThe three-year, european co-funded, project entitled “Creative Audiovisual Lab for the Promotion of Critical Thinking and Media Literacy (CrAL)“, where the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) has served as the only Greek partner, was completed with success.

More precisely, the CrAL project aimed at promoting critical thinking and media literacy by providing an innovative methodology that included audiovisual tools and the concept of a “Lab” for the education and training of teachers and subsequently their students. The project was implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners from six (6) countries, namely Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Lithuania and Spain.

The DAISSy-HOU, being the only Greek partner, was responsible for the implementation of all CrAL activities in Greece, ensuring high quality and compliance with the project objectives. In addition, the Research Group was actively involved in all intellectual products and deliverables of the CrAL project and responsible for the coordination of both the overall Quality Assurance and the development and support of the operation of the CrAL online educational platform, a pivotal tool for teachers and trainers. Lastly, DAISSy-HOU was also responsible for the dissemination of the project results in Greece, enhancing their sustainability and safeguarding their impact.

Overall, the CrAL project developed and delivered a comprehensive training program that included valuable materials and guidelines for the training of teachers and trainers in five (5) partners’ languages (Croatian, Italian, Lithuanian, Spanish and Greek), while more than three hundred fifty (350) registered users had the opportunity to learn how to integrate critical thinking and media literacy into their lessons in class, by using audiovisual tools and technologies through the CrAL platform, open to all and offered free of charge.

For more information on projects and activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU starts implementing the “DIDACTIVE” European project

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logo-didactiveThe “DIDACTIVE – Develop Innovation in Digital and Agency Competences Training for Inclusive Vocational Education” European project has been launched recently by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), the Greek partner, so as to transform Vocational Education and Training (VET) by empowering adults to take control of their personal and professional growth. The fundamental aim of DIDACTIVE is to create innovative, inclusive training environments that help individuals, particularly those facing vulnerability, overcome barriers to achieving their life and career goals.

More precisely, DIDACTIVE is driven by the belief that today’s VET systems must evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society. By focusing on “self-agency,” or the ability of individuals to direct their own lives and learning, DIDACTIVE seeks to build training frameworks that support adults in making proactive, reflective decisions about their futures. This new approach is designed in order to help adults thrive in a knowledge-based economy and foster greater societal participation.

Through a flexible and inclusive model, DIDACTIVE will pilot new approaches to VET across the EU, focusing on individuals at risk of exclusion. The project recently held its kick-off meeting in Vienna, where partners from six European countries collaborated on strategic priorities and a work plan that includes developing a blended training course, a methodological framework, and a community toolkit for educators. As the Didactive Project rolls out, it will continue to develop resources, host collaborative sessions, and test new training methods. Updates on project progress and tools will be available to stakeholders, educators, and the broader community interested in supporting inclusive vocational training.

The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU will be actively involved in all project deliverables. Being a key partner, DAISSy-HOU will contribute its educational and technological expertise and it will be responsible for:

  • Coordination of Work Package (WP 3): This WP supports educational innovation by developing a transnational didactic model to foster transversal and digital skills, creating effective methodologies and tools for both physical and digital learning contexts, and improving professionals’ practical and methodological capacities to support adults at risk of social and work exclusion. Therefore, it promotes a sustainable and flexible blended learning pathway that encourages active listening and user participation. DAISSy-HOU will set the schedule, ensuring compliance, and serving as the liaison between partners. Leveraging its expertise in designing and implementing blended learning pathways, the Research Group oversees all WP3 activities, participates alongside with other partners, and merges individual contributions into unified, transnational results.
  • Implementation of training programmes: DAISSy-HOU will become the community animator and be responsible for the drafting and translation of the Guidelines and Toolkit.
  • Research and Analysis: It will provide information for the research report and the Framework.
  • Participation in Dissemination & Multiplier Events: Organizing and contributing to webinars and events, DAISSy-HOU will disseminate the project’s outcomes and engage key stakeholders.
  • Expertise Contribution: the Research Group will be thoroughly involved in updating the content of the blended training offer and improving know-how in competence analysis, instructional design and development of digital training content and online courses

The DIDACTIVE is a two-year project (30.10-2024–29.10.2026) funded by the “ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant” program of the European Union (EU). It is coordinated by by En.A.I.P. Piemonte in Italy and the consortium includes six (6) partners in five (5) EU member-states (Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, and the Netherlands). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU will be directly linked to the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, embracing also several respective stakeholders aiming at the multiple exploitation of the project results and its impact.

Stay tuned and find out more about the DIDACTIVE project and other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU at the forefront of Sustainable Innovation by completing the IPR4SC successfully

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IPR4SC-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) has been implementing with great success, the “Developing Skills in Intellectual Property Rights Open Data for Sustainability and Circularity – (IPR4SC)” European project, as the Greek partner. The project aims to bridge the skills gap in Intellectual Property (IP) management, a critical component for the green and digital transformation shaping Europe’s economic future. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing “IP for Business” skills, enriched with knowledge about sustainability, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship, empowering a new generation of inventors and entrepreneurs to thrive within a circular economy.

As a member of the IPR4SC consortium, i.e. a multidimensional European partnership of Universities, Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, and technology organizations, the DAISSy-HOU made a pivotal contribution to all project deliverables. Particularly, the Research Group played a vital  role in the design and implementation of the project’s innovative educational program, which consists of three groundbreaking learning course, as follows:

  • IPR4Data, a course integrating intellectual property and open data usage in the context of green business.
  • I2P4Green, which helps learners transform innovation into sustainable economic value by securing intellectual property rights.
  • Co-Design Jam, an innovative, collaborative educational process based on real-world business model challenges.

These courses were open to access and free of charge and targeted both higher education and VET audiences.

Additionally, and as part of the IPR4SC project implementation, DAISSy-HOU contributed to the development of the IP Monitor, an innovative tool aggregating over 500 databases, manuals, and platforms related to intellectual property, focusing on sustainability-related inventions. The tool provides decision-making support, practical examples, and access to national IP attorney registries, thereby enhancing the accessibility and application of relevant knowledge.

Undoubtedly, the project’s final conference entitled “IP in Motion” marked the successful completion conclusion of IPR4SC. The event took place on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, attracting the interest of more than 100 experts and professionals from across Europe. The conference featured an in-depth presentation of the project’s content and valuable outputs, and in parallel it highlighted the power of education as a catalyst for achieving Europe’s green and digital transition.

The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU was represented at the conference by Professor Christos Pierrakeas, Director of Administration and Human Resources at DAISSy-HOU, and Dr. Dimitrios Dimopoulos, Researcher at the University of Ioannina and DAISSy-HOU. Both representatives participated actively in the sessions, by sharing insights and contributing to discussions on the project’s overall impact and the capitalization of its results.

It is a fact that DAISSy-HOU is proud to have been part of the IPR4SC initiative, contributing its expertise to support Europe’s transition toward a smarter and more circular innovation-driven economy.

The IPR4SC is a three-year project, co-funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of ten (10) partners from six (6) European countries (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovenia) and brings together Universities and organizations from across Europe. DAISSY-HOU, the Greek partner, aimed primarely and achieved to developing educational programs, so as to bridge intellectual property rights management with sustainable entrepreneurship practices.

For more information on the IPR4SC project, and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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Successful training session on digital competencies in education, by DAISSy-HOU

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ADWeeks2025A valuable training session on “Digital competencies in education” was implemented with success by the DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU). It was organised on a hybrid mode on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 13:00’ to 16:00’ (CET), at the HOU premises in Athens (Address: 4-6 Gravias str., GR-10678), and was streamed online, through the zoom electronic platform.

More precisely, the training session was delivered in English as the main target group have been visiting from abroad educators and students. It included a number of onsite and online presentations on various topics relevant to the enhancement of digital competencies related to the educational sector. Specifically, it addressed issues related to digital skills certifications, methodologies and tools for identifying media disinformation. Additionally, it showcased practices and outcomes supporting the development of digital competencies needed across diverse topics that favor inclusion and also emphasized on the vital role of building a resilient community of practice. Furthermore, it presented the STEAM methodology and the key-ways of its application at the educational sector, benefiting critical thinking and team building-working.

It is noteworthy, that the training event was linked to the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025 campaign, which aimed to the effective management of digital transformation, emphasizing that all Europeans are well equipped to participate in connected, responsible, and informed ways.

Specifically, the campaign was run from 17th March to 4th April 2025, was organized by the ALL DIGITAL network (AD), a leading pan-European association based in Brussels, and the DAISSy-HOU, an active member of AD, has been selected as the National Coordinator of the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025 campaign, supporting this initiative, encouraging the participation of other stakeholders and enhancing the promotion and dissemination of relevant good practices in Greece.

For more information about the training session, as well as other activities of DAISSy-HOU: