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DAISSy-HOU participated at the 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies

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The 17th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN25) was held from June 30th to July 2nd 2025 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain). The Conference provided a unique opportunity for scientific exchanges with a wide range of global experts and for presenting a number of papers showcasing research activities and results of European co-funded projects in which the DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) has participated in.

The International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED) has been organizing EDULEARN on an annual basis for seventeen years in a row. EDULEARN is recognized as an important forum that brings together educators, policy makers and other stakeholders who use or are interested in using new technologies in educational practices, with an emphasis on digital technologies. Over 800 educators from around the world attended EDULEARN this year, to share their knowledge and learn from others in their field. Hence the presence of DAISSy researchers in the Conference significantly increased the impact of research conducted by the Group. 

DAISSy-HOU was represented at the EDULEARN25 Conference by Prof. Achilles Kameas, Director of DAISSy, and Ms. Eleni Georgakakou, Senior Project Manager and Lead Researcher, who attended a number of sessions and elaborated on peer learning and networking activities. The Group was actively involved in the Conference by contributing four (4) scientific papers and posters, which showcased high-quality results regarding the use of innovative methodologies and tools in education that have been achieved by the members of DAISSy in the context of the international projects and collaborations of the Group.

The list of the papers that were presented includes:

  • A SUITE OF MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES AS EDUCATIONAL INSTRUMENTS TO ENHANCE COMPETENCES AND FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY, authored by Eleni Georgakakou and Achilles Kameas, showcasing the suite of MOOCs that have been developed by DAISSy-HOU on the themes of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, together with the methodology used to design and develop them.
  • COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF SMART CITIES’ EMPLOYEES VIA A SUITE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, authored by Theodoros Panagiotakopoulos, Fotis Lazarinis and Achilles Kameas, which presented the competence frameworks, occupational profiles, MOOCs and digital content that DAISSy-HOU has developed.
  • ENHANCING DIGITAL EDUCATION ACCESSIBILITY: THE ADEDU PROJECT’S APPROACH TO INCLUSIVE LEARNING, authored by Eleni Georgakakou and Achilles Kameas, which discusses the “Accessible Digital Education” co-funded project and its innovative results on enhancing digital inclusion for people with learning disabilities.
  • MAPPING DIGITAL & GREEN TRANSFORMATION FOR THE POSTAL INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY RESEARCH ANALYSIS, authored by, Christos Bellos, Markos Tsipouras, Ioannis Paliokas, A. Maragkakis, E. Gavala, E. Varvarousi, and Achilles Kameas, which presented research results of the European project DigiGreen Post.

Through its active presence in established international Conferences, such as EDULEARN25, DAISSy Research Group of HOU confirms its international outreach and overall its commitment for realizing its vision towards an inclusive society of engaged people.

 

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DAISSy-HOU invites you to the online Course on “Accessible Digital Education”

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logo-adedu-mdThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), the academic Greek partner of the “Accessible Digital EDUcation (ADEDU)” European project, invites educators and anyone interested to participate in its online Course aiming at enhancing digital education practices for people with learning disabilities. 

Specifically, through this Course, participants will be able to enhance their skills by enriching them with material regarding strategies tailored for students with learning disabilities. Furthermore, they will get the opportunity to, network with peers and experts and provide impactful feedback to help refine the Course content and delivery for future training programs. 

More precisely and with regard to the ADEDU online training Course, it is noteworthy that:

  • It runs in English for five weeks in a self-paced mode, providing full flexibility to the learners.
  • Experienced tutors are facilitating the learners by replying to any relevant question.
  • It includes an Introduction and four Modules, namely:
    1. Identifying learning disabilities in the classroom
    2. Differentiated instruction and personalised learning
    3. Integrating technology in inclusive education
    4. Inclusive classroom management and conflict resolution.
  • The first cycle of the Course will run till the end of August 2025.
  • Participation is free of charge and registration is already open by submitting the respective form. In case the link does not work, you can copy and paste in your browser the address: https://forms.gle/tHntAwMYrjBUcAP4 .
  • By completing the self-assessment quizzes successfully, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. 

ADEDU is a thirty-month project (01.01.2024-30.06.2026) co-funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of five (5) organizations from three (3) European countries, coordinated by “ALL DIGITAL” (Belgium), and having as partners the “European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)” (Belgium), the “Media Education Centre (MEC)” (Serbia), the “IASIS” NGO and the “Hellenic Open University-DAISSy Research Group” (Greece). 

For any questions about the ADEDU Course, you may email: thanos.loules@iasismed.eu or mediaeducationcentre@gmail.com.

For more information about the ADEDU project, you can visit its website at: https://ad-edu.eu/.

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Impressive participation at the SpicE international conference on Inclusive-STEAM-Education, coordinated by DAISSy-HOU

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logo-spiceOver 60 experts, educators, researchers, policymakers and other representatives of the public and private sector, from 17 countries, gathered in Patras, Greece, in person and online, for the International Conference on Inclusive STEAM Education, in the framework of the “Special Education STEAM Academy-SpicE” European project. The two-day hybrid event was implemented on 30-31 May 2025 at the headquarters of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) in Patras, was organized by the DAISSy Research Group – HOU, SpicE Coordinator, attracted more than 700 participants in total, and focused on advancing Inclusive STEAM Education across Europe. SpicE project was implemented under the Scientific Coordination of Achilles Kameas, Dean of the School of Science and Technology of HOU,  Director of DAISSy Research Group, and has marked a milestone in the efforts of the educational community to bridge the gap between STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and special education.

More precisely, SpicE supports the inclusion of students with mild learning difficulties in STEAM education. Its core objective is to strengthen the competences of primary school teachers in delivering inclusive STEAM learning experiences. By equipping pre-service and in-service educators with the right tools and methodologies, SpicE aims to create classrooms that are inclusive, innovative, accessible, and equitable.

The conference offered a dynamic agenda, including plenary sessions by experts, discussion panels, and presentations of real-life use cases by in-service educators. Discussions covered a wide range of topics—from inclusive educational Robotics and AI tools, to digital learning environments, art-based inclusion practices, and teacher training strategies.

The highlights of the conference include:

  • The presentations of the STEAMComp InclEdu Competences Framework, the methodologies for STEAM teacher training from an inclusive perspective, and the SpicE Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), all of which support the training of educators and provide structured guidance for developing inclusive teaching competences in STEAM education.
  • The decision to found the Inclusive STEAM Alliance, presenting the evolution of the SpicE Community of Practice.
  • Showcases of good practices in Inclusive STEAM Education from educators and researchers from (in alphabetical order) Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, India, Italy, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye, and underlining how inclusive pedagogy can be embedded into current curricula.
  • Dedicated synergy sessions with other innovative European projects and networks working for the promotion of Inclusive Education and STEM/STEAM Educations, such as the SEER, ICSE Academy, SENSEI, STEAME Academy, EQUI-T, STEAMbrace, and Road-STEAMer European projects.

A common message emerged during the conference, i.e.  Inclusion and STEAM must be at the heart of innovation in education. By empowering educators and integrating inclusive strategies into STEAM, the SpicE project contributes to build learning environments favoring all students to thrive, regardless of their learning needs.

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Successful organization of the EDIFY EDU Innovation-Quest-Job Fair by DAISSy-HOU and Achade

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edify-edu-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University and the Achade-Achaia Chamber Development Entity successfully organized the awareness event on “Empowering Inclusive Workplaces through Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)” as part of the implementation of the “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of management EDUcation (EDIFY EDU)” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

The event was organized by Achade-Achaia Chamber Development Entity, also a Greek partner of EDIFY EDU, was held in person on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the PWC Technology and Innovation Hub facilities in Patras, and was supported by the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU.

In particular, the awareness event attracted participants from various sectors, being students, graduates, professionals, employers, business executives, representatives of the academic community, and stakeholders from the Region of Western Greece. Taking into account that the project is about to end,  the main objective of the event was to disseminate the EDIFY EDU results, as well as to highlight Good EDI Practices, connect employers with job seekers and enhance awareness and sensitization regarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the workplace.

Specifically, Dr. Danai Katsanta, Executive staff at Achade, Project Manager of EDIFY EDU at the entity, and Professor Christos Pierrakeas, University of Patras, Deputy Director of DAISSy-HOU launched the event by delivering brief introductory speeches.

Subsequently, Mr. Panagiotis Christias, MSc, Achade-Achaia Chamber Development Entity Executive, Financial Manager of the EDIFY EDU project at the organization, highlighted the goals and achievements of the project so far, emphasizing on the importance of EDI issues in business and academic life.

Furthermore, Ms. Panagiota Polymeropoulou, MSc, Lead Researcher of DAISSy-HOU, presented the content of the EDIFY EDU  Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as well as the Specialization Course offered in Greece to students/all individuals as well as to business executives. This was followed by a thematic discussion, where the keynote speaker Mr. Stavros Kouris, Project Manager & Agile Expert, spoke about the challenges and opportunities offered by applying Inclusion principles in entrepreneurship and professional development. Good Practices and examples from Greece and abroad were presented, aiming at sharing experience and methodologies.

The event concluded by the “Meet Me Over Coffee – Job Matching Edition” activity, where any participant, students included, had the opportunity to talk directly with company representatives, submit their CVs and participate in informal interviews. This activity substantially enhanced networking and established communication channels for future collaborations. The exchange was vivid and creative, sealing the success of the entire initiative and leading to the next steps for the completion of the project’s implementation.

The EDIFY EDU is a three-year project co-funded by the ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant of the European Union and is coordinated by the “DUN LAOGHAIRE IADT-Institute of Art, Design and Technology” (Ireland) with eleven (11) partners in six (6) EU member states (Austria, Germany, Greece, Finland, Ireland and Italy) and three associated partners in Belgium, Germany and Italy. The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU and the Achade-Achaia Chamber Development Entity are the two partners which have been thoroughly linked for the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, embracing also a number of respective stakeholders aiming at the multiple exploitation of the project results and its impact.

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DAISSy-HOU participated in the Kick-off Meeting of the 4C-FUTURE Project

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The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) participated in the Kick-off Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the 4C-FUTURE European project, which was held onsite on 15–16 January 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The 4C-FUTURE project aims to enhance key 21st-century skills—Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication (the 4Cs)—through innovative pedagogical practices that incorporate game-based and experiential learning. The main goal is to support teachers in developing these skills and applying them in the classroom, thereby improving the learning experience of their students.

During the Kick-off Meeting, the partners:

  • Presented their organizations and respective responsibilities within the project
  • Discussed the timeline and implementation of the deliverables
  • Developed a shared cooperation plan to achieve the project goals

DAISSy-HOU is the sole Greek partner and is involved in all project deliverables. In addition, it is responsible for the development of the 4C-FUTURE digital learning platform, which will include tools for game-based and experiential learning, to be exploited through free access by primary and secondary school educators.

Furthermore, DAISSy-HOU will play an active role in shaping the 4C-FUTURE methodology, piloting and evaluating the learning platform, and ensuring the dissemination of the project results through its extensive communication channels.

The 4C-FUTURE is a three-year project (1.12.2024–30.11.2027), funded by the ERASMUS+ Lump Sum Grant of the European Union. It is coordinated by EPMA (Czech Republic) and the consortium includes five (5) partners from four (4) EU Member States (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece and Portugal). DAISSy-HOU will lead the project’s implementation in Greece and will actively promote cooperation with relevant national stakeholders through its established networks, ensuring broad impact and exploitation of the 4C-FUTURE results, at national and European level.

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DAISSy-HOU at the kick-off Transnational Partners’ Meeting of the I-DEMO European project

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idemo-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) participated in the kick-off Transnational Partners’ Meeting (TPM) of the “I-DEMO: Innovating Destination Management through Game-based Tourism” European project, which took place on 26–27 October 2024 in Pisa, Italy.

The main objective of the I-DEMO project is to strengthen the skills of tourism professionals, especially those working in Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), through the integration of game-based methodologies and tools. The project aims at developing a new professional profile and promoting creativity and digital transformation for enhancing the quality of tourism experiences as well as the sustainable development of local destinations.

More precisely, DAISSy-HOU exploited the kick-off meeting and had the opportunity to meet the I-DEMO consortium in person, exchange know-how, and plan the first activities, such as mapping good practices in Europe, shaping the professional profile in game-based tourism, and creating key project tools.

It is noteworthy that the I-DEMO project will develop significant game-based tools in the tourism sector, including a Visual Virtual Map and the I-DEMO Digital Toolkit, featuring good practices from EU tourism destinations. A highlight of the project will be the organization of a European Hackathon, providing space for presenting and evaluating innovative ideas in this field.

The DAISSy Research Group of HOU actively contributes to all project deliverables, ensuring the quality implementation of work packages. Additionally, DAISSy-HOU is responsible for:

  • The design and development of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “Game-based Tourism”, which will be freely available and aims to support skill development for tourism professionals
  • The formulation of the professional profile in the field of game-based tourism

Furthermore, DAISSy-HOU is involved in the data collection and analysis, as well as the dissemination and exploitation activities at the national level.

The I-DEMO project runs for 30 months (1.11.2024–30.4.2027) and is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union under the action “KA220-VET – Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training.” It is implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners from six (6) European countries (Italy, Greece, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal), with DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

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Invitation by DAISSy-HOU to the Online Workshop on Gender Disinformation, within GenderED Coalition

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the online training activity on “Recognizing and Combating Gender Disinformation: Tools and Strategies for an Inclusive Digital Space”, that takes place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 15:00 to 17:00 (EET).

The event is organized as part of the “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner, and aims at empowering professionals in the field of Media and Information Literacy (MIL), so as to address gender disinformation effectively.

Specifically, the GenderED Coalition online workshop focuses on practical skills and knowledge to help participants recognize and challenge gender-based stereotypes and biases in the media and online platforms. In addition, it addresses issues such as intersectionality and multiple identities, the development of critical thinking in media communication, and the promotion of empathy in digital environments. Emphasis is put on empowering participants to support gender equality in digital media spaces.

Furthermore, this training activity of the GenderED Coalition project targets:

  • Educators interested in MIL
  • University students engaged in gender studies and/or media studies
  • Researchers focusing on gender and media
  • Journalists and media/social media professionals
  • Human rights activists
  • Content creators and influencers interested in gender issues and MIL

It is noteworthy that:

  • Participation is free of charge.
  • Registration is required by submitting the relevant form
  • After registration, a confirmation email will be sent, with the Zoom platform access details.
  • A certificate of attendance is provided upon request.

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project co-funded by the CREA programme of the European Union. It is 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 the Hellenic Open University (Greece). The project addresses the fight against gender disinformation as a foundation for just and equitable societies.

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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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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: