Newsletter UNIHEAL+ (JANUARY, 2024)
UNIHEAL+: Contextualizing UNIversal HEALth resilience through health professionals’ reskilling for digital health services provision
Press Release, (December 2023)
UNIHEAL+ Multiplier Event organized by GRIPEN EUROPE IN Bucharest- Romania
GRIPEN EUROPE recently hosted a two-day event in Bucharest, Romania, on the critical topic of digital skills in the healthcare sector. The event, held on December 18-19, 2023, brought together a diverse group of experts, professionals, and stakeholders from across the public, private, and non-profit sectors to discuss the latest advancements and trends in digital technology and their impact on healthcare delivery.
The event was divided into two main sessions:
Day 1 – “UNIHEAL+ Project Result Piloting
During the first day, the team of GRIPEN EUROPE with the valuable support of XENIOS POLIS conducted a piloting session. More specifically, they gave emphasis on briefly presenting the project (context and objectives), the project results (PRs) and the digital platform- modules. The participants who came from a variety of scientific background thus students, health professionals and project managers navigated the e-learning platform and asked questions related to all the modules’ topics.
Day 2 – “DIGITAL SKILLS IN HEALTH SECTOR” – UNIHEAL+ EU Project Multiplier Event
On the second day, a multiplier event was hosted by the team of GRIPEN EUROPE in which the participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on the role of digital skills in enhancing healthcare services and emproving patient outcomes. The event except the presentation of the UNIHEAL+ project, the work packages (WPs), thus the overall scientific report derived from the questionnaires, desk research, focus groups outcomes and the sustainability of the project, focused on broader societal issues, exploring the potential of digital tools to empower individuals and promote public health. Topics covered included leadership and management development for women in the private sector, the use of serious digital games and gamification tools in EU programs, and the promotion of mental health through digital interventions. The event concluded with a panel discussion on the future of digital skills in healthcare, where experts discussed the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Participants expressed their shared commitment to furthering the integration of digital technologies into the healthcare sector and ensuring equitable access to these advancements.
Website: https://unihealplus.eu/
Facebook: Uniheal+
Gripen Europe in the Middle East
Euroergasiaki, XENIOS POLIS, and GRIPEN EUROPE are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the “Strive to Be Greater” conference, held on December 7, 8, and 9, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The event focused on exploring the transformative power of digital technologies and gamification tools in the context of European programs and their potential impact on society and economic development in the Middle East and Asia.
The conference covered a wide range of topics, including:
- Hear from the Public Relations Manager of CMP Sports School
- Discover the role of serious digital games and gamification tools in EU programs
- Learn about public and mental health promotion initiatives in EU programs
- Enhance your leadership and managerial skills as a woman in the private sector
Participants from the Middle East and Asia gained valuable insights into the latest developments in digital technologies and their potential impact on society and economic development. They also had the opportunity to network with experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
About the project
The GREENO2 project seeks to encourage green roofs as sustainable hubs for research, community involvement, and environmental awareness within urban universities. This initiative aligns with the European Green Deal’s recognition of universities’ pivotal role in engaging students and the broader community for a more sustainable future. GREENO2 is guided by the European Commission’s strategies on climate change adaptation in 2021 and the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy, which emphasize the use of green roofs to restore urban biodiversity.
GREENO2’s primary focus is on the green infrastructure of urban higher education institutions, driven by the belief that architecture can profoundly influence our learning and behavior. Additionally, it advocates for green roofs as tools to empower learning, enhance environmental consciousness, and foster active participation within the academic community.
In essence, this project addresses the challenge by involving the academic community and promoting the advantages of implementing various types of green roofs in urban institutions to create a greener and more sustainable future.
The main objectives of the project are:
Promote green roofs as the academic community’s response to environmental protection, active participation & well-being in higher education
- Provide environmental awareness education through green roofing
- Encourage the implementation of green roofs as centers for research and environmental consciousness, study and/or recreation areas, etc.
- Deliver innovative training digital tools based on differentiation
- Create digital support center, which will provide specialized and personalized information on green roofs depending on the needs or the preferences of target roofs
The target groups of the project are:
- higher education students, academics, trainers, tutors and administrative staff
The 8 partners involved are:
- UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DELLA TUSCIA
- Panteion University of Athens
- XENIOS POLIS
- University of CADIZ
- Akademia Kultury Spolecznej i Medialnej
- GRIPEN EUROPE SRL
- LIM Srl Unipersonale
- TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV
from 6 different countries, Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland, Romania and Ukraine.
1st official transnational meeting
The organisations involved in GREENO2, had the opportunity to meet each other for the kick-off of the project, in October 2023, in Athens, Greece. The meeting was hosted by the partner Panteion University of Athens and provided the opportunity to the consortium to introduce their organisations, while the University of Tuscia, as the project coordinator, presented the objectives and the overall tasks to be implemented throughout the project.
The partners presented the activities to be undertaken on behalf of their team, regarding the WPs (Work Packages):
WP1: Management
WP2: GREEN-O2 RSPM – Research, Scientific Production & Pedagogical Methodologies
WP3: GREEN-O2 Digital Toolset
WP4: Communication, Dissemination and Networking
Consequently, some milestones were set. Partners not only scheduled their tasks for the upcoming months, but also reflected on their experiences regarding the topic of the project (Green Roofs) in general, the legislation and the best practices that are taking place in their countries respectively.
These are to be taken into consideration for the 2nd task (Research and Curriculum Modules Development) of the WP2 in the following months.
In addition to the above, the website of the project is being developed to support both the dissemination procedure and the digital platform of the project.
GREENO2 Website
The second transnational partners’ meeting is scheduled for April 2024, in Cadiz, Spain.
Press Release November
On 20th of November 2021, an online seminar with the title “ROMANIA & GREECE: COMMON STRUGGLE FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE” was organized by GRIPEN Europe with the support of three organizations: Association of Romanian Women from Greece, Xenios Polis and Excess Machina.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place virtually on Google Meet. Its initial goal was to familiarize stakeholders with the major aims and objectives of FENCE project related to gender and to actively engage and motivate the participants to use the outputs of the project, with a main focus on the online platform.
The seminar was open for all those that had registered beforehand. Among the 17 participants there were students, educators, project managers, members and representatives of private organizations both from Romania and Greece. The keynote speaker of the event was Ana-Maria Cuciureanu, the administrator of the Association of Romanian Women from Greece. In her speech “Romania – Greece: gender (in)equality in two countries. Statistics & facts”, it was highlighted that according to Gender Equality Index 2020, the two countries are at the bottom among the 27 EU Member States in gender equality (Romania 25th, Greece 27th).
Afterwards, the outputs of the FENCE project were briefly presented and discussed demonstrating the urgent need for gender equality, especially in the workplace. XENIOS POLIS, a partner organization from Greece, conducted the presentation of the five FENCE Intellectual Outputs (IOs):
IO1 – The Review Paper
IO2 – The FENCE Curriculum
IO3 – The Digital Toolbox and Resources
IO4 – The Methodological Guide
IO5 – The Policy Book
After the presentation of the digital platform and the tutorial video created by FENCE consortium, participants prompted to use it for their personal and professional development. GRIPEN, also, presented the idea of creating an (e)HelpDesk for women who face discrimination in the workplace and in their personal life, in order to achieve the sustainability of FENCE project.
The end of the seminar was dedicated to the general discussion. For this purpose, GRIPEN planned an interactive activity. During the discussion, participants shared their real-life stories on gender discrimination and highlighted the complexity of the project, its openness to anyone interested, as well as the usage of open-source tools.
Press Release Septemper
On 29th of September 2021, an online seminar with the title “CUBES – Innovating Cultural Heritage” was organized by GRIPEN Europe. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place virtually through ZOOM platform. Its goal was to familiarize stakeholders with the major aims and objectives of CUBES project and to actively engage and motivate the participants to use the outputs of the project, with a main focus on the online platform.
The seminar was open for all those that had registered beforehand. Among the 19 participants there were students, researchers, instructors, academics, members and representatives of cultural organizations. Besides these, GRIPEN invited a keynote speaker: Dr Efi Ntrouva (Panteion University of Athens). In her talk “The use of Digital Technologies and Media in the cultural sector”, it was highlighted that media play a crucial role in educating and making individuals, communities, and society more conscious about sustainable development.
Afterwards, the deliverables of the CUBES project were briefly presented and discussed demonstrating the absolute need of creating and disseminating know-how regarding the sustainable administration of cultural resources. The CUBES digital platform was the reference point for the rest outputs. Participants prompted to use it for their personal and professional development and to act as potential promoters and multipliers. More specifically, XENIOS POLIS, a partner organization from Greece,conducted the presentation of the five CUBES Intellectual Outputs (IOs):
- IO1 – Review Paper and Parameters Mapping
- IO2 – Cultural Administration and Sustainability Boosters Curriculum
- IO3 – Digital Toolbox and Resources
- IO4 – Methodological Approaches Guide for Educators
- IO5 – Policy Paper
The end of the seminar was dedicated to the general discussion. For this purpose, GRIPEN planned an interactive activity for the participants, using an online tool. During the discussion, participants shared their experiences in the field of cultural management and highlighted the complexity of the project, its openness to anyone interested, as well as the usage of open-source tools.
Fence – Press Release – June
The FENCE – Fighting gENder bias and Contributing in gender Equity – aims at gender bias practical mitigation through equality awareness and gender competence.
FENCE’s roots have to do with the gender stereotyping which limits the development of the natural talents and abilities of women and men, as well as their educational and professional experiences and life opportunities in general.
This innovative project is financed by the European Commission, through funds granted by the National Erasmus + Education and Training Key Action 2 (KA2) programme – Co-operation for innovation and the exchange of good practices (Strategic Partnerships for Adult Education) with reference number 2019-1-UK01-KA204-061999.
Consortium
The project includes 7 partners from 6 countries (UK, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Romania).
Target groups
FENCE addresses empowerment and capacity building actions for individuals primarily as public staff in local authorities and public bodies, social affairs services, and NGOs and CSOs members, leaders, representatives working in the field of gender equality or human rights promotion.
Objectives
- Make specific key – actors (individuals) empowered on gender bias fighting through gender equality issues awareness, gender competence building, gender equality goals promotion; these individuals belong to both men and women groups.
- Create and deliver innovative products and training tools- as tailored needs learning resources – based on differentiation methodologies and adult education approaches.
- Empower them by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT and digitizing the quality of learning content.
Intellectual Outputs (IOs)
The Review Paper, the FENCE Curriculum, the Digital Toolbox & Resources, the Methodological Guide and the Policy Book are the five (5) IOs of FENCE project.
IO1
The “Review Paper” belongs to the foundation phase of the project and it is the result of research conducted in the participating countries.
IO2
The FENCE Curriculum through a totally new methodology and structure educates the participants on gender equality and fighting gender bias, based on their knowledge, experience, and needs.
IO3
The Digital Toolbox and resources include the online platform and the mobile application, which are be used both as a virtual learning environment and as a means of disseminating the project.
IO4
The Methodological Guide gives the essential context and support to adult educators for the best exploitation of the FENCE products, tools and materials. Also, it provides specific guidelines to the project’s stakeholders on how to integrate the training package in their activities.
IO5
The Policy Book aims to present and disseminate widely the results achieved during the project, making all interested parties aware of gender equality issues, the fight against gender stereotypes, promotion of equality and how to address the challenges in policy making at national and EU level.
More information about FENCE project
FENCE website: https://fence-project.eu/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EUprojectFENCE/
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