Partners

The University of Cyprus (UCΥ) is a public university founded in 1989. Today, it is the largest state university in Cyprus in terms of student numbers, with over 7,000 students. In 2015, it was ranked among the top 400 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education list. Its mission is to create added value through activities in the fields of science and intellectual cultivation [research, education, and scientific culture], open society [contribution to critical reflection, change, and renewal], and the productive potential of society [contribution to the economic and social development of Cyprus and Europe].

The University of Gävle has approximately 19 000 students and more than 60 first-cycle and second-cycle study programmes. 330 freestanding courses are offered in the fields of Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences and Technology. The University of Gävle aims to make a difference and contribute to societal change. To reach this goal, we collaborate in our education and research, which focus on societal challenges. We strive to be the first choice for students and staff, as well as for our partners.

The University of Jyväskylä (JYU) is one of the largest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It was there, in 1863, that Finnish¬-language teacher education began. Since then, the dialogue between research, education and society has been its driving force. The JYU is an open and collaborative community of nearly 2,800 experts and over 14,900 students seeking answers to the pivotal ques¬tions of today and tomorrow. Its impact extends across Finland and the world, for example through our more than 26,600 adult students.

Ramon Llull University (URL) in Barcelona is a private, non-profit university with a humanistic and Christian foundation. Its main objective is to provide personalised, high-quality education that responds to the needs of today’s society. URL comprises nine higher education and research institutions with a long tradition and prestigious reputation in Catalonia (IQS, Blanquerna, La Salle, ESADE, Pere Tarrés Faculty of Social Education and Social Work, the Ebro Observatory University Institute, the Vidal i Barraquer University Institute of Mental Health, the Borja Institute of Bioethics, and the ESDI School of Design, an affiliated centre). Together, they form one of the most innovative educational institutions in Catalonia and Spain, committed to academic and research excellence.

The University of Ioannina (UoI) is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Greece founded in 1964 and gathering today more than 30.000 students. The Department of Early Childhood Education, established in 1987, offers dynamically developing Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Educational Sciences and Education for Kindergarten. The program focuses on building comprehensive knowledge, skills, and competencies that enable graduates to become highly effective in teaching and mediating learning experiences for young children. It emphasizes the development of thinking skills and multiple forms of intelligence, all within the current socio-cultural context of early childhood education.

INDIRE is the oldest public research institute of the Italian Ministry of Education. It plays a central role in supporting innovation in Italian schools, teacher professional development, and the modernization of teaching practices. INDIRE promotes research-based methodologies, experimentation with digital and inclusive pedagogies, and the development of innovative learning environments at both national and European level.

The University of Latvia consistently maintains its position as the country’s leading and most influential higher education institution. In terms of total student numbers, it is also the largest university in Latvia. As the nation’s largest comprehensive university, it plays a prominent role in the development of the entire education system as well as in the overall growth of the national economy. The University of Latvia conducts research in more than 50 fields. Its scientists have produced significant studies that have strengthened the competitiveness of the national economy and improved quality of life.

The Cyprus Pedagogical Institute (CPI) is the department of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (MoESY) mandated to promote the continuous professional development and learning of Cypriot teachers. It was founded in 1972 by a decision of the Council of Ministers and started operating in 1973 aiming at becoming “…a centre where the profession itself undertakes a critique of its activities, and where cooperative work is done by educators at all levels of seniority in the system, whether they are engaged in class teaching, in teacher training, in supervisory roles or in educational administration.” (Weddell, UNESCO report 1971, p. 14, §3.9).

PARAGON-eduTech is a civil non-profit company, established in 2022 in Greece, dedicated to advancing quality and inclusiveness in education through European cooperation. Since its creation, it has been actively engaged in the design and implementation of Erasmus+ and other EU-funded projects, with expertise ranging from school education and teacher training to digital learning, inclusive pedagogy, and lifelong skills development. The organisation specialises in developing innovative educational frameworks, digital tools, and training programmes that support teachers, learners, and communities in adapting to 21st-century challenges.

The Vedruna Catalunya Education Foundation (FEVC) is a non-profit network of 37 schools across Catalonia, Spain, with more than 24,000 students and 2,000 professionals. Rooted in the long-standing educational tradition of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity (Vedruna), the Foundation promotes an inclusive, innovative, and values-based education inspired by Christian humanism. FEVC’s mission is to foster the personal and collective growth of learners through education that combines academic excellence, emotional and social development, and ethical commitment.