Building the Future of Teacher Education
Integrating Social Innovation into Formal Teacher Education at UBU As part of its long-term Sustainability Strategy, the University of Burgos (UBU) has begun the systemic integration of project results into formal higher education. UBU will include the theoretical framework and the activities developed in subjects within the Degree in Primary Education and the Master’s Degree […]
EU-SIDE Pilots Boost Teacher Confidence
The first implementations of the EU-SIDE project training activities, including Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) and Short Advanced Programmes (SAPs) in Burgos, Leeuwarden, and Leiria, have yielded significant results regarding the self-efficacy test. Data collected through these pilots show a broader pattern of perceived improvement in participants’ readiness to teach Social Innovation Competence. Specifically, the dimensions […]
Tension, Trust and Inquiry: Building TRUST for Social Innovation in Schools
EU-SIDE – Cascading Event at TUS How can schools respond to increasingly complex social challenges while also creating meaningful opportunities for participation, agency, and democratic engagement? This question sat at the heart of a recent EU-SIDE cascading event hosted at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone. Bringing together primary teachers, secondary teachers, and school […]
BIP Graphic Narratives
SAP Thrive in Technological Change
Teaching for Social Innovation: What Do Teachers Need?
Teaching for Social Innovation: What Do Teachers Need? What does a teacher need to become an agent of social change? This is not a rhetorical question. It is the question that guided three intense days of learning and sharing in Leiria, Portugal, in March 2026, when the Polytechnic University of Leiria hosted the Short-Advanced Programme […]
360° Evaluation Event
360° Evaluation Event | Bruges, Belgium | 14–16 September 2026 From 14 to 16 September 2026, the EU-SIDE consortium will organise a three-day 360° Evaluation Event in Bruges, Belgium, bringing together teachers, teacher educators, SAP participants, educational experts, school leaders, and a broad range of educational stakeholders. The event forms an important milestone within the EU-SIDE project and aims to evaluate both the practical implementation and the impact of the project’s social innovation approach in education. A 360-degree evaluation is a multi-source feedback methodology that provides a holistic perspective on professional competencies and practices. By integrating feedback from different stakeholders and participants, the approach supports reflective learning, professional growth, and collaborative improvement processes. Within educational contexts, this methodology contributes to a deeper understanding of teaching quality, leadership, and innovation capacity. During the event, participants will work collaboratively on: The evaluation process will include structured feedback activities, collaborative reflection sessions, and opportunities for dialogue between educational practitioners and stakeholders from different sectors and countries. By involving multiple perspectives, the event aims to strengthen the relevance, quality, and sustainability of the EU-SIDE project outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous professional learning and innovation in education. Would you like to participate? Send an e-mail to kimberly.verhaest@howest.be or contact your local partner. Our campus: Pictures of Bruges: […]
From Disagreement to Dialogue: Educators Unite to Strengthen Democracy and Trust in Europe
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands – February 2026 From February 9th to 11th, 2026, educators gathered at NHL Stenden University in Leeuwarden for the impactful Short Advanced Programme (SAP) “From Disagreement to Dialogue — Strengthening Democracy and Trust.” Delivered in English and combining one hour of online preparation with three days of face-to-face training, the programme offered […]
Inclusive by Design: International BIP Empowered Future Teachers to Tackle Misinformation and Foster Social Innovation
Burgos, Spain – January 2026 The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Inclusive by Design: Media-Wise Teaching for Social Innovation” successfully brought together pre-service teachers from across Europe for an innovative learning experience worth 3 ECTS credits. Delivered in English and aimed at Bachelor-level students, the programme culminated in face-to-face sessions at the University of Burgos (UBU) […]
Empowering Education for Change: Discover the EU-SIDE Desk Research Report on Social Innovation
Empowering Education for Change: Discover the EU-SIDE Desk Research Report on Social Innovation How can education better equip learners to navigate and transform an increasingly complex world? The EU-SIDE project is proud to announce the publication of its new desk research report, offering timely insights into the role of social innovation in education across Europe. […]
