Laurea, Finland (Project Lead)

Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates in Uusimaa region at six different campuses. There are about 9,900 students, 660 staff members and 34,700 alumni in our community. Laurea is a university of applied sciences operating in Uusimaa region with six campuses. Our operations focus on people and interaction. The foundation of our values is formed by openness, impact, and responsibility. Laurea's pedagogical model is called Learning by Developing (LbD). It is very effective in giving students necessary skills for the working life. At Laurea, all pedagogical choices are guided by Laurea's pedagogical guidelines: student and learning-centredness, competence-based approach, working life relevance, guidance and flexibility.

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UCLL, Belgium

UCLL is a university of applied sciences, with eight campuses over the city of Leuven and the province of Limburg, Belgium, that offers a unique opportunity to question the current state of affairs and make room for innovation. UCLL aims to maximize the interaction between research and education, whilst taking the students’ goals and well-being to heart by making their future the UCLL mission. UCLL Research & Expertise hosts eight centers of expertise: Art of Teaching, Education & Development, Health Innovation, Inclusive Society, Resilient People, Smart Organisations, Digital Solutions, and Sustainable Resources. These centers of expertise provide their expertise in advice and consultancy projects, in development and research projects. UCLL carries the Q*For quality label for consultancy assignments, contract research and customized training.

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EMP, Belgium

European Migrant Platform (EMP) is a Brussels-based NGO that advocates for the rights, dignity, and full participation of migrants in European societies. It was founded by a group of experienced and dedicated migrants who aim to transform their lived expertise into meaningful social impact. With a strong transnational network, EMP collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders at both national and regional levels across Europe to drive inclusive change.

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University of Maribor, Slovenia

The Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security at University of Maribor, Slovenia, is a university-level research and study institution in criminal justice and security studies, internationally acknowledged and taking part in developing knowledge, which constitutes a base for developing and offering internationally comparable undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its mission is to develop the field of criminal justice studies (also known as police and security studies) based on the traditional academic disciplines of law, sociology, psychology, political science, criminology, criminal investigation, organizational science, information security, and computer forensics.

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INCOMA, Spain

INCOMA is a training and research centre based in Seville (Spain) with extensive know-how and experience in the development and coordination of international cooperation projects mainly funded within the framework of EU programmes, especially in the field of education, training and research. INCOMA is especially devoted to the development of social innovation projects, with special focus on training targeting groups at risk or with special difficulties to enter to enter the labour market, namely young people, women and migrants.

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CESIE, Italy

CESIE ETS is a European Centre of Studies and Initiatives, a non-profit organisation based in Palermo, Italy. Established in 2001, CESIE was founded in the spirit of the sociologist and educator Danilo Dolci, whose methods of nonviolent education and community empowerment continue to inspire its work today. The organisation’s mission is to promote innovation in education, participation, and personal and social growth, fostering cultural transformation through creative and inclusive approaches. CESIE operates across several key fields of action, including youth education and mobility, adult training and lifelong learning, and quality in school education. It is also deeply engaged in promoting the inclusion of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, advancing research and innovation in higher education, and strengthening human rights, justice, and anti-discrimination efforts. Through these diverse initiatives, CESIE contributes to building a more inclusive, just, and dynamic society, both locally and internationally.

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