Erasmus+ Training Course “Transforming Archives into Education” - ΛΟΥΞΕΜΒΟΥΡΓΟ

 

Erasmus+ Training Course

“Transforming Archives into Education” (TAE)"

Που;  Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

 Πότε; 6 - 13 Μαΐου 2026
(6/5 άφιξη, 13/5 αναχώρηση)


Συμμετέχοντες: 2 άτομα 18+ ετών
εκπαιδευτικοί, ερευνητές και αρχειονόμοι 
που στοχεύουν στην ενσωμάτωση αρχειακού υλικού 
στην εκπαιδευτική πρακτική.
 

Η κινητικότητα συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Πρόγραμμα Erasmus+ της
Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης και καλύπτει στους συμμετέχοντες 
διαμονή, διατροφή (3 γεύματα την ημέρα) 
ΣΥΝ ταξιδιωτικά έξοδα έως 309 ευρώ.

Ατομική συνεισφορά: 40 ευρώ

Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής 6/4/2026
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Project description:
The Transforming Archives into Education (TAE) training course aims to empower educators, researchers, and archivists with the skills to effectively use archival materials - printed documents, photographs, and videos - as practical tools for learning. By promoting the interactive approach, this course will help participants transform historical records into engaging educational content that supports critical thinking and deeper historical understanding.

Main objectives:
- To strengthen formal and non-formal education programs to enhance archival and historical programs, providing young people with tools to understand, preserve, and critically engage with the past.
- To enable participants to understand the role of archives as educational resources and tools for social change.
- To help participants develop archival literacy by analysing historical narratives, cultural production, and various media formats.
- To engage participants in hands-on exploration of archival materials to enhance research and teaching methods.
- To equip participants with strategies to integrate archives into educational programs through innovative and interactive approaches.
- To enhance participants' critical thinking by using visual, textual, and multimedia archives to foster analytical discussions.
- To familiarise participants with Erasmus+ opportunities for international collaboration, funding, and exchange programs in education and cultural heritage.

Profile of participants:
The direct beneficiaries are educators, researchers, and archivists who aim to integrate archival materials into educational practice.
Ideal candidates should:
- Have experience in education, archival work, historical research, or cultural heritage preservation;
- Be motivated to explore innovative uses of archives in formal/non-formal education;
- Be open to interactive and non-formal learning methods;
- Be committed to follow-up, collaboration, and applying the learning in practice.

* By bringing together participants with these backgrounds and interests, the TAE training course will ensure that archival materials are effectively transformed into engaging educational tools that promote historical awareness, analytical thinking, and social change.

One of the key impacts will be the collaboration with the Museum of Resistance in Esch-sur-Alzette and the Commune of the City.
This partnership will provide participants with experience working with archives related to social movements, historical resistance, and community memory (hopefully, it will also be an example of starting a partnership with their local museums and archives).
Additionally, the course will help expand access to archives by exploring alternative and radical approaches to archival education.
It will draw inspiration from community-based models such as the Interference Archive in New York.

These approaches emphasise open access, experiential learning, and public engagement. They challenge traditional, restrictive models of archival use. Through this, TAE will empower educators to make archives more accessible and relevant. 

By the end of the training, participants will have developed practical methodologies to integrate archives into educational programs. They will create lesson plans, exhibitions, and digital resources that make history more engaging and meaningful. The emphasis on networking and knowledge exchange will ensure that best practices are shared across Europe. This will strengthen the link between cultural heritage institutions and the education sector.

Venue of the training:

"YOUTH HOSTEL" in ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE, 17, boulevard J.-F. Kennedy L-4170 Esch-sur-Alzette.

The youth hostel is situated right by the train station of Luxembourg’s second-largest city. A modern interior offers all necessary amenities, and is suited for people with disabilities (wheelchair access, elevator, adapted toilets and showers).
The hostel has WiFi coverage. 
The towels will not be provided and participants should bring their towels with them.

For more information you can visit the webpage of the hostel: https://youthhostels.lu/en/youth-hostels/youth-hostel-esch


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Erasmus+ YOUTH EXCHANGE "Creative Expression AI Lab – Connecting Cultures, Creating Together"

 


Erasmus+ YOUTH EXCHANGE
"Creative Expression AI Lab – Connecting Cultures, Creating Together"

Που;  Plovdiv, Bulgaria

 Πότε; 19-23 Απριλίου 2026
(19/4 άφιξη, 23/4 αναχώρηση)


Συμμετέχοντες: 4 άτομα 18-30 ετών
συν 1 αρχηγός ομάδας 18+ με εμπειρία 
σε αντίστοιχα προγράμματα
 
Η κινητικότητα συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Πρόγραμμα Erasmus+ της
Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης και καλύπτει στους συμμετέχοντες 
διαμονή, διατροφή (3 γεύματα την ημέρα) 
ΣΥΝ ταξιδιωτικά έξοδα έως 211 ευρώ.

Ατομική συνεισφορά: 40 ευρώ

Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής 26/3/2026

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ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The youth exchange focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools as a means for personal development, mental wellbeing, creative self-expression, and active participation of young people in society. 
The project aims to support young people in developing creativity, digital skills, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking by using AI as a tool for personal development and wellbeing, self-exploration and creative self-expression. 

Participants will take part in interactive, hands-on activities, including:
- creating personal stories and reflections with the help of AI, visualizing emotions through digital art, self-reflection exercises, digital storytelling, working with accessible AI tools for content creation, analysis of AI-generated content, raising awareness of the negative aspects of AI-generated content, working in international teams, creating joint digital products, sharing cultural perspectives and experiences.

Project objectives:
1. To encourage self-expression and confidence through digital and artistic methods
2. To increase digital and AI literacy among young people
3. To support personal wellbeing through creative and digital activities
4. To improve communication and social skills through teamwork in multicultural
environment
5. To promote intercultural dialogue and understanding
6. To support inclusion through the use of accessible and easy-to-use digital tools
7. To develop critical thinking, especially in relation to AI-generated content.

Venue:
The youth exchange will take place in Plovdiv.
Plovdiv stands as a testament to the country's rich history and captivating culture. Situated at the heart of Bulgaria, around 150 kilometers from the capital city Sofia, Plovdiv is a city that seamlessly blends ancient relics with a dynamic modern ambiance.
Plovdiv is recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in Europe.  Plovdiv's European Capital of Culture status in 2019 highlights its vibrant arts scene, while its proximity to the Rhodope Mountains offers outdoor adventures. This city captures Bulgaria's essence, bridging history, culture, and natural beauty in one captivating destination.
You will stay at  Hotel Intelcoop, Plovdiv in shared rooms of 2 or 3 people. 
Address: "Konstantin Nunkov" 13A, 4004 Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
You will be provided with 3 meals and 1 coffee break per day, workshop materials etc.
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