One of the key sustainability directions of the Green STEM Model for Teachers Education project is its integration into follow-up trainings and qualification activities for teachers. The methodology developed within the project is now actively applied in various masterclasses and seminars organized by South-West University “Neofit Rilski.” Teachers trained in Green STEM take part in...Read More

The project Green STEM Model for Teachers Education, implemented with the support of the Erasmus+ programme, has been successfully completed, but its impact goes far beyond the official end. One of the clearest proofs of sustainability is that it served as the foundation for the new initiative Master Degree in Integrating Innovative STEM Strategies in...Read More

Sustainability of projects is often measured by their institutional impact. In this regard, the Green STEM Model for Teachers Education is a successful example of long-term integration, as its results have already been incorporated into the curricula of South-West University “Neofit Rilski.” As a direct outcome of the project, two new elective courses have been...Read More

Trakya University hosted a two-day workshop as part of Work Package 4 of the “Green STEM Model for Teacher Education.” The event brought together 20 academics from Slovenia, Greece, and Bulgaria, opening with a welcome address by Trakya University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Zafer. Project Manager Prof. Dr. Ivanka Stankova and Trakya University...Read More

On 04/05/2024, a workshop was held at the University of Ioannina, Greece during the implementation of WP 4 of the Green STEM Project. The specific goal of Work Package 4 is to build capacity in the partner universities to conduct innovative training of students from the pedagogical direction and of teachers in green STEM technologies....Read More

On September 20, 2023, partners from our Green STEM project met at University of Ljubljana to discuss the progress and insights gained from Work Package 2: Joint Strategy for Green STEM. Hosted by our Slovenian partners, this meeting focused on refining our joint approach toward integrating sustainability into STEM education. Work Package 2 (WP2) Highlights:...Read More

ETSO’s 10,000-Seedling European Union Memorial Forest 🌲 As part of a large-scale afforestation campaign led by the European Union Delegation to Turkey—aiming to plant approximately 170,000 trees across 19 cities—our Chamber’s EU Information Center is establishing a 10,000-Seedling European Union Memorial Forest in Küküler District. This initiative, supported by the European Union and carried out...Read More

On 20th September 2023, within the Project No. – 2022-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000088567 “Green STEM model for teachers education”, abbreviated: “GREEN STEM” our consortium convened at the Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, to advance the cause of sustainable education through an immersive conference on STEM and STEAM education models. The focal point of the meeting was the...Read More

On April 20-21, 2023, we held our first transnational meeting in Bulgaria, hosted by the coordinating institution, South-West University. Representatives from all partner institutions came together to collaborate for our project Green STEM Model for Teacher Education Activities during the meeting: Discussed project goals, timelines, and expected outcomes Shared insights on sustainable STEM practices and...Read More