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Erasmus + Project Uprise, Athens (2026)

20/08/2026

🌍 UPRISE: The End of a Project, Not the End of the Journey
As the UPRISE project comes to an end, we look back with gratitude and pride at what we have achieved together. 🤝📚

Through research, dialogue, and collaboration, we explored the realities of religious inclusion in education, identified key challenges faced by schools and educators, and transformed these insights into practical resources, training materials, and tools to support more inclusive learning environments. 🔍🎓

Our work has shown that inclusive religious education requires not only openness and commitment, but also the right resources, knowledge, support, and opportunities for meaningful change. 🌍✨

👩‍🏫 We invite educators and everyone interested in inclusive education to explore and freely use the resources available on the UPRISE LMS platform:
👉 https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/SOCTHEOL569/

🌱 Together, we can create learning environments where every child has the opportunity to participate, learn, and thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to all the researchers, educators, partners, experts, and everyone who contributed to UPRISE and to the wider goal of making education more inclusive for all. ❤️

The project may be ending, but the commitment continues. To everyone working for inclusive religious education: keep learning, keep collaborating, keep challenging barriers, and keep creating space for every student to belong. 🌱🤲

And this is certainly not goodbye. While the UPRISE project is coming to a close, our activities and commitment to inclusive education continue. Expect to hear from us again! 🚀📣

🌐 Learn more about UPRISE and follow our progress:
🔗UPRISE website: https://uprise.he.duth.gr/en/home-page/
🔗LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise/posts/?feedView=all

*Co-funded by the European Union

13/08/2026

The true value of research lies in the fact that it can identify challenges and help point the way towards practical change. 🌍

Here is a snapshot of what UPRISE research has revealed about religious inclusion, educators, and the role of technology in turning inclusive values into classroom practice.

UPRISE research highlights a clear message: educators are highly open to religious inclusion, but positive attitudes alone are not enough.

Key findings point to:
🔹 strong positive attitudes towards inclusive education;
🔹 persistent structural barriers, including delays in appointing religious education teachers;
🔹 the need for clearer institutional frameworks, standardized curricula, and approved teaching resources;
🔹 the important role of digital tools in supporting participatory and student-centred teaching practices.

💡 The project also highlights the potential of technology as a bridge between inclusive beliefs and classroom practice, while emphasizing the need for targeted digital support and mentoring for educators.

🤝 Through the collaboration of four universities from Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania, UPRISE has combined qualitative and quantitative research with the development of 36 lesson plans and a dedicated LMS platform, transforming research findings into practical resources for educators.

As the project approaches its conclusion in August 2026, the UPRISE consortium remains committed to supporting schools in creating “brave spaces” where every student, regardless of their faith, can feel respected, included, and empowered to thrive.

👏 A warm thank you to all project partners, researchers, educators, and participants who contributed to this journey!

🌱 Together, we continue building more democratic, inclusive, and respectful learning environments.

🌐 Learn more about UPRISE and follow our progress:
🔗UPRISE website: https://uprise.he.duth.gr/en/home-page/
🔗LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise/posts/?feedView=all

*Co-funded by the European Union

05/08/2026

🌍 UPRISE at the County Conference on Inclusive Education in Suceava, Romania

📅 On 3 March 2026, the UPRISE project was presented by Diana-Sînziana Duca at the County Conference “Integration of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the School Environment – Perspectives and Aspirations”, held in Suceava, Romania.

🤝 The event brought together educators, specialists, and professionals interested in inclusive education, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share good practices, and discover projects addressing current challenges in education.

📚 During the conference, Diana-Sînziana Duca introduced the main objectives of UPRISE and shared the progress achieved so far, highlighting the project's key activities and expected outcomes. Particular attention was given to how UPRISE aims to support teachers and schools through research and practical educational resources designed to strengthen inclusive practices.

🌱 We warmly thank the organisers and all participants for their interest, engagement, and inspiring discussions.

✨ UPRISE continues its work towards more inclusive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to participate, learn, and succeed.

🌐 Learn more about UPRISE and follow our progress:
🔗UPRISE website: https://uprise.he.duth.gr/en/home-page/
🔗LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise/posts/?feedView=all

*Co-funded by the European Union

28/07/2026

🌍🎓 UPRISE at END 2026: Sharing Research on Religious Inclusion in Education

We are pleased to share that Diana-Sînziana Duca, representing the Erasmus+ UPRISE – Unity in Diversity project, participated in the International Conference on Education and New Developments (END 2026), held in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, from 20–22 June 2026.

📚 During the conference, Diana-Sînziana Duca presented the paper "Managing Religious Diversity in Primary Schools: Educators' Perspectives on Inclusion, Belonging, and School Climate", co-authored by researchers from Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Based on 30 semi-structured interviews with teachers, Islamic religion teachers, minority-school educators, and school principals across Thrace, Greece, the study explores how everyday educational practices shape Muslim pupils' experiences of inclusion and belonging.

🔎 The research highlights several important challenges affecting religious inclusion in schools:
🔹 inconsistent procedures for Religious Education exemptions;
🔹 delays in appointing Islamic religion teachers;
🔹 limited educational resources and the absence of a standardized curriculum for Islamic Religious Education;
🔹 the need for clearer institutional procedures and stronger collaboration with families.

🤝 At the same time, educators expressed strong support for inclusive, interactive, and dialogical teaching approaches, including storytelling, role-play, and thematic projects as effective ways to foster mutual respect and intercultural understanding.

💡 One of the study's key conclusions is that religious inclusion depends not only on teachers' commitment, but also on coherent institutional policies, adequate educational resources, and supportive school leadership.

📖 Following the conference, the authors will be invited to submit an extended version of the paper for publication as a chapter in the Education Applications & Developments book, published by inScience Press, further increasing the visibility of the project's research outcomes.

👏 Our sincere thanks to all co-authors and project partners for their excellent collaboration and valuable contribution to this research.

🌐 Learn more about UPRISE and follow our progress:
🔗 UPRISE website: https://uprise.he.duth.gr/en/home-page/
🔗 END 2026 Conference: https://end-educationconference.org/
🔗 LinkedIn page

22/07/2026

📚✨ What did we learn through UPRISE?

Over the course of the project, we spoke with teachers, principals, and religion instructors across Thrace and surveyed more than 100 educators to better understand the realities of religious inclusion in schools. 🎓🤝

🔎 Our research revealed that:
📌 educators are committed to including every student, regardless of faith;
📌 late appointments of Imams and religion teachers often left students without lessons for months;
📌 Islamic education materials were frequently limited or unavailable;
📌 unequal access to technology affected classroom practices;
📌 scheduling challenges were widespread across all school types.

Importantly, the research showed that the main barriers were not a lack of goodwill, but rather insufficient support, resources, and long-term planning. 🔍📊

These insights have already informed the development of practical project outputs, including teacher-training resources, an online learning platform, and guidance materials designed to promote religious inclusion in schools. 🚀🌍

The research findings are also being disseminated through scientific publications, helping extend their impact beyond the UPRISE project itself. 📑✨

Want to know more? Visit our website and follow us here or on LinkedIn for updates!

*Co-funded by the European Union

16/07/2026

🌍 UPRISE Project Update
As our project draws to a close, join us over the coming weeks as we reflect on its key milestones, celebrate our greatest achievements, and highlight the most valuable results with the greatest practical impact.

But first, a quick recap of the project itself 👉

UPRISE – Unity in Diversity: Promoting Religious Inclusivity in Greek Muslim Education, an Erasmus+ project supporting more inclusive and culturally responsive education for Muslim pupils in Thrace, Greece.

📊 Key facts
• 🔹 Duration: 24 months (Sept 2024 – Aug 2026)
• 🔹 Funding: EUR 250,000 (Erasmus+ KA220-SCH)
• 🔹 Partners: 4 universities — Greece 🇬🇷, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Romania 🇷🇴
• 🔹 Coordinator: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

✅ What's been achieved so far

Our consortium successfully completed both the qualitative and quantitative phases of the research, conducting interviews and focus groups with teachers, school principals, and religious education staff across Thrace, alongside a large-scale survey capturing the experiences and perspectives of teachers and pupils throughout the region. Together, these activities provided valuable insights into the realities, challenges, and opportunities of religious diversity in schools.

Building on this evidence, the project developed a comprehensive digital Learning Management System (LMS) and a rich collection of pedagogical resources designed to support educators in creating more inclusive learning environments. These freely accessible materials offer practical guidance, lesson plans, and teaching strategies that can be readily integrated into everyday educational practice. 📚

The findings also informed a set of evidence-based recommendations aimed at strengthening religious inclusivity in education. Addressed to educators, school leaders, and policymakers, these recommendations provide practical guidance for fostering respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning environments where every student feels valued, represented, and supported.

🔜 What's next
Disseminating the project results and sharing our evidence-based recommendations with educators, schools, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support more inclusive educational practices.

📌 Follow our journey
🌐 Website: https://uprise.he.duth.gr/en/home-page/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572599726190
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise/posts/?feedView=all

*Co-funded by the European Union

13/07/2026

Inclusive education is built through everyday classroom experiences that encourage every child to participate, express themselves, collaborate with others, and feel that they belong. 💬✨
This educational philosophy lies at the heart of the UPRISE Project. Rather than offering isolated teaching materials, the project provides educators with practical, adaptable resources that help integrate inclusion into everyday teaching practice. 📚

The UPRISE pedagogical package supports teachers in addressing topics such as diversity, empathy, equality, social justice, environmental responsibility, active citizenship, and cooperation through engaging, student-centred activities. 🌱

The lesson plans are designed to be flexible, allowing teachers to adapt them to different classroom contexts, learning needs, and group sizes while ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to participate meaningfully. 📖

💡 Explore the complete collection of freely available educational resources here:
https://eclass.uoa.gr/modules/document/index.php?course=SOCTHEOL569 🌍

🔗 Let's build inclusive environments – https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise

*Co-funded by the European Union

30/06/2026

📚 Exciting news from the UPRISE Project!

After months of collaboration, the UPRISE project has produced several valuable outcomes, including comprehensive pedagogical content to promote inclusivity in primary education.📊💡

🔗 The educational materials are freely accessible here:
https://eclass.uoa.gr/modules/document/index.php?course=SOCTHEOL569

📖 The pedagogical content includes 36 lesson plans across 9 themes, with 4 plans per theme for 3rd–6th grades. Each plan contains a classroom-ready theoretical framework, methodological guidance (goals, methods, expected outcomes), detailed activity instructions, a reflective discussion, suggested variations, interesting facts, and a presentation summarizing the key concepts. Several plans also include additional resources such as landmark cards, info-sheets, role-play cards, challenge/solution cards, worksheets, and short stories. 🏫🤝

✨The lesson plans are designed to be flexible and adaptable to different class sizes and learning needs, ensuring that every student can actively participate in the educational process. They promote an inclusive learning environment while cultivating values such as inclusivity, respect for diversity, empathy, social justice, equality, environmental responsibility, active citizenship, cooperation, critical thinking, and mutual respect, supporting students' moral, social, and civic development.

We hope these materials will support teachers in creating classrooms where every child feels valued, included, and empowered to contribute to a more just, sustainable, and compassionate society.🚀

🔗 Encourage inclusive education – https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise

*Co-funded by the European Union

18/06/2026

🌍📚 Successful Presentation of the UPRISE Project Results!

We were delighted to participate in the workshop "School for All: Challenges and Perspectives on Religious Inclusivity for Muslim Students in Thrace", organized within the framework of the UPRISE project – Unity in Diversity: Promoting Religious Inclusivity in Greek Muslim Education.

🤝 The event brought together academics, educators, and stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities related to religious inclusivity in education and to explore ways of creating more inclusive school environments for all students.

🎯 During the workshop, representatives of the project partners presented:
✅ The objectives and rationale of the UPRISE project;
✅ The contributions of the partner universities:
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
• Universitatea Ștefan cel Mare din Suceava
• Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
• Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH)

📖 A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the project's main results, including research findings, pedagogical materials, practical recommendations, and resources designed to support schools in addressing the needs of diverse student populations.

💬 The discussion session provided a valuable opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, share perspectives, and contribute feedback that will help further improve the project's final deliverables.

🌟 Together, we continue working towards more inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive education systems.

🔗 Encourage inclusive education – https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise

*Co-funded by the European Union

08/06/2026

📢 Project UPRISE is excited to share the results of our work and the knowledge generated throughout the project journey!

Over the coming period, we will present the reports we developed 📝, the research we conducted, and the articles we authored to document and disseminate the findings from our studies. 📚🔍

We will also highlight the evidence-based recommendations we formulated 📊, designed to support practice-driven solutions 🎯 and contribute to meaningful improvements in education. 💡

In addition, we are proud to showcase the pedagogical resources and educational content we produced to support the inclusion of every child in the classroom 🏫. Our work is guided by the belief that all learners deserve access to quality education within welcoming, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. 🤝🌍

📣 Stay tuned as we share the insights, tools, and resources developed through Project UPRISE ✨, and join us in promoting educational practices that foster equity, participation, and success for all students. 🚀

🔗 Encourage inclusive education – https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmus-project-uprise

*Co-funded by the European Union

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