International Cooperation and Projects Department SAN University

We invite you to read our latest press release, in which we present the goals and assumptions of the CARE+CONNECT project. We discuss the development of the digital CARE programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy and the CONNECT peer support networks, which together create a comprehensive ecosystem helping students and university staff across Europe.

The second CARE+CONNECT newsletter highlights major milestones in the project, including the successful development and verification of all eight CARE modules. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy principles, these digital, self-paced tools provide evidence-based support for university students managing anxiety and stress. Additionally, the update details the ongoing rollout of the CONNECT peer support programme, combining individual digital self-management with community-based networks to foster resilient, supportive wellbeing cultures across European higher education institutions.

We invite you to read our latest press release, summarizing the activities of the Care+Connect project. In it, we discuss the progress on the CARE programme and the development of the CONNECT peer support networks for academic staff and students.

The latest article outlines the program's goals, which focus on building peer networks and safe spaces to reduce student isolation. It highlights two main pillars of action: student-to-student initiatives and professional support within the academic staff.

The newsletter summarises the key activities and results of the concluded PRO-GENDERING project, which aimed to promote gender equality in European higher education. The publication discusses the proceedings of the national policy roundtables held in July 2026 in Germany, Italy, Greece, Lithuania, and Poland, focusing on the implementation and effectiveness of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs).

Traditional vocational education often relies on lecture formats and specialized terminology that lack sign language equivalents, creating immediate barriers to green careers. This publication explores how the GreenSkills4Deaf project addresses these systemic gaps by combining collaborative curriculum design with immersive tech and establishing the standardized EU Green Sign Language Framework.

Our fourth article presents a comprehensive action plan for mental health in higher education. We discuss alarming statistical data from across Europe—including the fact that as many as 75% of mental health disorders emerge before the age of 24. The article explains how CARE + CONNECT tackles these challenges by integrating digital iCBT platforms, structured peer support, and capacity-building training for academic staff.

Find out how VR Escape Room testing is transforming business learning for young women and what the EmpowerHER consortium is preparing for the coming months.

Our third article moves from theory to practical tools. 

Real-world examples across Europe demonstrate how green technology and accessibility reinforce each other. Highlights from recent field visits show how the GreenSkills4Deaf project opens career pathways in sustainable industries for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Read the text to see how inclusive innovation operates in practice.