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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.

The PRO-GENDERING National Stakeholder Roundtable, organized by the SAN University, will take place on July 20th, bringing together key project stakeholders to discuss and evaluate the implementation of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in higher education institutions. This event marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to foster structural and cultural changes within academia, ensuring that equality plans remain dynamic, effective, and capable of generating a lasting impact from within the academic community.

Discover how the project’s National Multiplier Events brought together academic communities across Europe to advance gender equality in higher education, explore key project results, and learn about the upcoming National Policy Roundtables that will help shape more inclusive institutional policies.

Our second article explores how support begins with a simple conversation.