The EuroCivic Lab Project: Strengthening European Identity and Citizenship through SDGs, Social Activism and Living Labs Methodology in School Education
What is the EurocivicLab?
What is the EurocivicLab?
The EuroCivic Lab’s main objective is to improve teacher training in the field of European identity formation and to introduce innovative teaching methods that are interactive, practical, and easy to apply. The project aims to support teachers and school communities in strengthening a shared European identity, using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guiding framework. By developing targeted resources and tools, the project will equip educators with the skills to raise awareness of common European values and foster civic engagement and critical thinking among students. In this way, it addresses current global and European challenges through education that is rooted in shared principles, identity-building and future-oriented thinking.
The project will also introduce new educational practices, including the Living Lab methodology, which involves active participation and collaboration in the learning process. Through practical training and the use of participatory methods, the project encourages schools to become active spaces for democratic learning and social reflection. EuroCivic Lab is coordinated by Colegio Salesianos do Porto in Portugal and brings together partners from across Europe, all committed to promoting inclusive & value-driven education to secure a sustainable and inclusive future for Europe.
Funding Organization: European Union • Erasmus+ Program
University of Vienna Role in the EurocivicLab
Within the project University of Vienna leads the development of key educational resources and the quality assurance. Assigned the role of Quality Manager, we, under the leadership of Prof. Katharine Sarikakis, will ensure that the project tasks are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards through continuous partner feedback and systematic reporting. As leader of Work Package 3, we are creating a comprehensive Student Toolkit, offering innovative learning materials and extracurricular activities designed to foster a strong European identity, social engagement, and the adoption of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We are also responsible for authoring two of the core handbooks: EU Challenges of Our Era and the European Identity Core Handbook.
Partners
Hungary: Eszterházy Károly Catholic University (Higher education institution)
Portugal: Salesianos do Porto - Colégio (School/Institute/Educational centre)
Lithuania: Siauliu "Saules" pradine mokykla (School/Institute/Educational centre)
Greece: Social Nebula Single Member P.C (Enterprise)
- https://www.socialnebula.eu/
Turkey: Torbali Ataturk Anadolu Lisesi (School/Institute/Educational centre)
- https://torbaliataturkanadolu.meb.k12.tr/
Austria: Universität Wien (Higher education institution)
Project Duration
Started: 01-12-2024
End date 30-11-2026
Project Aims
The EuroCivicLab project has set ambitious objectives:
• Enhance teachers' training on European Identity formation practices and enrich their knowledge of innovative educational methodologies.
• Help the school community to support a renewed European identity that can respond to any challenges that the EU faces, with the 17 SDGs as its dimensions, and thus addressing critical issues of humanity
• Enhance the teaching capacities and skills of teachers through engaging ways and interactive resources.