PARTNERS
Tallinn University
Tallinn University (TLU) in Estonia (Coordinator) is the country’s third-largest public university, renowned for its innovation and research in education and digital culture. The School of Educational Sciences at TLU coordinates teaching, research, and development activities in the field of education and manages the EDUSPACE teaching and learning lab.
TEAM
Janika Leoste
Associate Professor of Educational Robotics
Kadri Mettis
Visiting Research Fellow of Digital Learning Environments
Sirly Väät
Projects Coordinator
Elisa-Brit Põld
Marketing Specialist
EDUMOTIVA
Edumotiva is a non-profit organization based in Sparta and Athens, Greece, dedicated to advancing education through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Our interdisciplinary team designs innovative learning experiences that empower learners of all ages. We offer hands-on training in Robotics and STEAM, develop creative educational resources, and carry out research and innovation projects across Europe. Through maker education, digital tools, and inclusive pedagogy, we help individuals build skills for a changing world. At Edumotiva, we aim to empower learners and teachers as active creators in education.
TEAM
Dimitris Alimisis
Scientific Leader
Rene Alimisi
Project Manager
Chrissa Papasarantou
Researcher / STE(A)M Trainer
Georgia Lascaris
STE(A)M Trainer / Pilot Organiser
Dimitris Alimisis
Scientific leader
Rene Alimisi
Project Manager
Chrissa Papasarantou
Researcher / STE(A)M trainer
Georgia Lascaris
STE(A)M trainer/ pilot organiser
Anna Vasala
Administration/Dissemination tasks
UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO
Founded in 1973, Universidade do Minho (UMinho) is one of the most prestigious Portuguese higher education institutions. It has 12 Schools and Institutes, including the Institute of Education and the School of Engineering. UMinho has campuses in Braga and Guimarães, serving around 21.000 students. With approximately 1.750 teaching and research staff and 740 administrative personnel, UMinho promotes a dynamic academic environment and fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration at local, national, and international levels.
TEAM
Laurinda Leite
Physics and Chemistry TE
Ana Sofia Afonso
Physics and Chemistry TE
António José Osório
Informatics TE
Cristiana Araujo
Informatics TE
Floriano Viseu
Mathematics TE
Maria Helena Martinho
Mathematics TE
Luis Dourado
Biology and Geology TE
Pedro. R. Henriques
Informatics
Administrative Support Team
Teresa Peixoto
Filipa Pereira
Adriana Silva
Technical support
Manuel Silva
Social Media
Catarina Silva
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION WEINGARTEN
Located in southern Germany, the University of Education Weingarten is specialized in teacher education and educational research with a focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and diversity. It combines interdisciplinary learning with international cooperation and fosters innovation in educational contexts. The university places great emphasis on enabling and promoting the transfer of research findings into educational practice.
TEAM
Wolfgang Müller
Project Coordinator at PHW
Alexander Aumann
Junior Researcher & Managing Director CoLiLiab
Hannah Ganzer
Junior Researcher
Name
Title
Wolfgang Müller
Project Coordinator at PHW
Holger Weitzel
Senior Researcher & Head of CoLiLiab
Alexander Aumann
Junior Researcher & Managing Director CoLiLiab
Hannah Ganzer
Junior Researcher
Stefan Franke
Junior Researcher & Technician
EKPAIDEFTIRIA E. MANTOULIDI AE
Since 1978 at Mantoulides Schools, for decades, we have been offering our students a high-quality educational experience. As one of the leading private schools in Thessaloniki, we stand out for our innovative curriculum, our commitment to academic excellence and the multifaceted development opportunities we offer.
TEAM
Dr. Dimitris Alimisis
Scientific leader
Rene Alimisi
Project Manager
Dr. Chrissa Papasarantou
Researcher / STE(A)M trainer
Georgia Lascaris
STE(A)M trainer/ pilot organiser
Anna Vasala
Administration/Dissemination tasks
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) was established in 1592 and is Ireland’s oldest university. Internationally recognised as the nation’s premier university. Established in 1905 the School of Education at TCD, the school is committed to engaging with educational issues through teaching and research at several levels: initial teacher education, postgraduate teacher education and continuing professional development. The In-service training have constructionist and STEAM/STEM pedagogies at its core.
TEAM
Jake Rowan Byrne
Assistant Professor in Contemporary Teaching, Learning and Computing
Role: TCD and WP4 lead
Mairéad Hurley
STEAM Education Advisor
ARISTOTELIO PANEPISTIMIO THESSALONIKIS
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), founded in 1925 in Greece, is the nation’s largest university. Globally ranked 801-1000 (2025), it’s a multi-thematic institution with over 88,000 students and more than 1,600 academic staff, excelling in research (WUR Research Quality 64.6) and industry engagement. AUTH offers diverse programs, vibrant campus life, and unique facilities, aspiring to be a leading academic hub in Southeastern Europe. Its central Thessaloniki campus integrates students into a culturally rich city.
TEAM
Theodosios Sapounidis
Associate Professor, Project Coordinator
George Zarifis
Senior expert
Dimitrios Stamovlasis
Senior expert
Sofia Avgitidou
Senior expert
Konstantinos Tsioumis
Senior Expert
Sokratis Tselegkaridis
Junior Expert
Christina Volioti
Junior Expert
Dimitrios Stamovlasis
Senior expert
INSTITOUTO EKPEDEFTIKIS POLITIKIS EL
The Institute of Educational Policy (IEP) is an executive, scientific and research body that supports the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports as well as the supervised bodies in matters related to primary and secondary education, teacher training, the transition from secondary to Higher Education, post-secondary education, the confrontation of educational inequalities, student dropout and early school leaving aiming at the assurance of every child’s right to education. It issues opinion or proposes upon related query on the part of the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports or ex officio according to the law in force 3966/2011 (art. 2, par. 3, line a).
In the context of keeping the right procedure and in order to avoid breach of the above stipulation, educational services, institutions, scientific or trade associations, individual citizens as well as anyone interested are able to submit their queries, documents, propositions, comments or suggestions to the competent bureaus at the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports in order to be officially forwarded to the Institution of Educational Policy (IEP).
TEAM
Yiannis Spinos
Computer science teacher in secondary education, on secondment to the Institute of Educational Policy
Genovefa Laxana
Primary education teacher on secondment to the Institute of Educational Policy.
Yiannis Spinos
Scientific leader
Genovefa Laxana
Project Manager
Dr. Chrissa Papasarantou
Researcher / STE(A)M trainer
Georgia Lascaris
STE(A)M trainer/ pilot organiser
Anna Vasala
Administration/Dissemination tasks
Kadrina Keskkool
Kadrina Vallavalitsus
Kadrina Secondary School is situated in the northern part of Estonia, about 90 kilometres east of the capital Tallinn.
It is a secondary comprehensive school that offers education for free from classes 1-12 (ages 7-19) and follows the national curriculum of the Republic of Estonia.
Kadrina Secondary School is the largest country school in Estonia and students attending the school are mostly from Kadrina rural municipality.
TEAM
Evelin Teiva
Headmaster
Evelin Tiiter
Head of studies in gymnasium (10.-12. classes)
Liina Suurkivi
Head of studies in basic school (1.-9. classes)
Karl Meos
Teacher of labor and technology
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Project: Teacher Academy maker Education