ReadLab Brussels

28/05/2026

📅 World Technology and Innovation Day: Building the Future, Together

Here at ReadLab Brussels, we believe that innovation isn't just about technology, it's about who gets to build it.

Today, on World Technology and Innovation Day, we're asking a critical question: Where are all the girls in STEM?

The reality across Europe:

🔹 Women remain underrepresented in technology, engineering, and digital careers.

🔹 In Belgium, while girls excel in STEM subjects at school, they are far less likely to pursue technology-focused higher education or research careers.

🔹 Gender stereotypes and institutional barriers continue to steer young girls away from innovation, before they even get a chance to start.

🌍 That's why ReadLab Brussels is proud to be a partner in Project Stream It.

We are putting our expertise in digital education and e-learning platforms to work - designing accessible, engaging, and gender-inclusive Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) where girls and young women can explore STEAM without barriers.

What we're building together:

✅ Online toolkits that break gender stereotypes in the classroom
✅ Mentoring programmes connecting young talents with female role models in technology and research
✅ A Virtual Makerspace where creativity meets technology

💡 The future of European innovation depends on diversity.

If we want technology, research, and innovation that serve everyone, we need everyone at the table - girls, boys, and all genders- building, coding, experimenting, and leading.

👇 Tag a woman in tech, engineering, or research who inspires you! And if you're a young girl dreaming of a STEM career - keep going. We're building a platform for you.

🔗 Learn more about STREAM IT: https://streamit-project.eu/

18/05/2026

🌍 Where does rural tourism go from here?

Join us on June 11 in Brussels for the Final Event of the EXTOR Project: a day of inspiring stories, bold ideas, and real conversations with changemakers from across Europe.

✅ Local initiative testimonies
✅ EU project results & insights
✅ Open dialogue with speakers & peers
✅ Farm visit included

📍La Ferme du Parc Maximilien | 9:30–16:00

🎟️ Spots are limited - secure yours here: https://forms.gle/PXGNohiVeaeUrvc77

Found this relevant? Share it with your network! The more voices in the room, the richer the conversation! 🌿

Join us in Brussels at La Ferme du Parc Maximilien for the closing event of EXTOR, a 30-month Erasmus+ project supporting the sustainable development of rural areas through experiential tourism, entrepreneurship, and the upskilling of rural communities across Europe. The day will feature local entre...

08/05/2026

🌍 Are you a tourism professional based in Belgium? We want to hear from you. 🇧🇪

The @ BET - Erasmus+ Alliance for Skills, Sustainability & Innovation project is conducting a Europe-wide survey to better understand the skills and training needs emerging around six new forms of tourism: Scientific Tourism, Roots Tourism, Offbeat Destinations, Cool Location Tourism, Metaverse Tourism, and Digital Nomadism.

Your answers will directly shape:

A Future Skills Intelligence Report
Updated and new ESCO professional profiles
A free training programme and e-learning platform

All built to make Europe's tourism ecosystem more resilient, innovative, and future-ready.

📋 The survey is available in English, French and Dutch
👉EN- https://forms.office.com/e/CLuUxLaqVq
👉 FR - https://forms.office.com/e/M6Jb771WqQ
👉 NL - https://forms.office.com/e/d9Dja2GM5Q

🇪🇺 This is an Erasmus+ funded project and your input is genuinely valuable. Feel free to share with your network!

15/04/2026

A future where no mother is invisible – the new Assist Project EU newsletter is out.

Too many mothers with disabilities still face prejudice, physical barriers, and systemic discrimination, even in healthcare settings.

The latest Assist Project EU newsletter (released for International Women’s Day) shines a light on the right to motherhood without barriers. Inside, you’ll find:

🟡 Real testimony from a mother who refused to give up

🟡 A first look at the project’s 3D interactive training tool for inclusive healthcare

🟡 Key insights from recent Info Days across Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Belgium

🟡 How digital innovation and advocacy are reshaping maternal care in Europe

👉 Read the full edition here: https://assistproject.eu/newsletter-5/

Let’s build a healthcare system that empowers, never excludes.

MMM - Make Mothers Matter, Università degli Studi di Torino, World Federation of the Deafblind, Università degli Studi di Salerno, CESIE ETS, ReadLab, Symplexis, Redial partnership, MSc. Global Health - Disaster medicine, Medical School, NKUA

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

02/04/2026

🚀 Excited to kick off the Erasmus+ BET Project!

In January 2026, the BET – Alliance for Skills, Sustainability, and Innovation in Emerging Tourism Types officially started, bringing together a consortium of 14 partners across 7 European countries 🇧🇪🇭🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸🇸🇮🇵🇹🇬🇷

🌍 The project aims to accelerate the transformation of the tourism sector by equipping professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and educators with the skills and tools needed to embrace sustainable, digital, and regenerative tourism models.

From Scientific Tourism and Roots Tourism to Digital Nomadism and Metaverse Tourism, BET will support SMEs in transitioning towards innovative and future-ready practices.

💡 To achieve this, BET will develop a Future Digital Tourism Learning Ecosystem, including:

- an e-learning platform
- interactive training experiences
- AI-powered tools
and new skills profiles aligned with labour market needs

Over the next months, we will engage hundreds of learners and trainers, fostering a more resilient, innovative, and competitive tourism ecosystem in Europe and beyond.

01/04/2026

🌱🌱 On 23–24 March 2026, the second transnational meeting of the C-Farming Project took place at Aarhus University, bringing partners together for two days of productive exchange and collaboration.

💡The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the activities carried out over the past year and to align on the next steps. The project is progressing steadily, with significant advancements in the development of the syllabus for carbon farming practitioners, as well as in defining how the training content will be structured, delivered, and certified. 📚

📜 Insights collected through questionnaires with trainers, advisors, and farmers are contributing to a deeper understanding of the needs of the target communities. In parallel, incubators are being developed to support knowledge transfer and the practical implementation of carbon farming.

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24/03/2026

Last week, ReadLab Brussels team had the pleasure of joining the GatE Project (Gender Equality in the Green Energy Transition) consortium in Cádiz for the 2nd Transnational Project Meeting. 🤝

Hosted by Agencia Provincial de la Energía de Cádiz, Diputación de Cádiz (APEC), the meeting marked an important milestone as the project completes its first year. It was a valuable moment to reflect on progress and align on the next phase of implementation. A big thank you to APEC also for organising the official reception at the Provincial Government of Cádiz, highlighting the importance of strong institutional engagement.

✅ Over two productive days, partners worked on:
• Planning upcoming policy workshops and advocacy events across Spain, Greece and Belgium
• Preparing the next steps for the GatE course and platform
• Aligning on project activities and stakeholder engagement

As leader of WP6, ReadLab Brussels is contributing to shaping the project’s policy and advocacy dimension, supporting the connection between project results and real-world practice.

Thank you to APEC for the excellent organisation and warm hospitality. The work continues, stay tuned for the upcoming policy workshops and project results. 🔜

Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras, WHEN.org.gr, Universidad de Zaragoza, European Centre for Women and Technology, Inercia Digital, European Centre for Women and Technology, ReadLab

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05/03/2026

🚨 The Ecoprise Newsletter #4 is out! 🌱

We’re excited to share the latest updates from the ECOPRISE project!

In this edition, we highlight the successful completion of the 1st pilot round of the Ecoprise Course, where 80 learners graduated as certified Ecoprise Designers, earning a European micro-credential (20 ECTS).

The newsletter also features:

✨ Key results from the pilot phase
🌍 Highlights from international events in Cyprus and Serbia
🚀 The official launch of Round 2 of the Ecoprise Course

Read the full newsletter and stay updated on our journey towards regenerative and future-oriented entrepreneurship! https://ecoprise.eu/news/

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27/02/2026

🔐 DefendEUrself – Empowering Adults 45+ in Cybersecurity 🇪🇺

The Erasmus+ project DefendEUrself aims to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and skills among adults aged 45+ across partner countries.

Our objectives are to:
✔️ Assess and understand cybersecurity knowledge gaps and educational needs
✔️ Identify key areas for improvement
✔️ Develop an innovative, interactive training course tailored to the learning needs and interests of older adults
✔️ Collaborate with technology providers, local community centres, and relevant stakeholders

We are proud to share that ReadLab Brussels is a partner in the DefendEUrself project, contributing to the research, analysis, and development of training materials.

📊 As part of WP2 – DefendEUrself In-Depth Analysis (D2.1 Planning, Preparation, and Data Collection), we are currently conducting a needs analysis to better understand perceptions, knowledge, and training needs related to cybersecurity.

If you are 45 years or older, we warmly invite you to complete our questionnaire. Your input will help shape future training materials designed specifically for you.

📝 The survey is available in:
English (EN): https://lnkd.in/d_dW_aMG

French (FR): https://lnkd.in/dn4kssr8

Dutch (NL): https://lnkd.in/d5zUxzdN

💡 Don’t hesitate to share the survey with your network and community. The more responses we collect, the better we can tailor the training!

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19/02/2026

🎭 Calling All Performing Arts Trainers: Your New Teaching Toolkit is Ready!

Are you ready to integrate green, digital, and entrepreneurial skills into your classroom? Our 4th Newsletter is here, and it is all about you.

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Inspire Performing Arts EU Handbook for Trainers, a comprehensive guide designed to help VET and HE professionals deliver our curriculum effectively. 📖

Plus, don't miss:

✈️ Hybrid Train-the-Trainer Seminars happening across Europe this March/April.

🏔️ A recap from our Vienna partners' meeting.

📆 A sneak peek at the 2026 milestones, including the platform testing phase and our Final Event in Brussels.

👉 Get inspired and get involved: https://mailchi.mp/opera-europa/inspire-5030839?e=6c4af0c617

👉 Learn more about the project: Inspire Performing Arts EU

Let’s shape the future of the performing arts sector, together.

Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου - University of the Peloponnese, Pearle Live Performance Europe, Opera Europa, Accademia Teatro alla Scala, STEPP vzw, ACQUIN e.V., ReadLab, Post-Innovation for Sustainable Development, OETHG, Baker Tilly

This month, we’re diving into our new Handbook for Trainers and opening doors for those interested in teaching our platform content. We also look back at our January session in Vienna and outline the roadmap for the months to come. Ready to elevate your teaching? The INSPIRE Handbook for Trainers ...

16/02/2026

🌱 Advancing Rural Tourism Innovation: EXTOR Newsletter #3!

In September 2025, the EXTOR consortium gathered at the historic Mercouri Estate in Greece to review the project's progress. Key milestones were set as partners continue working towards strengthening innovation and sustainability in rural tourism across Europe.

🌍 As part of the project, VET learners participated in experiential field visits across Iceland, Austria, Greece, Italy, and Spain, exploring innovative and sustainable rural tourism practices, from agrotourism and eco-hospitality to social enterprises, cultural initiatives, and community-based tourism.

🧰 We are also proud to announce that the EXTOR Training Kit for VET providers is now available! Developed and tested with target groups, the Toolkit offers practical guidance, adaptable resources, and innovative methodologies to support rural entrepreneurship education. It is available in 7 languages via the EXTOR e-platform: https://lnkd.in/dChSPt57

📖 Discover all the highlights and insights in the full 3rd EXTOR Newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dgKedyjf

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