Introduction#
This project, funded by the Arqus Innovation Fund (Call 2024), aims to institutionalize Service Learning (SL) within the Arqus Alliance. By promoting its integration into university curricula, it supports social innovation, civic engagement, and high-quality learning experiences.
Main Objectives#
Promote Service Learning as a pedagogical model that connects academic content with real community needs
Train university teachers and staff in SL methodology and AI-enhanced educational tools
Empower first-year students with digital skills and a strong social commitment
Align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through socially engaged education
Foster interinstitutional collaboration with local and international social organizations
How It Works#
At the heart of this course is Service Learning: students work in direct collaboration with social organizations to co-design solutions to real-world challenges using AI tools.
The learning process includes:
Conducting needs assessments with partner organizations
Co-creating socially relevant projects
Engaging in structured reflection on the service experience
Presenting outcomes publicly to communities, educators, and stakeholders
Disseminating results across Arqus universities and social platforms
Partner Institutions#
This project brings together a network of engaged universities from across Europe:
University of Lyon 1
Vilnius University
University of Minho
University of Leipzig
University of Padova
University of Granada
Expected Impact#
This initiative will establish an international community of practice in Service Learning, connecting educators, students, and civil society actors. It contributes to building a global learning ecosystem where universities act as agents of social change.
Join us in building a better future through education, technology, and collaborative action.
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