The Digital Education Conference (DEC 2024) took place on December 10-11 at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, Ireland, bringing together educators, students, and stakeholders to explore the role of digital innovations in education. Among the highlights was Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú’s presentation on The Implementation of AI4EDU in Primary Education: A K12 Pilot […]

The STAR project, of the Irish Ministry of Education, supported through the National Traveller & Roma Inclusion Strategy, aims to help the children of Traveller and Roma families in North Dublin get the most out of school. Four education pilots named STAR (Supporting Traveller and Roma) were established across Ireland in Cork, Tuam, Wexford and […]

On November 20, 2024, AI4EDU participated in the “AI (Literacy) in Teaching & Learning” webinar, part of the Wednesday Webinars series on Digital & Media Literacy in Europe. This engaging session brought together educators, researchers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education and the critical importance of fostering AI literacy. […]

The 17th International Conference of Education, Research, and Innovation (ICERI2024) took place in Seville, Spain, from November 11 to 13, 2024, setting a global stage for innovative dialogues and forward-thinking ideas in the field of education. Among the conference’s highlights was the notable presentation of “AI4EDU: Enhancing Educational Chatbots with Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems” by Hamam […]

At a recent webinar organized by Skolverket, the Swedish National Agency for Education, educators, policymakers, and researchers gathered to explore the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in the classroom. AI4EDU’s involvement in the event showcased the project’s practical efforts to bring AI-driven tools into real learning environments. Speaking on behalf of AI4EDU, Assistant Principal […]

The Kastellorizo Puzzle Festival, held from October 11-13, 2024, was a celebration of science, education, and playful learning through riddles and puzzles. The festival featured a variety of workshops, talks, and hands-on activities designed to engage students of all ages in STEAM subjects. A highlight of the event was the participation of Michalis Bletsas, Director […]

The Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU) 2024 conference took place from September 24th to 27th, 2024, focusing on astronomy, development, and education. The conference featured a wide range of sessions that fostered collaboration among innovators, educators, researchers, and government authorities. The theme of game-based learning is tied into the broader objective of providing cutting-edge, accessible education through […]

On September 23, 2024, from 17:00 to 20:00, a seminar was held at the amphitheater of the “Athena” Research Center in Xanthi, targeting secondary education teachers from the region of Thrace. Organized by the Institute for Language and Speech Processing of the Athena Research Center, this event focused on the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, […]

At the COMPASS EDUCATION Festival of Learning Conference 2024, Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú delivered a keynote presentation on the transformative role of AI in education, focusing on the AI4EDU project and its tools. His session, titled “Education… AI4EDU What? A Changing Landscape, or is it really?”, emphasized the disruptive potential of AI applications in reshaping […]

The Researcher’s Night 2024, hosted by Ellinogermaniki Agogi and the Municipality of Pallini on September 27, 2024, was a great success. Part of the European initiative “PICO: Physics for All,” this event took place at the school’s premises and attracted over 500 visitors. Attendees were treated to an immersive journey through 400 years of scientific […]