Interreg NEXT MED

DIEM International Workshop on Cultural Heritage Education and Training
2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Rome)
DIEM (Developing Inclusive Education in the Mediterranean) aims to strengthen inclusive access to education, lifelong learning, and skills development in the Cultural Heritage sector across Mediterranean countries.
As part of the project’s first-semester activities, an international workshop organised by the Lead Partner Sapienza University of Rome, in collaboration with Fondazione MeNO (PP2), will be held in Rome on 23 February 2026. The event will bring together universities, public institutions, and sector stakeholders.
Hosted at the Faculty of Architecture of Sapienza University of Rome (Piazza Borghese 9, Rome), the workshop represents a key moment of co-design and dialogue, aimed at jointly identifying training needs and strengthening synergies between academia and local contexts involved in the management and valorization of Cultural Heritage.
The event will be structured into three thematic working sessions, focused on collecting contributions and defining shared training priorities, and will conclude with a strategic roundtable discussion. This final session will play a preparatory role in the development of the DIEM transnational training system and in the definition of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) among participating institutions, supporting the adoption, implementation, and long-term sustainability of the project’s outcomes.

WORKSHOP AGENDA
09:00 Presentation of the DIEM Project and the Interreg NEXT MED Programme
Presentation of the DIEM Common Training System
09:30 SESSION 1 | The training gap in the Cultural Heritage sector
10:30 SESSION 2 | Complementary training pathways: limits and potential
11:30 Coffee break
12:00 SESSION 3 | Micro-credentials and standards for lifelong learning
13:00 Open discussion and Q&A
13:30 Lunch break
14:30 Final Roundtable | Workshop closing session
16:00 End of activities

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WISEMED Organises Online Info Session on Innovative Precision Irrigation Solutions
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00
On 27 March 2026, the WISEMED – MEDiterranean joint Water management and conservatIon SustainablE solutions project, led by Institute for University Cooperation (ICU) and co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, will host an online Info Session dedicated to advanced technological solutions for precision irrigation.
The session will present the results of research carried out by CREA – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-IT Research Centre in Monterotondo) and will highlight funding and participation opportunities for stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The event will be facilitated by ICU.
The event offers an opportunity to learn about innovative approaches to water management in agriculture, supporting more efficient and sustainable use of water resources in the Mediterranean region.
Session highlights:

Open-source irrigation management device developed by CREA-IT
Economic and environmental benefits of precision irrigation
Call for proposals for pilot testing and stakeholder participation
Networking and discussion on local water management needs

The webinar will take place from 10:00 to 12:00Language: ItalianFormat: Online (Google Meet/Zoom)
Registration is required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover innovative tools for precision irrigation and engage with researchers and stakeholders working toward sustainable water management.

CERES Hosts Side Event at S-Access 2026 to Showcase Campus-Based Solutions for Zero-Emission Transitions
2026-04-08 09:00 - 11:30
On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, from 9 to 11:30 h, the CERES project (Centers of Excellence for Resilient Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Solutions) will organise Side Event 1 within the framework of S-Access 2026, hosted by the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
CERES is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and supports the development of innovation ecosystems and resilient entrepreneurship by promoting cooperation, capacity building and the uptake of sustainable solutions across the Mediterranean region.
The Side Event, entitled “Spotlight on Campus Zero Emissions – Knowledge Transfer for Energy and Digital Transition”, is designed as a technical and experiential activity that combines expert presentations with a guided visit to real-life demonstration facilities on the UIB campus.
Participants will be introduced to the Campus Zero Emissions initiative, a comprehensive approach to energy transition that integrates renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, energy storage, sustainable mobility and digital management of energy systems. The visit will showcase concrete solutions such as photovoltaic and solar thermal installations, district heating and cooling systems, large-scale battery storage, smart charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid applications.
The event will demonstrate how university campuses can act as living laboratories and Centers of Excellence, enabling experimentation, validation and transfer of innovative solutions to businesses, public authorities and other territories. This approach is fully aligned with the objectives of the CERES project, which seeks to accelerate sustainable and resilient development through knowledge transfer and cooperation.
The Side Event is open to participants registered for S-Access 2026, with places reserved during the conference registration process.
More information

Registration via the official S-Access 2026 platform.
