Success Stories

Are you an artist, a committed citizen, researcher, innovator or an initiator of local activities that help people to be better equipped to face the societal challenges of our time? Then you've come to the right place. In our success stories, we show you how we concretly bridged science with the arts, to answer local challenges. These initiatives are conducted by and with artists, local organisations and target local citizens. Let us inspire, motivate and enthuse you. Don't hesitate to download the complete success stories and come back to us in case you need even more details. We wish you lots of fun.

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Rhyms and algorithms: poetry-slam for AI literacy

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can potentially influence children’s learning and cognitive development significantly. This calls for careful guidance and critical reflection on their integration into education, alongside a focus on essential competencies for both students and teachers, named “AI literacy”.

This interaction seeks to convey AI literacy to students in a secondary school through a series of poetry-slam workshop and related hands-on AI experimentations.

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Generative AI

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Five poetry-slam workshops, where students develop their own poetry and learn how to declaim it. During the last workshop, all students will go on stage to publicly present their work.

Impact ▽

Confidence boost

Increased AI literacy

Broadened cultural references

Enhanced critical thinking capacities

Stronger students-teachers relations

Nurtured cognitive and socio-emotional skills


Digital Age

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Collaborative approaches for societal issues

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The Swedish cultural and higher education sectors are currently grappling with a sharp increase in real estate costs. The interaction, inspired from traditional hackathons, created an immersive environment for students to explore of this challenge.

Guided by representatives from the local community and SSES, participating students analysed these issues using a systems-thinking framework, which encouraged them to see the interconnectedness of factors influencing these challenges.

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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The workshop was designed to include the arts at all stages of the students’ reflection. This was manifested through exploratory walks concentrating on colors and sounds, compulsory artistic communicating ways and video development.

Impact ▽

Replicable framework

Students’ empowerment

Stimulation of critical reflection

Combination of artistic and technological approaches to enhance learning


Democratic Change & Society

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Empowering Tomorrow through skills development

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To drive industrial sustainability, there is a urgent need for innovative skill development. This interaction fostered diverse perspectives on tackling this issues, providing actionable ideas to enhance the Grand-Est region’s economic attractiveness.

The evening was structured around key presentations and a collaborative creative workshop, facilitated the emergence of fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by industries in the region.

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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A live painter played a pivotal role in stimulating creativity and self-reflection among participants. By observing the artistic process, asking questions, and engaging with visual interpretations, attendees were encouraged to trust their instincts and share their insights, deepening their understanding of sustainability through an artistic lens.

Impact ▽

Interdisciplinary exchange

Fostered holistic perspectives

Increased creative confidence

Development of innovative approaches to industrial sustainability

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Climate Action & Enviroment

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Inclusive and culturally-rooted Energy Communities

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Energy communities advocate for more sustainability, community and innovation. To motivate new energy communities to form, it is important to understand how people perceive and engage with these concepts.

This interaction took the form of a summer course in an existing energy community, mixing field visits, artistic interventions and sustainable renovation models for energy efficiency, Nature-Based Solutions, and positive energy neighbourhoods.

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Solar Energy, photovoltaics, monitoring APP

Artistic Aproach ▽

Two standout performances took center stage: the “ARS IN NATURA EST: Dance Performance” by Ross Dantza Eskola and the “ARS IN NATURA EST: Music Performance” by Segundo Olaeta Musika Eskola. Through movement and melody, they captured the essence of the event’s key themes: sustainability, community, and positive energy, demonstrating how these values can be expressed and felt through art.

Impact ▽

Unleashing creativity

Emotional connection to nature

Stronger sense of cultural communities

Reflective process for behavourial change

Raising awareness on sustainable practices


Climate Action & Enviroment

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House of AI: raising awareness on AI literacy

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The Kozani municipality has established itself as a local leader in sustainability and innovation. This interaction aimed to support the local population in gaining valuable insights into AI and its far-reaching impact on their daily lives—both personally and professionally.

It was structured around three dedicated workshops blending presentations, hands-on experimentation and artistic activities, each tailored to a specific audience: professionals from the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), environmental educators, and the general public, with a particular focus on women.

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CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Artificial Intelligence

Artistic Aproach ▽

Each workshop has been enrich with a broad array of artistic interventions, going from photography, image creation with generative AI, creative writting, creative storytelling, music and creative cooking.

Impact ▽

Increased AI literacy

Cultural preservation

Development of new educational tools

Connection to local climate neutral goals

Incorporation of modern technologies with cultural heritage

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Reducing stress through creativity and nature

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This interactions aimed to analyse the impact of nature, movement and craft on stress and support the development of new educational programmes.

It combined traditional courses and knowledge sharing for environmental educators with a focus on mental health that included outside walks, yoga and craft sessions.

The Partners ▽

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Artistic Aproach ▽

A crafting activity was organised as a support to explain the latest research on creative activities with children and their link with mental health.

Impact ▽

Connection of environmental education with mental health

Holistic approach to mental health

Enhanced creativity and introspection

Creation of an interdisciplinary local network

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Climate Action & Enviroment

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Smart-Spaces for reduced Stress and Well-Being

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The Basque Country’s positions itself as a leader in the integration of art and technology, supporting pioneering initiatives. The interaction showcases how this vision can be concreted in the Health sector, with the development of synergies between artists and technology developers, promoting a human-centred approach that reflects cultural values.

To do so, a platform for knowledge exchange and networking was setup, thus initiating new collaborative projects aiming at advancing the interplay of art and technology within the region and on an international scale.

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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VR/ AR, Digitalisation of spaces, data monitoring watches, videomapping, visual arts

Artistic Aproach ▽

A series of cases combining technology, art, and community impact were demonstrated, including story-telling, dance and electronic music.

Impact ▽

Showcase good practices

Initiate collaboration between artists, researchers and technologists

Encourage more human-centred innovations


Health

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Digital CLean Up Day

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Reducing our digital wastes is a necessity. To do so, this interaction engaged with professionals and used creative and engaging methods to reduce their digital wastes through improved mental health in the workplace.

To do so, a working session was organised with researchers from RISE being allowed to join during the afternoon either for the entire activity, or for one activity: “Declutter your smartphone”, Tidy up your laptop”, “Organise your mailbox”, “Audit your social media”.

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CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Artistic Aproach ▽

A video work was created to set the mood and tone of the different activities. It was displayed during the working session, and is now available online.

Impact ▽

Eye’s opening

Fresh and innovative format

Awareness raising on the environmental challenges of the Digital Transition

Definition of actionable goals and strategies to reduce digital footprint

Setup of an environmental friendly routine

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Digital Age

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Our elderly future

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Coming soon.

The Partners ▽

Coming soon

CluBE operates in the Region of Western Macedonia, in NW Greece. CluBE is implementing many innovative research and development projects in the region and is leading the effort for a green and sustainable shift in the regional economy. For example, it coordinates the Climate City Contract of the City of Kozani, which has been recently admitted among the first 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030!

 

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Coming soon

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Climate Action & Enviroment

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Energy communities advocate for more sustainability, community and innovation. To motivate new energy communities to form, it is important to understand how people perceive and engage with these concepts.

This interaction took the form of a summer course in an existing energy community, mixing field visits, artistic interventions and sustainable renovation models for energy efficiency, Nature-Based Solutions, and positive energy neighbourhoods.