Erasmus+ Circular Economy Specialisation Programme
Friday, 19 September 2025
The opening session commenced with a warm welcome and introductory remarks by Angelina Taneva-Veshoska from IECE, setting the tone for an inspiring exchange on the development of future competences.
Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Lydia Papadaki (AUEB) presented the programme structure, providing participants with a clear overview of the CATALYST learning journey and its objectives.
Gjoko Veshoski (IECE) guided attendees through the CATALYST learning platform and outlined the participant agreements, ensuring clarity on the programme’s framework and expectations.
The session concluded with a presentation of the Business Pilot Projects, which will be offered as part of the programme by:
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Lydia Papadaki (AUEB)
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Spyros Kokkolis (SPOROS)
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Dijana Likar (CEIM)
These pilot initiatives exemplify how vocational excellence can address real-world sustainability challenges through collaboration, innovation, and the promotion of circular economy principles.