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Explore the latest news, updates, and achievements from our project, showcasing our progress, milestones, and ongoing collaborations across Europe.
Renovating Teaching in Security Studies
Securing Inclusion - Kickoff Meeting
The Kick-Off Meeting of the project Securing Inclusion, aimed at renovating Security Studies curricula and fostering innovative teaching practices”, took place on September 2024. The meeting brought together representatives from all partner institutions across Europe to set the foundation for successful collaboration and outline the project’s strategic goals.
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Securing Inclusion Newsletter is out now.
Our first newsletter for Securing Inclusion is now available! Dive in to discover the latest updates on the project’s progress, along with insightful articles and highlights from our collaborative efforts across Europe. Stay informed and connected!
Multiplier event at the Neapolis University Pafos
On 18 October 2026, Neapolis University Pafos hosted a promotional and dissemination event for the Erasmus+ project “Securing Inclusion” as part of ErasmusDays2025.
The event highlighted the project’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation in higher education through the development of tools such as an e-course curriculum, an anti-discrimination educational game, and a digital learning platform.
Multiplier event at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia
On February 19, UNWE held a seminar on Gender Perspectives in Defence and Security Studies.
It focused on the importance of diversity and gender equality in the defence and security field.
The speakers discussed historical background, gender roles, women in peace operations, and case studies.
More than 40 third-year students attended and actively joined the discussions.
Multiplier event at Matej Bel University, Slovakia
The main highlight was an anti-discrimination game, which participants tested and discussed positively for its educational and interactive value.
The event exceeded expectations, reaching 48 students and 15 online participants, well above the originally planned number.
Multiplier event at Universita ta' Malta
On 8 May 2026, the University of Malta hosted the Securing Inclusion Stakeholder Workshop as part of the Erasmus+ Securing Inclusion Project. The event brought together experts, practitioners, and students to discuss how diversity and inclusion can be better integrated into security studies. The workshop highlighted the importance of inclusive curricula and innovative teaching approaches in higher education.
Multiplier event, University of Peloponnese
On 12 June 2026, the University of the Peloponnese organized the multiplier event “Securing Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Security Studies” at the Institute of International Relations in Athens. The event presented the main achievements, research findings, and educational resources developed within the Erasmus+ Securing Inclusion project. Special attention was given to the project’s handbook, which promotes more inclusive approaches to teaching security studies in higher education.
Multiplier event: Finale conference at the Institut Catholique de Lille
On 24 June 2026, the Erasmus + project Securing Inclusion Final Conference took place at the Institut Catholique de Lille (France), bringing together project partners and students. The event showcased the project’s key achievements, including the e-learning course, digital platform, anti-discrimination game, and policy recommendations, marking the successful completion of this Erasmus+ initiative promoting inclusion in security studies.