On 22 April 2026, representatives of Lodz University of Technology (TUL) took part in a local Erasmus+ networking workshop entitled “From dialogue to action – civic engagement in Erasmus+ projects”, held in Łódź.
The event was organised by InnHub Łódź, the local contact point of the Polish Erasmus+ National Agency and hosted at TUL’s International Cooperation Centre. The workshop brought together approximately 20 participants, including representatives of higher education institutions, non-governmental organisations and other entities from the education sector, creating a space for cross-sectoral exchange and dialogue.
Alongside interactive workshops dedicated to the Erasmus+ horizontal priority Participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement, the event featured a curated best practices session. Two of TUL’s projects – #edu4SDGs and ACE – were presented, highlighting exemplary approaches to civic engagement and demonstrating how Erasmus+ initiatives can effectively transform dialogue into meaningful educational and societal action.
During the best practices segment, Justyna Kopańska and Małgorzata Jarczyńska jointly delivered a presentation highlighting how the #edu4SDGs project translates civic engagement and democratic participation from reflection into practical educational action. The presentation demonstrated how higher education institutions can strengthen students’ and staff’s civic competences through:
- learning based on shared European values,
- participatory and experience-based educational formats,
- cooperation with external stakeholders, and
- a strong focus on real social impact.
Participation in the InnHub Łódź workshop provided an important opportunity to share #edu4SDGs approaches with local stakeholders, exchange experiences across sectors, and reflect on how Erasmus+ projects can effectively support active citizenship at both institutional and community levels.
