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Funding Programme
Erasmus +
Theme
Inclusion and Diversity
Target group
Higher Education
Project Reference
2026-1-SE01-KA220-HED-000465857
Date
01-11-2026 | 31-10-2029
Role of Pixel
Partner
Project Details
Project Title
Fostering EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) in STEM higher education through design and technology
Objectives
The EDIFY project aims to strengthen Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in STEM higher education by building institutional capacity and equipping educators with concrete tools. It delivers three core results: a searchable multilingual database with 200+ annotated sources, a formally accredited 3 ECTS pedagogy course for teachers, and a practical Teachers' Toolkit featuring lesson plans and workshop models. These objectives directly support Erasmus+ priorities on inclusion, diversity, and high-quality teaching while promoting shared European values.
The specific objectives Fostering EDI project would like to achieve are:
• Strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions to integrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) perspectives into STEM teaching.
• Improve lecturers’ competences through research-based pedagogical approaches combining EDI principles and design thinking methods.
• Promote inclusive learning environments preparing students to address diversity challenges in future professional contexts
Target Group
The main project Target Groups are:
• Higher education teachers in STEM disciplines at the partner institutions. These teachers are the primary beneficiaries of the project as they will strengthen their competences in integrating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) perspectives into course design, teaching practices and student engagement. Teachers are motivated through opportunities for professional development, the possibility to acquire new pedagogical competences and the opportunity to experiment with innovative teaching approaches related to EDI in STEM education.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate STEM students enrolled at the partner universities. Through redesigned learning activities, assignments and workshop formats, students will engage with EDI challenges and develop competences related to inclusive design, awareness of bias and collaborative problem solving.
Results
The results Fostering EDI project are:
• A database containing annotated EDI resources supporting evidence-based teaching in STEM.
• A formally structured training course and course manual for lecturers on inclusive STEM pedagogy.
• A Teachers’ Toolkit with ready-to-use teaching materials enabling the practical implementation of EDI-oriented teaching approaches.