Duration
October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027
Project Objective to create conditions for the implementation of trauma-informed approaches in teaching that will increase inclusiveness, psychological safety, and academic success in higher education.
Project implementation
- Bringing together 20 trauma experts from various disciplines related to mental health and education.
- Developing a framework and training materials for trauma-informed teaching based on existing research and expert surveys.
- Implementation of a trainer training program to further disseminate knowledge among teachers.
- Creation of an open database, hosting webinars and a final conference to exchange practices.
- Implementation of trauma-informed approaches in the policies and practices of higher education institutions.
Expected Results:
- Development of a trauma-informed curriculum, teaching guides, and open resources for teachers.
- Improvement in lecturers’ competencies in trauma-informed teaching.
- Strengthening the institutional capacity of higher education institutions through training aimed at improving psychological safety and inclusion.
- Integration of trauma-informed approaches into national education policies and teacher training programs.
- Improving inclusion policies and academic success for immigrant students.
Partner Institution:
Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Khmelnytskyi National University, Ukraine
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Institute for Migration and Nationalities, Croatia
Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
