Description

The overall objective of DigiCampus Connect is to strengthen student belonging across digital and on-campus spaces by equipping higher education institutions with practical, validated tools and methods that connect digital literacy, identity development, mental health, and inclusive community-building. To explore, inform, and engage HEI educators on the importance of belonging both online and offline through an Interactive Compendium of Good Practice, showcasing 20 successful examples with video testimonials, interactive charts, and case studies. Engaging 50+ HEI educators, staff, and policymakers, it will offer actionable strategies. To develop the Student Empowerment Educational Toolkit, equipping 50+ HEI educators and student support staff with practical resources on digital and physical literacy, identity formation, and mental health. The toolkit will feature interactive learning materials, exercises, and guidelines. To upskill 60 HEI educators, student support staff and student mentors through structured training focused on identity formation and mental health. Workshops will use participatory learning, including peer discussions, role-playing, and practical exercises. To foster inclusive student communities through community-building initiatives, where 200+ students can build relationships and engage in meaningful discussions both on campus and digitally. To launch a Dual-Realm Student Platform fostering inclusive online and offline connections for long-term impact.

Details

Duration 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2028
Funding EU
Program
ERASMUS+
Department

Department for E-Governance and Administration

Center for E-Governance

Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems) Privatdozent Noella Edelmann, PhD MSc MAS BA
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