PULSE-ART: a New European Program - Call for Cultural Action
Through the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center and ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), Anatolia College is a key participant in the pioneering European program PULSE-ART, which seeks to highlight the power of art as a tool for educational and cultural development. The three-year project was launched in November 2024 in Barcelona, coordinated by Science for Change (SFC) and ISGlobal's Science Culture Unit (UCC+i). PULSE-ART aims to demonstrate how integrating art into education can enhance cultural development and sustainability in European communities. The innovative project seeks to identify gaps and needs in education systems regarding the integration of art as a tool to promote cultural awareness, to test new methodologies based on seven case studies in Europe and Morocco, and to generate action plans and recommendations for national policies on the impact of art in education.
As a key partner of PULSE-ART, Anatolia College is leveraging its expertise in innovative education and its commitment to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields. Led by the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center in collaboration with ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), the educational organization's participation is bridging the gap between art and technology, showcasing the transformative potential of integrating the arts into STEM education according to Dr. Iro Koliakou, STEM Coordinator at Anatolia College.
Anatolia is conducting important research on the level of arts education in Europe, developing a Competency Framework to promote cultural awareness and expression, and creating an innovative professional training program for teachers, which is one of the major deliverables of the project, according to Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at ACT.
Anatolia College is taking a leading role in the PULSE-ART program by spearheading a pilot action focused on Visual-Tech Art. This partnership places Anatolia at the forefront of art and technology, highlighting the importance of STEAM education in promoting creativity, innovation, and cultural expression while serving as a reference point for integrating the arts into education systems worldwide. Other activities include scientific illustration, dance, performing arts, music, video games, and game jams.
The inaugural event on 28 November 2024 at the Casa Golferichs Civic Center in Barcelona brought together artists, researchers, educators, and policymakers in workshops highlighting innovative practices for connecting art and education. The project also includes the creation of an Arts in Education Observatory for Cultural Awareness Education, which will incorporate tools for professional development of teacher training through the arts.
The following organizations are participating in the program:
Science for Change (SFC) - Spain (Programme Coordinator)
Fundación Privada Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal) – Spain
Stichting Waag Society (Waag) - The Netherlands Anatolia College – Greece
Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) – Greece
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN-CSIC) – Spain
Institut de Recherche et d'Innovation- Center Pompidou (IRI) – France
University of Malta (UM) – Malta
Euro Mediterranean Economist Association (EMEA) – Spain
Daugavpils University (DU) – Latvia
- More information: PULSE-ART
- YouTube Account: @PULSE-ARTproject
