Our project

This project, funded by the Arqus Innovation Fund (Call 2024), aims to institutionalize Service Learning (SL) within the Arqus Alliance by promoting its integration into university curricula as a driver of social innovation, civic engagement, and quality learning.

🎯 Main Objectives

• Promote Service Learning as a pedagogical model that connects academic content with real community needs

• Provide training for university teachers and staff in SL methodology and AI-enhanced educational tools

• Empower first-year students with digital skills and a strong social commitment

• Align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through socially engaged education

• Foster interinstitutional collaboration with local and international social organizations

💡 How it Works

At the heart of the course is Service Learning: students work in direct collaboration with social organizations to co-design solutions to real challenges using AI tools. The learning process includes:

• Needs assessment with partner organizations

• Co-creation of socially relevant projects

• Structured reflection on the service experience

• Public presentation of outcomes to communities, educators, and stakeholders

• Dissemination of results across Arqus universities and social platforms

🤝 Expected Impact

The project will establish an international community of practice in Service Learning, connecting educators, students, and civil society actors. It contributes to building a global learning ecosystem where universities act as agents of social change.

Join us in building a better future through education, technology, and collaborative action.