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Dedication training session in Amsterdam

The DEDICATION project team met up in Amsterdam on the 17th of January in order to go through the training program. All staff in the project had taken the whole training course online first through the learnworlds platform. https://triskelion.learnworlds.com/course/dedication   

Smile train cleft, lip and palate charity have developed and adjusted the online training program to fit the Dedication program.

Free webinar-Multimodal literacy in practise

The Youth’s Creative Voice Project invites anyone interested to a free webinar about multimodal literacy in practise. 15 of January 2026 at 1500 CET. Duration : 1 hour

SIGN UP HERE:  https://forms.gle/Wn8GdgET8MFqVxoP9

The webinar will be about how to communicate using all communication modes: visualization, auditory, kinesthetic and writing. This will be presented through the prism of public speaking, the most difficult part of communication – speaking live with audience.
The webinar will be based on live practical examples that will allow participants to apply the presented communication techniques in their own environment “here and now”.
Speaker:
Igoris Vasiliauskas – public speaking and communication expert, founder and partner of Public Speaking and Debate Clubs in Vilnius, Kaunas, London (UK).
Fastest speaking/reading person in Lithuania.

Dedication project website up and running

The Erasmus+ Dedication project website is now up and running. 

See HERE

DEDICATION- Digitisation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to Enhance Care for Youth with Congenital Anomalies: A Training Program for Healthcare Workers in Delivering Psychosocial Interventions

Testing & piloting of Creative Voice course

Triskelion tested the course at Godlen Vocational College and Stavanger Karate on 19th and 20th September.

“Creative Methods for Youth Empowerment”

Participants: youth workers and teachers

Objectives

  • Introduce creative tools for youth engagement (music, visual art, storytelling).
  • Enhance facilitation skills for inclusive and emotionally safe environments.
  • Strengthen cooperation between formal and non-formal educators.

Activities

  • Interactive workshops: Participants created short artistic projects expressing social themes (e.g., equality, mental health, belonging).
  • “Voice Circles” sessions: Shared reflections through spoken word, poetry, and body movement.
  • Group design challenge: Teams developed prototype youth workshops using project tools from Youth’s Creative Voice Toolkit.
  • Peer feedback rounds and daily reflection groups strengthened self-awareness and cooperation.
  • Podcasts

The Master’s Programme in Neurodegenerative Disease Care in Sri Lanka starting

Finally we have the plaeasure to announce that The Master’s Programme in Neurodegenerative Disease Care is now ready to commence at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in January 2026. This is a result of the Neurocare project that Triskelion was a key development partner in.
They have already called for applications, and the response has been truly overwhelming, reflecting the strong professional demand for this much-needed program.
 
Although all four Sri Lankan partner universities have worked tirelessly toward this goal, KDU has been able to initiate the program first. It has to be emphasized that this is not a special achievement of KDU alone, but rather a result of the hard work, unwavering support, commitment, and shared vision of our entire NeuroCare consortium from Sweden, Sri Lanka, Slovenia, Norway, Cyprus, and Estonia.
 
We fully recognize that each Sri Lankan university is progressing toward launching the same program soon, and that the University Grants Commission (UGC) approval process naturally takes time. 
 

Face Equality project ends

The Face Equality project has come to an end. Some of the important impacts of the project in addition to the available training has been:

  • Raising awareness of face equality in healthcare and society.
  • Integrating interdisciplinary practices for more holistic patient support.
  • Strengthening collaboration between NGOs and clinical professionals.
  • Embedding inclusion and dignity into everyday professional practice.

All the developed materials are available for free download at:

https://faceequalitytraining.org/?culture=en&pageCode=Resources

Triskelion member of CPD certification service

Triskelion has been listed on the CPD website.
https://www.cpduk.co.uk/providers/triskelion

Established in 1996, The CPD Certification Service has over 27 years’ experience providing CPD accreditation. With members in over 100 countries, Triskelion as official CPD provider can now benefit from the ability to promote ourselves as part of an international community where quality is both recognised and assured. Tens of thousands of training courses, events, eLearning programs, conferences, workshops and seminars have been formally CPD certified by them, adding value to both professional audiences and training providers.

CPD Explained

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. Continuing Professional Development enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive.

Youth’s creative voice meeting in Stavanger

The partners gathered in Stavanger for a two day meeting to discuss several aspects of the project in late August 2025.

  • Review of First Semester and Evaluation Report
  • Pending tasks and Pilot Planning
  • Introduction to WP3: Methodological Manual & Module Outline
  • Dissemination strategy and Media Tools
  • Planning the webinar and LTT in Greece

Triskelion – 10 years of operation

This year marks a special milestone for Triskelion Norway – it’s been 10 years since our founding in 2015. Over the past decade, we have grown from a small initiative in Stavanger into a trusted partner in European and international education, health, and youth development projects, with collaborations stretching across Europe, Asia and beyond.

Our mission has always been clear:

to bridge research, education and practice through innovative projects that promote mental health, inclusion, creativity and professional competence.

A Decade of Impact

Since 2015, Triskelion Norway has coordinated and contributed to numerous Erasmus+ projects, knowledge alliances and capacity-building initiatives in:

  • Education and vocational training

  • Public health and mental wellbeing

  • Youth empowerment and creative learning

  • Digital upskilling and innovation

Through these efforts, thousands of teachers, youth workers, healthcare professionals and students have gained new skills, networks and inspiration to create positive change in their communities.

The Power of Collaboration

Our success over these 10 years has been made possible by our dedicated partners and collaborators across Europe and worldwide — organisations, universities, schools and NGOs who share our vision of learning as a force for transformation.

We thank every partner, trainer, and participant who has been part of the journey.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this anniversary, Triskelion Norway continues to look forward — with new initiatives in digital health, sustainable education, and creative learning already underway.

The next decade will be about deepening impact, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to innovate where education meets wellbeing.

Thank you for being part of our story.

 

Face Equality Training featured in South African healthcare course for cleft and craniofacial care

A key component of the Face Equality Training has been integrated into a new online course, Transformative Care Strategies for Visible Differences: Addressing Body Image and Health Determinants,  specifically designed for healthcare workers involved in the care of individuals with cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial conditions. This course was part of the “South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW)” in 2024,  which provided emerging and intermediate healthcare providers with the opportunity to gain essential knowledge and develop competency in cleft care.

By incorporating the Face Equality Training, the course equips healthcare professionals to not only address the medical needs of patients but also to consider the psychosocial and body image challenges faced by individuals with visible differences. This holistic approach promotes better care outcomes and empowers healthcare workers to deliver more compassionate and inclusive care.

The next workshop is in Colombia in October 2025

Successful promotion and training day in Utrecht, Netherlands for Face Equality 14. May 2025

Dr Nichola Rumsey represented Triskelion to help the European Cleft Association with the promotion, being the former head of the centre for appearance research in Bristol.

We had an enthusiastic group of 11 participants comprising health professionals, a patient representative and an EU Erasmus+ project manager from the Dutch national agency . Medical centres represented were Utrecht MC, Amsterdam MC, Nijmegen MC and Rotterdam MC so an excellent spread with surgery, psychology and nursing represented as well has health administrators.  

The day was very interactive with lots of discussion and ended with the group trying to develop a mini campaign around a made up scenario of face discrimination in the workplace which they really enjoyed.

We were also delighted to learn, on the day itself, that the training had been awarded 4 Continuing Medical Education (CME) points by the European Accreditation Council on CME (EACCME) based in Brussels.  This means they have accepted it as an accredited training event.  Registration for this was complicated and we are delighted that the EACCME has seen the huge value in this type of training which goes well beyond traditional medical training.

Feedback was excellent with an overall score of 3.65 out ot 4 for all topics covered. 

Face Equality- final project meeting in Iasi, Romania

Dr Nichola Rumsey represented Triskelion in the final meeting focusing on results from multiplier events, trials and sustainability and implementation issues.

All training resources are available at the webpage HERE

Youth’s Creative voice newsletter

Here is the first newsletter for Youth’s creative voice project DOWNLOAD

Free webinar-Introduction to Multimodal Literacy

Webinar: Introduction to Multimodal Literacy
 
In today’s interconnected world, communication goes beyond text—images, videos, audio, and interactive media shape how we learn and share ideas. This webinar will explore multimodal literacy, the ability to interpret and create meaning across diverse formats, and its vital role in education, professional development, and digital citizenship.
 
What You’ll Learn:
• The fundamentals of multimodal literacy and its relevance in the digital age.
• Example of strategies for integrating multimodal approaches in teaching, content creation, and communication.
 
Who Should Attend:
• Educators seeking innovative teaching methods, especialy youth workers
• Students and lifelong learners interested in media literacy.
 
Speaker: ANNA MORROS
Psychologist, trainer, and consultant in softskills (personal, social, and leadership skills) and an expert in non-verbal communication.
With over 20 years of experience training people through the learning by doing methodology and incorporating gamification as an educational tool.
Passionate about learning and innovating in learning processes, making them engaging, participatory, and playful.
 
Duration: 60 minutes, including a Q&A session
Language: English
Date: 10th of June
 
Webinar time:
2:30pm Madrid (CET), Norway (CEST)
3:30pm Latvia (EET), Lithuania (EET), Turkey (TRM), Greece (TRM), Romania (EEST)

Youth’s Creative Voice: Introduction to Multimodal Literacy- Webinar open for registration

Webinar: Introduction to Multimodal Literacy. Register for the webinar here!

In today’s interconnected world, communication goes beyond text—images, videos, audio, and
interactive media shape how we learn and share ideas. This webinar will explore multimodal
literacy, the ability to interpret and create meaning across diverse formats, and its vital role in
education, professional development, and digital citizenship.

What You’ll Learn:
 The fundamentals of multimodal literacy and its relevance in the digital age.
 Strategies for integrating multimodal approaches in teaching and communication.
Who Should Attend:
 Educators seeking innovative teaching methods, especialy youth workers
 Students and lifelong learners interested in media literacy.


Speaker:
Psychologist, trainer, and consultant in softskills (personal, social, and leadership skills) and an expert in non-verbal communication.
With over 20 years of experience training people through the learning by doing methodology and
incorporating gamification as an educational tool.
Passionate about learning and innovating in learning processes, making them engaging, participatory, and playful.


https://www.instagram.com/annamorrosboronat/
Web: https://annamorros.com/


Duration: 60 minutes, including a Q&A session
Language: English


Date: 10 th of June

The first meeting in Youth’s Creative Voice

The transnational consortium of the Erasmus+ Youth’s Creative Voice Project met in Tarragona, Spain on the 20th and 21st of March 2025 to kick off the project and set the course for the next two years.

Project number 2024-2-ES02-KA220-YOU-000270455

Frida Feline and Mikkel represented Triskelion.

nEUROcare final partner meeting

The nEUROCare project continues to make remarkable progress, bringing together all project members from both European and Sri Lankan partner universities for the final meeting held on the 25th November 2024 at the University of Colombo.

During the meeting, significant outcomes of the project were discussed, including:

  • Curriculum Development: The finalized curriculum, designed to address the educational needs for neurodegenerative care, will soon be made accessible.
  • Training Milestones: Over 750 professionals and students have been trained through CPD sessions, surpassing the initial target. Topics covered include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centered care etc, contributing to enhanced professional capabilities.
  • Focus Groups & Awareness Initiatives: Focus groups were conducted across all partner universities, providing valuable insights into knowledge gaps and opportunities for improved NDD care. Additionally, outreach efforts such as workshops, seminars, and media campaigns have heightened public awareness.
  • Accreditation Progress: Partner institutions continue to advance their accreditation processes.
  • Evaluations Completed: All internal and external evaluations, including CPD and Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices assessments, have been successfully completed, ensuring the project meets its quality standards.

New Erasmus + YOUTH project approved

The Spanish national Erasmus office has just approved another Erasmus+ YOUTH project in which Triskelion’s youth workers will participate. The project is 2 years and is called:

Youth’s Creative Voice in Modern Media Language

Project number 2024-2-ES02-KA220-YOU-000270455

Partners in the project are: Araxa from Turkey, Asociasa Kurybines from Lithuania, Acociate Demetrius from Romania, Radocas initiativas centrs from Latvia, and Educom from Greece.

Objectives:

  • To elevate the skills and competencies of youth workers in the realm of multimodal literacy, enabling them to adeptly engage with and empower young people through innovative communication strategies
  • To facilitate the continuous professional development of youth workers through accessible and interactive digital training resources
  • To endow both youth workers and young people with the capacity to seamlessly integrate multimodal literacy into their digital skill set