Open Call – Siren Song: Participants for Bettering Nordic maritime ecosystems and young women’s mental health through music
Swinging Europe (DK), Triskelion Norway (NOR), Well-Being Lab (SE)
Young Musicians – One-Week Local Workshop
Siren Song (NO)
Locations: Stavanger
About Siren Song
Siren Song is a Nordic music project inviting young female upcoming musicians to explore the connection between mental health, creativity, and the well-being of the ocean.
Through music-making, reflection, and engagement with local coastal environments, participants will collaborate with peers and a female artistic director to create new musical expressions inspired by the sea, emotional states, and climate awareness.
Who Can Apply
We are looking for 6 young upcoming musicians in Stavanger, Norway
You:
- Are Female and under 30 years old
- Are based near Stavanger
- Work with music in any genre (electronic, classical, pop, experimental, folk, hip-hop, etc.)
- Are curious about:
- Mental health and emotional well-being
- Climate change and ocean health
- Collaborative and reflective creative processes
- Do not need formal education—motivation and openness matter most
No international travel is required. Workshops take place locally in your region.
What You Will Take Part In
- A one-week local music workshop led by a female artistic director
- Collaborative music creation inspired by:
- The sea and coastal landscapes
- Emotional states, identity, and eco-anxiety
- Group reflection and dialogue in a safe, supportive environment
- Possible participation in:
- A youth-made mini-documentary
- The online Nordic Micro-Summit (digital presentation or performance)
What We Offer
- Free participation
- Artistic mentoring and facilitation
- New creative networks across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway
- Professional documentation and visibility
- Skills in co-creation, reflection, and artistic storytelling
- A supportive space connecting music, mental well-being, and climate awareness
Application Requirements
To apply, please submit:
- Short introduction of yourself (max. ½ page)
- A short description of your musical practice
- Links or files with examples of your music (if available)
- Written answers to the following questions (max. 200–250 words per question):
Reflection Questions – Young Musicians
- What role does music play in your mental or emotional well-being?
- How do you personally relate to the sea, the coast, or ocean environments?
- Have climate change or environmental concerns affected your thoughts, feelings, or creativity? If yes, how?
- What do you hope to explore or gain by participating in Siren Song?
Timeline
- Application deadline: [1.4.26]
- Participants selected: [15.4.26]
- Workshops: June–November 2026
- Online Nordic Micro-Summit: October–November 2026
Apply to: norwaytriskelion@gmail.com
Open Call – Siren Song: Bettering Nordic maritime ecosystems and young women’s mental health through music
Swinging Europe (DK), Triskelion Norway (NOR), Well-Being Lab (SE)
Female Artistic Director – Music & Co-Creation
Siren Song (Norway)
Locations: Stavanger (NO)
About the Project
Siren Song is a Nordic collaborative music project exploring the connection between young women’s mental well-being and the health of Nordic maritime ecosystems—specifically the North Sea and Kattegat.
In 2026, the project brings together young female-minded participants (<30 years) and experienced female artistic directors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to co-create music, reflect on coastal identity, and explore how creativity can strengthen emotional resilience and environmental awareness.
The project culminates in a free, online Nordic Micro-Summit, sharing musical outcomes, youth-made mini-documentaries, and a collective call for care for both mental health and the ocean.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for one female music artistic director in each country (Denmark, Sweden, Norway), based in or near:
- Herning / Danish West Coast
- Malmö region
- Stavanger region
You are:
- A professional music creator, composer, performer, sound artist, or music facilitator
- Experienced in collaborative and participatory artistic processes
- Interested in youth mental health, eco-anxiety, and climate engagement
- Comfortable facilitating safe, inclusive, and reflective creative spaces
- Open to working locally and digitally within a Nordic collaboration
Role & Responsibilities
As an artistic director, you will:
- Design and lead one local one-week workshop cycle in your region
- Work closely with young female-minded participants (<30 yrs)
- Integrate music-making with reflection on:
- Mental well-being
- Coastal nature and ocean health
- Identity, emotions, and climate awareness
- Collaborate digitally with the other Nordic artistic directors
- Contribute to the online Nordic Micro-Summit (October–November 2026)
All activities are local and low-emission. No international travel is required.
What We Offer
- Artistic fee (details provided upon selection)
- Production and coordination support
- Connection to a Nordic network of artists, youth organisations, and climate actors
- Visibility through the project’s communication channels and Nordic Micro-Summit
- Participation in shaping a future expanded Nordic initiative (2027–2030)
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- Short bio (max. 1 page)
- Description of your artistic practice and facilitation experience
- Relevant links (music, projects, portfolio, website, etc.)
- Written answers to the following questions (max. 300 words per question):
Reflection Questions – Artistic Directors
- How do you see the relationship between music, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness—particularly in relation to the sea or coastal landscapes?
- What does creating a safe creative space for young women mean to you in practice?
- How would you approach co-creation with young participants who may be navigating eco-anxiety or mental health challenges?
- What motivates you to take part in a Nordic collaboration like Siren Song?
Timeline
- Application deadline: [1.4.26]
- Artistic directors selected: [15.4.26]
- Workshops: April–November 2026
- Online Nordic Micro-Summit: October–November 2026
Apply to norwaytriskelion@gmail.com
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
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
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:
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Education and vocational training
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Public health and mental wellbeing
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Youth empowerment and creative learning
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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 LiteracyYouth’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.
