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The second transnational project meeting of iStream took place on June 16 and 17, 2025, at the Golden Bay Beach Hotel in Larnaca, Cyprus. The iStream project aims to bridge the gap of competences in the use of immersive technologies within the media, journalism, and communication sectors. The meeting was hosted by the University of Nicosia (UNIC) and gathered all partner institutions: During the meeting, the partners reviewed the progress made so far and aligned on the next phases of the project. The main topics discussed included: Key points of the meeting: The meeting also included planning moments for the next key project events: To stay updated on project developments, you can visit the Facebook Page and LinkedIn page.

In today’s fast-changing media landscape, immersive journalism is redefining how stories are told and experienced. Combining cutting-edge technologies like virtual, augmented, and mixed reality with ethical storytelling and social engagement, immersive journalism offers audiences new ways to connect with news and narratives. The iStream project is at the forefront of this transformation, working to define and shape the professional profile of the immersive journalist. This role requires a broad set of competences that span multimedia production, immersive storytelling, psychological understanding, ethical and legal considerations, and social awareness. Our team has developed a comprehensive Competence Framework that outlines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for immersive journalism professionals. This framework is structured around core competence areas such as: Based on recognized European standards like DigComp 2.2 and aligned with EQF proficiency levels 6 and 7, the framework provides clear guidance for professional development, education, and training. We are excited to announce that the iStream Competence Framework will soon be published in English as well as in all partner languages. This will make it accessible to a wider audience, supporting educators, trainers, and media professionals across Europe and beyond. Stay tuned for its release and follow us also on the project social media pages (Facebook Page and Linkedin Page).

The iStream kick-off meeting took place in Ancona, Italy, on January 27-28, 2025. The main goal of the project is to bridge the gap of competences in the use of immersive technologies in the media, journalism and communication sectors. It aims at improving the effectiveness of Higher education curricula thus reducing digital skills mismatch in the European media and communication sector. The project wants to achieve the following specific objectives: The project is coordinated by UNIWERSYTET KOMISJI EDUKACJI NARODOWEJ W KRAKOWIE (UKEN) from Poland. Four other organizations are also involved: Learnable and Università Politecnica delle Marche from Italy, University of Nicosia from Cyprus, and Infinitivity Design Labs from France. During the meeting, the partners had the opportunity to present their organisations and define the work plan for the coming months. The topics discussed were as follows: The partnership will now be involved in validating the structure of the Trainer Platform, to start content production and layout work to have a draft version of the output ready by April 2025 To stay updated on project developments, you can visit the Facebook Page and LinkedIn page.

The iStream Project, launched in October, aims to address the digital skills gap in the journalism, media, and communication sectors by integrating immersive technologies into higher education curricula. By fostering innovation and reducing the mismatch of digital skills in European media and communication, the project seeks to prepare a new generation of professionals ready to meet the challenges of an evolving industry. Project Partners The project brings together a diverse range of expertise and resources across Europe. The applicant organisation is the UNIWERSYTET KOMISJI EDUKACJI NARODOWEJ W KRAKOWIE, based in Kraków, Poland, within the Małopolskie region. LEARNABLE SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA A R.L, located in Fano, in the Marche region of Italy, contributes its expertise in education. Another Italian partner, UNIVERSITA’ POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE, situated in Ancona, adds significant academic and technological capacity to the project. The University of Nicosia, located in the city of Nicosia, Cyprus (Κύπρος/Kýpros), enriches the collaboration with its international perspective and innovative approaches. Additionally, Infinitivity Design Labs, based in Laussonne, in the Auvergne region of France, contributes its advanced design and technological capabilities. Expected Outcomes The project will deliver several concrete results: The project will hold its first kick-off meeting on 28 January at the Università Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy. This meeting will bring together key partners to define strategies, align goals, and set the stage for the project’s success. Stay tuned for more updates!! Abilita JavaScript nel browser per completare questo modulo.Abilita JavaScript nel browser per completare questo modulo. How useful was this post? Useful Not useful Send