VISUAL-EU · PROJECT LAUNCH · 2025
Where the VISUAL-EU journey began
10 October 2025 · 10:10–11:10 (Warsaw) · Microsoft Teams
Hosted by VIZJA University, the online kick-off brought together the core project team, external experts, students, partners and invited guests to turn the grant framework into a shared delivery plan.
4
core team members
2
external experts
7
launch priorities
36
months of expert monitoring
THE OPENING SESSION
A focused start for the project
The meeting formally launched VISUAL-EU — Visualizing the EU: Enhancing Public Awareness of European Policies, Values, and Initiatives at Polish HEIs.
Under Grant Agreement No. 101235890 and the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet action ERASMUS-JMO-2025-HEI-TCH-RSCH, participants aligned the teaching modules, visual learning formats, monitoring framework, quality assurance and the first dissemination milestones.
Host: VIZJA University, Warsaw
Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Participants: Project team, students from multiple disciplines, partners and invited guests
Opening time: 10:10
PEOPLE BEHIND THE LAUNCH
One team, four complementary perspectives
Each member of the core team leads a distinct learning pathway, connecting EU governance, policy communication, values and citizenship.
01 · PROJECT COORDINATOR
Dr. Habil. Yan Kapranov
Module 3 · EU Values in Action: Case Studies from Member States
02 · MODULE LEAD
Dr. Bożena Iwanowska
Module 1 · EU Governance & Decision-Making: Visual Mapping of Institutions & Procedures
03 · MODULE LEAD
Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko
Module 2 · Digital Storytelling & EU Policy Communication
04 · MODULE LEAD
Dr. Tomasz Wierzchowski
Module 4 · European Citizenship & Community Engagement
Independent monitoring & evaluation
Two external experts support monitoring and evaluation throughout the 36-month mandate.
Prof. Dr. Olena Semenog
A. S. Makarenko Sumy State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
Dr. Olga Fast
Lutsk Pedagogical College, Volyn Regional Council, Ukraine
FROM SHARED VISION TO FIRST ACTIONS
What the meeting aligned
01 · DIRECTION
Vision, roles & roadmap
A shared understanding of project responsibilities, delivery logic, key dates and immediate next steps.
02 · LEARNING FORMATS
Policy made visual
Pop-up Visual Labs, EU in One Page briefs and visual maps, plus Story Sprints for reels, carousels and micro-exhibits.
03 · EVIDENCE & QUALITY
Monitoring that informs action
A theory of change and KPIs for awareness, reach, engagement and sentiment, alongside quality assurance, risk, ethics and GDPR.
04 · VISIBILITY & DELIVERY
A timetable for momentum
The first dissemination milestones, strategic communication priorities, key dates and the sequence of upcoming project outputs.
MEETING & PEOPLE
Faces of the launch
The kick-off connected the core team and external experts in one working session, setting the tone for open exchange and accountable delivery.
THE PROJECT FRAMEWORK
A visual roadmap for learning, impact and outreach
The opening presentation connected VISUAL-EU’s strategic pillars with interdisciplinary learning, research and policy impact, communication and the audiences the project is designed to reach.
OUTCOME
A shared plan — and a clear route forward
The kick-off turned the grant framework into an agreed delivery plan. With responsibilities, teaching pathways, evaluation and communication priorities aligned, VISUAL-EU moved from preparation to implementation.
