Welcome to the First SPM² Newsletter
Project management is evolving. Today, delivering projects on time, within budget, is no longer enough. Projects are increasingly expected to create long-term environmental, social and economic impact while supporting Europe’s green and digital transitions. At the same time professionals should adapt to those changes and create an ecosystem of mutual support and development. This is […]
Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society Matchmaking Event
Event Objectives The Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society Matchmaking Event, organised by Crowdhelix and SOAS University of London, was designed to support Horizon Europe Cluster 2 collaboration by bringing together universities, research organisations, education providers, SMEs, NGOs, policy-oriented stakeholders and innovation actors interested in building strong consortia for the 2026 calls. The event focused on […]
Project Presentation during European Academy’s Open Course “Unlocking AI in Research: Must-Know Tools to Supercharge Your Work”
Event Objectives The open course “Unlocking AI in Research: Must-Know Tools to Supercharge Your Work” provided a practical learning setting for researchers and EU project professionals to explore how AI tools can support literature reviews, academic writing, data analysis, automation and research dissemination. Within this framework, European Academy delivered an introductory presentation on its role, […]
SPM² Dissemination Seminar – Sustainable Project Management through PM²
Event Objectives The primary objectives of the SPM2 Project Presentation were to:• Demonstrate the integration of ESG principles into project management training andeducation, raising awareness among youth and students interested in sustainableentrepreneurship, project management.• Promote the integration of sustainability and impact -oriented thinking into project planningand implementation.• Encourage knowledge exchange between students, researchers, and academic […]
SPM² Presented at GR digiGOV-innoHUB Weekly Governance Forum
Event Objectives The GR digiGOV-innoHUB Weekly Governance Forum is a recurring digital event series dedicated to fostering cross-sector dialogue on innovation, interoperability, and transformation in public administration. It brings together public sector stakeholders, academic institutions, SMEs, and civil society actors to share projects, technologies, and practices that advance digital governance. PM² Alliance, in collaboration with […]
Micro-Credentials for Green Project Skills: Why Modular Learning Is the Future of PM² Upskilling
Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” in project delivery. Whether you work in the public sector, coordinate EU-funded initiatives, or lead transformation programmes in a company, you’re increasingly expected to deliver outcomes that are not only on time and on budget—but also responsible, measurable, and future-proof. The challenge? Most organisations don’t have the time (or […]
Sustainable Project Management: Why Knowledge Is Becoming the Core Driver of Next-Generation Project Practices
Introduction As organizations race to meet the demands of an unpredictable future, one truth becomes unmistakable — projects are no longer just vehicles for delivering outputs. They are becoming engines of responsible, sustainable, long-term value. And without knowledge, no engine can run efficiently. A New Reality: Modern Projects Require More Than Traditional Skills Today’s project […]
Building the Skills for a Sustainable Future: How the SPM² Project Is Redefining Project Management in Europe
Introduction Sustainability is no longer a mere “nice-to-have” in project management—it has become an essential requirement that influences how organizations design, execute, and assess their initiatives. The SPM² (Sustainable Project Management through PM²) initiative seeks to reconcile the divide between conventional project management methodologies and the growing demand for sustainability-focused competencies. But which competencies are […]
Cross-Project Clustering Activities within the Educational Programme on Sustainable Project Management for Young People
Event Objectives The Educational Programme on Sustainable Project Management for Young People was designed as a capacity-building training aimed at introducing participants to the principles, frameworks, and practical tools of sustainable and regenerative project management. The main objectives of the event were to:• Introduce participants to the foundations of sustainable project management and its relevance […]
European Academy Promotes SPM² at “Discover the North-East” Tourism Gala 2025 in Botoșani
The “Discover the North-East” Tourism Gala 2025, held 9–11 December 2025 in Botoșani, Romania, marked a flagship regional celebration of 10 years of impact in tourism, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Organised by the North-East Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Est), the event convened regional and national stakeholders, including policymakers, academia, SMEs, and EU project partners. European […]
