ENGAGING MINDS

Project News

• Practical Teacher Resources now available in four languagesAugust 19, 2026
  Our Practical Teacher Resources are now available in English, Danish, Swedish and Finnish! Developed as part of the Engaging Minds project, the resources translate our research findings into practical ideas that teachers and schools can use to strengthen student engagement, wellbeing and retention. They include concrete activities, tools and examples of good practice addressing areas… Read more: Practical Teacher Resources now available in four languages
• Building Belonging from Day One at Campus VejleAugust 12, 2026
  A new school year has begun at Campus Vejle, and this week our new students were welcomed with an activity designed to bring their classes together from the very beginning. Each class was challenged to decorate the door to their classroom as part of a friendly competition. Working together on their designs gave students an… Read more: Building Belonging from Day One at Campus Vejle
• Practical Teacher Resources Now AvailableJune 26, 2026
  We are excited to announce that the Practical Teacher Resources for Supporting Student Engagement & Retention is now available to download from our website. Developed as a companion to the Engaging Minds Handbook, this new resource translates research into practice by providing teachers, school leaders, and other educational professionals with practical, evidence-based activities and approaches… Read more: Practical Teacher Resources Now Available
• The Engaging Minds Handbook Is Now Available in Four LanguagesJune 13, 2026
  We are pleased to announce that the Engaging Minds Handbook is now available in English, Danish, Swedish and Finnish! The Handbook brings together the project’s research and key findings on student engagement and retention, exploring the factors that can help students feel connected, supported and engaged in their education. Making the Handbook available in all… Read more: The Engaging Minds Handbook Is Now Available in Four Languages
• Partners Meet in Dublin to Review Progress and Plan Next StepsMay 22, 2026
  The Engaging Minds partnership recently gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for another productive transnational project meeting. Hosted by Learnovate, the meeting provided an opportunity for partners to review the progress made so far and discuss the next stages of the project. Over the course of the meeting, partners participated in workshops focusing on the project’s findings,… Read more: Partners Meet in Dublin to Review Progress and Plan Next Steps
• Handbook Translation UnderwayMay 13, 2026
  The Engaging Minds Handbook is now entering an important new phase as partners begin translating the publication into Danish, Finnish, and Swedish. The handbook was developed through close collaboration between all project partners and is designed to support teachers, school leaders, and educational professionals in their work with student retention and engagement. To ensure that… Read more: Handbook Translation Underway
• The Engaging Minds Handbook Is Now AvailableApril 30, 2026
  We are pleased to announce that the Engaging Minds Handbook has been completed and is now available on our website. The handbook is one of the key outputs of the Engaging Minds project and brings together research findings, data analysis, case studies, and practical recommendations developed through collaboration between partners in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and… Read more: The Engaging Minds Handbook Is Now Available
• Progress on the Engaging Minds HandbookFebruary 4, 2026
  The Engaging Minds partnership is making steady progress on the development of the project’s handbook on student retention and engagement. Following the completion of the data collection phase, partners are now analysing the information gathered across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Ireland. The aim is to identify key patterns, challenges, and successful approaches that can help… Read more: Progress on the Engaging Minds Handbook
• Data Collection Underway Across Partner CountriesNovember 12, 2025
  The Engaging Minds partnership has now begun the data collection phase for the project’s upcoming handbook on student retention and engagement. Data is currently being collected in all four partner countries – Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Ireland. Through surveys, interviews, and local investigations, partners are gathering insights from students, teachers, and educational professionals to better… Read more: Data Collection Underway Across Partner Countries
• Successful Kick-Off Meeting in Vejle, DenmarkOctober 24, 2025
  On 22–23 October 2025, the partners of the Engaging Minds project gathered at Campus Vejle in Denmark for the project’s first transnational meeting and official kick-off. Representatives from all four partner organisations came together for two productive days of discussions, planning, and collaboration. The meeting provided an opportunity for partners to get to know one… Read more: Successful Kick-Off Meeting in Vejle, Denmark
• A New Initiative to Strengthen Student RetentionSeptember 24, 2025
  Engaging Minds At the partner schools, we are proud to announce the launch of Engaging Minds — a collaborative project dedicated to improving student retention through evidence-based best practices. The initiative brings together educators, administrators, and researchers who share one goal: helping every student succeed and thrive throughout their educational journey. Why Focus on Student Retention? Student… Read more: A New Initiative to Strengthen Student Retention