The AGROMIX project aims to deliver participatory research to drive the transition to a resilient and efficient land use in Europe. It focuses on practical agroecological solutions for farm and land management and related value chains. AGROMIX makes use of a network of 83 sites with Mixed Farming (MF), AgroForestry (AF) or value chain stakeholder networks, which are used to measure, design, model, test and improve these systems. A nested approach will be used to conduct 12 co-design pilots across Europe. In addition, 6 replicated long-term trial sites are used for detailed analysis (crops and livestock). AGROMIX has six specific objectives: 1) Unlock the full potential of synergies in MF/AF systems. 2) Develop and promote value chains and infrastructure for MF/AF produce. 3) Develop the MIX-A toolkit to co-design and manage MF/AF systems in practice. 4) Identify and model transition scenarios. 5) Develop policy recommendations and action plans for a successful transition. 6) Maximise the impact and legacy of the project for building low-carbon climate-resilient farming systems. AGROMIX uses a transdisciplinary multi-actor research approach with 10 universities, 7 research institutes and 11 multi-actor partners. It will use Reflexive Interactive Design methodology to include stakeholders in participatory co-design and implementation of MF/AF systems. The research starts with a work package (WP1) on context, co-creating a resilience framework. WP2 on systems design and synergies is at the heart of project. WP3 on indicators and scenarios will refine the greenhouse gas inventories for MF/AF systems and model transition scenarios. WP4 develops and tests the MIX-application/serious game. Further WPs are on economics and value chains, and on policy co-development, action plans and dissemination delivering impact and exploitation through practical innovations on farms, in value chains, at different policy levels and through communication and knowledge hubs across Europe.

Holts Academy of Jewellery Ltd. Trading as the British Academy of Jewellery (UK), Trier University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School (Italy), recognise the need to ensure that programme content remains as relevant as possible and responds to the changing needs of the industry and consumers, so as to to train and develop the next generation of jewellers, craftsmen and artists that are able to successfully compete as well as drive the growth and success of the industry at national, regional and international levels. Keen to build connections across Europe, all partners see the value of sharing practices unique to each institution as well regionally, as a means of strengthening provision for learners across VET and Higher Education institutions and ensuring that each partner remains at the forefront of teaching in jewellery creation and design.The project involved the exchange of tutors between London, Idar Oberstein and Italy. During their placements, all tutors engaged in the sharing of making and design skills and methods through the delivery of projects, master classes, the shadowing of lessons, lectures and seminars, and upon their return, fed back to the institutions with regards to the possible enhancement of existing programmes, as well as shared their newfound skills and experiences with fellow tutors and learners, peers and the organisation. At the end of the project, a large exhibition was held in London, and 2 smaller showcases in Idar-Oberstein and Florence respectively, which was an opportunity to display and disseminate the outcomes of the project to fellow peers as well as the external public, including jewellery pieces produced by learners throughout. British Academy of Jewellery also led the creation and production of a joint publication, which discussed and showcased the results of the experience of tutors and learners during the project. The strategic partnership has induced a number of short and long-term benefits to all participants and partner institutions. Immediate benefits included the boosting of participant's skills and employability, a greater understanding of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity, a more positive attitude towards the European project and EU values, as well as increased competence in a foreign language, notably - English, Italian and German. With regards to the long-term benefits, the exposure to new programmes as well as the sharing of pedagogy methods, has led to the long-term enhancement of existing programmes, and has strengthened provision and will boost the skills and employability of present and future learners.