ANTURA Project Consortium Overview

The ANTURA project is supported by a diverse and experienced consortium of organizations from across Europe, each bringing unique expertise to the table. Here's a closer look at the key partners involved in this innovative educational initiative:

Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln) - Germany

Website: www.th-koeln.de 

TH Köln, Germany's largest university of applied sciences, is a leading institution with approximately 26,000 students and 430 professors. The university offers over 90 degree programs across various disciplines, including engineering, social sciences, and humanities. A significant contributor to the project is the Cologne Game Lab (CGL), a specialized unit within TH Köln's Faculty of Cultural Sciences. The CGL focuses on game design and development, conducting interdisciplinary research in areas such as Game Design, Game Art, Sound Design, and Game Studies. TH Köln’s expertise in digital work and sustainable resources provides a strong foundation for the ANTURA project.

Videojuegos Sin Fronteras (VGWB) - Spain

Website: vgwb.org

Videojuegos Sin Fronteras, also known as Video Games Without Borders, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015. It operates as an international community of over 300 volunteers from 30 countries, dedicated to developing video games for social impact. VGWB collaborates with various public and private entities to create games that address global issues. Notably, VGWB was involved in developing "Antura and the Letters," an educational game for refugee children, which has been instrumental in supporting the ANTURA project’s goals.

Dolnośląska Szkoła Wyższa (University of Lower Silesia) - Poland

Website: www.dsw.edu.pl
Located in Wrocław, Poland, Dolnośląska Szkoła Wyższa is a higher education institution specializing in social sciences, including education, psychology, and sociology. The university houses the Centre of Games and Animation, a research unit focused on digital game design and animation. This center plays a crucial role in the ANTURA project, particularly in evaluating the educational impact of digital games through field research, ensuring that the project’s outcomes are scientifically validated and effective.

Ogólnopolski Operator Oświaty (NEO) - Poland

Website: operator.edu.pl
Ogólnopolski Operator Oświaty, one of Poland’s largest educational foundations, was established in 2001. NEO operates over 63 educational centers, including schools and kindergartens, providing care and education to more than 7,000 children. With a focus on integrating Ukrainian refugee children into the Polish education system, NEO brings extensive experience in educational innovation and the use of ICT in education. Their role in the ANTURA project is pivotal in ensuring the practical application and scalability of the game in real-world educational settings.

Académie de Nantes Rectorat - France

Website: www.ac-nantes.fr

The Académie de Nantes Rectorat oversees the education of over 800,000 primary and secondary students in the Pays de la Loire region, managing a vast network of more than 68,000 staff members. Through its Department for European and International Relations (DAREIC), the Rectorat fosters educational cooperation across Europe. The CASNAV department within the Rectorat is specialized in the education of newly arrived allophone children, ensuring their successful integration into the French education system. Their expertise in managing and integrating diverse student populations makes them a key player in the ANTURA consortium.

Each of these organizations brings critical skills and knowledge to the ANTURA project, ensuring that it is well-equipped to achieve its mission of supporting refugee and migrant children through innovative educational tools. Together, they are creating a powerful consortium committed to making a lasting impact on education across Europe.

ANTURA Project: Empowering Refugee and Migrant Children through Interactive Learning The ANTURA project, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme under the KA220-SCH - Cooperation Partnerships in School Education.