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The Breath project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the field of higher education. The Breath project was presented to the web masters and a link to The Breath project portal was made so that those who will access the selected web sites can also access, through a direct link, the The Breath project portal.
10/04/2024
The European project BREATH, under the Erasmus+ program and coordinated by the University of Opole (Poland), aims to promote exercise in patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). A team of researchers from the University of Cadiz (UCA), from the "MOVE-IT" and "Health Physiotherapy" groups, attended a transnational meeting in Lisbon to address the prevalence and management of CRDs. With the collaboration of institutions from several countries and the support of SEPAR, BREATH will develop rehabilitation programs, enhance professional training, and educate patients and families, including a distance learning platform and a database of best practices to optimize physical activity and quality of life.
30/06/2025
UCA researchers are leading the European BREATH (Erasmus+) project, which focuses on using physical activity as a key therapy for patients with chronic respiratory conditions (CRDs) like COPD or asthma. The UCA team recently attended a meeting in Lisbon. BREATH, coordinated by the University of Opole (Poland) and with European partners, aims to develop rehabilitation programmes, improve professional training, and educate patients and families. They will also create a distance learning platform to optimise CRD management.
07/07/2025
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs), with their increasing prevalence and high cost, are being addressed by the BREATH project to improve patients' quality of life. This project aims to transform rehabilitation and physical activity into a central therapeutic intervention, developing tailored programmes and strengthening the training of healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, nurses, etc.), as well as educating patients, families, and organizations. Furthermore, BREATH fosters innovation in European higher education, promoting the creation of micro-credentials and the modernization of university systems to enhance educational relevance and cross-border collaboration, activating the knowledge triangle.
14/04/2025
The University of Cadiz, with €300,000 from the Erasmus+ programme, is leading the BREATH project. This three-year initiative, in collaboration with European universities, aims to enhance respiratory health training and promote physical activity for the well-being of patients with chronic diseases, continuing UCA's internationalization strategy.
Pixel is partner in the Breath project. Pixel website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users from Universities, Associations, Public bodies, Training Agencies, Schools, participants in the International Conferences on Education and people interested in the seminars/masters visit Pixel website (estimated visits are around 12.000 users each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
UNIZD website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. The website has around 120.000 visitors each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
EIA SA is partner in the Breath project. EIA SA’s website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users from Universities, Associations, Public bodies, Training Agencies, Schools, participants in the International Conferences on Education and people interested in the seminars/masters can visit EIA SA’s website. They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
Klaipeda University is partner in the BREAT- A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions project.. Klaipeda University website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users from Universities, Associations, Public bodies, Training Agencies, Schools, potential and current students, teachers, lecturers, participants in the International Conferences on Education and people interested in the seminars/masters visit Klaipeda University website (estimated visits are around 20.000 users each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions
The portal www.researchgate.net attached project poster and project page link Users from International Researchers, Universities, Associations, Schools. Website (estimated visits are around 50 000 users each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the BREATH- the A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Klaipeda University’s associated partner Beskausmo.eu posted project’s link on their page www.beskausmo.eu . Users from Associations, Public bodies, Training Agencies, Schools. Website (estimated visits are around 5000 users each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the BREATH- the A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions
The purposes of C4H project is: Provide lecturers/ trainers in universities with skills, knowledge, methods and tools to explore and address teaching/training obesity and EDs trought a trans-disciplinary approach; Help residents and studets consolidate their knowledge and skills in approaching patiences with obesity and eating disorders Support specialists in different medical fields to acquire new trans-disciplinary knowledge and skills to deal with these patiences Connected 4 Health project website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project
The Innovative Skills for Nurses project has the aim to develop innovative nursing student-centered curricula in order to better meet their learning needs and to reduce skills mismatches for the training of Specialist Nurse (SN) and the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in a wide-spectrum of specialties with crucial impact on healthcare systems which will be extremely relevant for the labor market and for the wider society. The specific aims of the project are: Develop an innovative Curriculum to be implemented in all partner universities for the training of Specialist Nurses (SN) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) Provide trainers and lecturers of in-service and student nurses with innovative digital teaching skills and methods Create an online Repository of digital and virtual reality based scenarios and diagnostic challenges to be used as teaching and learning sources to qualify nurses ISN project website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project
This is the official website of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Opole. The site provides information about academic programs, research activities, international projects, and news related to the faculty. It serves as a key communication platform for students, staff, and partners interested in health sciences education and collaboration at the University of Opole.
ASSOCIATION IN ONE BREATH! (in Polish - Stowarzyszenie Jednym Tchem!) is an associated partner in the BREATH project and support the aims and objectives of the project. The mission of the association ONE BREATH! is to help and support all patients who use ventilation. The website provide information about BREATH project, aims of the project, the main project activities and target groups. The website also includes a link to the BREATH project. It may be useful for members of the ASSOCIATION IN ONE BREATH!, patients with others chronic respiratory diseases and for their families. They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
ASSOCIATION IN ONE BREATH! (in Polish - Stowarzyszenie Jednym Tchem!) is an associated partner in the BREATH project and support the aims and objectives of the project. The mission of the association ONE BREATH! is to help and support all patients who use ventilation. The Facebook webpage of the association provides information about BREATH project, aims of the project, the main project activities and target groups.
Kremić Pharmacy is a privately owned public health institution and at the same time the largest in Zadar County in the field of pharmacy. Kremić Pharmacy was established in 2001 and is located in Zadar. It carries out its pharmaceutical activity in 3 pharmacies. The main activity of the institution is the supply of pharmaceuticals and medical products to the population, health care institutions and other legal entities, as well as to health care professionals running a private practice. In addition to pharmaceutical supply, other activities are also carried out: manufacture of medicines and their quality control advice on prescribing, i.e. on the correct use of medicines, medical, homeopathic and dietary products with the aim of promoting health and achieving a better pharmacotherapeutic effect advice on self-treatment and education of the population.
Medical School Ante Kuzmanić - Zadar is a high school institution with a long tradition that educates personnel in the field of healthcare: nurses / technicians, physiotherapists, pharmaceutical technicians, chemical technicians, dental assistants, dental technicians and the experimental program of the Health Gymnasium. In 15 classes, the school today has 376 students, 54 employees and 7 external associates, employees, and the teaching base of the profession is, as in the past as it is today, the Zadar General Hospital.*
The University Department of Nursing of the Croatian Catholic University offers studies in the field of biomedicine and health care - Nursing study. Recognizing the needs of the modern development of nursing as a profession, as well as the European standards for the development of nursing as a scientific biomedical discipline, nursing studies are divided into two stages: a three-year undergraduate nursing course, which is completed with the academic title of university baccalaureate of nursing, and a two-year graduate nursing program, which is completed with the academic title of a university master/university master of nursing.
The Association of Patients with Lung Cancer and Other Lung Diseases aims to maintain the health and improve the quality of life of patients with lung cancer and other lung diseases. This includes: *Implementing preventive measures that help reduce the number of patients (especially initiating and supporting all activities related to smoking cessation). *Promoting screening for vulnerable groups (smokers, malignancies in the family, exposure to harmful environmental agents ...). *Education on the importance of newly diagnosed patients starting treatment as early as possible. *Psychological support for patients and their family members. *Organization of charity events with the aim of raising money for the work of the Association and helping sick members. *Help in obtaining medicines and aids to make patients' lives easier. *Cooperation with other similar associations for the exchange of experiences, but also with institutions that can concretely help the families and patients.
The Croatian Association for Lifestyle Medicine is a non-profit organization founded in September 2021. CroALM brings together doctors, health workers, kinesiologists, nutritionists, and psychologists interested in promoting and using the principles of lifestyle medicine in the prevention, treatment, and improvement of chronic non-communicable diseases. The association's mission is to integrate lifestyle medicine into the Croatian health system, enable multidisciplinary cooperation in research, education, and practice, and promote a healthy life in order to reduce the burden of chronic diseases on our society. The goal is to promote evidence-based knowledge and principles of lifestyle medicine in universities, among healthcare providers, non-governmental organizations, policymakers, institutions, and the general public to help restore human and planetary health. In order to be at the very source of scientific information and best practices and to promote work in lifestyle medicine in Croatia, association is involved in international cooperation with European and world associations for lifestyle medicine, as well as other world associations that share our dedication to the principles of lifestyle medicine.
The University of Cadiz (UCA) is partner in the Breath project. UCA website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users from Universities, Associations, Public bodies, Training Agencies, Schools, participants in the International Conferences on Education and people interested in the seminars/masters visit UCA website (They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
The Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy at the University of Cádiz is a prominent institution dedicated to health sciences education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on nursing, physiotherapy, and related healthcare fields. The faculty is committed to fostering professional development, providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through clinical training in hospitals and health centers. Students from bachelor’s degree in nursing: This program prepares students to become registered nurses by equipping them with the necessary skills for patient care in various healthcare settings. Students from bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy: This program focuses on training future physiotherapists to help patients recover and improve their physical health through rehabilitation techniques. Students from master’s Programs: Several master’s programs are offered in specialized areas of nursing, physiotherapy, and health management.
Satélite Familiar is an associated partner in the BREATH project. The website shares key information about the project and includes a direct link to the BREATH Portal. Satélite Familiar works closely with families, providing care in people’s homes and local institutions. Each year, the website reaches a wide and diverse audience—from health care centers families and caregivers. These users can now explore and benefit from the resources and tools offered by the BREATH project.
CAREGIVR project is an associated partner in the Breath project. The website provides information about the project together with a direct link to the Portal. Users from Universities, Associations, Public bodies, Caregivers, Training Agencies, Schools, and people interested in study health courses in Portugal visit CAREGIVR’s website (estimated visits are around 1.000 users each year). They may now learn about and benefit from the Breath project.
The Pro-Telde project aims to provide the target groups with basics skills to exploit digital solutions for teaching. Furthermore, and more importantly, the project aims to provide the target groups of the skills and competences to identify and select existing open digital sources that can be used for teaching business and economics subjects, make full use of all the potentialities of digital education and technology-enhanced learning (TEL) as an integration or alternative to traditional teaching, and finally help them to create their own digital teaching sources in the field of business and economics. The project will also provide South African HEIs and TVET lecturers with a Repository of validated TEL and digital Teaching Sources in the field of business and economics. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The Ethical-AI project's primary focus encompasses three main objectives. First, it seeks to engage academic and research communities in establishing a regulatory framework and international forums that promote discussions on best practices and ethical needs regarding AI use in university academic activities. Second, it aims to strengthen the capabilities of higher education lecturers in Costa Rica and Peru in managing and implementing ethical practices for AI utilization in university education. Third, the project strives to develop comprehensive global recommendations for the ethical and adaptable use of AI in university education, ensuring these align with international regulations and standards. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The overall scope of the Ted-SOEP project is to foster collaboration between South African and European HEIs to enable the exchange and transfer of expertise, best practices and know-how in integrating self-directed open educational practices (OEPs) and open educational resources (OERs) into STEM teacher education. The specific objectives of the project are to enhance the skills, knowledge and capacities of lecturers and teacher-students in STEM education in South African Higher Education, on making full, aware and effective use of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) based methods, Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) in their educational offer and teaching approaches; then to establish a sustainable environment for the sharing, adaptation and creation of self-directed teaching resources OER and OEP based for STEM teacher-students and lecturers in STEM fields; finally to provide a set of methodological and practical steps for Higher Education Institutions and policy makers to promote the adoption of self-directed based OEPs (Open Educational Practices) and OERs (Open Educational Resources) tailored for the South African context. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The Opole Rehabilitation Association (Opolskie Stowarzyszenie Fizjoterapii) is a place with a mission to provide support and accompany individuals in their most difficult struggle – the fight for health. Assistance has been provided to children and adults battling illness for over 17 years. It is the largest public benefit organization in the Opole region, operating effectively throughout the entire country.
The purpose of iMath portal is to develop a new AI-driven tool that will support higher education students with respect to mathematics subjects, providing them with a database of resources, hands-on activities and self-evaluation tests, brought together in an online dynamical platform that will help and advise them through a personalized learning path based on their previous performances.Therefore, iMath aims to add value, lowering the perception that mathematics is too hard to be understood and contributing to mitigate the dropping out of students due to perceived mathematics obstacles. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
epozytorium Uniwersytetu Opolskiego (The University of Opole Repository) is an official institutional platform that provides access to information about the university’s scientific activities, including publications, research projects, and collaborations. It serves as a transparent database for academic and research outputs affiliated with the university. This repository is an official academic platform used by the University of Opole to promote its research projects and international collaborations
The Cosy Thinking project identifies three main specific objectives: to strengthen the collaboration among academic institutions provide them with a clearer picture of the range of opportunities between the universal and the particular; to provide academic lecturers and managerial staff with knowledge, skills and tools for adapting their educational activities with a specific focus on sustainable development and to provide undergraduate students with competences on complex systems thinking as a basis for sustainability action and make them employable in organizations interested to meet the sustainable development goals. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The Softis-Ped project aims to identify the most important soft skills in the field of paediatrics, match them with the best teaching methods and strategies, and elaborate guidelines and materials for training the paediatricians’ trainers. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The VIW project aims to answer to the need of students of developing better knowledge and awareness toward the theme of woman migrations considering the interrelation of factors such as: gender, status, ethnicity, age, religion, origin, political opinion. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The purposes of STEAM-Active project are to improve the capacity of the higher education educational offer in engineering of new learning and teaching methods; to tackle engineering student underachievement and gender inequality; to provide university lecturers with STEAM based methodological approaches and teaching tools; and to provide universities with consistent, re-usable and up-scalable teaching-Learning sequences based on the STEAM methods. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The ALCMAEON project aims to innovate the teaching of medical history with a new educational approach, the object-based learning, and to work in a better integration of historical, ethical and psychosocial components of medical humanities.It represents an alternative model of medical history provision and an attempt to overcome the gap between clinical practice and historical perspective of medical humanities, through the representation of the historical scenarios and the integration of historical evidences in specific educational contents.The ALCMAEON project will collect audio-visual material to digitalize the available collections of medical museum in Italy, Spain, Greece, United Kingdom and Romania, in the attempt to promote the different traditions characterizing European medical history and bring the medical museums in the classroom. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The purposes of IHES project is to develop and implement online programme on inclusion and independent living for people with intellectual disabilities in universities; to design and pilot a methodology to support inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in the Higher Education (HE) systems; and to develop a set of recommendations to university policy and decision makers at HE level on how to promote inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The website of the project reports a link to the BREATH project from the Press and Media section
The University of Opole is a public higher education institution located in Opole, Poland. It was established in 1994 and offers a wide range of academic programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technical fields. The university is known for its modern research facilities, international collaborations, and a vibrant student community. With a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary studies, the University of Opole provides a dynamic environment for both education and research. "Events” (pol. “Wydarzenia”) is a section on the official website of the University of Opole where announcements of upcoming events are published.
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