RISC - Research & Innovation Center for Social and Educational Sciences

The focus of RISC lies in particular on (i) the promotion and advancement of education in accordance to cutting edge technological and methodological approaches; (ii) the introduction of innovative mechanisms and policy recommendations for strengthening internet safety awareness, the prevention of cybercrime and for fostering digital literacy in addressing the needs of children, teenagers, adults and businesses; (iii) the tackling of current societal challenges among which bridging gender equality gaps, enhancing the mental health and well-being of children, young people and the elderly as well as strategizing the combating of violence and abuse towards children, women and other vulnerable groups; (iv) the development and provision of interactive educational and training activities to equip learners with adequate personal and professional knowledge and competences required for acquiring essential 21st century skills.