ICARUS and the virtuous circle
The virtuous circle is a process which, following a favourable external event, induces an improvement on related activities. The opportunity to learn, collaborate and experiment in prison is a favourable event that produces a positive feedback on other important activities and generates positive effects for the individual and the community. What does this mean? It […]
Why are soft skills so important in prison?

Let’s take a closer look to what it means to spend time in a prison… With Skill Up Srl, UniChess, Indepcie, Club de Ajedrez Magic Extremadura, Centre for Education and Innovation Research, Latvian Chess Federation, Erasmus+ INDIRE.
We are happy to present a preview of the ICARUS Self-Development Toolkit.

We are happy to present a preview of the ICARUS Self-Development Toolkit. It is a training programme that will provide soft-skills teachers with the basic skills to understand the game of chess, while providing chess players with the skills to make learning through play formal. The Toolkit also contains a training kit for the final […]
ICARUS Project in a nutshell.

Skill Up Srl, UniChess, Indepcie, Club de Ajedrez Magic Extremadura, Centre for Education and Innovation Research, Latvian Chess Federation, Erasmus+ INDIRE.
Unlock the power of education with CEIR!

Unlock the power of education with CEIR! Based in Riga, Latvia, CEIR is a non-profit research institution dedicated to advancing “Innovation-based Education.” Our team of professionals, fluent in multiple languages, works tirelessly to promote inclusive learning environments and drive social cohesion. From youth to seniors, migrants to individuals in prison, we’re committed to empowering diverse […]