At the event we held at the Faculty of Education at Akdeniz University Education Faculty, we worked with student teachers to explore soil not just as a subject, but as an interdisciplinary learning tool. At the start of the event, one of the Scientix Türkiyer Ambassadors, Çelebi Kalkan joined us online to share: Sustainable development […]

We conducted a hands-on activity combining both digital and field-based approaches with students at the Kumluca Vocational School of Akdeniz University. Using the LOESS Mass Mapping Tool and Augmented Reality app: We conducted soil observations, collected and analyzed data, and examined different soil types on-site. During the remainder of the event, through a field visit […]

One of the most natural ways to connect with the soil: composting. As part of the LOESS Project, we organized the “Soil Health and Composting Workshop” in collaboration with Utopia Edu & Art. During this event, we first introduced the LOESS project, shared our project outcomes, and raised awareness about soil health and sustainable practices. […]

As part of the LOESS Project, we gathered with participants at the “Discover the Soil: Observation and Mapping Activity” we organized at Utopia Edu & Art. We talked about the soil, reflected together, tried to connect with nature, and by sharing different experiences, we rediscovered the soil’s place in our lives This event was an […]

We successfully held our webinar titled “Science Shops and Community-Engaged Research & Learning (CERL) Approaches for Soil Health.” Together with expert speakers and valued participants, we discussed how universities can build stronger partnerships with the community and contribute to real-world problems through education and research. We shared many valuable insights, ranging from the Science Shops […]

We are pleased to share that three of our young participants successfully took part in the Erasmus+ training program “Keen on Democracy,” held in Grywałd, Poland. This international training, focused on youth civic engagement, democracy, and active participation, brought together participants from different countries, enabling them to share their experiences and develop new ideas for […]

How do universities collaborate with the community? In this Webinar organized as part of the LOESS project, we explore how to bring together education, research, and social impact using the Science Shops and CERL approaches. Projects rooted in real community needs University–community partnerships Concrete examples focused on soil health March 27, 2026 2:00 PM – […]

Soil is the foundation of food, water, climate, and biodiversity. And its protection starts in the classroom. => If you haven’t implemented LOESS learning scenarios in your classroom yet, get started right away. And share your experience! As part of the Scientix STEM Discovery Campaign 2026, the Scientix Soil Guardians Award is now open for […]

As part of the LOESS project, supported by Ufuk Europe, we are organizing an online meeting for teachers. During this event, we will introduce educational materials and digital tools to help bring the topic of soil health into the classroom: LOESS Learning Scenarios Practical suggestions for implementation in the classroom LOESS MOOC An online course […]

We are thrilled to announce that our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project titled “Let’s be LegendARY” has been approved by the Polish National Agency! Through this project, young people from Poland, Lithuania, Turkey, Ireland, and Italy will come together to explore urban legends in their countries, analyze the values and lessons these stories convey, and reflect […]