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Preparatory School
Kondar Preparatory School
A hub for middle-school experimentation, integrating STEM activities with environmental awareness in the Kairouan region.
Horizon Europe — MSCA & Citizens
Connecting Science, Schools & Communities for a Sustainable Future
Bringing research out of laboratories and into classrooms to empower young minds and build a greener tomorrow.
5 School Living Labs
Regional experimental hubs
6 Partner Countries
Euro-Mediterranean consortium
University Coordination
Led by University of Sousse
Sustainability & SDGs
Scientific literacy for all
About the Project
Bridging Science and Society
LABWISE is an international European research project that reimagines how science meets classrooms, communities and public life.
LABWISE is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA & Citizens) programme. Coordinated by the University of Sousse (Tunisia), the project brings together academic institutions, schools, civil society organisations and regional authorities across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Through a network of five School Living Labs, LABWISE transforms classrooms into experimental spaces where students, teachers, researchers and citizens co-create knowledge around sustainability, scientific literacy and open science.
The project is placed under the presidency of Pr Lotfi Belkacem, with scientific coordination led by Pr Olfa Bouallègue.
Open Science
Transparent, inclusive research practices.
Sustainability
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Education
Empowering teachers and young learners.
Citizen Engagement
Bringing science closer to society.
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A Euro-Mediterranean Initiative
Uniting Tunisia, Turkey, Spain, Poland, Greece and Cyprus around a shared vision for science education and sustainability.
Institutional Leadership
Presidency: Pr Lotfi Belkacem · Coordination: Pr Olfa Bouallègue
Our Network
The 5 School Living Labs
Regional experimental hubs where students, teachers and researchers co-design learning experiences around science, sustainability and citizenship.
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Preparatory School
Ibn Arafa Preparatory School
Located in Sidi El Hani, this lab focuses on wetland ecosystems and citizen science around local biodiversity.
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Primary School
Sidi El Hani Primary School
Engaging young learners in hands-on sustainability projects, connecting local heritage with global SDGs.
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Primary School
Sidi Bou Ali Primary School
A creative space where pupils explore scientific literacy through storytelling, art and ecological experiments.
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Primary School
Oued El Arouk Primary School
Based in Akouda, this lab connects coastal education with marine science and sustainable development themes.
Discover More
Explore All Living Labs
Learn more about each school, their activities and how they contribute to the LABWISE network.
Agenda
Flagship Events
Join us for the official launch and the European Researchers' Night — two cornerstone moments to discover LABWISE.
September 24, 2026
Official Launch Ceremony
The institutional opening of LABWISE, gathering all consortium partners.
University of Sousse, Tunisia
Full-day programme
Consortium & institutional partners
September 25, 2026
European Researchers' Night
Interactive workshops, SDG experiments and public dialogues.
Parc de Sousse, Tunisia
Evening public event
Interactive workshops for all ages