Playing Innovation Journey at WIL26

On 24–25 October 2025, a workshop focused on active learning and the development of an innovation culture in public administration was held at the training centre in Tábor, Czech Republic. The event was part of the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project and was led by dr. Magdalena Chmelařová from the Faculty…

INNlocal brings the Innovation Journey card game to students and citizens during the IV International Conference on Public Policies and Data Science. On 21 May, the INNlocal project held a hands-on session in Mirandela as part of the IV International Conference on Public Policies and Data Science, engaging students and citizens in a collaborative experience…

INNlocal Focus Group: One More Step Toward Local Innovation The INNlocal project – Innovation in and through Local Governments – held its Focus Group session on March 28, 2025. The session brought together civil servants from various municipalities, politicians, and technical staff, creating a space for shared reflection on innovation in local governance. Key themes…

Students met with project partners to exchange ideas and refine their Challenge-Based Learning projects.Following the Challenge-Based Learning session held in Bragança, the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project spent Wednesday in Miranda do Douro, where participating students met with project partners to further develop their ongoing challenges.The visit provided an opportunity for…

From 16–18 September 2025, the Faculty of Public Policies at the Silesian University in Opava will host the second edition of the international conference focused on innovation in local public administration. The programme features opening speeches, keynote lectures, and panel sessions, covering topics such as civic participation, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and diversity & inclusion. The conference welcomes…