The kick-off meeting of the INNLocal project

Bridging Academic Learning and Local Realities: INNlocal in Mogadouro. Following the initial Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) session in Mogadouro, students took part, during the week of 8 – 12 June, in an immersive week focused on developing responses to the challenges identified in the municipality. Throughout the week, the work evolved from understanding the local context…

Citizens Explore Public Innovation Through the Innovation Journey. On 29 June, the INNlocal project brought the Innovation Journey to Ostrava, where a small group of four citizens took part in a session organised by the Silesian University in Opava. This time, the activity was held outdoors in an informal restaurant setting, demonstrating that the Innovation…

On 8 December 2025, the Faculty of Public Policies at Silesian University in Opava hosted the third workshop using the dialogical card game Innovation Journey, organised within the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project. This session was specifically designed for students and focused on strengthening innovation-oriented thinking in public administration. Feedback from…

We are excited to share the Benchmarking Report on Best and New Practices in Local Public Administration, developed as part of the INNLocal project! This comprehensive study identifies best and new practices in environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and citizenship participation across European municipalities. It provides key insights into how local governments can lead with…

On 16 July, the Faculty of Public Policies of Silesian University in Opava hosted a validation workshop focused on reviewing four advanced-level microcredentials developed within the INNlocal project. The workshop brought together representatives of local public administration and experts from practice, some of them also active in the academic environment. Together, they provided feedback on…

Bridging Research and Practice: INNLocal Engages PhD Students at the University of Minho On 27 February, the INNlocal was featured in the Seminar Course Unit of the PhD in Public Administration at the Universidade do Minho. The session, entitled “INNlocal – Between Scientific and Local Governance Practice,” explored how active research methodologies can effectively connect…