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Presentation of TRUST AI Project Results at ULSIT

On November 7, 2025, the team of the TRUST AI project presented the key results and achievements of the initiative to students from the Department of Information Systems and Technologies, within the field of Informatics and Computer Science at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT).

The event took place during the opening of the academic year for master’s degree students and aimed to familiarize them with the progress and impact of the TRUST AI project. The presentation focused on the project’s main objectives — promoting ethical, transparent, and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence solutions and enhancing awareness of AI’s role in education, research, and digital innovation.

Throughout the session, the project team shared insights into the development and implementation of AI-driven methodologies, as well as examples of practical applications across various domains. Special attention was given to the importance of ethics, data protection, and human-centered design in the context of modern AI systems.

The students actively participated in the discussion, expressing interest in the ethical challenges and opportunities brought by Artificial Intelligence. Their engagement demonstrated the growing curiosity and readiness of the new generation of IT professionals to adopt responsible and sustainable AI practices.

The event reinforced the importance of cooperation between academia and research initiatives like TRUST AI in shaping the future of digital transformation and fostering a responsible AI culture in higher education.

07.11.2025

Strengthening Collaboration: The TrustAI Consortium Meets in Malta

On September 4–5, the six partners of the TrustAI Erasmus+ project gathered in Malta for an in-person working session hosted by our partners at MECB. The meeting focused on developing key components of the digital teaching and training incubator platform within the TrustAI project.

The workshops included:
🧠 Discussion of the main findings from surveys conducted with academic lecturers
📚 Designing the structure of 15 micro-learning educational resources on Artificial Intelligence in the Humanities
🎯 Planning the finalization of the project’s curriculum content for translation and adaptation into four languages
🚀 Laying the groundwork for the co-creation and implementation of training content within the project’s incubator platform

Special thanks to our partner MECB for hosting us in their beautiful offices in Mosta, and to all participating partners for making this meeting both productive and inspiring!

Stay tuned — our upcoming educational materials will equip students and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to use Artificial Intelligence ethically, creatively, and confidently.

04.09.2025 - 05.09.2025

TrustAI Reaches a New Milestone: Launch of a Europe-Wide Survey Among Higher Education Lecturers

This week, the consortium of the TrustAI – Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of AI project held an online meeting marking the official start of Work Package 3 (WP3).
The new phase focuses on launching a comprehensive survey among higher education lecturers in the humanities, aimed at exploring their experiences, attitudes, and needs regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the teaching process.

The insights gathered will serve as the foundation for developing targeted training materials and microlearning resources to support educators in the ethical, responsible, and effective use of AI in education.

In parallel, project partners continue to make steady progress on Work Package 2 (WP2), which is dedicated to the development of an AI curriculum for students in the humanities.
The curriculum consists of 15 microlearning units, covering topics such as AI ethics, Green Prompting, data analysis, generative AI, AI in communication, and cultural heritage.

The project coordinator, University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT, Bulgaria), ensures strategic leadership and scientific coordination, while MECB Ltd. (Malta) leads the development of the TrustAI Digital Training Incubator — an interactive learning platform that will host all educational content and digital tools in an accessible online environment.

The next partner meeting will take place in Malta 🇲🇹, where the teams will outline the next steps for implementing and testing the TrustAI Learning Hub.

The TrustAI project aims to establish a sustainable educational framework for ethical and responsible AI, targeting lecturers and students in the humanities and social sciences, and bridging academic and business expertise to promote a more ethical technological future.

Artificial Intelligence as an Accessible Tool for Small Business: UniBIT and the Ruse Chamber of Commerce Join Forces through the TrustAI Workshop

On October 17, 2025, the workshop “Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of AI” – TrustAI took place at the Ruse Chamber of Commerce.
The event brought together representatives from business, academia, and AI experts, and was jointly organized by Prof. Georgi Dimitrov and Prof. Evgeniya Kovacheva from the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (UniBIT), together with Mr. Krasimir Enimanev, Chairman of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce.

The main message of the workshop was clear: artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for tech giants – it has become a real opportunity for growth and competitiveness in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Discussions and demonstrations highlighted how modern AI tools can be easy to use, affordable, and effective, even for entrepreneurs without a technical background.

“Today, AI can support business operations just like office software transformed the way we worked years ago — no complex setups, no need for programmers,” noted Prof. Georgi Dimitrov, who presented practical examples of how AI can be applied to resource management, process optimization, and customer service improvement.

Prof. Evgeniya Kovacheva emphasized the crucial role of higher education in enabling the trustworthy and sustainable use of AI.
“Education is the key — when people understand how AI works and how to use it responsibly, it becomes a partner rather than a threat,” she said.

Mr. Krasimir Enimanev, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, encouraged local business leaders to view AI as a driver of innovation and development, capable of improving efficiency and sustainability across small enterprises in the region.

Throughout the workshop, participants exchanged ideas and experiences related to automation of routine tasks, personalized customer solutions, and data-driven decision-making, demonstrating the tangible benefits of adopting AI in everyday business practice.

The event concluded with the shared understanding that artificial intelligence is now an accessible tool for every entrepreneur aiming to grow in the modern digital economy.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the responsible and effective use of AI in Bulgaria.

17.10.2025

TrustAI Project Update: Shaping Ethical AI Education Across Europe

The TrustAI consortium held an online meeting this week to continue its joint mission of promoting the trustworthy and sustainable integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education across Europe.

This collaborative initiative, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, brings together leading universities, research centers, and innovative organizations with the shared goal of ensuring that the next generation of students and educators can confidently and responsibly navigate the ethical, social, and technological dimensions of AI.

🧩 Project Progress

During the meeting, the partners reviewed key milestones and ongoing activities within two main work packages:

✅ Work Package 2 (WP2) – AI Curriculum for the Humanities
The consortium is finalizing and preparing the peer review of the TrustAI curriculum modules. These microlearning units are designed to empower humanities students to understand, analyze, and apply AI ethically and critically in their academic and professional practice.

✅ Work Package 3 (WP3.A1) – Understanding Educators’ Needs
The research phase of WP3.A1 has been successfully completed. Over 60 higher education lecturers from various European countries shared valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of teaching digital and AI-related topics in the humanities. The collected data will inform the development of innovative learning materials and training resources.

🚀 What’s Next

The consortium is now preparing for the co-creation of new microlearning resources as part of WP3. This next phase will be discussed in detail during the upcoming in-person partner meeting in Malta 🇲🇹, hosted by MECB Ltd. in September 2025.

💡 Towards an Ethical and Sustainable AI Future

By combining academic expertise, pedagogical innovation, and ethical awareness, TrustAI is paving the way toward a more human-centered and sustainable educational ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence.

The consortium extends its sincere appreciation to all partners for their continued dedication, professionalism, and contribution to building a sustainable digital future for higher education.

📍 TrustAI – Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of AI
The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

Second Online Meeting of the TrustAI Project Held

20.03.2025

On March 20, 2025, the second online partner meeting under the TrustAI project – Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of Artificial Intelligence, funded by the Erasmus+ programme, took place. Representatives from all partner organizations from Bulgaria, Poland, Malta, Italy, and Spain participated. The meeting was held via Google Meet.

During the meeting, the ULSIT team presented the developed e-learning platform, available at https://projects.unibit.bg, as well as a completed subtopic from the curriculum, which includes a theoretical section, three micro-learning activities, a quiz, and additional resources. All subtopics will follow this unified structure.

To ensure consistency in the content, ULSIT will provide templates and brief guidelines for content development, including the number of pages/slides for the theoretical part, number and type of quiz questions, and the number of resources. The deadline for this task is March 28, 2025.

Partners will begin developing content based on pre-assigned topics and will coordinate the work within their teams. By the next meeting on April 28, 2025, each team will present a prototype of one subtopic to receive feedback from ULSIT.

The final deadline for delivering all content in English, as stated in the project application, is June 30, 2025. Specific deadlines will be communicated in the content development guidelines.

The TrustAI project aims to prepare students and lecturers in the humanities for the challenges and opportunities presented by modern AI technologies in education and society.

TrustAI Partners’ Progress Meeting – Advancing Ethical AI Education in Europe

On 30 September 2025, the TrustAI consortium held an online progress meeting to review recent achievements and coordinate the next stages of the project’s implementation. The meeting brought together representatives from all partner institutions, reaffirming the project’s shared vision of promoting trustworthy and sustainable AI integration in higher education.

🧩 Key Points Discussed

1️⃣ Finalising the TrustAI Curriculum Modules
Partners reviewed and refined the content of the curriculum designed for students in the humanities. The goal is to provide accessible, ethical, and practical learning materials that help students understand and apply AI in real-world contexts.

2️⃣ Preparing Templates for the Digital Training Incubator
The consortium examined the structure and design of the micro-learning activities that will form part of the TrustAI Digital Training Incubator, ensuring they are engaging, flexible, and effective for diverse learners.

3️⃣ Progress Review and Reporting
The meeting also included an update on the interim project report and monitoring of progress across all work packages to maintain alignment with project objectives and deadlines.

Additionally, partners discussed the newly developed Guidelines for Micro-Learning Creation, a key resource that will support the development of interactive and practical training materials for university educators across Europe.

💡 A Step Forward for Responsible AI Education

The meeting highlighted the strong collaboration, commitment, and innovative approach of the TrustAI partnership. Together, the consortium continues to build high-quality educational resources that empower educators and students to engage with Artificial Intelligence in ethical, creative, and sustainable ways.

📍 TrustAI – Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of AI
The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

TrustAI Project Presented During the CET General Assembly

On June 20, 2025, during the General Assembly of the Canarias Excelencia Tecnológica (CET) cluster, the progress and achieved results of the European project TrustAI – Higher Education as a Catalyst for the Trustworthy and Sustainable Use of AI, funded under the Erasmus+ programme, were presented.

The event brought together technology companies, educational institutions, and innovation organizations from the Canary Islands, providing an opportunity to promote the project among key players in the region’s digital transformation.

During the presentation, the CET team highlighted the main objectives of the TrustAI project, aimed at strengthening the capacity of higher education to prepare students and lecturers for the ethical, trustworthy, and sustainable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of humanities students acquiring digital competences and understanding the potential of AI as a tool to enhance creative and analytical processes. It was underlined that integrating AI into education encourages critical thinking, responsible technology use, and adaptability to a constantly evolving job market.

The TrustAI project, in which CET is one of the key partners, continues to develop interactive microlearning resources and a digital training platform that will help future professionals in the humanities adapt to future technologies in an ethical and sustainable way.

International TrustAI Project Meeting Held in Las Palmas, Spain

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On February 13-14, 2025, partners of the TrustAI project gathered in Las Palmas, Spain, for a face-to-face transnational meeting at INFECAR. The event brought together representatives from academic and industry organizations across Europe to discuss the progress and next steps in developing trustworthy and sustainable AI education.

Key Discussions and Achievements

The meeting was attended by project partners from Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, Malta, and Spain, representing universities, research institutions, and industry leaders. Over the course of two days, participants engaged in workshops, curriculum finalization sessions, and strategic planning activities aimed at enhancing AI education in the humanitarian sector.

📌 Day 1 Highlights:
✅ Presentation of the TrustAI curriculum framework validation results, analyzing feedback from academia, students, and business representatives.
✅ Workshop on micro-learning activities, exploring interactive tools such as H5P, Doodly, and Speechelo for AI-related education.
✅ Collaborative session on curriculum structure and content development, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder needs.

📌 Day 2 Highlights:
✅ Quality assurance and evaluation discussions, outlining the quality plan and key performance indicators for the next project phases.
✅ Dissemination and visibility strategy, focusing on strengthening TrustAI’s online presence and engagement.
✅ Impact workshop, assessing the societal and academic contributions of the project.
✅ Planning session for the next six months, setting key milestones for curriculum development, pilot testing, and upcoming activities.

Next Steps

Partners agreed on a structured timeline for content development, ensuring that all modules and micro-learning activities align with the project's objectives. The next face-to-face meeting is scheduled for September 2025 in Malta, where progress on curriculum implementation and piloting will be reviewed.

The TrustAI project continues to foster collaboration between academia and industry, promoting ethical and responsible AI education for students in the humanitarian field.