Join us for an inspiring evening of talks and hands-on activities exploring how art, design, and innovation can contribute to a more sustainable future. The event will be held on Thursday, October 30th at 18:00, at our University's Architecture Building.

This event is part of the EU-funded project “Futures Designed: Integrating the New European Bauhaus into Art and Design Education”, and brings together educators, designers, artists, and students to share creative practices that connect education with environmental and social responsibility.

It is open to higher education students in art and design, educators seeking to integrate sustainability into their teaching, and creative professionals interested in upskilling for the green transition. It also welcomes researchers, policymakers, and community partners engaged in sustainable design and innovation.

‘I am a T-Shirt Bag’ Workshop
Doris Kailos, a member of Frederick University's Department of Arts and Communication, will lead a workshop transforming your old T-shirt into a reusable tote bag!  

Agenda

• 18:00 – 18:10: Registration
• 18:10 – 18:30: Turning Waste into Beauty (Online)

Mustafa Afsaroglu, Pit-to-Table / Taner’s Sons Studio
Mustafa presents Pit Board — a bio-composite made from discarded olive pits — and reflects on innovation, circular design, and education. An inspiring look at how design can transform waste into sustainable materials. 

• 18:30 – 19:00: BioCuriosities: Designing with Living Systems

Marisa Satsia, Founder of BioCuriosities Lab, Cyprus
Bioartist and researcher Marisa Satsia explores how biological materials and living processes can inspire new sustainable design approaches. Her talk bridges art, science, and ecology through hands-on experimentation and ethical innovation.

• 19:00 – 19:20: The New European Bauhaus Approach in Art & Design Education and the Integration of Micro-Credentials

Dr. Anna Merry Economou, Project Coordinator, Frederick University Cyprus
Introducing the Futures Designed project and its vision for sustainable, inclusive, and creative education across Europe.

• 19:20 – 19:30: Q&A and Discussion
• 19:30 – 20:00: Workshop – The New European Bauhaus in Practice

Led by Doris Kailos & Dr. Anna Merry Economou
A participatory session exploring NEB values — beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive — through creative experimentation.

Join us and discover how design education in Europe is evolving toward sustainability. Hear from artists, educators, and innovators at the forefront of green and inclusive design and be part of workshops that combine creativity with environmental action. 

Participants will receive a certificate of participation and contribute to the development of the NEB in Art and Design Education.