Deliverables

This deliverable provides a comprehensive overview of the activities and results achieved by Com4T.EU throughout its three-year implementation period. Structured into four main sections, it brings together qualitative and quantitative evidence documenting the project’s work across teaching, communication and dissemination, civic engagement, and public participation. The report traces the development of the project’s activities and outputs over time, highlighting their contribution to knowledge exchange, public engagement, and the promotion of European citizenship and values. 

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This deliverable presents the main activities, outputs and evidence generated by the Jean Monnet Chair Com4T.EU 2023–2026, focusing on communication, public engagement, dissemination and exploitation. It combines qualitative and quantitative evidence on communication activities, events, scientific outputs, stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer, highlighting how research can become visible, accessible and reusable and contribute to lasting scientific, societal, policy and educational impact.

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“L’introduzione dell’intelligenza artificiale in Italia: gli orientamenti dei dipendenti del settore pubblico” presents the results of a survey of 873 public sector employees in Italy, examining their attitudes towards AI, its use in the workplace, perceived benefits and risks, training, ethics, transparency and organisational preparedness.

The report is part of the Global Artificial Intelligence Adoption Survey, conducted within the AI SocLab Consortium and coordinated by the University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Public Administration, with the participation of the University of Turin’s research team.

The publication provides empirical insights into the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in the public sector.

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The 23rd edition of Convergences, marking the 40th anniversary of the Club of Venice, explores key challenges and transformations in European public communication. Among the contributions, Marinella Belluati, Sara Pane and Anna Maria Garofalo discuss cross-border communication and European cooperation in their article, “Communicating Europe Across Borders: Key Insights from the Interact-IF Project,” highlighting the role of communication in strengthening participation, mutual understanding and democratic resilience.

The issue also addresses topics including Artificial Intelligence, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), participatory democracy, crisis communication, digital sustainability, nation branding and public trust.

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The volume by Marinella Belluati explores the evolution of European communication policies and the role of communication in the development of a European public sphere. It examines the relationship between information, media, democratic participation and legitimacy, with particular attention to the challenges posed by crises, digital media ecosystems, data governance and the protection of information integrity.

The volume offers a reflection on how communication can contribute to making the European project more visible, shared and participatory.

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“YES WE ARE. Teorie e pratiche dalle aree interne” is a collaborative output of the Erasmus+ project YES I AM, developed by Give Back Giovani Aree Interne in collaboration with Com4TEU and the project partners. It brings together young people, researchers, local stakeholders and policymakers to explore the challenges and opportunities of Italy’s rural and inner areas.

The Handbook combines academic contributions, policy reflections, good practices and experiences from the “Scuola di Ruralità”, exploring topics including youth participation, territorial development, the National Strategy for Inner Areas (SNAI), rural heritage and social innovation.

The publication offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the role of young people and local communities in shaping the future, resilience and development of inner areas.

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The 22nd edition of Convergences, the publication of the Club of Venice, explores key challenges and transformations in European public communication. Among the contributions, Marinella Belluati discusses the role of participation platforms and Artificial Intelligence in fostering new forms of citizen engagement and public communication.

The issue also addresses topics including Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), digital regulation, reputational security, sustainability, media resilience and the use of AI in public communication.

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The Ruralthon Call to Action, published in 2025, is an output of the Erasmus+ Ruralthon 2024 project, developed by Give Back Giovani Aree Interne with the contribution of the Jean Monnet Chair Com4T.EU at the University of Turin.

The publication builds on activities involving young people from rural, mountain and inner areas and presents ten practical tools to strengthen youth participation and their contribution to the development of their territories. It addresses policymakers, institutions, civil society and other actors involved in youth participation and territorial development.

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“Youth Participation in Inner Areas” is a 2024 Call to Action developed by Give Back Giovani Aree Interne, with the contribution of the Jean Monnet Chair Com4T.EU at the University of Turin. The publication identifies ten key themes for action, including roots, solidarity, community, networks, digitalisation, skills, civic engagement and dialogue with institutions and Europe.

The Call to Action encourages young people to play an active role in their communities and in the development of their territories.

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“Ruralthon 2024” is a collaborative output of the Erasmus+ project, developed by Give Back Giovani Aree Interne in collaboration with the Com4TEU project partners. It brings together young people, researchers, professionals and policymakers to explore the challenges and opportunities of Italy’s rural and inner areas.

The Handbook combines the five entrepreneurial proposals developed during the Ruralthon Hackathon with academic contributions, policy reflections and participants’ testimonies. It explores topics including territorial development, innovation, local economies, cultural heritage and the challenges facing inner areas.

The publication offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how entrepreneurship, research and public policy can contribute to the development and resilience of rural and inner areas.

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The Communication and dissemination Plan defines the framework and approach for the communication and dissemination activities of the COM4T-EU project. It provides an overview of the project’s communication objectives, target audiences, key messages, communication channels and implementation activities, supporting a coordinated and effective dissemination of project results.

The document also establishes the project’s visual identity, including the colour palette, typography, imagery and project logo, and identifies the main communication channels, such as the project website, media partnerships and social networks. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are defined to monitor the effectiveness and reach of the communication activities throughout the project lifecycle.

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