The theme of Utopia comes to the theatre with the theatre workshop promoted by the Italian partner of the EUtopia project.  Therefore, we propose to experiment with young people with utopia not only in art and music (as we have suggested in previous articles), but also on stage!  From October until December, a group of […]

 In a world of constant change and uncertainty, the themes of utopia and dystopia in literature offer a powerful lens through which young people can explore their roles as citizens. These fictional narratives, while fantastical, often reflect real societal concerns and ideals, providing both inspiration and warning tales for today’s youth. By engaging with these

 In recent decades, dystopian literature has gained increasing popularity among young people. This genre is characterized by depicting dark, oppressive futures that often reflect contemporary social, political, and environmental challenges. These types of stories not only entertain but also encourage deeper thinking, giving readers the opportunity to critically view the world around them. Psychiatrists and

 Ahead of the European elections, the European Commission requested that Ipsos European Public Affairs create a new Eurobarometer on youth civic participation. They asked youngsters between 15 and 30 years old questions to evaluate their relation to the European Union and democracy. They wanted to know more about youth’s intention to vote in the European

 Art – and culture in general – is a practical resource for raising awareness among young people. In the past, we have talked about Music and Utopias; in this article, we talk instead about Art and Utopia, presenting a remarkable example of how we can speak of Model City-Society through works of art: the NATURA/UTOPIA

 A weak signal is an indicator that identifies a change in the future with little or no impact on the present, but with the potential to lead to the identification of events of great impact. They establish trends and indicate directions and thereby draw future scenarios.They invite us to question our assumptions about the future,

 The European Union is more than a mere collection of countries working towards a common goal; it was formed in 1958, during the Cold War era, when European nations had the obligation to create a structure of mutual understanding, safeguard, reliance, and progress as the world was on the brink of a major split into

 When we talk about young people’s participation and active citizenship education, it is also worth looking at their attitudes, their concerns and the obstacles that might prevent them from participating. Last year, several workshops on active citizenship and participation using non-formal learning methods were held in Hungary with high schoolers from mixed backgrounds. The events

 The concepts of utopia and dystopia are often used to explore the ideals and challenges of society. Regarding civic engagement and education, these concepts can be used to explore the possibilities and obstacles to building a better future. Utopias can inspire young adults to engage in civic and social activities by offering them a positive

 The EUtopia project explores the utopia world and provides ideas on using this concept to raise awareness among young people and make them more active players in building their future. In our Guide, we have already explained that Utopia is also a literary genre deriving from Greek (“ou topos”, a place that does not exist,