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    • KID’S Living Lab is born, a pioneering initiative designed to anticipate challenges in child well-being and drive new solutions.

    KID’S Living Lab is an initiative jointly promoted by KID’S CLUSTER, IAAC / Fab Lab Barcelona, Descoberta and D’EP Institut, with the support of ACCIÓ, aimed at developing a new model of collaborative innovation focused on child well-being. KID’S Living Lab is an initiative jointly promoted by KID’S CLUSTER, IAAC / Fab Lab Barcelona, Descoberta and D’EP Institut, with the support of ACCIÓ. Its aim is to develop a new model of collaborative innovation focused on child well-being. To this end, KID’S Living Lab adapts the weak signals methodology to the child and family context. This approach makes it possible to identify emerging changes and trends that may have a significant impact on the future. Based on these signals, the project develops tools and methodologies that help explore future scenarios, identify opportunities and generate new solutions. The initiative addresses child well-being from a holistic perspective, incorporating dimensions such as physical and emotional health, education, social relationships, community participation, living environments, play, culture and personal development. One of the project’s distinctive features is the active participation of children and families in innovation processes. KID’S Living Lab is based on the idea that children should not only be the recipients of solutions, but also active agents in identifying challenges and building possible responses. The project is developed following the quintuple helix model, promoting collaboration between companies, public administrations, research centres, citizens and the environment in order to address complex challenges from a shared perspective. Through the development and validation of new methodologies, participatory tools and pilot tests in real-life settings, KID’S Living Lab aims to help position Catalonia as a benchmark in innovation applied to child well-being and in the generation of solutions with social impact.

    Professionalisation of Graduates in Higher Music Education

    D’EP Institut, together with the National Council for Culture and the Arts (CoNCA), conducted a study on the professionalisation of graduates in higher music education. The study explores the professional pathways of graduates from Higher Artistic Education in Music in Catalonia. Drawing on the experiences of graduates, teaching staff, and professionals from the music sector, it examines the main factors shaping access to the labour market, working conditions, and the role played by educational institutions in supporting professional development. The report highlights the importance of transversal skills, the need to strengthen training in areas such as career management, copyright, and contractual issues, as well as the significant role of personal contacts and informal networks in labour market integration. It also identifies several shortcomings, including the lack of stable career guidance systems and job placement services, and proposes actions to address these challenges. The full report is available here: https://drac.cultura.gencat.cat/handle/20.500.12368/34943#page=1
    Citizen Environmental Perception Survey

    D’EP Institut collaborated with the BETA Technological Centre at the University of Vic on a study focused on environmental perceptions of the river environments surrounding Torrent de l’Esperança, Torrent de Sant Jaume, and the Mèder River as they pass through the municipalities of Vic and Gurb. The study was carried out within the framework of the European LocAll4Flood project, aimed at improving the management of and response to flash floods in Mediterranean river basins. Through in situ fieldwork, the study gathered the views of local residents and workers regarding the condition of river ecosystems and perceptions of flood risk. The results contribute to identifying levels of knowledge, attitudes, and trust in institutional measures, and served as the basis for designing training activities and educational materials aimed at strengthening community resilience to the effects of climate change. More information: https://betatechcenter.com/es/proyectos/locall4flood/
    Economic Impact of Sport in the Pyrenees

    D’EP Institut carried out a pioneering study commissioned by the Catalan Foundation for Sport. The project represents the first specific and integrated approach to assessing the economic impact of sport across the Catalan Pyrenees, a territory where, until now, there had been no comprehensive and harmonised overview. The study identified and analysed the sector’s main stakeholders and impacts, estimating the economic activity linked to sports participation among both residents and visitors. Drawing on secondary sources, qualitative fieldwork, and the development of an ad hoc calculation model, the project established the basis for future analyses and generated valuable knowledge to inform public policies in the fields of sport, tourism, and territorial development in the Pyrenees.
    Evaluation of Service-Enriched Housing for Older Adults

    With the aim of improving knowledge about the impact of housing on the health of older adults, D’EP Institut collaborated with the Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) in the evaluation of service-enriched housing for people aged 65 and over through the implementation of fieldwork studies. These adapted housing facilities, which include support services, aim to promote residents’ autonomy, safety, and well-being. The project, carried out through two waves of fieldwork, was based on monitoring the same individuals over time. This approach made it possible to gain a better understanding of the residential experience in this type of housing and to assess its potential effects on quality of life and health status compared with other residential situations. The study therefore contributes to generating evidence to inform public housing and health policies in the city of Barcelona.
    Exploratory Study on Early School Leaving in Intermediate VET Programmes (CFGM)

    D’EP Institut has conducted a pilot study for the Bertelsmann Foundation on Early School Leaving (ESL) in Intermediate Vocational Education and Training programmes (CFGM) in Catalonia. Its main goal is to involve young people in designing measures and public policies to curb ESL. Specific objectives: - Explore the main risk and protective factors linked to early leaving. - Identify measures that could be implemented to reduce ESL from young people’s perspective. Methodology a) Desk research. b) Online survey of students currently enrolled in CFGM. c) Face to face participatory session with one group of CFGM students, using a mixed approach: discussion and an in situ survey via Mentimeter. The study pinpoints the key academic and educational environment reasons, along with personal, employment and economic circumstances associated with the risk of early leaving, highlights protective factors, and sets out five proposals to combat ESL.
    Study on the State of School Dropout in Viladecans

    Viladecans City Council has made the Zero School Dropout Mission one of its strategic pillars. Within this framework, it commissioned D’EP Institut to carry out a study to assess the current situation of school dropout in Viladecans. Main objectives: - Identify the profile of students at risk of dropping out, using sociodemographic, academic and personal data. - Analyse the factors contributing to dropout, distinguishing those linked to students, families, schools and the social context. - Examine educational transitions and the critical moments when dropout occurs. - Evaluate the existing resources and policies in Viladecans aimed at tackling school dropout. - Propose strategic lines of action based on best practices and effective intervention models. Methodology: a) Desk research. b) Interviews with key stakeholders. c) Questionnaire for school management teams. d) Interviews with young people and families who have experienced dropping out of school. e) Online surveys with 4th-year ESO students and families. The evaluation involved 461 participants and resulted in 5 strategic lines of action.

    Qualitative Study on the Perception and Appreciation of the Catalan Language

    The Department of Language Policy commissioned D’EP Institut to conduct a study on how the Catalan language is perceived and valued. The research was based on 8 focus groups with participants from different age groups: 3 with foreign nationals, 1 with people from the rest of Spain, 4 with Catalonia born participants, both Spanish speaking and Catalan speaking. A total of 59 people took part, using a mix of face to face and online sessions. The key aspects assessed were: attitudes toward learning or knowing Catalan, perceptions and associations surrounding the Catalan language, emotional bond with the language and perceived usefulness and practical value of Catalan.

    ATL Customer Satisfaction Survey (2024)

    The Ens d’Abastament Ter-Llobregat (ATL) engaged D’EP Institut to carry out its customer satisfaction study. The main objectives were: - Determine satisfaction with the water supply, water quality, and customer care and communications, as well as overall satisfaction with the service. - Assess awareness and image of ATL in terms of innovation, prestige, and environmental commitment. - Comply with UNE EN ISO 9001:2015 standard (clause 9.1.2). The study provided deeper insight into ATL customers’ perceptions, gauged their level of awareness, and identified key aspects to consider in the customer-supplier relationship.

    Study on the Physical and Emotional Impact of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    Gedeon Richter, a company specialised in women’s health across all stages of life, has promoted the development of a study on one of the most common syndromes during menopause, but also one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated: the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). The main objective of the study was to analyse awareness and perceptions of the physical and emotional impact of GSM among women aged 45 to 69 living in Spain. D’EP Institut collaborated in the design of the questionnaire, the implementation of the survey, the quantitative analysis and the preparation of the results report. The report includes information on awareness of GSM, the prevalence of its symptoms, its impact on quality of life, consultation with healthcare professionals, as well as knowledge of available treatments and the factors that condition or facilitate their use. It also includes conclusions and recommendations. Estudio impacto fisico y emocional menopausia

    VRGreen Adventure empowers children for a sustainable future

    VRGreen Adventure is an innovative initiative to respond to the growing need to encourage pro-environmental attitudes in pupils from an early age. This project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, is led by the DEP Institut and created various educational materials for students to become agents of green change. Within the framework of the project, the following has been created:

    • an Interactive Learning Programme that includes 360º videos on the 7 environmental themes of the project,
    • an augmented reality Game, and
    • a digital Green Guidance and Career Information Guide - including the presentation in 360° videos of 18 green professional profiles that are best viewed with Virtual Reality glasses.
    The adventure, summarised in this video, officially lasted 2 years, ending at the end of August 2024, but D'EP Institut and its partners continue to use the innovative resources generated. The project has the following European partners - 7 organisations from 4 different countries:
    • D'EP Institut - Spain (coordinating partner).
    • PROGRESSUS Research & Counselling IKE - Greece
    • THEMISTOKLIS - Greece
    • SCP - Cyprus
    • PASCAL English School Lemeses - Cyprus
    • Union of Parishes Gondomar (S. Cosme), Valbom and Jovim - Portugal
    • And in our context, Escola GEM - Spain
    More information and resources on the project website.

    GreenGame, European project for sustainability

    GreenGame is a project that aims to develop environment-friendly behavior through awareness interventions and full attention. This project develops a series of materials for teachers and students between 10 and 14 years. 1. A psychoeducational program 2. An online game 3. A GreenGame manual for children and a GreenGame support manual for teachers/educators. All the materials developed within the framework of *GreenGame focus on 7 thematic areas: 1. Choosing and consuming green products 2. Water conservation 3. Electricity saving 4. Use sustainable or ecological means of transport (public, transport, bicycle, walking) 5. Reuse 6. Recycling 7. Correctly dispose of non-recyclable waste The project has the following European partners – 6 organizations from 5 different countries:

    • Creative Ideas - Latvia (coordinating partner)
    • IBTR - instituto erefnas kai therapias tis simperiforas – Greece
    • Gymnasium Arsakeio of Patras – Greece
    • Akademia Humanistyczno Ekonomiczna w Lodzi – Poland
    • Union of Parishes Gondomar (S. Cosme), Valbom and Jovim – Portugal
    • And in our context - DEP INSTITUT– Spain
    From October 18 to 19, 2022, the 1st transnational meeting of the European project Erasmus+ - GreenGame: development of environment-friendly behavior by school children was held in Athens (Greece). In this first meeting, the advances made in the activities of the project and the development of the materials were analyzed.
    CulturaUniversalis offers workshops on creative activities

    The Cultura Universalis project aims to develop and test a series of culture-based creative activity workshops and an interactive online game to improve intercultural competence and prosocial attitude through art in children aged 7- 14, whose character and potential are still developing, so their receptivity to different stimuli is broader. Cultura Universalis aims to develop and test a series of culture-based creative activity workshops and an interactive online game to improve intercultural competence and prosocial attitude through art in children aged 7-14, the character and potential of those that are still developing, so their receptivity to different stimuli is broader. All the materials are organized through 7 themes:

    • Landscapes
    • Traditions
    • Costumes
    • Painting
    • Sculpture
    • Food
    • Literature
    All the materials include information on the five types of the project consortium (France, Greece, Poland, Latvia and Spain) plus some references to the non-European cultures most present in the project countries. Three main results have been created: O1: Workshops - A training program for the improvement of intercultural competence through art, in order to sensitize students about cultural diversity and improve their behavior towards people of different cultures, as well as broaden their knowledge of didactic methods to improve intercultural competence. O2: CU Game - An interactive game that tests the knowledge acquired during the training program and, in addition, teaches and tests attitudes, beliefs and improves the prosocial skills of students towards their peers with religious characteristics, origin and background various. O3: Manuals for students and for teachers - A digital manual for children and a digital accompaniment for teachers with the aim of guiding them before playing, helping them during the game and also including additional creative activities to improve intercultural competence. All materials are available on the project website:     http://culturauniversalis-project.eu/

    Support in the evaluation of the projects of the Reference Point Association

    Reference Point is an association that supports young people under guardianship, former wards, and/or at risk of exclusion in their emancipation process. During 2022 and 2023, D’EP Institut has supported the association in evaluating projects related to:

    • - social mentoring (Referents and Atenea);
    • - family nucleus reception (Acull);
    • - housing alternatives (Llars el Pas)
    The evaluations have served to review the logical framework of the projects, analyze the implementation, and perceived results using quantitative and qualitative techniques.

    Support for monitoring and analysis of economic and social indicators of the cultural sector in Catalonia 2023

    D’EP Institut has carried out the analysis of the state of the cultural sector in the year 2023, which allows the Department of Culture to have information about the situation of the sector and its evolution in recent years.   The study, based on its own methodology that collects multiple indicators (billing, social security affiliation, etc.), explores the impact of the cultural sector on the Catalan economy and provides the necessary indicators for monitoring.

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