CurioSoil project focuses on enhancing soil education, addressing the critical need for a better understanding of soil amid increasing human pressures on this essential research. 

The project is co-founded by the European Union and led by the University of Aveiro (Portugal), and Gaia Education is very proud to be a part of it. The aim is to deepen public comprehension of soil dynamics, establishing a connection between individuals and soil using hands-on experiences. 

Through the CurioSoil Com…

The CURIOSOIL initiative is designed to enhance soil education and address the growing need for a better understanding of soil amid increasing human pressures on this essential resource. And now you can enjoy our new website to help you care for the soil you live on!

Visit Curiosoil.eu

What you'll find there?

Educational resources and Tools

Our website will be the meeting point for the dissemination of tools and resources developed during the course of the project.

News and Events

You will…

We would love to share some news about our CURIOSOIL Project with you. 

This email coincides with International Compost Awareness Week, a brilliant reminder of the importance of returning organic matter – compost – back to our soils and a great occasion to reaffirm CURIOSOIL's commitment to soil education and sustainability.

Read on for updates, news and events from the world of soil!

About CURIOSOIL

CURIOSOIL (Awakening Soil Curiosity to Catalyse Soil Literacy) is a four-year, EU co-fun…

We're excited to bring you the latest scoop on the Horizon Project Curiosoil, a visionary initiative to revolutionise soil education. The kick-off meeting, held at Fabrica Centro Ciência Viva, Aveiro, from February 19 to 21, was a momentous occasion that set the stage for the project's ambitious journey.

Getting the Dirt on Curiosoil: A Quick Recap

Curiosoil (Awakening Soil Curiosity to Catalyse Soil Literacy) is a four-year, EU co-funded project spearheaded by the Universidade de Aveiro. The …

The CurioSoil EU project is finally starting with an open session at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

All the partners are coming together to get to know each other and discuss the project flow for the next four years. The project brings together scientists, policymakers, artists, tech experts, ecologists, educators, teachers and people from many other areas to bring interactive, innovative soil education to mainstream schooling. 

European Commission funds the project and brings together …

Today marks a significant milestone as Gaia Education kicks off the CURIOSOIL project, a Horizon-funded initiative by the European Union under the Soil Mission. The urgency to address soil degradation is undeniable, with around 60% of EU soils currently considered unhealthy. Gaia Education invites you to join the Mission Soil Manifesto – a call to action for individuals and entities alike to safeguard our planet's living skin.

Sign the soil manifesto! 🌱

Why the Mission Soil Manifesto?

The i…

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We are proud to announce that Gaia Education is a part of the CurioSoil EU HORIZON project along with 11 other organisations (Universidade de Aveiro, Associacio Revolve Mediterraneo, Fakulteta Za Varstvo Okolja, Wakeningen University, Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Ecolise, European Science communication Institute, European School heads association, Stichting International Soil reference and information centre, Universitaet fuer bo…