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make-a-thek creates modular, replicable set-ups of makerspaces in public libraries providing access to innovative and circular approaches to fashion, crafts and design

The project Make-a-thek creates modular, replicable set-ups of makerspaces in public libraries, providing access to innovative and circular approaches to fashion and crafts. Based on extensive mapping and co-creation, make-a-thek […]

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Reversing the trend in environmental degradation through collaboration of Citizen Science initiatives with authorities

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Accelerating Europe's ecological transition through community empowerment and climate action

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Measuring the effects of introducing maker-centered learning in Primary education students from highly complex schools.

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Smart Citizen meets Meshtastic hackathon at FAB25

Fab Lab Barcelona and Meshtastic kicked off an exciting collaboration at FAB25 with a hackathon developing a new LoRa-enabled Smart Citizen Kit.

July 29

Fab25: A Week of Connection, Creativity, and Collective Celebration

FAB25 was a vibrant global celebration of over 1,000 makers, educators, and innovators from 55 countries, uniting across two cities and a train for 700+ hours of collaborative learning, creativity, and community.

July 24
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A future for public libraries: Takeaways from our Make-a-thek community activation event

Make-a-thek project explores the future of libraries to host circular makerspaces and explore circular fashion, traditional crafts, and local innovation.

July 22
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Driving Design II: Collective approaches Driving enriching design principles

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Citizen Sensing: A Toolkit

A toolkit for participatory sensing

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SPML Machine

An open-source, portable multitool machine

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Fab City: The Mass Distribution of Almost Everything

A manual for making positive engaging urban futures possible

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