Additional piloting activities took place for validating, generating feedback, and integrating student and educator inputs into the LET’s MIMIC biomimicry learning design for innovation inspired by natural models and processes, the LET’s MIMIC digital learning platform, and the training modules.

The piloting took place in February 2026, engaging 45 students from the 1st Vocational High School of Volos. The students visited the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Thessaly. In the computer lab, the students reflected on the importance of sustainability for quality of life, were familiarised with the principles and steps of biomimicry, and used the LET’s MIMIC digital learning platform to synthesise biomimicry solutions to address the effects of climate change on the town of Volos. Students were highly engaged, designing solutions for air pollution, plastic pollution, natural cooling and shading mechanisms to alleviate extreme heat, and protection from floods (a topic very relevant in the town of Volos, which was flooded by the Daniel storm 2 years ago).

Students’ response to the use of the LET’s MIMIC biomimicry methodologies and platform was very positive. They were inspired by natural models, understood the importance of working with nature rather than against it, and recognised the “wisdom” of the natural models around us, tested over thousands of years of natural evolution. They particularly engaged with the LET’s MIMIC digital learning platform, which they used to research and share information on climate-related challenges in the town of Volos, describe them through text, pictures, and videos, and synthesise biomimicry-inspired solutions. Students completed their work by designing their solutions on a poster, which they presented to the audience for the benefit of their fellow students see more

The Creative Technologies Learning Lab research team organised on January 27, 2026 a multiplier event for Erasmus+ project LET’s MIMIC which introduces biomimicry in learning. Biomimicry is an innovative design processs where solutions are inspired by the wisdom of natural models and processes. Project LET’s MIMIC has develop a digital learning platform for biomimicry and rich educational resources.

During the event, approximately 30 students used the LET’s MIMIC digital learning platform to design solutions for improving quality of life in their hometown of Volos, particicularly related to climate change consequences, including natural disasters, such as the recently experienced floods and wildfires. Students designed solutions for water management, air pollution, adding greenery in the city, and reducing the use of cars.

LET’s MIMIC was used with students from the Music School of Volos, who visited the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on January 14, 2025, to participate in a workshop introducing nature-inspired solutions to improve quality of life.

30 students and their teachers designed Biomimicry solutions inspired by natural processes and models for addressing climate change challenges in their town of Volos. Students used the LET’s MIMIC digital learning platform to collaborate in groups and present their innovative ideas to the class. A discussion followed in which students commented and helped improve each other’s ideas.