Conference “Digital Skills in the Future of Work” (June 2024)
The conference focused on EU4Dual’s priorities, aiming to exchange knowledge and enhance cooperation between EU4Dual and Ukrainian universities under the EU4DUAL4Ukraine project. It addressed the Future of Work, digital skills, and the role of AI in dual education. The event included contributions from European partners and businesses, presented preliminary research results, and hosted the first Grand Challenges Forum, fostering dynamic, transnational dialogue.
Future of Work – Future of Education” (June 2023)
The international conference “Future of Work – Future of Education” took place in June 2023, focusing on dual education, intercultural communication, and cooperation between academia and industry. Participants presented research on the future of work and education, engaging in debates with entrepreneurs. Representatives from various European universities joined discussions to assess the initiative’s progress, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and international partnerships.
MUDUALBA PROJECT VISIT AT MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA
The study visit from the DUALBA project explored how Mondragon Unibertsitatea implements its Dual model. Participants learned about the Dual model, key programs, and faculty experiences through presentations and round tables from the Faculties of Business, Education, Gastronomic Sciences, and Engineering. The visit included a session at Bilbao AS Fabrik and a lecture on the cooperative movement. The experience will help Albanian partners develop their own Dual education model, aided by insights on accreditation.
Questioning our learning process through engineering integrating a sustainability approach
This initiative designs educational content according to a defined set of specifications, with the aim of improving the learning process for both students and teachers. In this context, we integrate environmental and social considerations from the very beginning of the instructional design process. The objective is to create a coherent set of teachings delivered through various formats, fostering a new generation of engineers focused on the green economy and sustainable innovation.
Bridging Research and Challenges: Positive Outcomes from the EU4DUAL Conferences
MCAST academics and students actively participated in the EU4DUAL 2024 and 2025 conferences, presenting research and establishing international partnerships. This platform facilitated connections with institutions like Mondragon and Savonia Universities, leading to follow-up discussions on joint projects in social care, circular economy, digital heritage, and engineering. The experience was described as highly enriching, strengthening academic collaboration, sharing innovative practices, and aligning education with global sustainability goals.
EU4Dual Sustainability Report
The European University Alliance EU4DUAL has published its first sustainability report. This 44-page report, based on the European Standards for Sustainability Reporting (ESRS), covers the year 2023 and provides an overview of EU4DUAL’s sustainability performance. It includes data from nine partner universities and input from stakeholders like students, staff, and industry partners. The report addresses topics such as the value chain, emissions data, and the alliance’s sustainability strategy.
Digital humanities and digital skills in the future of work
This publication explores how digital humanities is shaping future workplaces. Written by academics from EU4Dual and Ukrainian institutions, the book examines how digital skills and technologies like artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 affect science, work and cultural heritage. Focusing on practical and collaborative research, it provides insights into using digital humanities in education and industry.
Giving new life to wind turbine blades through innovation and sustainability
Wind energy is key to a cleaner future, but what happens when wind turbine blades reach the end of their life? The EoLO-HUBs project, funded by the European Union, is developing innovative solutions to dismantle, recycle, and reuse these massive structures in an efficient and sustainable way.
Building Micro-Grid Demonstrator at ESTIA
ESTIA has developed a Smart Building demonstrator at the ESTIA Berri campus featuring 314 photovoltaic panels covering 608m² with 127 kWc production capacity. Launched in 2023, this micro-grid aims to reduce the campus’s energy bill and carbon footprint while serving as an open platform for research in renewable energy integration. The building showcases ESTIA’s EnerGEA technological platform and fosters collaboration with laboratories and industry partners in electrical engineering and renewable energy.
Empowering students through collaborative Innovation and real-world problem solving
MCAST students took part in a 24-hour innovation challenge. They worked with students from nine universities to solve real sustainability problems. This hands-on experience encouraged creativity, teamwork and problem-solving under pressure. MCAST participants said the challenge was the best part of the event, with several teams winning awards. The project helped them understand sustainable business practices and prepared them for future global challenges.
