EU4Dual at the midway point: achievements and strategic goals for the future
At the 8th meeting of the Rector’s Council in Kuopio, EU4Dual reflected on the progress of its first two years. Over two days, Rectors examined the full scope of the Alliance’s operations, reaffirming our mission to use transnational Dual Education to address Europe’s key societal challenges.
Important decisions taken at the Rectors’ Council at the DHBW Stuttgart
The 7th meeting of the EU4Dual Rectors’ Council marked another significant step in our collective journey to advance dual education across Europe. As part of the European Universities Initiative, this meeting provided a platform for discussion, decision-making, and strategic alignment within our alliance.
Internationalisation of European Universities Alliances: The New Frontiers
By: Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, European University Institute Internationalisation is key to the European higher education strategy, with European University Alliances (EUAs) enhancing the European Education Area’s appeal. From fostering innovation to offering joint degrees, these alliances address current challenges while positioning Europe as a leader in higher education. Their strategies […]
Strengthening ties: DHBW’s visit to Mondragon University sparks collaborative projects for EU4Dual
Oñati, Spain – September 16, 2024 From the 10th to the 12th of Septiembre, 3 representatives from the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) travelled to the Basque Country to get to know Mondragon Unibertsitatea’s courses, facilities and staff of each campus. The purpose of visit was to promote collaboration between the two universities, strengthen their relationship and […]
The rector’s council announces the adoption of the common dual model for higher education
During meetings held on 17th and 18th June, rectors from the 9 EU4Dual universities met in Koszalin and were updated on developments linked to the ongoing development of the EU4Dual Alliance.
They also adopted an internationalisation strategy based around the offer of trans-national learning and exchange opportunities via multi-lingual offerings including micro-credentials, work-based learning mobilities, staff mobilities, short mobilities and joint degrees.
Great advancements made during the EU4Dual Grand Challenge Forum in Koszalin
The first ever Grand Challenge Forum was successfully held on 18 June 2024 in Koszalin, Poland. The aim of the forum was to increase communication and interaction between the EU4DUAL work packages and our three Grand Challenges.
The 1st Lighthouse Research Initiative workshops on Sustainable and Digital Industry were held in ESTIA and MU
Arrasate, Spain – May 30, 2024 On 29 and 30 May, researchers from the 9 partners of EU4Dual got down to business during the Lighthouse Research Initiative workshops on Sustainable and Digital industry. The 2-day workshop had different items on the agenda: on the first day, they shared creativity session focusing on sub-themes to define […]
A very dynamic EU4Dual Staff Week has been held on the Future of Work
From 13 to 17 May, FH JOANNEUM hosted its first International Staff Week as part of EU4DUAL. The theme of the week was “Future of Work”, which is also one of the three Grand Challenges of EU4DUAL. They welcomed 21 participants from 11 countries to Austria and enjoyed five days of workshops, company visits and cultural activities.
A successful first edition of the EU4Dual Conference was held in Malta
The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) hosted the 1st edition of the European Dual Higher Education Conference (EU4Dual) on campus in Paola from 8 April to 11 April, which had nearly 250 attendees.
Over 40 participants at a successful EU4DUAL Staff Week on Green Economy
The first EU4DUAL International Staff Week was held from 22 to 29 February in Kuopio, Finland, in the facilities of our Alliance partners at the Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
44 participants from 16 different nationalities took part in this enriching event, which was organised for staff from the 9 Alliance partner universities as well as from any other institution. Thanks to this open approach, participants from Costa Rica, China, Kosovo and Ukraine also joined the week.
In order to serve as a kick-off event for one of the major challenges that the EU4DUAL Alliance aims to address: Green Economy.