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 […]
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 […]
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.
With key milestones to be achieved during 2024, EU4Dual is already a fully operational entity
During a meeting held on 5th and 6th February at FH Joanneum in Graz, Rectors from the 9 EU4Dual universities have convened to take stock of progress in building the European Dual Studies University. Building on this early momentum, 2024 will see two milestones for the Alliance:
EU4Dual will launch its course catalogue, giving opportunities to study with the alliance for the first time. 5 Joint Masters Degrees, and over 120 micro-credentials are in various stages of planning, with the first masters degree a tranche of 50 micro-credentials and a Summer & Winter School due to launch in time for next September.
April will see the organisation of the first European dual studies conference on the 10th and 11th, in Paola, Malta. With over 50 papers submitted and over 200 participants registered at this time, the conference will bring academics, policymakers and business together to set the agenda for the sector.
Our first staff mobility experience: Marion’s visit to University of Mondragon
Recently, Marion Toblier from FH JOANNEUM had the privilege of visiting the University of Mondragon as part of our EU4DUAL partnership. From networking with local colleagues to immersing herself in Basque culture, Marion broadened her horizons and gained new insights
70 students participated in the first EU4Dual Winter School
The first Winter School of the European Dual Studies University Alliance (EU4DUAL) took place in Bidart, France. From 20 to 24 November, 70 students from these institutions actively participated in the Innovation Week on the theme of Product Design: From product/service idea to funding.