EU4Dual: Development of the Joint Dual Master’s Program in “Healthy Living”
Representatives of the EU4Dual partner universities met in Graz to advance the development of the Joint Dual Master “Healthy Living.” The programme aims to educate future professionals and leaders in the field of health through a combination of academic learning and practical experience. Discussions focused on programme design, governance, and curriculum development, with an emphasis on health innovation, digital solutions, sustainability, and healthy aging.
Solidarity with Ukraine project (2024 edition)
Study visits completed within the scope of the “Support for cooperation between the Koszalin University of Technology and Ukrainian universities within the EU4DUAL European University alliance”.
Solidarity with Ukraine project – Academic materials (2023 edition)
The collaboration between Koszalin University of Technology and Ivan Franko National University of Lviv produced a series of publications, video lectures, workshops, and blog posts designed to align with the EU4DUAL European University alliance goals. The project enhanced cooperation between Koszalin University of Technology and Ukrainian universities by addressing key dual education themes. All developed materials were made publicly available on the university’s website to support open knowledge sharing and international academic integration.
Research: Supporting Trauma Informed Teaching in Higher Education
European universities are increasingly enrolling students who have fled war or crises, or experienced other traumatic events. These experiences can negatively impact learning and well-being, causing stress, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges.
Iraia Urkia-Basterra’s PhD Mobility in Dual Education
Iraia Urkia-Basterra, PhD student and lecturer at Mondragon Unibertsitatea’s Faculty of Humanities and Education, had a 3-month-long mobility in DHBW. The PhD mobility was carried out within the framework of the EU4Dual Alliance, supporting cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of Dual Higher Education. The stay was hosted by the team of NextEducation at DHBW Karlsruhe under the guidance of Ulf-Daniel Ehlers, editor-in-chief of the European Scientific Journal of Dual Higher Education (ESJDHE).
Entrepreneurial and Doctoral Mobility
Three entrepreneurs and one PhD candidate spent 3 months at FH JOANNEUM
Bridging Academia and Industry for the Green Transition
This year’s EU4DUAL conference focused on the Green Economy and the Future of Work. Dr. Erika Varga, Associate Professor at Neumann János University, participated in the “New Technologies for Green Economy” roundtable in Bidart, France. She presented Kecskemét city’s hydrogen-based public transport plans. This positioned the University as the academic voice in an interdisciplinary discussion on energy challenges, featuring industry experts, technology developers, and policymakers, emphasizing the crucial future role of hydrogen energy in transportation.
Challenges in creating pedagogical materials for the industrial environment
Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing — and training must keep pace. We explore the challenges of designing pedagogical materials for industrial operators: from knowledge gaps and time constraints, to language barriers and resistance to new technologies.
Innovative training materials — IoT integrated into composite material manufacturing
IoT is reshaping composite manufacturing — but are engineers ready? We look at new training materials designed to bridge the gap between telecommunications and mechanical engineering students, using real-world industrial applications as the learning context.
What gap analysis reveals — operators’ needs in the Industry 4.0 era
Gap analysis is a powerful tool for industrial transition. We examine what it reveals about operators’ skill needs as manufacturers move from machine automation to connected, data-driven systems — and why training design must follow.