A co-creation session within PAR’s traditional Entrepreneurial Breakfast was held on 28 March 2026, moderated by Prof. Sven Maričić, PhD, with participation of industry representatives, including the Croatian Chamber of Economy. The session brought together academia and business for an interactive exchange on entrepreneurship and innovation.
The EU4Dual Annual Conference 2026 in Heilbronn brought together more than 400 participants from 16 countries to discuss how dual higher education can address key societal challenges such as health, sustainability, innovation, and the future of work. The event highlighted international collaboration, student mobility, and research partnerships. We reported on the conference and its key outcomes on our website and in our newsletter.
A joint online session within the Erasmus+ K2W project brought together academia and industry representatives to exchange good practices in dual education, supporting Western Balkan partners in implementing dual study models.
The EU4DUAL Rectors Council met in Brussels to discuss key strategic developments for the alliance. Major outcomes included the adoption of the EU4DUAL 10-Year Strategy 2026–2036, progress on establishing the AISBL legal entity, and advancements in joint master programmes, the Industrial PhD, and the Quality Label.
The EU4Dual Master Class AI launched in Heilbronn as an international programme bringing together students from five European partner universities. Through master-level workshops, participants explored topics such as data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, large language models, and embedded systems. The programme combines academic learning with practical applications and intercultural exchange, fostering collaboration across borders.
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.
