EU4Dual Annual Conference
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.
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.
BOOTCAMP Sail & Learn 2025: Navigating Innovation Around the Islands
BOOTCAMP Sail & Learn 2025 brought together students and entrepreneurs for a unique learning experience at sea, organised by PAR University of Applied Sciences. On board, participants worked in mixed teams to develop project ideas, guided by mentors from business and academia. The programme offered a dynamic setting for developing entrepreneurial skills, leadership and creativity – all while navigating the Adriatic sea.
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.
EU4DUAL Entrepreneurial Winter School 2024
The Winter School involved 70 participants from ESTIA, Savonia, and MU, including 8 student-entrepreneurs presenting start-up market studies. The event fostered collaboration among students and professionals from EU4DUAL partners, emphasizing intercultural and intergenerational exchange. ESTIA’s entrepreneurial task force played a key coaching role. The connection of several entrepreneurs to the MOB’E international mobility program reinforced the strong link between entrepreneurship, education, and mobility within EU4DUAL.
First EU4Dual Partner Labs Internship Exchange
As part of the EU4Dual alliance, ESTIA welcomed Margarita, a student from Savonia University of Applied Sciences, for the alliance’s first research internship exchange. Hosted by ESTIA’s Research Department, Margarita contributed to the development and deployment of a device designed for optimizing water irrigation systems, combining technical innovation with sustainability-focused research. The experience marked a significant milestone for cross-border student mobility and international research cooperation.
Entrepreneurial Mobility Journey of Romane Forment
Romane Forment, an ESTIA engineering student and self-employed entrepreneur, participated in the EU4DUAL entrepreneurial mobility pilot in early 2024. Supported by both the Savonia Business Incubator and ESTIA Entreprendre, Romane developed her venture with dual mentorship, gaining international experience in two distinct entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her success showcases the alliance’s commitment to integrating dual education with entrepreneurship, leading to Romane becoming a fully incubated entrepreneur.
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.