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.
Solidarity with Ukraine project (2023 edition)
The project, funded by NAWA, enables Koszalin University of Technology to support Ivan Franko National University of Lviv within the actions undertaken within EU4Dual alliance. It aims to integrate Ukrainian academia into the European Higher Education Area through joint research and dual education. Activities are designed to be complementary and synergistic with those undertaken by Polish universities within their respective European University alliances. This ensures a cohesive effort in modernizing Ukraine’s higher education system.
Online Teaching Intensive Program
How can we design cross-border digital teaching while combining quality and innovation? The Online Teaching Intensive Program (OTIP), part of the EU4DUAL project, provides university educators from different countries with a platform to network asynchronous and synchronous teaching formats across Europe.
Women in Business Conference ”Women Without PARdon 2025”
Women Without PARdon 2025 showcased the connection between education and business through women’s leadership. In its 12th edition, the conference brought together inspiring women, including business owners who host PAR students for internships – to share experiences at the intersection of leadership, mentorship and real-world learning. Through panels, keynote talks and the PARdonna award, the event celebrated women who lead with purpose and actively support dual education through their professional roles.
Sustainable Production in Practice: First Microcredential “Sustainable Production Engineering” JOANNEUM
From February 23–26, 2026, FH JOANNEUM hosted its first EU4Dual Microcredential in the field of sustainable production.
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.
Carousel Week 2025
The Blended Intensive Program (BIP) 2025, themed “Industry 4.0: Optimization of the Value Chain,” took place from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Hosted by the FH JOANNEUM, Institute Industrial Management, this program aimed to foster intercultural understanding and provide new insights into industrial engineering studies. Students from the Netherlands, Finland, France, Germany, the Slovak Republic, and Lithuania gathered to explore the latest trends and solutions for optimizing the value chain.
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.
Industry Forum on Pioneering Dual Education
Kick-off event which was the first edition of a future EU4Dual event series for industry and business partners