During the week of 13 to 17 May 2024, Academia Institute of Technology hosted 24 lecturers from our 12 partner institutions from 9 countries around the world at a training on sustainable future.
The training, organised within the framework of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), included an online training component before participants arrived in Maribor, Slovenia. The training theme Twin Transition in Focus equipped lecturers from Austria, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia, Morocco and Jordan in key areas of digital and green transition in higher and professional education, as well as opportunities for project collaboration through various European Commission initiatives such as Creative Europe and the Erasmus+ programme.
Sameer Arabasi, Dean of Al-Hussein Technical University in Amman, Jordan, shared his impressions:
"It started as just another business trip and ended as a unique unforgettable experience. On the banks of the River Drava, the city of Maribor is wonderful and takes you through different historical periods and a mixture of marvellous scenes wherever you go. I had the honour of meeting so many wonderful people from different backgrounds with diverse experiences. Our hosts from Academia were kind and very hospitable. They made every effort to meet our needs and make us feel at home. Thank you, Academia. Thank you, Maribor. I hope to visit you again."
Numerous opportunities for institutional partnership collaboration for their digital and green transition
The training week was opened by Nina Gaube, programme and project manager at Academia, and Žan Dapčevič, director of Academia.
This was followed by numerous lectures and workshops, including a lecture on grant opportunities under the Creative Europe programme, led by Ms Tanja Kos from the Slovenian Creative Europe Desk – Motovila.
Ms Alicia Sauli Miklavčič from the Community of Higher Vocational Colleges of the Republic of Slovenia and Dr Ljiljana Pecić from the Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade presented opportunities for centralised projects under the Erasmus+ programme Key Action 2.
A workshop on project management and successful coordination was led by Ms Jasmina Poličnik from the Knowledge Innovation Centre, whilst Ms Simona Roškar from 12 Factors of Innovation delivered an interactive workshop on creative thinking.
Participants visited the Regional Development Agency for Podravje – Maribor and the Styrian Chamber of Commerce
Visits to local institutions such as the Regional Development Agency for Podravje – Maribor (RRA Podravje) and the Styrian Chamber of Commerce (ŠGZ) provided insight into best practices in the field of digital and green transition. These visits offered valuable information about successful projects in the region.
Academia organised a rich accompanying and cultural programme for participants
Not forgetting mental health, mornings began with introductory stress management exercises prepared on the basis of materials from the Erasmus+ Costabex project, allowing for a relaxed start to the day.
The rich history and picturesque beauty of Maribor provided the perfect backdrop for the event. Participants enjoyed a guided city tour and explored landmarks along the River Drava. The event concluded at the House of the Old Vine, where participants enjoyed a wine tasting with local wine samples and traditional snacks. This cultural immersion added a pleasant layer to the professional experience and left a lasting impression on all who attended.
Participating partner institutions:
- Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia, Latvija
- National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romunija
- Vilniaus Kolegija, Litva
- FH Wien der WKW, Avstrija
- Akademija Tehničko-Umetničkih Strukovnih Studija Beograd, Srbija
- Odisee University of Applied Sciences, Belgija
- University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia
- Univerzitet Metropolitan, Srbija
- Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordanija
- Cadi Ayyad University, Maroko
- Al-Hussein Technical University, Jordanija
- University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Avstrija
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Source: Academia (24. 5. 2024). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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