EDURES PROJECT

Program: Erasmus+ KA2
Duration: 3 years (September 2020 – September 2023)
Lead partner: Rzeszow University of Technology – Poland
Partners: National Technical University of Athens (GR), Furtwangen University (DE), Centoform Srl (IT)
Reference fields: Mechanical engineering, civil/construction engineering

Project Overview

EDURES addresses a concrete need in tertiary education: research findings are being used insufficiently and inappropriately in teaching at university and higher technical education levels. The project brings together three universities and a VET center from Poland, Greece, Germany, and Italy in an international, interdisciplinary collaboration to design methodologies, digital tools, and teaching resources that integrate research findings into engineering education.

Objectives

• Developing a teaching guide for teachers and trainers on the use of research findings in tertiary and higher technical education
• Designing methodologies for a digital platform to support the constructive use of research findings
• Create pilot lessons using the methodologies developed in the EDURES project
• Create and populate a digital platform with the educational content developed in the project
• Produce a final report on continuous improvement tools, procedures and techniques

Implementation

The four partner organizations work collaboratively to produce five intellectual outputs over three years. Centoform participates as a VET partner, ensuring that the outputs are applicable not only at university level but also in higher vocational training (IFTS/ITS). The project adopts interdisciplinary approaches in mechanical and civil/building engineering, linking academic research with practical teaching needs.

Risultati attesi

• A teaching guide for integrating research findings into tertiary and technical education
• Methodologies and specifications for a dedicated digital platform
• A set of pilot lessons validated at partner institutions
• A functional digital platform with research-based educational content
• A final report on tools, procedures, and continuous improvement for integrated research education
  

EDURES bridges the gap between research and teaching, ensuring that the most up-to-date engineering knowledge reaches students at universities and technical institutes across Europe.