The partners of the European University of Technology, EUT+ gathered at the University of Technology of Troyes, UTT from 23rd to 26th January 2024. As Phase II unfolds, the EUT+ initiative is now integrated into the strategies of each partner university more and more. This evolution is evident through increased involvement and expansion of teams engaged in various activities. In Troyes, almost 150 participants from 9 countries met, exchanging ideas in 10 different languages and utilising 3 alphabets.
This inaugural EUT+ working week, marking the beginning of the year, was dedicated to reflection and consolidation of the education of engineering students on a European scale. Various working groups involved in EUT+ programs gathered to assess the quality and attractiveness of EUT+ paths and plan the implementation of upcoming programs. EUT+ students can currently enrol in EUT+ programs in Telecommunications and Networks, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering. Computer Science, Microelectronics and Food science and technology programs will be open from Autumn 2024. In November of the previous year, UTT achieved a significant milestone by awarding its first EUT+ certificates to graduates in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
During the EUT+ Troyes week, participants had the opportunity to explore the EUT+ Mobility Maps Tool, designed to guide students through their personalized EUT+ journeys. This tool aims to streamline students' navigation through the diverse opportunities offered at the alliance level.
The Erasmus Common Office team held a meeting to assess actions taken so far and define future development prospects. This strategic reflection is crucial to ensure an increasingly enriching EUT+ experience.
One of the highlights of the week was the address by Stefan Delplace, a recognized expert in Higher Education Quality Assurance. Formerly the Secretary-General of the European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE) from 2003 to 2014, Mr. Delplace shared valuable insights into the certification of qualifications and degrees, as well as the recognition of qualifications. This collaboration with external experts will be a recurring feature of the second phase of the EUT+ project.
To attract more students to EUT+ programs, the EUT+ Communication Office hosted a workshop in collaboration with Havas. Communication teams and student representatives from each university collaborated to define key messages tailored to each campus, considering the specificities of each institution and diverse student expectations.
Finally, the visit of European partners was an opportunity to (re)discover the UTT campus the CIME, the international multisport complex dedicated to climbing, inaugurated last June in anticipation of hosting sports delegations during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
