The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) hosted the first edition of the European Dual Higher Education Conference (EU4Dual) on campus in Paola. Several project meetings and a conference took place on campus from 8th to 11th April..
The European Dual Studies University (EU4Dual) is co-funded by the Erasmus+ European Universities Alliance Programme. It is a transnational alliance between nine higher education (HE) institutions across Europe, namely, MCAST, Mondragon University in Spain, FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Austria, Ecole Superieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancees in France, Koszalin Technological University in Poland, Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, PAR University College in Croatia, Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Finland and John von Neumann University in Hungary.
The conference's main objective was to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of work and educational policies, offering a platform for visionary discussions and practical solutions. Two main themes were discussed during the conference: the ‘Future of Work’, where issues such as technological disruptions, remote working dynamics, and skills needed for industry 5.0 were discussed, and ‘Dual Higher Education’, with discussions focusing on policy tasks that help shape the future of education.
Source: Times of Malta: https://timesofmalta.com/article/first-edition-eu4dual-conference-held-mcast.1090892
