Erasmus+ CBHE project «RE-DIRECTION» implementation has started

Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kkotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University (VSPU) and its partner organizations started implementing the Erasmus+ CBHE project «RE-DIRECTION – Redefining Higher Education on a digital context and mainstreaming a common inclusive and green structure based on EU best practices and policy recommendations». The name of the project is. It is oriented on creating methodological framework and policy recommendations on digital transformation, implementing innovative steps in the field of green competencies and methods and improving the existing approaches to inclusivity of migrants and IDPs. Specifically, RE-DIRECTION will empower Ukrainian and Georgian universities with innovative teaching methods by updating current curricula to encompass digitalization, sustainability, and inclusivity.

Additionally, we plan to uniformly implement these changes across targeted country HEIs. To achieve this, we will create a Methodological Framework based on desk and field research, highlighting current trends, societal skill demands, best practices, and identifying gaps and inefficiencies. In the curriculum development phase, we will introduce both core and specialized courses, which will be approved by a Consultation Committee to ensure standards and regulations are met.

Our project will also focus on remote HEIs and institutions serving vulnerable communities. During the pilot phase of the redesigned curricula, we will gather crucial data on the connectivity issues faced by remote HEIs and students in isolated areas. Using these insights, we will engage stakeholders and policymakers in creating policy recommendations for critical areas such as connectivity solutions, IT infrastructure access, partnerships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and innovative technologies like 5G and mesh networks.

The project is planned to be executed in a period of 3 years.

Partnership: 13 Universities; 2 ministries, 1 international consultancy:

Germany: Karlshochschule gemeinnutzige GmbH (Coordinator); BK Consult GmbH

Greece: University of Patras; Metropolitan College

Ukraine: Kyiv Medical University; Dnipro University of Technology; Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University; Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy; Uzhhorod National University; Ministry of Education of Ukraine

Georgia: Georgian International University GIU; Shota Meskhia State Teaching University of Zugdidi; Gori State University; Ilia State University; Caucasus University; Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.

More information about the project RE-DIRECTION at the link: http://re-direction.org/