European Dual Studies University

ongoing

"EU4Dual will form the first European University dedicated to dual studies characterised by the fact it combines two places of learning, where, the university, emphasises ""theory"" and the workplace, emphasises ""practice"". Our 9 partner institutions, and our network of over 35 associate partners will work together to mobilise: education, research and innovation and service to society at the regional level with the mission to use transnational dual education to help Europe address major societal challenges. These Grand Challenges include: - future of work - green economy - healthy living Our collaboration will, by 2025 lead us to: • establish a sustainable cooperation mechanism that founds the “European Dual University” and provides for its longterm operations and funding; • set up a Centre of Excellence on Dual Education, which promotes research, knowledge exchange, capacity building and development of the sector; • implement new learning pathways for dual education whereby most of our programmes include research, teaching or internship elements from at least two members of the institution • launch 2 new joint masters programme, a joint dual doctorate programme and a joint micro-credential portal, offering continuing career development and new skills created by us as well as our industry partners • launch an ecosystem of joint research projects, at micro-, meso- and macro-level supporting our grand challenges • create an unparalleled transnational work-based learning scheme with strong support from international business • Provide mobility experiences for at least 50% of our staff and students Our innovative management model will see students, companies and regions lead the institution, by holding most voting rights in our management structures. Beyond 2025, we intend to grow the university to include members from 20 countries, and become the world’s premiere dual-studies institution in terms of quality, size and breadth of activities."