January 15, 2025 – Bucharest, Romania – The “Living Labs for the Students of the Future” (LLSF) project partners convened at the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest for a pivotal meeting, focusing on the final stages of the project and exploring future collaboration opportunities. The meeting centered on the presentation of key Intellectual Outputs (IOs) and a comprehensive management session.
Intellectual Output Presentations and Discussions
The meeting began with presentations on the project’s key deliverables:
- IO1: Internet of Things and Data Engineering Training Methodological Toolkit (Presented by Ricardo Gonçalves, NOVA):
- The development and implementation of eLearning Smart Digital Labs were discussed, emphasizing the toolkit’s role in enhancing IoT and Data Engineering skills.
- Partners explored the toolkit’s application in training programs and its potential for scalability.
- IO2: Distributed eLearning Training Platform (Presented by Susanna Spinsante, UPM):
- The Inter-connected Living Labs platform for IoT and Data Engineering training was detailed, highlighting the importance of distributed learning environments.
- Partners engaged in an open discussion on methods to increase platform engagement and integration across institutions.
- IO3: Joint Design of Training Programme on IoT and Data Engineering (Presented by Ciprian Dobre, UPB):
- The collaborative approach to designing a joint training program was introduced, with an overview of the curriculum structure and learning objectives.
- Partners provided feedback, focusing on aligning the program with industry needs and incorporating modular learning pathways.
Management Session and Future Planning
The meeting concluded with a management session, which included:
- Final Report Review: The draft of the final report was reviewed, and pending sections were outlined.
- Deliverable Evaluation: The status of project deliverables was evaluated, and deadlines for completion were set.
- Future of the Consortium: Partners discussed opportunities for extending the consortium’s activities, including proposals for new Erasmus+ projects and further collaborations.
Key Outcomes:
- Partners showcased the success of the developed training toolkits and the eLearning platform.
- A collaborative approach to designing a joint training program was finalized.
- The team made progress on the final report and deliverables.
- The consortium explored opportunities for future collaborations and projects.
The meeting marked the culmination of the LLSF project, with partners demonstrating a strong commitment to continued collaboration and innovation in education.