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.