The kick-off meeting of the European project GREENDALE – GREEN Dimension: Adapting Learning in Higher Education, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, was successfully held in Košice, Slovakia, in November 2024.
During the meeting, project partners had the opportunity to meet in person, finalize the joint work plan for the three-year duration of the project, and lay the groundwork for a productive and impactful collaboration. The meeting was hosted by the project coordinator, the Technical University of Košice (TUKE).
Project Overview
GREENDALE aims to adapt higher education to contemporary environmental challenges by integrating sustainability and green transition elements across all fields of study. The project’s scope extends beyond environmental and technical disciplines to include fields such as information technology, mathematics, linguistics, and health sciences, underlining the importance of a cross-disciplinary approach to sustainability.
Partners and Key Activities
The consortium comprises three higher education institutions and three private organizations from Slovakia, Greece, and Malta.
Key project activities include:
- The development of methodological guides and handbooks for university educators and company mentors.
- The pilot implementation of revised courses and sustainability-oriented internships, aiming to foster green competences among students.
- The promotion of good practices for embedding sustainability into higher education curricula and professional training.
The kick-off meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative journey with strong scientific, social, and environmental relevance. Further information about the partners and upcoming project activities will be available soon through the official GREENDALE project website and the communication channels of the participating institutions.
