Promoting internationalization is a priority area due to the emerging single European labor market, which requires increasing transparency in the allocation of qualifications and related information systems and guidance services in individual member states. Internationalization will increase the compatibility of education systems, making it easier for individuals and jobseekers to move within Europe. The priority objective of EuroDisBioFood is to promote the internationalization of doctoral study programs in English focused on biotechnology and food sciences with the strategic goal of the preparatory phase of the JointDegree study program at PhD. level at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (SUA) and foreign universities Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (WUELS) in Poland, Miguel Hernández University of Elche (MHU) in Spain and University of Molise (UM) in Italy. The partial objectives of the project are (1) to increase transparency in the allocation of qualifications by drawing up common curricula, (2) to create common learning materials by incorporating innovative internationally recognized scientific knowledge, (3) to co-organize with AgroBioTech Research Centre of SUA and research centres of partner foreign institutions and professional events with the aim of incorporating innovative international trends into study materials, (4) to increase students' qualification requirements PhD. level of higher education with the aim of increasing readiness for the labor market. The EuroDisBioFood project consortium is made up of 4 universities: SUA (Slovakia), WUELS (Poland), MHU (Spain) and UM (Italy), including the involvement of research infrastructures as university units, coordinated by internationally recognized personalities. Within EuroDisBioFood, transnational project meetings are planned in each country, educational activities Sensory evaluation of food and use in practice, Biotechnological processes for functional foods, Scientific publishing, Interactive education in doctoral studies, Didactic seminar of supervisors of doctoral students, Education of doctoral students study in the field of writing scientific papers, etc. The planned intellectual outputs are teaching materials focused on modern methodological processes in science 4 modules in accordance with research infrastructures and curriculum design as a summary of information about the educational intent of the doctoral study program. The implementation of EuroDisBioFood will at local, national, European and international levels: (1) link, lay the foundations and ensure transparency for synergistic English doctoral studies in biotechnology and food sciences, (2) provide a system of harmonized and optimized transnational access to state-of-the-art research infrastructures to be used by target groups - academics, researchers, students as well as practice, (3) support innovation through the effective dissemination and transfer of knowledge to stakeholders and the training of a new generation of biotechnology and food scientists and students, (4) At the level of joint international education, this project will harmonize educational and research approaches and methodologies in the field of biotechnology and food sciences in close cooperation and in line with the needs of practice. The expected outcomes of the project are: (1) the concept of joint curricula with the interconnection of theoretical knowledge and practice by applying innovative methodological processes for the preparation of the concept of a joint study program JointDegree at PhD. study level (2) internationalization of common teaching materials with innovative international scientific knowledge of participating institutions based on the outputs of educational, research and professional events, (3) conception of doctoral study program and quality assurance of education with indicators of process and results measurement in accordance with the European Higher Education Area (ESG) in order to ensure transnational quality, (4) promoting internationalization, marketing and branding of European networking in the field of biotechnology and food sciences. The expected impact of the project on target groups such as academics, researchers, students, internships is wider, simplified and more effective access to the latest knowledge in biotechnology and food sciences and to European research infrastructures, which are necessary for transnational research. Participating organizations of related infrastructures will develop transparency, synergy and capabilities, leading to an increase in the quality of education and harmonized services.

<< Objectives >>The objectives of the project are:- To contribute to the preparation of university students and lecturers for digital education processes- To contribute to the development of creativity skills of engineering faculty students- To develop creative engineering modules, creating an e-learning platform and making it available to students- To contribute to the development of 21st century skills (creativity, problem solving, analytical thinking ... etc) of students.<< Implementation >>The activities are as follows: WP-1 Project managementWP-2:- Comparative report of current curriculums- Innovative curriculum- Evaluation toolsWP- 3: - E-learning platform- E-learning platfrom content development- PilotingsBesides; - 1 LTT (evaluation report will be written)- 4 TPM (report of each meeting will be written)- 15 round-table discussions- 5 multiplier events.- dissemination actities- evaluation and monitoring activities<< Results >>With the activities of the project,the creativity skills of the students studying in the fields of engineering will be improved. The expected results at the end of the project;- a comparative report examining the handling of creativity in engineering faculties at different universities,- a curriculum aimed at developing creativity skills- e-learning platform for engineering students, focused on improving creativity skills

<< Background >>Substantial efforts to address the shocks on education systems, due to Covid-19 virus, in a short space of time remind us of the potential for change. We ought to take the opportunity to find new ways to reshape our teaching/learning process. STEAM education is one of the innovative approaches in education. Thus we need to make awareness and promote interest to this approach in education. We are in information age and we should raise the new generation to the needs of future development. Z group of children are very curious to their environment, very familiar to digital tools and question everthing. Integrated learning approaches that encourage students to think more about real world issues.This type of approaches in teaching/learning process helps students to ask questions, connect points, to solve problems, to think creatively and to be innovative. Not only STEAM projects can save the world, but also they can save our children, making their future brighter. We hope through this kind of initiatives to help children have an integrative approach to any problem, to be able not only to identify it, but also to seek solutions. We want to teach the little ones how to manage a project from start to finish, iterate and seek feedback from users, integrating it into their solutions. We want to become inventors, creators, not just technology consumers. We think in this perspective of the future of pupils need for interdisciplinarity, interconnectivity is increasing. The future will look for independent individuals capable not only of identifying problems in time, but of having a holistic approach to solving problems. So, we adults, get ready to prepare the pupils for this future because the STEAM education comes with solutions, we just need to integrate it into our teaching practices. Due to the crucial role that digital resources, teachers’ support and parental participation played in maintaining consistency of education during the crisis. In 2021-2027 EU targets in education desires to improve individual's 21st century skills such as problem solving, digital literacy and readiness, evaluation, critical thinking and productivity for lifelong learning. However, the importance of STEAM education is ignored in some of the EU countries. With our project we want to make awareness and take attention to STEAM education at international level. We searched our common needs and objectives with partners through online survey. The results revealed that %84 for to learn more about STEAM and to increase our academic success from 35% to %60 and also digital literacy-readiness %70. Besides, we desire to enrich our implementations in STEAM approach and exchange good implemntations through intersectoral partnership at international level. This acquired benefits will reflect to our students and it will affect their future proficiency. The special goal of our project is to provide cross cultural integration for educators and acquire EU vision, raising visibility of partner organizations, serving to 2021-2027 European targets in education, collaboration with EU countries and gain EU value. Applicant country is Romania, partners are Norway NGO, Italy University, Turkey, Macedonia school partners. Our involved groups are school teachers, students age 11-17, NGO, universty staff. Other related stakeholders are surrounding teachers, students, universities, training centers, NGOs, officials, policy makers, parents and district Ministry of Education. Within partnership, on the total 54 staff and 48 students will benefit from LTTAs at international level. On the total voluntarily 54 staff and 48 students will benefit from virtual meetings which arranged within partnership after each LTT mobility.<< Objectives >>With our project we would like to achieve as to;- contribute to pupils needs and interests with improving teachers teaching practices,-improving participants 21st century skills, digital literacy/readiness, 4C’s skills (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking)-within intersectoral partnership to learn and implement good samples in STEAM education at international level, -make awareness and promote interest to STEAM education,-develop digital literacy and readiness %70 for lifelong learning as to serve 2021-2027 European targets,- acquire proficient knowledge and skills of training center partner Norway and Italy university partner for school teachers/students and exchange knowledge at international level,-get ready the students for future proficiency, increase academic success %60 and raise qualified individuals,-raise the visibility and quality of institutions at European level,-create various educational materials at LTTAs and virtual meetings and production result and project's e book,-enrich participants creavity, critical thinking and problem solving skills with STEAM training,-compare and learn more about formal and informal education;-taking part in national and international projects with creative and innovative ideas with STEAM approach,- gain proficiency in STEAM and produce innovative projects at national and international level,-reach approximately 4000 people to make awareness on STEAM education and EU funding project.<< Implementation >>We will have activities in different stages of our project as before, during and at the end of project.Before starting the project all partners will contribute to planning and writing the project application form.The partners will join to the online survey to determine our common needs to implement the project.During the project each partner will create their project management team, select project leaders, selection of participant to involve LTTAs and virtual meetings, signing contact with National Agency, announcing the approval of project on officail website, arranging meeting to present project to the teachers, students, parents and staff.Setting up eTwining social clubs (only school partners)Having three online Transnational Meetings to carry out the project in a proper way and to reach success.Having 6 LTTAs (physically join) and 6 virtual meetings (have no grant to travel in partner organizations) to achieve our needs and objectives.Having 1 Multiplier Event to present all project activities, impacts, results, production result, e book and make awareness to STEAM approach in education.Creating production result of the project.Dissemination activities after each LTTAs and virtual meeting such as 6 workshops, 6 meetings, 6 seminars and 6 online webinars at local and national level.-Distributing 150 leaflets, 150 broschures, 150 mugs, pencils, notebooks etc.Disseminating activities at international/local/national level, each partner will share all activities on project website, School Education Gateway, European Schoolnet, Erasmus+ Project Results, eTwining (for schools), social media, printed/visual media, Scientix Eu platforms.After the project, all partners will upload their daily implementations, activities about STEAM, their projects which they created for national/international projects to the project website, etwining, social media for providing sustainability of the project. In addition all partners will continue to integrate our production result in their teachng/learning programme.<< Results >>We strongly expect to achieve our objectives as;-Raising all types of competencies (general, personal, professional, pedagogical, natural, artistic) in all partner institutions.- Boosting the level of knowledge of professionals in the field of STEAM.- Developing ICT competences and tools on the eTwinning portal (for school partners).-Gaining lifelong learning skills, improving digiatl literacy, readiness %70.- Boosting the level of knowledge of project participants in STEAM implementations.- Raising the level of knowledge and acceptance of other cultures, language, habits, religion, history, geography among the project participants, as well as with all others who are part of the project activities.- Meeting different classroom environments and gaining higher knowledge of STEAM concepts of curricula in Europe.-Our academic success to reach %60.-Our digital literacy and readiness competences to %70. -Reshaping learning/teaching atmosphere at international level.- Spreading the general visibility of all partners.- Raising the quality of short educational meetings due to international participation and participants' knowledge and skills. - Expansion of the professional network.- Enrichment of curricula at international level.-Producing innovative ideas for national and international projects in the field of STEAM.- Gaining visibility and quality in the environment (local, regional, national, EU). -Reaching approximately 4000 people through dissemination activities.-Acquiring the differences between formal and informal education.-Serving to EU targets with acquiring lifelong learning skills, digital literacy, readiness, qualified individuals for future employment.The project concrete outcomes will be production result of the project, e book, activity modules, e games, curriculum integrated with STEAM and DVD.