UoF Final Conference launches the main project results internationally!

The Universities of the Future project celebrates its end with an international conference focusing on Industry 4.0 and the synergies between the academic and business world.

The Future of Academia Transformation in the Context of Industry 4.0 conference will take place on the 17th of June from 10 am to 1:30 pm CET. Targeting academia, business and public organizations, and all interested in the theme, this conference aims to present the project’s main outcomes to relevant stakeholders. Over 100 experts all over Europe will be invited to this final event, where wide dissemination about the UoF concept and resources will occur, attracting end-users and contributing to the project sustainability.

The event will count on the presence of expert speakers from the partnership and the special participation of international speakers in Industry 4.0 and Education. Divided into 4 main discussion panels and 2 presentations, the conference will address the following topics:

  • Panel I will focus on The Future of Industry 4.0 and Transition to Industry 5.0 and will count on the moderation of the directorate-general for Higher Education of Portugal, and the participation of a representative of higher education and another of the industry in Portugal, as well as an expert from the Center for Studies on Digital Government in Poland.
  • The first presentation will be run by Platoniq from Spain, explaining the importance of the co-design and co-creation processes in the field of Education and Industry.
  • Panel II, The role of Academia, Industry and Governmental institutions in the open innovation and co-creation process will be moderated by the Aalto University from Finland, and Polish and Finnish experts from the two sectors will share their experiences and knowledge.
  • After the coffee break, Panel III will highlight the students’ perspectives and expectations, based on their experiences from the UoF educative assets. Moderated by Aalto University, the discussion will count on the participation of 6 students from the UoF International Joint Post-graduation in Industry 4.0 – Digital Innovation and Transformation.
  • Panel IV will be led by Portugal, addressing the perspectives for an academic digital transformation, with the inputs of experts from P.PORTO, National Innovation Agency and Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
  • Mediated by Aalto University, the closure presentation will address one of the project’s main results, the UoF Blueprint, allowing the discussion about the I4.0 trends and impact in education.

For more information on the conference’s agenda, schedules and speakers, you can find the complete program here!

Registration is free and open to all students, individuals from the industry sector and organizations, Higher Education community, experts in Education and Industry 4.0 and all stakeholders, and is already open until June 15th through the link:

https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcu2qqTgqEtbwUchF2HXqTyUM0erL6UkT.

Any doubts and clarifications, please contact Maria Teresa Pereira <[email protected]> or Pedro Costa <[email protected]>.

Curious? Let’s prepare the future of academia transformation in the context of industry 4.0!

Education, Academia and Industry Forums in Portugal

Three discussion forums for stakeholders in Portugal

 

P.Porto is now presenting and discussing the results of the project with the stakeholders in three dedicated events to take place in the next two weeks. During the coming weeks, P.Porto organizes three discussion Forums with the national stakeholders to present and discuss the project results, anticipating the final international conference, and showcasing the impacts reached.

After more than 3 years of intense collaboration and (co) creation between universities, companies and public entities in Portugal, Finland and Poland, P.Porto intends to share the results of the project, namely new training offers, guidance guides for entities in the higher education and industry. The resources focus on the skills and needs of industry 4.0 and point to the transition to industry 5.0.

The events will be held online and free of charge. However, prior registration is required. See the program of each Forum attached and register now.

The ? Forum Education takes place 19th May at 14h (Lisbon time) and focuses on two main topics:

  • Higher Education and Digital Transformation – emerging challenges
  • The Transformation of the Academy: Trends and implications for action.

The second event, ? Forum Industry will be held on the 26th May at 14h (Lisbon time) covering

  • Industry and Academy Collaboration
  • Industry 4.0 – Intelligence, (Co) Creation and Innovation.

Finally, the ? Forum Academia is organized on the 28th May at 11h (Lisbon time) emphasizing on:

  • Policies for Higher Education and Digital Transformation

For further information and registration, please contact Maria Teresa Pereira at [email protected].

The Journey of UoF courses: Basics of Prototyping!

WELCOME TO THE SECOND UoF COURSE!

Addressing the areas of Industry/Education 4.0, the courses developed within the Universities of the Future project are now available in the Virtual Teaching and Learning Factory for Industry 4.0 – a platform open to the community and free for all interested parties.

During the coming weeks, the available courses, their objectives and learning content will be introduced. The first course in this series to be presented is the “Basics of Prototyping“!

Developed by Aalto University, the course aims to expand the meaning of prototyping to understand it as a tool used in the innovation and experimentation process that is meant to enhance the common understanding of the concept being developed, and to test out different aspects of its functionality through the eyes of the user. In this course, those interested will be able to deepen topics such as:

  • Kinds of prototyping
  • When to use prototyping
  • Materials for prototyping
  • Iterations
  • Prototypes as a communication tool

Basics of Prototyping is taught by three experts in the area of prototyping – Jani Kalasniemi, a mechanical engineer working at Aalto Design Factory to help students to build their ideas into rough prototypes and further into MVP; George Atanassov, another mechanical engineer working as filmmaker and photographer; and also, Shreyasi Kar, an artist and designer working with interactive electronics at Aalto Design Factory.

Developed to be used also by the students of the International Joint Post-graduation in Industry 4.0 – Digital Innovation and Transformation, the Virtual Factory is a platform where the project resources will be available together with an array of additional tools. The main objective is to promote the direct contact of the target groups with the main components of Industry / Education 4.0, as well as to encourage the sharing of experiences and debate on current and emerging topics.

Excited? Enroll the course and stay tuned for the next course!