The DIGISKILLS project aims to share the best practices and lessons learned from European initiatives in the digital transformation of the water sector and higher education with neighbouring countries Moldova and Ukraine.

01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027

Erasmus+

About the project

  • Summary

    The project supports the competitiveness of the pan-European water sector and revitalizes educational focus toward the digital skills needed in the labour market. The project will train teaching staff on using digital solutions in their classes and provide modern equipment and software for digital transformation. The objective is to improve the quality of water education in Moldova and Ukraine by developing digital skills and transferring innovative technologies and best practices from EU Member States. The project will transfer knowledge from successful Erasmus+ projects and promote the region's digital transformation of water education by implementing innovative teaching methods, digital workshops, and eLearning modules. The project will enhance the quality of teaching, modernize education systems, and support students in acquiring better competencies.

  • Objectives

    The wider objective of the DIGISKILLS project is to improve the quality of water education in Moldova and Ukraine through the development of digital skills and application of the digital transformation in line with the adopted digital higher education strategies.  

    The specific objectives of the DIGISKILLS project are:  

    • SO1. To improve the level of competences and skills of teaching staff in Region 2 HEIs by acquiring best-practice examples and innovations.  
    • SO2. To improve the water sector utility and services management with digital tools to become more efficient and green and circular economies. 
    • SO3. To modernise university courses in the water education field in line with the Bologna requirements.   
    • SO4. To harmonise the teaching environment by procuring up-to-date equipment and software.  
    • SO5. To respond to the needs of graduates on the job creating life-long learning opportunities. 

Project participants at NMBU