The project aimed to modernize higher education and equip students with 21st-century competences, aligning with EU and national objectives. Collaboration among three Central European universities focused on addressing challenges and developing tools to enhance Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) teaching. A Needs Analysis revealed similar gaps across institutions in interdisciplinary and internationally oriented professional development for HE teachers. Leveraging diverse expertise in internationalization, didactics, education theory, sociology, and the humanities, the project targeted improved teaching methods, integration of digitization, stronger employer ties, and curriculum internationalization while using the principle of multiperspectivity. It also sought to connect teachers, managers, and institutions to share best practices and improve SSH education. Through international cooperation, the project aimed to create sustainable results, including several analyses from different fields of research, a handbook, and e-learning resource, addressing societal needs to make SSH more relevant to life and work in a globalized world.
The project addressed EU, European Higher Education Area, Bologna Process, and national strategies in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland by focusing on modernizing university teaching and lifelong learning. Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), often overshadowed by technical fields, require attention to develop 21st-century skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and communication. These skills are vital for citizenship, democracy, and employability but are not consistently cultivated in SSH education. A Needs Analysis revealed that many SSH academics lack pedagogical training and access to resources for modern teaching methods, interdisciplinary approaches, and skills-based learning aligned with global labor demands. SSH educators often remain confined to national perspectives, limiting teaching relevance. The project addressed these gaps by fostering innovative teaching practices, enabling SSH educators to internationalize curricula and improve pedagogical competences, directly aligning with Erasmus+ KA2 priorities and labor market needs.