This projects comes as a solution to the need of developing the higher education capacity & offerings in Uzbekistan in the field of Mechatronics. The main aim of the project is to develop Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Mechatronics; to improve the mechatronic's specialists knowledge in Automation sphere, to support the capacity building of higher education institutions and to make contribution for the sustanaibility of Mechatronics. This will be achieved through the following concrete results: 1 ECTS-accredited Bachelors Programme in Mechatronics at 5 universities from Uzbekistan (12 courses)6 new Bachelors courses 16 updated courses (Bachelors & Masters) 1 course for Mechatronics teachers & enginneers (i.e. train the trainers) 6 new mechatronic Industry 4.0 labs (with 3D printers)5800 students being tought with the new curricula 31 academic staff trained 1 Methodology for university-industry collaboration in Mechatronics 1 Training Centre for teachers of special subjects and engineers and Mechatronics Society for promoting research1 web platform for online learning & collaboration Impact:An innovative internationally co-developed BSc program in Mechatronics (as well as improved courses from other programs) that will equip graduates with the necessary skills to succeed at their future workplace.A cutting-edge teacher training centre & course which will become the leading facility for Mechatronics "train thenabling best practice multiplication across all universities & training centres from Uzbekistan - leading to internationally trained staff capable to prepare graduates for international markets. A state of the art network of Industry 4.0 laboratories which will modernize the infrastructure of universities and help them truly deliver a top-class program in Mechatronics while also enabling social engagement (i.e. FabLab) and co-creation with industry. Fulfilling universities' missions according to the national priorities.
The objectives of the MechaUz project are: A new scheme of cooperationStandards and curricula, courses, teaching methods, materials and toolsNew training courses for teachers and lecturersA new generation of handbooks/manualsInnovation laboratoriesTraining CentreThe Mechatronics Society of UzbekistanThe recommendations for the transfer a new model of education system to other sectors
This project comes as a solution to the need of developing the higher education capacity & offerings in Uzbekistan in the field of Mechatronics. The main aim of the project is to develop a Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Mechatronics; to improve the mechatronic's specialists' knowledge in the Automation sphere, to support the capacity building of higher education institutions, and to make a contribution for the sustainability of Mechatronics.
<< Background >> This project comes as a solution to the need of developing the higher education capacity & offerings in Uzbekistan in the field of Mechatronics. The main aim of the project is to develop a Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Mechatronics; to improve the mechatronic's specialists' knowledge in the Automation sphere, to support the capacity building of higher education institutions, and to make a contribution for the sustainability of Mechatronics. << Objectives >> The objectives of the MechaUz project are: A new scheme of cooperationStandards and curricula, courses, teaching methods, materials and toolsNew training courses for teachers and lecturersA new generation of handbooks/manualsInnovation laboratoriesTraining CentreThe Mechatronics Society of UzbekistanThe recommendations for the transfer a new model of education system to other sectors << Implementation >> The project duration was 14/11/2019 to 14/11/2024Implementation of project consists of the following:- Preparation: Approval of the working plan, analysis of the curriculums, and academic network creation.- Development of educational program, curriculums, courses, and teaching materials.- Training: Developed training courses and held training sessions in the EU and Uzbekistan.- Establishment of innovative laboratories, a training centre, and a Mechatronics Society in Uzbekistan. << Results >> 1 ECTS-accredited Bachelor's Programme in Mechatronics at 5 universities from Uzbekistan12 courses with teaching materials5 training courses for teachers55 trainers trained (25 at IPVC+30 at VGTU)6 training courses for lectures51 lecturers trained6 new innovative laboratories560 students being taught with the new curricula 1 Methodology for university-industry collaboration1 Training Centre and Mechatronics Society of Uzbekistan1 web platform for online learning & collaboration