EU has established a long-term ambitious policy to promote innovation capacity of higher education (HE) and business, as outlined in EU Agenda and to facilitate the circular economy to achieve sustainable growth and climate solutions.The purpose of BIO-Save project is to bridge the gap between teaching in the academic/higher education world and continuous professional development in the biotech sector respecting climate change to promote best practices for its mitigation based on modern biotechnology approaches. The pillars, addressed by the project are:- Linking HE, research and business for excellence and regional development- Stimulating the development of entrepreneurial and creative skills and promoting innovation in HE through interactive learning environments- Improving skills for development of biotech sectorThe challenges of BIO-Save are grounded on the development of an original multilingual (EN, BG, GR, TR, IT) multidisciplinary modular education programme in the field of Modern biotechnology. It presents the latest innovations and tools in application of biotech approaches for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture. The curriculum is created for students, professors, and practitioners. It is offered together with a learning model of cloud-based blended approach with the use of 3D imaging technology design. The model describes the innovative green qualification characteristics of learners based on EQF/NQF/HE and ECTS descriptors and considers national peculiarities. BIO-Save project will sustain the programme results during and in post project life ensuring vast measures for D&E.The long-term impact of the project is assured by both the development of BIO-Save new educational programme, adapted to the actual challenges and needs of biotech professionals and designed in dialogue with them; and fostering and sharing EU quality standards and diversity of professional practices and learning methods in European Biotech sector.
The objectives addressed by the project are:-Linking HE, research, and business for excellence and regional development;-Stimulating the development of entrepreneurial and creative skills and promoting innovation in HE through interactive learning environments;-Contributing to the greening of essential industrial ecosystems and providing lifelong learning perspectives;-Enhancing knowledge and abilities while encouraging creativity in preparation for the digital transition in education.
EU has established a long-term policy to promote HE and business innovation capacity, as outlined in the EU Agenda 2020, and to facilitate the circular economy to achieve sustainable growth and climate solutions. To contribute to the achievement of excellent and relevant HE, BIO-Save project bridges the gap between teaching in the academic world and the professional development in the biotech sector, promoting the best biotechnological practices for climate change mitigation.
<< Background >> EU has established a long-term policy to promote HE and business innovation capacity, as outlined in the EU Agenda 2020, and to facilitate the circular economy to achieve sustainable growth and climate solutions. To contribute to the achievement of excellent and relevant HE, BIO-Save project bridges the gap between teaching in the academic world and the professional development in the biotech sector, promoting the best biotechnological practices for climate change mitigation. << Objectives >> The objectives addressed by the project are:-Linking HE, research, and business for excellence and regional development;-Stimulating the development of entrepreneurial and creative skills and promoting innovation in HE through interactive learning environments;-Contributing to the greening of essential industrial ecosystems and providing lifelong learning perspectives;-Enhancing knowledge and abilities while encouraging creativity in preparation for the digital transition in education. << Implementation >> The BIO-Save project’s implementation encompasses:1.Identification of the capacity gaps and training needs in climate change mitigation area2.Design of a blended learning programme and introduction of a learner-centered approach3.Development of a multilingual cloud-based platform4.Structuring of different educational offers5.Establishment of an innovative model for learners’ qualifications description6.Piloting of the BIO-Save structural model7.Dissemination of project results << Results >> BIO-Save main results are:R1 ‘Skills gap demands biotech expertise in climate change mitigation’R2 'Educational Programme Implementation and Operational Plan’R3 Cloud-based b-Learning Platform R4 b-Learning Guide in Modern Biotechnology for HE ProfessionalsR5 Learning curriculum and offers – MSc programme, SICs & PGCs R6 Guide 'Green Biotech business for young entrepreneurs'R7 Competence catalogue R8 ‘BIO-Save Programme Value’ R9 ‘Training Skills Exchange – Smart Dissemination Toolkit'