PK Krakow University of Technology (PK KUT), in cooperation with Università degli Studi di Cagliari (UniCa), has become a beneficiary of European Funds under the NAWA Katamaran programme for the implementation of the project: “DUALECO – two universities, one goal”. The project aims to strengthen and develop the existing double degree programme conducted by CUT and UniCa for English-speaking second-cycle students in the field of environmental engineering. The programme involves student mobility, completing part of the studies at the partner university, preparing one joint diploma thesis under the supervision of advisors from both universities, and obtaining diplomas issued by both institutions. The project also includes training for the staff of both universities, aimed at strengthening teaching competencies and improving the quality of education within international cooperation.
Target group: the recipients of the project activities are Polish and Italian second-cycle students participating in the double degree programme between CUT and UniCa (a total of 14 people) and teaching staff conducting classes in this programme (15 people).
Project value: PLN 1,495,213.00
The aim of the project is to improve the quality and attractiveness for students of the existing double degree programme conducted by PK Krakow University of Technology and Università degli Studi di Cagliari, by:
- strengthening the existing system of financial and substantive support for students undertaking a 2-semester stay at a foreign university;
- developing the competencies of teaching staff in education in an international environment;
- strengthening the lasting international partnership between both universities.
The project “DUALECO – two universities, one goal” will be implemented in close cooperation between the two partner universities, CUT and UniCa.
It includes student and staff recruitment, organization of international mobility within the double degree programme, payment of scholarships, and student support activities such as adaptive training, additional lectures, courses, and study visits.
The project also plans training for the teaching staff of both universities, combined with working meetings aimed at developing the competencies needed to conduct international study programmes. An important element will be the verification of the effects of student mobility and staff training, including the assessment of acquired competencies and qualifications. PK KUT will be primarily responsible for organization, payments, purchases, and contact with NAWA, while UniCa will cooperate in recruitment, mobility, training, verification of results, and project management.
Project results will significantly support the achievement of medium- and long-term internationalization goals of both partner universities, by improving the quality and visibility of the double degree programme, increasing student mobility, and developing the teaching staff’s competencies. The project will also help reduce financial, programmatic, and administrative barriers, creating a lasting foundation for further development of cooperation between both universities and the possibility of extending the developed model to other fields of study and international partnerships.
Detailed information about the project is available at: https://srodowisko.pk.edu.pl/page7.html
PK Krakow University of Technology received PLN 1,967,580.00 in funding from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), under the program “Support for European Universities.”
The aim of the programme is to support the internationalization of higher education and science institutions by fostering synergistic and complementary activities to international academic partnerships within European University alliances.
The project “NAWA STARS EU BOOSTER” will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, divided into four substantive tasks:
Task 1: Development of STARS EU TIGs and networking in priority areas: this activity will support the development of 9 Thematic Interest Groups (TIGs), which are teams gathered around key horizontal and research issues developed at partner universities.
Task 2: Participation in study visits, internships, summer/winter schools, seminars, workshops, training, or intensive courses (BIP), including international conferences.
Task 3: Development or preparation of new and innovative teaching tools and methods, including support for the implementation of international educational programmes (leading to a joint, double, or multiple degree, or micro-credentials).
Task 4: Preparation and dissemination of 10 scientific publications related to research projects already being developed within the Alliance.
Within “NAWA STARS EU BOOSTER,” 154 people will participate in forms enhancing competencies, 111 people will acquire qualifications or improve their competencies, and a minimum of 10 international publications and 7 didactic materials will be developed.
Information about the project is provided by the PK KUT Project Support Center, tel. 12 628 22 19.
Programme financed by European Union funds under the project titled “Support for European University Alliances” with number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23, decision number BPI/WUE/2024/1/00029/DEC/1
Schedule of support forms for participants of the NAWA STARS EU BOOSTER project
The project “NAWA STARS EU SUPPORT,” submitted by PK Krakow University of Technology under the “Support for European Universities” program (2025 call), received funding of PLN 1,499,015.00, divided into five substantive tasks. The implementation of the NAWA STARS EU SUPPORT project is planned for 20 months: from October 1, 2025, to May 31, 2027.
Task 1: Enhancing the competencies and qualifications of employees and doctoral students through participation in study visits, training, and courses.
Within this task, 26 visits to partner institutions of the Alliance in Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, and Sweden are planned, aiming to plan joint research, prepare grant projects, and develop joint scientific publications.
Additionally, 12 scientific internships for doctoral students are planned in Spain, France, and Portugal at partner institutions of the consortium, as well as participation of PK KUT representatives in Intensive Study Programmes (BIP) organized by alliance partners, including trips lasting 4 to 7 days to, among others, Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal, Netherlands, and Sweden. Within this task, 27 trips are planned in this category, and 8 trips are planned as part of preparations for joint study programmes, including study visits to partner universities in Germany, France, Portugal, and Spain.
And 10 university employees will participate in workshops, training, or intensive courses aimed at
enhancing competencies/qualifications.
(task budget: PLN 856,015.00). Planned participation of 75 people (40 women, 35 men). Number of people who improved
competencies (60: 32 F and 28 M)
Task 2: Modern Didactics
This task aims to develop modern teaching materials and prepare documentation regarding the implementation of educational activities. Among these will be diverse forms of experiential learning and learning by doing, including programming competitions, hackathons, challenges, and games.
(task budget: PLN 155,000.00). Costs for the development of 18 teaching materials:
a) Programming competitions, hackathons – 2 pcs.
b) 8 so-called challenges – 8 pcs.
c) 2 educational games – 2 pcs.
d) 6 courses – 6 pcs.
Task 3: Development of scientific cooperation among alliance partners
Support for conducting joint scientific research, research, and research & development work on an international scale by the Applicant and alliance Partners. Within the framework of scientific internships, 6 articles are planned to be written and published in open access journals.
(task budget: PLN 120,000.00). Costs for the development of 6 scientific publications.
Task 4: Organization of the STARS EU alliance conference in Krakow
Organization of the STARS EU alliance conference in Krakow in March 2027. The planned conference topic is “Directions and opportunities for alliance development, including refining the EUI’s role in regional development.” This activity is planned as part of the alliance’s annual activities, aiming to present best practices and engage representatives of regional entities. The conference will include panel discussions dedicated to current issues of regional development and interregional cooperation, as well as the future of the alliance.
(task budget: PLN 111,000.00). Costs for organizing 1 international conference.
Task 5: Joint Degree & Teacher Support Excellence
This task aims to develop joint study programmes and support academic teachers conducting classes within these programmes. The goal is to create an integrated educational platform enabling international cooperation and intensifying the mobility of teaching staff and students. These activities will be based on two pillars: Joint Degree General Support and Teacher Support.
(task budget: PLN 257,000.00). Planned participation of 30 people (15 women, 15 men). Number of people who improved competencies (24: 12 F and 12 M) additionally, the number of implemented innovative teaching tools and methods: 1
Programme financed by European Union funds under the project titled “Support for European University Alliances” with number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23, decision number BPI/WUE/2025/1/00024/DEC/I/01
Schedule of support forms for participants of the NAWA STARS EU SUPPORT project
