About project

The Eco Minds project, co-funded by the European Union, aims to drive digital and green transformations in higher education. It involves transnational collaboration among five countries' higher education institutions, the business sector, and civil society organizations.

The project's specific objectives are to modernize curricula by developing two new courses and a digital seminar focusing on machine learning, database design, and environmental data analysis. These courses will address the need for interdisciplinary education and skill development in both IT and environmental sciences, preparing students for roles such as data analysts and environmental scientists.

The project will involve collecting and analyzing environmental data from sea and freshwater sources, modeling, and managing aquaculture systems using AI and machine learning. It aims to enhance the employability of undergraduate students, secondary school pupils, and NEETs and will be developed in multiple languages to ensure accessibility to a broad range of learners.

The project methodology includes training and exchange of expertise among educators, as well as the development and piloting of bachelor-level elective courses, digital seminars, and multiplier events.

The partnership will enhance cross-sectoral collaboration, boosting the capacities of educators and stakeholders while promoting sustainability and the digital transformation of the blue economy. The long-term benefits of the Eco Minds project include the development of sustainable educational models and open-access learning materials, as well as stronger connections between higher education and local environmental and business sectors.