Research and Project

VIRTUEU – VIRTUAL EXCHANGE FOR ACTIVE CITIZENS

VirtuEu is a Virtual Exchange program that unites young people across borders, ensuring inclusivity by overcoming barriers that might hinder participation. It aims to engage over 2.500 students of HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) from EU State Members and Western Balkan Countries in activities that will promote active citizenship and civic participation. We believe that by working together, sharing insights, and learning from each other, we can achieve greater impact than any of us could alone. Our project is built on a foundation of mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment of empowering the target group and make them more active in civic participation.

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Metropolitan Innovation Center

Project Focus: Enhancing Digital Skills in AI and Big Data Business Analytics

The projects aim at introducing ‘Big Data Business Analytics’ and ‘Digital Finance’ VET Programs integrating hands-on experiences and in-company training to address the identified demand for skilled professionals in these emerging sectors. With a 9-month duration, the CT Programme aims to make the labor supply more responsive to market needs, filling the gap for specialized professionals. The project also aligns with UMT’s commitment to adapt curricula to industry needs and contribute to the empowerment of young people, providing a strategic response to the evolving business environment.

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REGIONAL CHALLENGE FUND (RCF) -Cooperative Training for Tourism Management and Software Design

This project, the Cooperative Training Program in Software Design & Development and Tourism Management, Hospitality, and Events, aims to tackle Albania’s significant youth unemployment issue, which stands at 27.2% according to the 2019 INSTAT survey. It addresses the challenges faced by graduates in integrating into the labor market due to a skills gap, as highlighted by studies from the University of Tirana and Metropolitan Tirana University. Despite a relatively favorable employment rate among MTU alumni, the university seeks to elevate standards by collaborating with private companies, with 62.8% of graduates employed in the private sector. Submitted to the Regional Challenge Fund, the proposal endeavors to establish innovative training programs with three partner companies to enhance study programs, align curricula with practical needs, and bridge the gap between theory and practice. The project strategically tackles youth unemployment by aiming to enhance graduate employability through essential partnerships with the private sector.

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SMART4ALL – SELFSUSTAINED CROSS BORDER CUSTOMIZED CYBERPHYSICAL SYSTEM EXPERIMENTS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AMONG EUROPEAN STAKEHOLDERS

SMART4ALL, a project dedicated to building capacity in Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things across Europe. By facilitating knowledge exchange between academia and industry and implementing cross-border Pilot Action Experiments, SMART4ALL fosters innovation and digital transformation, particularly in South Eastern Europe. Through capacity-building initiatives and targeted support for emerging technologies, this project paves the way for a more connected and technologically advanced future.

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NEST4WB – New energy competence system and technology for WB energy stability system curriculum reform

The NEST4WB project focuses on modernizing higher education curricula in the Western Balkans (WB) to address the region’s energy challenges and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. By introducing new courses in the energy and ICT sectors, the project aims to digitize the energy system and prepare skilled professionals capable of implementing clean energy solutions. Through the development of new study programs, training centers, and knowledge transfer networks, the project seeks to equip students with competencies in emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and VR, thereby contributing to the region’s energy independence and sustainability goals.

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