Latest news from SEFI and from higher engineering education
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| Monthly news feed about engineering education in Europe and overseas |
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| Dear SEFI friends, We invite you to our last newsletter of the academic year 2022-23. In SEFI, we were busy bringing you the results of the latest engineering education research as well as best practices. Now it is time to relax and prepare for another busy year. For this summer, we wish you happy holidays, some quality time spent with your close ones, and we look forward to seeing most of you in person at the SEFI 2023 Annual Conference at TU Dublin. During July and August, we won't send newsletters and press reviews. They will be back at the beginning of September. The SEFI office will be closed from 3 to 14 July.
Yours sincerely, SEFI HQ |
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| Early bird registrations closing soon
11-14 September 2023 - TU Dublin |
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| The lineup of interesting plenary sessions: - Panel session: Recent trends in Engineering Education Research - How to support change and inclusive futures in Engineering Education? moderated by Aditya Johri
- Keynote by Edmond Byrne
- Panel session: Which engineering is needed for AI? moderated by Alex Tarchini
- Keynote by Anette Kolmos
You can find the preliminary program here. |
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The early bird registrations close on Friday, 30 June, and from then the registrations will continue at the usual rate. |
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| BUILDING THE SEFI COMMUNITY |
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Save the date: Meet SEFI in Bucharest |
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| 6 October 2023 - UPB Bucharest, RO. During the first EELISA international conference. On Friday, 6 October, SEFI will host two sessions. First, a round table discussion titled: European Society for Engineering Education and European Universities Alliances; Building Engineering Education Futures Together. The second will be a SEFI workshop focused on engineering skills, and curriculum design will be organized as a satellite event in the afternoon. The whole EELISA conference, as well as the SEFI workshop, are free of charge. → REGISTRATION HERE |
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| 21st Mathematics SIG SEMINAR |
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| Close to the summer 2023 beginning, the 21st SEFI MWG seminar organized by Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Tampere, Finland, occurred between the 11th and 14th of June. The main
topics of the seminar were contributions related to the mathematical education of engineers and enriched the discussion toward our main aim of the research: Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Engineering Education Reality.
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The 22nd Mathematics SIG seminar will be in June 2025 at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte
Wissenschaften, Germany! |
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| SEFI Ethics SIG Spring School
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The Spring School was the third time the SIG met in a format that allows for an in-depth exchange of knowledge and conversations on pertinent topics related to ethics, cutting-edge research, and explorations of common themes for collaboration. It was hosted this year by Madeline Polmear, Vrije University Brussels, in Brussels, Belgium, and gathered 24 participants from 11 different countries. The sessions included exploring ethics in IC and AI, emotions related to ethics in engineering education, comparisons between how ethics is taught in the post-soviet countries, as well as introducing a variety of tools and methods in teaching and researching ethics. The Spring School opened up further options for collaboration and brought a sparkle of enthusiasm among the participants. |
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| New Episode Alert! Episode #4 is out now We chat with Dr. Christopher Smith from Glasgow Caledonian University. As co-chair of the SEFI Special Interest Group (SIG) on Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, Dr. Smith is an international authority on work-based learning and the design of flexible programs. In this podcast, you will discover the power of Work-Based Learning as universities and industry join forces to shape the future of engineering education. Explore alternative models of finance and delivery, bridge skills gaps, and tackle sustainability challenges head-on. → LISTEN HERE |
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| The Social Dimension of Engineering: Outcomes, Skills, and Resistance Missed our latest webinar? No problem! You can still catch up on the valuable insights and knowledge shared in our SEFI@Work session and unleash the Social Power of Engineering Education! Uncover the secrets behind developing professional skills and embracing the social dimension in engineering education. → WATCH HERE! |
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| The Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC) and the Royal Academy of Engineering have unveiled the Engineering Ethics Toolkit, an online resource revolutionizing engineering education. With a focus on embedding ethics throughout the curriculum, this toolkit addresses the scarcity of ethics teaching in university engineering courses. By providing interactive resources, guidance, and ready-to-use classroom materials, the Engineering Ethics Toolkit empowers educators to cultivate ethical awareness among future engineers. It positions the UK as a leader in promoting engineering as a catalyst for positive global impact, fostering responsible decision-making for a better world. →MORE INFO HERE
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| Boosting the Green Future via University Micro-Credentials /B-Green-ED |
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| SEFI member, Universitat Politècnica de València, hosted the second meeting of the international project "Boosting the Green Future via University Micro-Credentials" (B-Green-ED), funded by the European Union's ERASMUS+ program. During the meeting, partner universities made progress in defining micro-credential courses focused on green standards standardization in collaboration with the Romanian Standards Association and the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization. Led by Burgas Free University, the project aims to promote sustainability and environmental commitment. UPV, recognized among the top 150 universities committed to sustainability by GreenMetric, showcases its dedication to the cause. |
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| Engineers for Europe (E4E): Enhancing Competencies and Shaping the Future of EngineeringThe deadline is 30th June. |
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SEFI, KU Leuven, and TU Dublin are collaborating on the Erasmus+ project 'Engineers for Europe (E4E)' to empower EU engineers with new competencies and promote innovation and resilience. The project focuses on acquiring skills, knowledge, attitudes, and leadership qualities, with an emphasis on digitalization, sustainability, resilience, and entrepreneurship, aligning with the evolving demands of the job market. The project is coordinated by ENGINEERS EUROPE (formerly FEANI), and an international survey is conducted to gather engineering insights. These surveys aims to understand the future of the engineering profession in the next 5 to 10 years and its contribution to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Valuable contributions from professionals are sought to determine priorities in developing Innovative Training in the form of micro-credentials, which will benefit engineers in Europe. |
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| The fourth Budapest Workshop on Philosophy and Technology seeks original submissions on any topics related to the title for its event held on 30 November and 1 December. You can apply to the workshop by submitting an abstract, which will be peer-reviewed. Here are some topics to focus on:
- ethics of AI, generative AI
- social status of artificial persons
- artificial minds and consciousness
- general philosophy of technology
- epistemology of engineering
- tacit knowledge in engineering
- ontology and metaphysics of technology
→ MORE DETAILS HERE
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| SEFI Board Meeting 12-15:00 CET
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| 11 - 14 September TU Dublin
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| SEFI General Assembly during SEFI Annual Conference |
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| 26-29 September 2023 Madrid, Spain |
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Towards a Hybrid, Flexible, and Socially Engaged Higher Education |
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| 23-27 October 2023 Monterrey, Mexico |
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The event includes an educational track in partnership with the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) and a leadership track with the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC). |
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| 4-6 January 2024 Hubballi, Karnataka, India |
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Call for papers for the Research in Engineering Education Network. |
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| 14-17 January 2024 Schenzhen, China |
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Re-connect across continents at the 7th global workshop, designed by, with and for engineering education and industry leaders. |
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| As part of a recently conducted European University Association survey, more than 500 universities across Europe shared their views on and experiences with the Erasmus+ program. During this webinar (28 June, 14.00–15.00 CEST), EUA will present the first findings. The survey results will notably feed into EUA’s contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation process for the mid-term review of the Erasmus+ program. As such, the webinar will address the management of the program, responses to the priorities, and input received from the program and partner countries. Some well-known challenges of the program will be addressed, and the conversation will draw from higher education institutions’ own experiences. Registrations will remain open until the start of the webinar. Participation is free of charge and open to all EUA members, as well as anyone with an interest in the topic. EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION
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| The NEWLEAD project presents a concise guide for university leaders, sector representatives, and policymakers interested in establishing a leadership development program (LDP). Focused on innovative leadership and change management in higher education, the project aims to enhance the capacity of university leaders in Europe. The guide draws insights from interviews conducted in eight European systems, offering practical recommendations for implementing an effective LDP. Covering aspects such as architecture, format, content, evaluation, and logistics, the guide aims to support university leaders in achieving institutional transformation and addressing new priorities in higher education.
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| SEFI thanks its corporate partners for their support: |
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