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Report on SWOT analysis
Reform of Education THru INternational Knowledge exchange
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Deliverable 1
Report on SWOT analysis of PC HEIs and EU HEIs Curricula Content Chapter I
I.I SWOT analysis of the EU HEIs on the area of Architecture/Urban Planning
P1: Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal) - FAUTL P2: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Portugal) - IPL P3: Business Association of Entrepreneurs (Portugal) NERSANT P5: Technical University of Delft (Netherlands) - TUD I.II SWOT analysis of the PC HEIs on the area of Architecture/Urban Planning
P9: State Engineering University of Armenia (Armenia) - SEUA P10: Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (Azerbaijan) - AzUAC P13: Brest State Technical University (Belarus) - BrSTU P14: Polotsk State University (Belarus) - PSU P16: Georgian Technical University (Georgia) - GTU P17: Tbilisi State University (Georgia) - TSU P19: Technical University of Moldova (Moldova) - TUM P20: Donbass National Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Ukraine) - DNACEA Chapter II
II.I SWOT analysis of the EU HEIs on the area of Environmental Sciences/Climate Engineering
P2: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Portugal) - IPL P3: Business Association of Entrepreneurs (Portugal) NERSANT P4: University of A Corua (Spain) - UDC P6: University of Paderborn (Germany) UPB II.II SWOT analysis of the PC HEIs on the area of Environmental Sciences/Climate Engineering
P8: Gavar State University (Armenia) - GSU P9: State Engineering University of Armenia (Armenia) - SEUA P11: Baku State University (Azerbaijan) - BSU P13: Brest State Technical University (Belarus) - BrSTU P14: Polotsk State University (Belarus) - PSU P16: Georgian Technical University (Georgia) - GTU P17: Tbilisi State University (Georgia) - TSU P18: Aleco Russo State University from Balti (Moldova) - USARB P19: Technical University of Moldova (Moldova) - TUM P21: Donetsk National Technical University (Ukraine) - DNTU
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Chapter III
III.I Consolidated/comparative analysis of common interests/problems for all the partners
III.II Road-map for future RETHINK strategy
III.II.I Recommendations from the partners
III.II.II Redefinition of the objectives
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Partners:
Partner
number RETHINK partnership
P1 Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal)
P2 Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Portugal)
P3 Business Association of Entrepreneurs (Portugal)
P4 University of A Corua (Spain)
P5 Technical University of Delft (Netherlands)
P6 University of Paderborn (Germany)
P7 Kaufmann Unternehmensberatung (Germany)
P8 Gavar State University (Armenia)
P9 State Engineering University of Armenia (Armenia)
P10 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (Azerbaijan)
P11 Baku Sate University (Azerbaijan)
P12 Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan)
P13 Brest State Technical University (Belarus)
P14 Polotsk State University (Belarus)
P15 Ministry of Education of Republic Belarus (Belarus)
P16 Georgian Technical University (Georgia)
P17 Tbilisi State University (Georgia)
P18 Aleco Balti Russo State University (Moldova)
P19 Technical University of Moldova (Moldova)
P20 Donbass National Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Ukraine)
P21 Donetsk National Technical University (Ukraine)
P22 Ministry Education and Science, Youth and Sports of Ukraine (Ukraine)
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Chapter I
I.I SWOT analysis of the EU HEIs on the area of Architecture/Urban Planning
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Partner number: P1
University of Lisbon
(Portugal)
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SWOT Analysis Architecture
STRENGTHS
FAUL includes already a rich and broad set of Master and Doctorate programmes already
defined in accordance with the EU standards.
Existing curricula is varied and especially provided with a large set of elective chairs
covering several knowledge fields of design, architecture and urbanism.
Among the several fields of specialization, Architectural Rehabilitation and Conservation,
and Computation applied to Architecture, Urbanism and Design constitute particularly
strong fields available at FAUL.
The are several international collaborations both through the existing research projects.
There are already some mandatory and elective chairs focused on envirinment and climate
change.
FAUL has already technical english lectures to support 2nd and 3rd cycle. The income
students can also profit from portuguese language lectures.
WEAKNESSES
The existing Master and Doctorate programmes need reform in order to better
acommodate the focus on climate change and environment.
There is few previous experience between the partners regarding research
collaboration. There are no coordination strategies regarding this matter so far.
Although the Urbanism programme already contains some chairs approaching the theme
of climate change, the Architecture programme is still very poor in this regard.
Lack of specialized researchers in climate change and CO2 emition reduction,
particularly in the field of Architecture.
Some professors still resist giving lectures in english.
OPPORTUNITIES
The mobility programmes now active at FAUL (ERASMUS, TEMPO, INFINITY and
AUSMIP programes) can and have been compensating the decrease in the number of
students due to construction crisis population ageing.
The existing structure of elective chairs can easily contribute to the needed curricula reform
by enhancing the focus of elective chairs on the theme of climate change.
Public awareness regarding Environmental issues is growing.
Joint degrees will raise expectations and attractiveness enhancing mobility, knowledge
exchange and collaboration.
The RETHINK common discussion and materials platform, based on its website, may
help supporting or over-coming the expected threads regarding the use of the english
language. The platform may be used to gather pre-prepared supporting materials for
lectures making available to all involved professors a large library of shared materials.
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THREATS
Goverment policies are cutting fundings on education due to the economic crisis.
Goverment regulations are raise many bureaucratic problems.
Difficulties in developing private enterprise collaborations in research and higher
education in general.
Current fundings prioritize engineering and medicine.
Difficulties in contracting new specialized staff due to goverment policies. Basically
Faculties are enticed not to make changes in their staff or otherwise simply to reduce staff.
Communication difficulties may arise from foreign students with difficulties regarding the
use of the english language. Similar difficulties may also arise from Professors
unexperienced in giving lectures in english.
Curricular reform a highly polemical and bureaucratic process.
SWOT Analysis Urban Planning
STRENGTHS
On a higher practical level, the most important strength behind RETHINK Project is the
backing of the European Commission and of the TEMPUS Programme
On a higher conceptual level, the most important strength behind RETHINK is its
environmental theme and the real need to establish the ENVIRONMENT- BUSINESS-
EDUCATION triangle.
On a second level, the most important strength behind RETHINK Project is the fact that some of our partners have already been with us on the TEMPO & INFINITY Projects we have built bridges AND established confidence
The Bologna process is a reality and is in full swing although there are still a lot of unresolved issues.
New European and international environmental laws that require new knowledge for their
implementation.
Architects and Urban Planners must have a part in this process
Our joint degrees will be there to make it happen and to give the needed tools
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WEAKNESSES
In general terms, the main problem in our partnership is that we do not speak the same
language.
As such we can have misunderstandings, unclear directions, and frustration.
In specific terms, we also realize that the academic offer is already full, and that there are few classes that relate to environment, for example at the University of Lisbon there are no
core classes that directly relate with the Environment or sustainability.
2nd CYCLE/ MASTERS
7th SEMESTER Hrs per week ECTS
DESIGN Laboratory IV 9 12.5
Infrastructure and Urban Networks 6 7.0
Law of Architecture and Urbanism 3 3.5
Urban Sociology 3 3.5
Urban Economics 3 3.5
8th SEMESTER Hrs per week ECTS
DESIGN Laboratory V 9 13.0
Landscape Architecture 6 7.0
Theory and Methods of Urban 3 3.5
Urban Administration 3 3.5
Specialization Elective 1.5 1.5
9th SEMESTER Hrs per week ECTS
DESIGN Laboratory VI 13 13.0
Urban Renewal 6 7.0
Transport Systems 3 3.5
Specialization Elective 1.5 1.5
Research Seminars 3 3.5
10th SEMESTER Hrs per week ECTS
Final Master Thesis Project * 9 22.0
Seminars to support Final Thesis 3 8.0
From a quick analysis of these curricula we can see that in fact it is compact, And that most
of the classes taught have little to do with sustainability
In other practical matters, we also realize that the English level of some professors is
inadequate for the classes they need to teach, that the academic staff is not prepared to deal
with the needed changes
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OPPORTUNITIES
New environmental legislation
- On the international level
- On the European Union level
- On the national level
and this also means new OPPORTUNITIES to RETHINKe the curricula of our
universities
and this also means new OPPORTUNITIES for our universities to RETHINKe their relation to the business world, in the interest of the students outcome
and to prepare the students for new professions that may not yet exist In the case of RETHINKe
new environmental legislation, new and recycled construction materials, new energy systems have an impact in architecture and urban planning? How can our profession reduce our cities ecological footprint? For example we have a generous budget for PRINTING & PUBLISHING that should be
used to lay the foundations of our interconnecting bridges.
Our eastern partners have a generous budget for purchasing equipment that will help them implement RETHINKe
THREATS
Our biggest threat is FEAR
- Fear of failure
- Fear of lack of time
- Fear of the bureaucracy in our institutions
But we also have outside events that can affect our project directly, and over which we
have no control
On a more practical aspect, an important threat to the success of our project is the
possibility of not being able to implement our objectives, because we lack the support of
our Rector/Dean or Department when that happens you need to let us know, and we will
establish a strategy to help you overcome the problem or perhaps find a different
solution- BE FLEXIBLE.
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Partner number:P2
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
(Portugal)
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Civil Engineering Program - 180 ECTS ECTS
Semester 1 Mathematical analysis Linear Agebra Physics Technical drawing Topography English
6 5 6 5 6 2
Semester 2 Statistics Applied Mathematics Applied Statistics Computer Assisted Design Programming Engineering Geology
3 6 5 5 6 5
Semester 3 Mechanics of Solids and Foundations I Strength of MaterialsI Hydraulics Construction Materials Construction processes Urban and Regional Planning
6 5 5 5 4 5
Semester 4 Mechanics of Solids and Foundations II Strength of Materials II Hydrology and Water Resources Theory of Structures Installations in Buildings Road Design I
6 5 5 5 4 5
Semester 5 Reinforced Concrete I Sewage Systems Road Design II Construction Management and Safety Innovation and Entrepreneurship Option I a)
6 5 6 6 2 3
Semester 6 Reinforced Concrete II Building Physics Civil Engineering Project Seminar Option II b) Option III b) b) Please consult the study plan in www.estg.ipleiria.pt
6 3 8 3 5 5
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SWOT Analysis
MASTER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Master Degree Program ECTS
Semester 1 Dynamic Analysis and Earthquake Engineering Construction and Maintenance of Road Pavements Urban Hydraulics Coatings and Finishes Sustainable Construction
7 6 6 6 5
Semester 2 Quality and Safety in Construction Wood and Masonry Structures Modelling and Evaluation of Structures Environmental Comfort in Buildings Patothology and Rehabilitation of Buildings Introduction to Scientific Research
6 6 5 5 6 2
Semester 3 and 4 Prestressed Structures and Prefabrication Support Structures and Soil Improvement Transport Planning and Management Projet a) Thesis a) Internship a) a) Choose one of the three options
6 6 6 42 42 42
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STRENGTHS
Provides sound scientific and technological knowledge for professional life in
traditional construction engineering areas.
Friendly environment with good and modern facilities, students have access to a host of
engineering laboratories and facilities
Strong synergy between the department of civil engineering and regional construction
companies and business associations.
Weekly-based seminars in civil engineering and related areas with national and
international experts from academia and industry.
Highly qualified and dynamic teaching staff. There is an active collaboration with
several companies and public entities, namely through Projects/Internships
Training students who are already in the labor market and are seeking a specialization
Ability to use the facilities of the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product
Development, an FCT (Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation)Research
Centre of Excellence, to carry out research projects
Competencies for conducting professional activities in a highly ethical manner,
considering safety, health and public welfare issues
WEAKNESSES
Internal quality procedures are not yet totally implemented.
Adapt the program to the future needs of construction professionals
Prepare graduates for infrastructure protection against natural disasters under the
constraints of sustainability
OPPORTUNITIES
The possibility to create innovative master degrees, defining a clear strategy towards
innovation
Create synergies and new opportunities for students, promoting multidisciplinarityy and
multicultural teamwork
A strong master's program will position the department favorably regarding future
changes in professional degree requirements
THREATS
Due to the Portuguese economic crisis, some construction companies move their main
activities to other countries.
Difficulty in attracting students for civil engineering, mainly due to few jobs availability
and low wages
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Partner number:P5
Technical University of Delft
(Netherlands)
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Analysis
Internal origin External origin
STRENGTHS Helpful to
achieving the objective
WEAKNESSES Harmful to achieve the
objective
OPPORTUNITIES Helpful to
achieving the objective
THREATS Harmful to achieve
the objective
Course content
Master degree
Master in Urbanism and
Master in Architecture (apart from other masters
offered) are well balanced regarding
integration of sustainability
related focuses and courses, as this is
addressed for within the Tido
annotation1 and supported by its
referents.
Tido annotation concerns an
interfacultary collaboration with many courses (and
responsibles). Dutch ministerial accreditation for new masters will
take at least 2 years (with no guaranteed
positive outcome due to todays official aim to
reduce the amount of masters offered.
We are in the middle of a preparation of a new interdisciplinary
Master within the context of AMS2
(combined TUD, WUR and MIT). Also there is
already running an inter-universitary
Master on Industrial Ecology (TU Delft and
Leiden University).
To attend to Master courses you need to meet the admission
requirements. All students should have
completed their Bachelor programme,
Bridging programme or Screening process
(visible in Osiris) for admission to the
Master programme. For admission to the
Master 3, there are no additional admission
requirements.
PhD degree
Architecture and the Built
Environment (ABE) is being
coordinated by the Delft Graduate
School3.
PhD degree is subject to strong conditions from
both DUT4 as well as VNSU5 and Ministry of Education in the
Netherlands
The concept of the Graduate School is
now offered/ organised TUD wide.
Also PhDs will become part of the AMS
institute.
AMS applies so-called Ground Rules (7 in total) which imply
involvement of certain partners and financing. This will make it hard
to join.
Duration, months
Master degree
24 (full time) n.a. Only for Industrial
Ecology6 : 24 n.a.
PhD degree 48 (full time) n.a. n.a. n.a.
Number of credits, ECTS
Master degree
120ects7 (4 times total of 30 ects8) during (2 years)
Max. amount of 40 ects per period of
enrollment.
Only for Industrial Ecology : 120ects9 (2 times total of 60 ects
Course and examination rules.
PhD degree n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
1 The graduation annotation 'Technology in Sustainable Development' was launched in September 2000. The annotation is open to all TU Delft master students that intend to integrate sustainable development into their graduation project. The graduation annotation covers both broader and deeper knowledge regarding Sustainable Development (SD) and technology. Sufficient depth is achieved by the demand that SD has to be a core issue in the graduation project. Within each department, a so-called SD referent with specific expertise will assess the graduation project regarding the way SD has been tackled in the problem definition, the actual work and in the conclusions of the project. The broadening of knowledge is guaranteed through a number of elective courses in the field of SD and the Course Engineering for Sustainable Development. Another goal of this course is to teach the students to apply a long term vision in determining their engineering priorities. Students can choose from a wide variety of Sustainability related courses at TU Delft or at other universities. The courses are divided in two clusters. Students need to choose at least 10 ECTS, with a minimum of 3 ECTS per cluster. Clusters offered are: A. Design, analysis and tools (32 courses); B. Organisation and society (21 courses). 2 AMS is the acronym of the joint TUD (Delft), MIT (Boston) and WUR (Wageningen) initiative: Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan
Solutions AMS. http://www.ams-amsterdam.com 3 http://www.graduateschool.abe.tudelft.nl 4 Delft University of Technology Board of Doctorates; http://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/organisation/board-for-doctorates/faculty/ud-os/page/6/
5 http://www.vsnu.nl 6 http://www.cml.leiden.edu/education/master/industrial/about-master-ie.html ; course and examination regulations Industrial Ecology (LU & TUD): http://fwncwww14.wks.gorlaeus.net/images/uploads/MSc_IE_OER_2014-2015_final.pdf 7 A full year of study is 60 EC study time, according to the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS). 1 EC is 28 hours of study. 8 MSc 1 (2x studio, 10 ects each; 3 courses, 4,2 and 4 ects); MSc2 (spatial strategies, 10 ects, research and design methodology, 5ects and Electives, 15 ects); MSc3 (graduation studio, 20 ects, grad.orientation, theory and methodology, resp. 2, 4 and 4 ects); MSc4 (graduation studio, 30 ects). 9 A full year of study is 60 EC study time, according to the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS). 1 EC is 28 hours of study.
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Please fill out this table in order to analize the procedure that RETHINK Project needs to follow for the accreditation of a new Joint Degrees
Accreditation of Joint Degree on the national level
Name of institution responsible for the accreditation of a Joint
Degree
Nederlands Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie (NVAO); URL: http://www.nvao.net/internationalisering
Requested documents for the accreditation of a Joint Degree
For a new (joint) degree program a new Test New Master must be prepared. This is very similar to an extensive self-evaluation.
Procedure for the accreditation of a Joint Degree
Before you can start thus you first need permission from the Executive Board of DUT (They are really reluctant to agree upon new Master courses). If the Master is (indirectly) paid for by the Dutch government (so if any use of fixed educational staff is involved > which most probably is the case here) macro-efficiency test should also be performed. The Ministry decides on the basis of the documents submitted. This check and test also applies for the content of the new Master (and involved partners), content wise. The secretary of the proposed Master takes the initiative in this.
Expected duration for the accreditation process to be
completed
The whole process takes at least two years. In a joint degree usually there is also some haggling over the division of responsibilities, the division of subjects and the finances.
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I.II SWOT analysis of the PC HEIs on the area of Architecture/Urban Planning
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Partner number: P10
Azerbaijan University of
Architecture and Construction
(Azerbaijan)
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STRENGTHS
High interest of students towards the topic
High interest of professors towards the topic
Education in English for students of Architecture
High interest of the students in getting dual degree diploma
Potential possibility of getting state funds for the further implementation (dissemination
phase) of the course (applicable only for master's cycle)
The existing experience of double degree diploma projects with The Technical University
of Istanbul and University of Northampton (UK)
WEAKNESSES
Insufficient funds to grant scholarships on the Dissemination phase
Language skills requirements
Irrational academic curricula
Credit transfer
Obstacles on the way of bringing closer industry and the outcomes of the course
OPPORTUNITIES
Interest of the developers in getting Sustainability marks for the buildings they are
designing (BREEAM, LEED etc.)
Establishment of environmental organizations such as: Temiz Sheher (Clean City)
Governmental support to environmental issues and ecology
Necessity for innovations especially in the field of soil and Water purification
Initiatives of middle scale private business companies that are constantly doing energy
efficiency surveys and audits in all kinds of industries throughout the country
THREATS
Reluctance of governmental organizations towards HEI (very low)
Reluctance of private business sector towards unconventional approaches, especially
energy production (average)
Lack of necessity for energy efficiency, alternative energy resources etc., because the
country is producing a lot of energy by burning fossil fuels. (average).
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Partner number: P13
Brest State Technical University
(Belarus)
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SWOT Analysis
Architecture/Urban planning
STRENGTHS
Leading field of research in Hydrology
Leading academic experts in Hydrology, Water resourses and Water Purification
Good scientific communications with colleagues in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia
WEAKNESSES
Poor knowledge of English by staff
Weak scientific communications with colleagues in EU
Insufficient supply of Laboratory equipment
Poor access to scientific literature
OPPORTUNITIES
The state's interest in training
THREATS
Lack of demand in the labor market
A small number of students wishing to get a degree
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Partner number: P14
Polotsk State University
(Belarus)
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SWOT analysis of the existing Curricula
STRENGTHS
Master degree:
Interdisciplinary Master in Ecological Safety
PhD degree:
Interdisciplinary PhD in Ecological Safety
WEAKNESSES
Master degree:
Master students in Architecture and Urban Planning study at different other Universities
PhD degree:
PhD students in Architecture and Urban Planning study at different other Universities
OPPORTUNITIES
Master degree:
We are planning to open a Master study programme (interdisciplinary) in Architecture, Urban
Planning and Sustainable Development
PhD degree:
We are planning to open a PhD study programme (interdisciplinary) in Architecture, Urban
Planning and Sustainable Development
THREATS
Master degree:
Legislation concerning the procedure of opening new study programmers at the national level
PhD degree:
Legislation concerning the procedure of opening new study programmes at the national level
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Partner number: P16
Georgian Technical University
(Georgia)
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SWOT analysis of the Curricula offered by GTU:
critical analysis of the existing Curricula
STRENGTHS
We offer the most comprehensive education in the environment and architecture in the
Georgia;
We offer the chance to explore your chosen subject with world-leading academics;
We respect traditions and continually enhance our global reputation through our
research and by recruiting the best academics.
WEAKNESSES
Lack of books/journals in native language;
Academics/students difficulties in speaking English;
Lack of studying-practical works;
Backwardness of scientific works;
Lack of equipment;
Non valuable soft wear.
OPPORTUNITIES
Maximum Integration into the European Education System:
Join science works; Student exchange programs; Approach of study programs
THREATS
Long-term scientific missions in European Universities;
Active translator work;
Collaboration with governmental, business and NGO sector
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Partner number: P17
Tbilisi State University
(Georgia)
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SWOT Analysis
Department of Human Geography
STRENGTHS
Masters level Existence of a module: Spatial organization in HG Master program; Courses and programs at TSU in climate and environmental disciplines; Upcoming PhD students studying urban issues (e.g. urban planning) abroad
PhD level Research and doctoral theses on urban issues; Sufficient number of research grants and projects in urban and environmental
studies;
Availability of international networks for cooperation
WEAKNESSES
Masters level Lack of a program explicitly focusing on urban issues Lack of lecturers in TSU (at the moment) capable to cover all subjects in urban
studies
Weak cooperation between disciplines/departments so far Insufficient technical equipment
PhD level Lack of special course (on purpose tailored) for those who write PhD in urban
studies
Underdeveloped PhD programs and procedures at TSU (too many and frequent changes, heavy procedures)
OPPORTUNITIES
Masters level Interest and readiness of TSU interdisciplinary center (IC) to adopt and manage
program(s) in urban studies;
Recruiting professors/scholars of different disciplines at IC; Possibility of developing some courses or the whole program(s) in English; Attractiveness of getting a joint degree; Attractiveness of foreign exchange
PhD level Possibility to use TSU IC resources and services; Possibility of taking English language courses; Attractiveness of getting a joint degree; Attractiveness of foreign exchange
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THREATS
Masters level Students demand in undertaking programs in urban studies is not assessed; Uncertainty in job finding no established cooperation with public and private
sector
Support of TSU central administration in organizing student exchange and mobility PhD level
Uneven English and other (technical) skills of PhD students for working with sources;
Problem of combining work and study/research
Main Purpose and Objectives:
To assure high academic quality in education To promote internationalization of academic activities To harmonize our curricula with European/international standards To promote students mobility and rise their competitiveness
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Partner number: P19
Technical University of Moldova
(Moldova)
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SWOT analysis:
I. "Arhitectura" - (License Degree + Master Degree) Levels I and II
STRENGTHS
1. A sufficient number of hours are provided to explore issues of Urban Planning,ecology, Health and Safety and environmental protection;
2. The curriculum includes the discipline "Urban Ecology"; 3. Within the "Architectural Design" discipline, for both the course and degree projects, real
situations, based within Moldova, are used.;
4. Final graduation projects are based on the solving of environmental problems; 5. Participation in international competitions using projects, allows issues of ecology to be
solved using up to-date achievements of science and technology;
6. Training for teaching staff, using courses based on modern educational techniques and technologies in the educational process.
WEAKNESSES
1. The absence of a separate discipline "Environmental Protection" caused by a limited number of hours in the curriculum;
2. A lack of laboratory space for the practical training in the disciplines of ecological orientation;
3. A lack of summer practice to educate and study the international experience on Environmental Protection;
4. A lack of literature on the teaching and learning of theoretical and practical courses revealing problems of ecology and environmental protection.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. The use of geographical and climatic features of Moldova, facilitating the creation of conditions for the study and solving of environmental problems;
2. Application and innovative teaching methods, an increase in options of alternative methods of the educational process (forms of continuing education);
3. An increased demand for skilled young specialists; 4. Introduction of distance learning techniques, development and implementation of the
educational process innovation programs.
THREATS
1. The low level of salaries of highly qualified staff and young skilled personnel; 2. Poor motivation of staff associated with increasing differentiation of society, a low value
of the intellectual component and inappropriate salaries;
3. A lack of training in the field of environmental protection; 4. Low level of funding of the educational process; 5. A lack of exchange student experience in the organization of environmental education
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II. "Arhitectura" - PhD - Level III
STRENGTHS
1. Obligation to examine issues of environmental approach to the design of residential, public and industrial buildings agro:
living environment and its ecology,
native climatic conditions and insolation,
sanitary-hygienic and seismic norms,
management and landscaping,
ecological methods for the formation of medium industrial enterprises. 2. Participation in international conferences and publications related to the solution of issues
of environmental approach to architectural design.
WEAKNESSES
1. A lack of laboratories for practical research questions the environmental focus; 2. A lack of qualified scientists involved in the educational process.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. The use of geographical and climatic features of Moldova, facilitating the creation of conditions for the study and solving environmental problems;
2. The use of innovative methods of studying international experience in environmental issues;
3. An increased demand for skilled young people.
THREATS
1. The low level of salaries of skilled personnel; 2. Poor motivation of staff associated with increasing differentiation of society, a low value
of the intellectual component and inappropriate salaries;
3. Low level of funding of the educational process; 4. Lack exchange student experience in the organization of the training of new personnel.
III. "Urban Planning and landscaping"- Master Degree - Level II
STRENGTHS
1. A sufficient number of hours are provided to explore issues of Urban Planning,ecology, Health and Safety and environmental protection;
2. Study of traffic management techniques to meet the requirements of environmental protection;
3. Final graduation projects are based on the solving of environmental problems, using innovative environmental systems and technologies.
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WEAKNESSES
1. The absence of a separate discipline "Environmental Protection" caused by a limited number of hours in the curriculum;
2. A lack of laboratory space for the practical training in the disciplines of ecological orientation;
3. A lack of literature on the teaching and learning of theoretical and practical courses revealing problems of ecology and environmental protection.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. The use of geographical and climatic features of Moldova, facilitating the creation of conditions for the study and solving of environmental problems;
2. An increased demand for skilled young specialists; 3. Introduction of distance learning techniques, development and implementation of the
educational process innovation programs.
THREATS
1. The low level of salaries of highly qualified staff and young skilled personnel; 2. Poor motivation of staff associated with increasing differentiation of society, a low value
of the intellectual component and inappropriate salaries;
3. A lack of training in the field of environmental protection; 4. Low level of funding of the educational process; 5. A lack of exchange student experience in the organization of environmental education. 6. Reducing the number of students studying at the Master's specialty.
IV. "Urban Planning and landscaping"- PhD - Level III
STRENGTHS
1. Obligation to examine issues of environmental approach to design:
native climatic conditions and insolation,
sanitary-hygienic and seismic norms,
management and landscaping,
ecological methods for the formation of medium industrial enterprises.
2. Participation in international conferences and publications related to the solution of issues of environmental approach to design.
WEAKNESSES
1. A lack of laboratories for practical research questions the environmental focus; 2. A lack of qualified scientists involved in the educational process.
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OPPORTUNITIES
1. The use of geographical and climatic features of Moldova, facilitating the creation of conditions for the study and solving environmental problems;
2. The use of innovative methods of studying international experience in environmental issues;
3. An increased demand for skilled young people.
THREATS
1. The low level of salaries of skilled personnel; 2. Poor motivation of staff associated with increasing differentiation of society, a low value
of the intellectual component and inappropriate salaries;
3. Low level of funding of the educational process; 4. Lack exchange student experience in the organization of the training of new personnel.
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Partner number: P20
Donbass National Academy of Civil
Engineering and Architecture
(Ukraine)
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Master Course content: - Architectural Project in Building;
- Building Design of the
Architectural Environment;
- Basis of Building:
- Economics;
- Civil Defense;
- Principles of Management;
- Principles of Marketing;
- Principles of Business;
- Architecture and Building of the region;
- Special Construction Engineering;
- Roads Designing;
- Regional Peculiarities of Designing of Building and Structures;
- Practical Training;
- Students' Research Work
SWOT analysis
STRENGTHS
1. The courses provide the educational base in fundamental (mathematics, physics, mechanic
and chemistry) also as engineering and architectural sciences and an introduction to
engineering and architecture practice and applications through design, drawings, projects
and diploma works.
2. All students get their initial professional training on Architecture and Civil Engineering.
All related courses are dealing with visiting constructional sites, municipal enterprises,
design offices, architectural enterprises. A part of lectures is delivered by practicing
engineers and architects within these courses of training.
3. Also practicing specializes are invited to deliver some lectures on professional specialties.
4. During the students industrial practice they are sent to the special architectural and design
enterprises to be supervised and consulted by the enterprises practicing specializes
themselves.
5. As a rule, the authorities of building and architectural enterprises are at the head of State
exam boards during presenting diploma projects.
6. The Faculty has necessary scientific laboratories and workshops for education and
scientific research, such as: painting and drawing (90 m2); sculpture and monumental arts
(72 m2); modeling (36 m2) and also special laboratories: classroom of architectural
designing (48 m2); classroom of architectural building units and structures (72 m2);
laboratory of building physics (72 m2). There are also specialized classroom: the classroom
for course architectural design (90 m2); the classroom of diploma architectural design
(90 m2); the computer classroom of Architecture of Industrial and Civil Construction
department (33,2 m2); the computer classroom of Architecture department (18 m2).
7. There is well-qualified staff of lecturers, among them there are Doctors of Architecture,
Doctors of Science, Ph.D. in Architecture etc. who try to improve their knowledge and
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practice skills always. Also they must have their advanced practical courses at the
architectural and design enterprises.
WEAKNESSES
1. Insufficient level of knowing English language of staff.
2. Our staff doesnt have an experience of participation in such projects.
3. There are a lot of bureaucratic barriers relatively the structure of the scientific activity
management of Ukrainian universities.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. The Academy is situated in an important industrial region of Ukraine between Donetsk and
Makiyivka. So the promotion and development of business start-ups can be very efficient.
2. Better introducing computer technologies.
3. Improving teaching staff which involves scientific & professional probation at building
and scientific enterprises.
4. Inviting professors from other higher schools either for giving classes to the students or
taking part in scientific seminars.
5. Providing regular seminars on special problems inviting specialists taking part in
international conferences.
6. Classes in foreign language are supposed to be held.
THREATS
1. The instable political and economical situation in Ukraine.
2. There are problems with money transfer to the Ukrainian budgetary organizations.
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PhD Course content - the program 18.00.01 - Theory of Architecture, Restoration of Architectural monuments; - the program 18.00.02 - Architecture of Buildings and Structures:
SWOT analysis STRENGTHS
1. There are several research departments on the Architectural Faculty of the Academy. These
departments are headed by experts in the relevant branch who have the appropriate licenses
to perform survey and design works and solve a number of issues related to the research
problems of urban planning and architecture of the Donbas region. One of these research
units is the center of historical and architectural research "Architectural heritage". The main
activities of the Centre are: a study of urban development of Donbas region, revealing
monuments of architecture and town planning, development planning and creative
recommendations for their recovery, and reuse.
2. A large amount of research and design work commissioned by local administrations and
organizations from different regions of Ukraine are performed by the Project Research and
Training Institute of DonNACEA. This institute together with other research departments
of the Academy deals with the study, design and construction of almost all kinds of houses
and buildings.
3. There are two offices of specialized Academies of Ukraine: Regional Branch Academy of
Ukraine (Professor Ye. Horokhov is the head of the department) and Academy of Higher
Education of Ukraine (Department of the Problems of Civil Engineering and Architecture)
are situated at the DonNACEA. Besides, the professors of the DonNACEA are the
collective (or individual) members of many scientific programs and organizations,
including international curriculum ESDEP.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. The postgraduate in the field of the program of the theory of architecture, restoration of
architectural monuments as well as the program of architecture of buildings and structures
operates at the Academy.
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Chapter II
II.I SWOT analysis of the EU HEIs on the area of Environmental Sciences/Climate Engineering
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Partner number:P2
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
(Portugal)
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SWOT Analysis
MASTER IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
STRENGTHS
The course contributes to knowledge transfer through several protocols with companies,
and R & D services.
Promotes research through close collaboration with the several national laboratories,
namely LSRE , INESCC and CESAM and IDMEC and INOV Institutes.
Train students who are already in the labor market and are seeking a specialization
There is an active collaborating with several companies and public entities, namely through
Projects/Internships
Recognition by the external community of the ability to prepare students to meet the
specialized needs of professionals with an integrated view on energy and the environment
Good Interaction with contributions from different scientific departments/areas regarding
teaching and research
Good facilities, laboratories, monitoring systems and quality assurance, qualification and
dynamism of the teaching staff
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WEAKNESSES
Internal quality procedures are not yet totally implemented.
Insufficient dissemination of objectives regarding the added value of this master degree
Adapt the program to the future needs of environment engineering areas
OPPORTUNITIES
Adapt the course schedule for the new challenges of environmental engineering
Providing student training opportunities at international level
Participation in mobility programs promotes competence in internationalization.
THREATS
Due to the Portuguese economic crisis, some construction companies move their main
activities to other countries.
Difficulty in attracting students for environmental engineering, mainly due to few jobs
availability and low wages
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Partner number: P4
University of A Corua (Spain)
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SWOT Analysis
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
STRENGTHS
All studies in the University of A Coruna have been successfuly adapted to the standards of the European Higher Education Area
This experience has allowed the human resources to identify and solve the main problems that appear during the adaptation process
Large number of research groups and departments teaching courses related to Environmental Sciences, (e.g., Earth Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology,
Urban planning or Ecology)
Versatile human resources with experience in EHEA, the Bologna process and Environmental disciplines
An existing Masters degree on Environmental Science and Technology comprising a wide range of disciplines (e.g. Environmental law, Atmospheric pollution, Soil quality), and an
International Masters degree in Water Engineering
Three PhD Programs related to Environmental Sciences:
Environmental Science and Technology Forestry and Agriculture Fundamental and Environmental Chemistry
WEAKNESSES
Interdisciplinary approaches underexploited Lack of coordination between experts scattered in different faculties and schools Excessive bureaucracy that slows down the modifications of the curriculum Low number of private enterprises involved in the education system Some of the staff is skeptical about the success of the EHEA Low researchers and professors mobility
OPPORTUNITIES
Capability to host international students Growing environmental awareness in the society Internationalization is being encouraged by the institution management Increasing available funding for mobility of students and professors
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THREATS
Decreasing public funding for higher education due to economic crisis Cronical low involvement of private enterprises in higher education Decreasing number of students due to low birthrate Govermental policies difficulting the development of new or innovative studies Current funding schemes prioritizing disciplines with fast return and more profit-oriented
that limit the development of the field
Lack of social prestige of experimental sciences
SWOT Analysis
CLIMATE ENGINEERING
STRENGTHS
University of A Corua (UDC) is well resourced with teaching and research facilities.
Degree, Master and Ph.D. programs have performed well
All studies in the UDC have been successfully adapted to the standards of the European
Higher Education Area
Human resources were able to identify and solve the main problems that appear during the
adaptation process to EHEA. This provided valuable experience in innovative teaching and
learning methods
Expertise at international level: international networks, international Master in Water
Engineering
Several research groups and departments teaching courses related to Climate Engineering,
including Climatology, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Urban planning,
Ecology, Environmental Sciences. The combination of these individual areas may result in
a new College or School focusing on Climate Engineering
Versatile human resources with experience in EHEA, the adaptation to the Bologna
Process and in teaching Climatology and Engineering disciplines
Various research groups developed an international profile in areas related to Climate
Engineering trough quality publications and success in applying for external competitive
research funds
WEAKNESSES
Lack of a degree or a master in Climate Engineering, not only at UDC but also in Spain
Climate Engineering lessons were not incorporated in the current programs. They were not
getting the necessary attention and priority, neither as mandatory nor as optative classes
The interdisciplinary potential to develop Climate Engineering programs at UDC is now
underexploited
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Lack of coordination between experts in Climatology or Atmospheric Sciences and
Engineering, scattered in different faculties and schools
Small research groups in areas related to Climate Engineering, in spite of significant
contributions. Precarious funding for pre doctoral students and post doc researchers
Excessive bureaucracy that slows down modifications of the curriculum
Low number of private enterprises involved in the education system
Some of the personnel is skeptical about the success of the EHEA
Low mobility for established and post doc researchers
OPPORTUNITIES
Consider curricula from around the European Union and east European countries to help
with development of Climate Engineering at UDC
Address the ability to diversify programs at the Master and Ph.D. levels
Consider the potential for updating curricula and include programs and lectures with joint
participation of the staff of technical and scientific areas
Analyzing the feasibility of incorporating Climate Engineering education in the frame of a
double degree
Building and strengthening networks with international partners in the field of Climate
Engineering
Promote the capability of UDC to host international students and researchers
Increased internationalization of teaching and research, which already is being encouraged
by the institutions managers
Increasing applications of funding for mobility of students and professors
Make a significant contribution to bilingual studies at UDCt the UDC
Contribute to develop a growing environmental awareness in the society
THREATS
Budget limitations during the next few years, because of decreasing public funding for
higher education
Chronic low involvement of private enterprises in higher education
Decreasing number of students due to low birthrate.
No data about potential student enrollment in Climate Engineering programs
Governmental policies difficult the implementation and development of new or innovative
studies
Current funding schemes prioritizing disciplines with fast return and more profit-oriented
that limit the development of the field
Lack of social prestige of a new degree or master program in Climate Engineering?
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Partner number: P6
University of Paderborn
(Germany)
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II.II SWOT analysis of the PC HEIs on the area of Environmental Sciences/Climate Engineering
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Partner number: P8
Gavar State University
(Armenia)
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SWOT Analysis CLIMATE ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TRENGTHS
Master degree:
There is licensing in action as well as curricula, academic staff and subject plans
PhD degree:
It is planned to have curricula and educational program in the future
WEAKNESSES
Master degree:
Literature, lack of practical work management and IT new devices
PhD degree:
There are researchers who work in GSU but are registered as PHD in other universities.
OPPORTUNITIES
Master degree:
Collaboration with other universities, exchange programmes
PhD degree:
Is expected to plan in the future
THREATS
Master degree:
Joint programming, interchange of methodological provision between the partners.
PhD degree:
There is not any, there is a need for joint curricula
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Partner number: P9
State Engineering University of Armenia
(Armenia)
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The SWOT analysis of the Curricula in specialization of
Environmental Engineering
STRENGTHS
The competencies correspond with competencies of curricula of European Higher
Education Institutions
Mandatory peer review of curricula and subject programs
The learning process duration for masters correspond with a learning process duration of
European Higher Education Institutions
The optimal period of study
The same ETCS between SEUA and other European Higher Education Institutions
Years of experience in the educational process by ETCS
WEAKNESSES
The training programs are not correspond with employers' requirements
Insufficiently equipped laboratory facilities for curriculum
Lack of practice during the learning process
Insufficiently equipped laboratory facilities which can be the cause of prolongation of the
thesis defense
Shortage of some items in the curriculum
The ETCS for PhD are not match with ETCS for PhD in European Higher Education
Institutions
OPPORTUNITIES
The possibility of accreditation of educational programs at the national and international
level
Expansion of international relations
Expansion of international relations using the inter-university agreements
Increased demand of occupations in the labor market
Continuous improvement of the conditions for education and training in line with the
Bologna requirements
The possibility of cooperation with employers on the basis of the signed contracts
THREATS
The limited possibility for inviting leading and foreign experts
Leakage of highly qualified young staff
Not enough interest and participation in the implementation and improvement of
educational programs by employers
The brain drain. The young specialists go away after the thesis defense
Lack of knowledge of students on Second Language that may hinder their participation in
the International exchange programs
Instability of the current labor market negatively affects the demand of training programs
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Partner number: P11
Baku State University
(Azerbaijan)
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SWOT analysis of the Curricula offered by BSU:
critical analysis of the existing Curricula
STRENGTHS
1. Research practices are existing.
2. Teacher trainings are held.
3. Foreign languages are incorporated in the curriculum
WEAKNESSES
1. Lack of laboratory and field courses.
2. Lack of laboratory and field equipment.
3. Humanitarian course elements are too dominant in curriculum.
4. Scientific work and teaching is still divided up between the academy of science and the
universities.
5. Lack of elective courses, Availability a lot of compulsory courses,
6. Research practices are not implemented due to lack of finances.
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Elaborate the curricula corresponding to European requirements,
2. Conducting practical sessions in the field and laboratory, learning new methods,
3. New field institute has opened in Guba city, with laboratory facilities.
4. International cooperation are existing and can be enlarged.
5. A multitude of national and international organizations working in the field of ecology are
existing => Potential work places and practice during the studies. The organiztations also
offer oportunties for thesis work (oil firms, ministry of environment, UNDP, GIZ, KfW,
AzerSu, Committee for Cadastre and many more...)
THREATS
1. Lack of financing in the education sector is hindering reforms and does not allow
development
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Partner number: P13
Brest State Technical University
(Belarus)
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SWOT Analysis
ClimateEngineering/ Environmental Studies
STRENGTHS
Leading field of research in Hydrology
Leading academic experts in Hydrology, Water resourses and Water Purification
Good scientific communications with colleagues in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia
WEAKNESSES
Poor knowledge of English by staff
Weak scientific communications with colleagues in EU
Insufficient supply of Laboratory equipment
Poor access to scientific literature
OPPORTUNITIES
The state's interest in training
THREATS
Lack of demand in the labor market
A small number of students wishing to get a degree
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Partner number: P14
Polotsk State University
(Belarus)
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SWOT analysis of the existing Curricula
STRENGTHS
Master degree:
Interdisciplinary Master in Ecological Safety
PhD degree:
Interdisciplinary PhD in Ecological Safety
WEAKNESSES
Master degree:
Master students in Architecture and Urban Planning study at different other Universities
PhD degree:
PhD students in Architecture and Urban Planning study at different other Universities
OPPORTUNITIES
Master degree:
We are planning to open a Master study programme (interdisciplinary) in Architecture, Urban
Planning and Sustainable Development
PhD degree:
We are planning to open a PhD study programme (interdisciplinary) in Architecture, Urban
Planning and Sustainable Development
THREATS
Master degree:
Legislation concerning the procedure of opening new study programmers at the national level
PhD degree:
Legislation concerning the procedure of opening new study programmes at the national level
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Partner number: P16
Georgian Technical University
(Georgia)
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SWOT analysis of the Curricula offered by GTU:
critical analysis of the existing Curricula
STRENGTHS
We offer the most comprehensive education in the environment and architecture in the
Georgia;
We offer the chance to explore your chosen subject with world-leading academics;
We respect traditions and continually enhance our global reputation through our
research and by recruiting the best academics.
WEAKNESSES
Lack of books/journals in native language;
Academics/students difficulties in speaking English;
Lack of studying-practical works;
Backwardness of scientific works;
Lack of equipment;
Non valuable soft wear.
OPPORTUNITIES
Maximum Integration into the European Education System:
Join science works; Student exchange programs; Approach of study programs
THREATS
Long-term scientific missions in European Universities;
Active translator work;
Collaboration with governmental, business and NGO sector
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Partner number: P17
Tbilisi State University
(Georgia)
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Department of Human Geography
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
Masters level Existence of a module: Spatial organization in HG Master program; Courses and programs at TSU in climate and environmental disciplines; Upcoming PhD students studying urban issues (e.g. urban planning) abroad
PhD level Research and doctoral theses on urban issues; Sufficient number of research grants and projects in urban and environmental
studies;
Availability of international networks for cooperation
WEAKNESSES
Masters level Lack of a program explicitly focusing on urban issues Lack of lecturers in TSU (at the moment) capable to cover all subjects in urban
studies
Weak cooperation between disciplines/departments so far Insufficient technical equipment
PhD level Lack of special course (on purpose tailored) for those who write PhD in urban
studies
Underdeveloped PhD programs and procedures at TSU (too many and frequent changes, heavy procedures)
OPPORTUNITIES
Masters level Interest and readiness of TSU interdisciplinary center (IC) to adopt and manage
program(s) in urban studies;
Recruiting professors/scholars of different disciplines at IC; Possibility of developing some courses or the whole program(s) in English; Attractiveness of getting a joint degree; Attractiveness of foreign exchange
PhD level Possibility to use TSU IC resources and services; Possibility of taking English language courses; Attractiveness of getting a joint degree; Attractiveness of foreign exchange
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THREATS
Masters level Students demand in undertaking programs in urban studies is not assessed; Uncertainty in job finding no established cooperation with public and private
sector
Support of TSU central administration in organizing student exchange and mobility PhD level
Uneven English and other (technical) skills of PhD students for working with sources;
Problem of combining work and study/research
Main Purpose and Objectives:
To assure high academic quality in education To promote internationalization of academic activities To harmonize our curricula with European/international standards To promote students mobility and rise their competitiveness
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Partner number: P18
Aleco Russo State University from Balti
(Moldova)
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SWOT Analysis
Masters program: Agricultural Ecology
STRENGTHS
The curriculum includes specialized disciplines with a wide range of applicability; All the courses are taught by teaching staff with scientific degrees and didactic titles; The teaching staff develop and publish monographs, scientific articles, participate in
national and international conferences, carry out research;
Scientists from the Research Institute for Field Crops "Selectia" (Balti) are involved in the implementation of the curriculum. In accordance with the collaboration agreement, the
equipment of this institution can be used in the implementation of the educational program;
Courses are taught combining classic and modern teaching methods; The profile of scientific research covers the area of agroecology; High professional development of the teaching staff, most teachers deal with research in
agroecology on a regular basis and / or have been trained abroad;
The students are involved in research activity throughout their study; There is an optimal ratio between the number of courses / seminars and there is no
overlapping of different disciplines or unnecessary repetition;
There is a beneficial and lasting tradition to cooperate with profile faculties from the country and abroad (Italy, France, Switzerland, Romania, Ukraine, Russian Federation),
promoting synthesis lectures by invitation;
WEAKNESSES
Insufficient correlation of the educational offer and the requirements of the labour force market;
Insufficient flexibility, needed to determine permanent openness to change; Low student and teacher mobility; Low level of student motivation and responsibility for student learning outcomes; Poor cooperation with economic agents. Insufficient number of international research programs; Insufficient development of a computerized database to track and organize the educational
and research activities;
Lack of a regulation on the status of graduates of cycle II (Master program); Insufficient equipment of the laboratories and departments;
OPPORTUNITIES
Development of international relations, bilateral research and cooperation agreements; Enhancing the scientific work of students at the department level, involving students in
programs / projects, carried out by the teaching staff;
Stimulating the use of learning platforms; Fostering mobility of teachers and students; Outfitting scientific laboratories with up-to-date equipment; Completing the university library holdings for the specialty of agroecology; Improving the technical equipment of laboratories, used to carry out the theoretical and
practical classes;
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Increasing the adaptability of the university curricula to labor market requirements; Providing for partnerships with businesses for internships and elaboration of master thesis. Conducting teaching in foreign languages.
THREATS
Insufficient equipment of laboratories diminishes the quality of teaching and research; Decreased motivation to learn as a result of insufficient wages, as compared to the labour
effort; diminished prestige of specialty;
The economic and social environment is less favorable for the implementation of a high level educational process;
Demographic problems.
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Partner number: P19
Technical University of Moldova
(Moldova)
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SWOT analysis
" Environmental Engineering"- Master Degree - Level II
STRENGTHS
The curricula is developed in accordance with the framework plan and meets modern
requirements and corresponds to the level of modern European education;
Teachers involved in the preparation of cycle II (master degree) have advanced experience
and scientific technical skills. They are able to provide thorough training master in the most
important spheres: civil engineering and urban environmental management. Building
integration and related facilities on bases of environmental development;
We organize teacher training courses to exchange experience in various fields;
We have partnerships agreements with relevant local institutions such as: SA Termocom
i SA Moldovagaz, SA Ap Canal Chisinau. As well, we cooperate with affiliated
companies of the territory, providing concrete cooperation activities in various fields
including advanced training, applied research, training, capacity building etc;
We provide opportunities in applied research necessary for master degree;
We offer possibilities of professional training and getting masters degree too those
specialists who have already got higher education in different spheres;
We have international cooperation with foreign organizations: UNIDO Austria, ENSI
Norvegia, REHVA, AVOC, AIIR and multiple universities from Romania, Bulgaria,
Belarus, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Germany, which stimulates the activity of professional
multidisciplinary training of masters and their integration in international mobility;
Our master`s degree training is adapted to the European and international standards;
An important and relevant aim in integrated training, from the perspective of civil
construction and urban environmental management, in particular the reduction of
emissions of greenhouse gases CO2, has presence in the curricula of such subjects as:
Processes and installations of burning of organic fuel; Energy optimization for providing
microclimate installations in buildings; Processes and installations on air processing;
Energy audits of buildings and installations; Integrated environmental protection; Impact
of environmental health engineering systems; Clean technologies and sustainable
management of ecosystems; Technological processes and equipment for municipal and
industrial wastewater; Urban and industrial waste management
WEAKNESSES
Lack of national legal framework that would regulate more suitable opportunities for
relevant master studies, definite mechanisms, ways and methods of motivation to
graduates with master`s degree, their place on the market in conditions of competition
and the crisis;
Inadequate funding towards the expansion and development of master programs and
activities to master, in order to integrate them with similar programs developed on
European and global level;
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Inadequate salary of high qualification teachers, extracurricular works limiting their
opportunities to increase their professional level in the field of training and research;
Motivation inadequate activity of the continuous professional training of staff
Inadequate supply of library with books, international scientific-technical magazines,
limits the possibility of masters in integration in the problems of integrated
environmental protection;
Insufficient development of a computerized database for evidence and organizing the
teaching and scientific research;
Insufficient promotion of institutional programs and international studies to young
scientists;
OPPORTUNITIES
Development of advanced steps of business circles, interested in the development of
technical and modern technologies that can assure the energy efficiency and
environmental protection, in the context of sustainable development;
Promoting international programs and projects related to resource efficiency and cleaner
production, environmental degradation, as well as financing of projects in the energy
efficiency and ecological sectors in national economy;
Stimulation of activity of continuous training of specialists concerned about civil
engineering and urban environmental management;
Participation of enterprises from R.Moldova in research and development projects;
Develop the legal and the institutional framework of the country in energy efficiency,
energy and environmental equipment and facilities, widespread implementation for
various sectors of the national economy of renewable energy;
Development of the business environment concerned with energy and environmental
equipment and certification of materials and equipment imported into the country`s
market;
The development of energy and environmental certification of buildings and installation
of their equipment at the country level, municipalities, businesses etc.;
Possibility of integration into the European Community;
THREATS
Migration of qualified employees to countries with higher potential for economic and
technical - scientific progress;
Lack of motivation for further study at master`s and PhD;
The decrease of inadequate funding of master studies from the state budget;
Teachers salary below the minimum consumption;
Ageing of qualified teachers;
Environmental degradation due to the political situation and business crises (economic,
energy, environmental, politi
cal, industrial, etc) that threaten communities.
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SWOT analysis
" Environmental Engineering"- PhD Degree - Level III STRENGTHS
The objectives of doctoral studies are focused on resolving the issues applied scientific
positions aimed at:
- economic performance, environmental and energy structural elements of buildings;
- economic performance, environmental and energy systems installations ensuring comfort conditions in buildings;
- economic performance, environmental and energy networks for the transport, distribution and use of heat and energy carriers;
- efficiency of energy consumption and energy in buildings and facilities; - energy and environmental optimization of buildings and installations that provide
environmental comfort;
Field of research offers opportunities and the tools of modern scientific research rather
extensive, similar to use in international research;
- theoretical investigation of processes and phenomena in the physical and mathematical modelling and simulation of the computer;
- modelling and simulation experimental processes and phenomena, applying modern scientific techniques and technologies;
- harmonious integration of the results of fundamental and applied scientific fields of urban planning, architecture and the environment, provides opportunities for interdisciplinary
research;
Ensure the management of the joint supervision of PhD theses offers major opportunities
to promote integrated science and scientific results to European and international level;
Field research doctorate is provided by three teachers empowered leadership doctoral
theses;
The mobility of doctoral students provides the possibility of publishing scientific results
at the conferences and scientific symposia promoted in the country and abroad.
WEAKNESSES
The research area is not assured, due to the low teachers empowered leadership doctoral
theses
Inadequate supply of laboratory with facilities, equipment and modern equipment to
perform precision for experimental and applied research;
Inadequate level of doctoral scholarships and remuneration doctoral teachers significantly
reduces the mobility of doctoral students and the relevance of doctoral training. For the
same reason, many teachers refuse to train in the doctoral activities.
Inadequate funding of university science does not allow the development of areas of
applied research, material supplies, advancement of science in business at national and
international level.
Insufficient promotes of the joint supervision of PhD theses with abroad
partner/institutions.
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OPPORTUNITIES
The existence of cooperation Agreements concluded with partner universities from the
country and abroad, among other activities providing leadership and collaboration in joint
supervision of doctoral;
Collaboration in various research-innovation projects and programs promoted (UNIDO;
TEMPUS; BERD;.
Expanding collaborations with organizations and public associations nationally and
internationally (AIIR, REHVA, AVOC) provide ample opportunities for the participation
of doctoral students in national and international competitions, presenting in their
doctoral research results, establishing partnerships with the business opening real
opportunities to implement the results of doctoral research etc.
Promoting wide policies related to energy efficiency and green buildings, resource
efficiency and cleaner production and environmental protection;
The existence of real possibilities of training in doctoral studies of young qualified
teacher;
Geographical location of the Republic of Moldova, offers wide opportunities for the
development of environmental research in various fields.
THREATS
Migration of qualified employees to countries with higher potential for economic and
technical - scientific progress
Lack of motivation sustainable strategic framework that would facilitate the opportunity
to promote doctoral studies;
The decrease of inadequate funding of doctoral studies from the state budget;
Teachers remuneration below the minimum consumption;
Ageing of qualified teachers;
Environmental degradation due to the political situation and business crises (economic,
energy, environmental, political, industrial etc) that threaten communities.
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Partner number: P21
Donetsk National Technical University
(Ukraine)
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SWOT Analysis
Faculty of Ecology and Chemical Technology,
Chemical Technology of Fuel Department
STRENGTHS
The Department has highly qualified personnel and offers a high quality education Faculty has powerful and stable traditions of engineering skills training in Donbas. The curriculum includes a large number of special subjects. Some of them include the
topics on environment monitoring and protecting.
During the Long industrial practice in enterprises, students can study topics on the environmental pollution and environmental protecting.
WEAKNESSES
There are no environmental disciplines in the curriculum. Weak language skills of students and teachers making it difficult to obtain new scientific
information.
Obsolete laboratory equipment and the lack of chemicals prevent the creation of new disciplines.
OPPORTUNITIES
High prestige of the University contributes to finding investors that provide funding for equipment and chemicals.
The department collaborates in the Applied Ecology Department, so there should be no problem with the teaching of environmental disciplines.
Department increases the number of international connections and is involved in international projects.
THREATS
The education acts is changed often. Forms and requirements for training documents change frequently.
Funding does not allow small groups of students.The curriculum is designed so as to specialists and masters studied most disciplines together.
Most fee-based information resources are not available for the University. Undergraduates have a great week study workload, which is 24 hours. Scientific work is
not included at this time.
Bad economical state of industrial enterprises leads to the low demand for the research and development (including emissions reducing projects).
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III.I Consolidated/comparative analysis of common interests/problems for all the partners
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STRENGTHS
All Universities include already a rich and broad set of Master and a Doctorate
programme already defined in accordance with the EU standards, and corresponds
to the level of modern European education;
The learning process duration for masters corresponds with learning process
duration of European Higher Education Institutions and the same ETCS correspond
between partner countries PC (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova,
and Ukraine) and other European Higher Education Institutions;
The curriculum includes a large number of special subjects. An important and
relevant aim in integrated training, from the perspective of civil construction and
urban environmental management, in particular the reduction of emissions of
greenhouse gases CO2, has presence in the curricula of such subjects which include
the topics on environment monitoring and protecting (for ex: Energy optimization
for providing microclimate installations in buildings; Integrated environmental
protection; Impact of environmental health engineering systems; Clean
technologies and sustainable management of ecosystems; Technological processes
and equipment for municipal and industrial wastewater; Urban and industrial waste
management; Environmental Comfort in Buildings; Evaluation of Environmental
Parameters; Waste Management; Renewable Energy Technology;
Highly qualified and dynamic teaching staff. There is an active collaboration with
several companies and public entities, namely through Projects/Internships;
Teachers involved in the preparation of cyc