Since February 2024, students from ATHENA partner universities, along with students from VILNIUS TECH, have formed international teams, each addressing unique challenges posed by their mentors and companies. The project began with a physical meeting at the University of Maribor, followed by remote collaboration, allowing each team to progress at their own pace. The teams now convene at VILNIUS TECH for the final face-to-face sessions. During the final pitch event at VILNIUS TECH  “LinkMenų fabrikas” these student teams will present their innovative solutions to the mentors.

 

The agenda for the BlendEd Closing Meeting features tutoring sessions, collaborative team activities, and extensive preparations for the final presentations. Participants from Lithuania, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and the UK will also enjoy a variety of social events in  Vilnius, enriching the cultural experience of the programme. 

 

Dr Vytautas Abromavičius, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Electronics at VILNIUS TECH, underscores the broader impact of BlendEd on students, “The program has far surpassed my expectations. It has provided students with critical skills for their future careers, when collaborating with  international teams to provide solutions for  companies, thereby enriching the learning process through diversity.”

 

 

BlendEd is an innovative course that combines the best of online and offline education, offering students a unique, flexible, and comprehensive learning experience embedded in an international and multidisciplinary learning environment. It is a testament to ATHENA’s dedication to modernising education and equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

 

VILNIUS TECH is part of the ATHENA European University Alliance, which constantly offers mobility and development opportunities for students and staff. The ATHENA alliance partners are universities in ten European countries (Greece, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, France, Germany, and Ukraine).