On September 25, 2024, the Final Conference of the D-EMIND project took place in Szeged, Hungary. The event showcased the project’s success in promoting digital entrepreneurial mindsets in higher education and highlighted its key products and outcomes.
The conference began with a welcome speech from Tráserné Oláh Zsuzsanna, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Csongrád-Csanád, and David Rodriguez-Gomez, PI of the D-EMIND project, who emphasized the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in collaboration with educational institutions.
Attendees were introduced to the D-EMIND project and its main outputs, which aim to prepare students for international careers by integrating entrepreneurship and challenge-based learning (CBL). The project focuses on creating a trans-European platform that encourages innovation, peer-to-peer learning, and real-world problem solving.
Sílvia Blanch Gelabert (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain) delivered a keynote presentation on Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) in higher education, setting the stage for the discussions that followed. She outlined how CBL can be a powerful tool for enhancing both entrepreneurship education and student engagement.
The event also featured presentations from key D-EMIND contributors:
- David Rodríguez Gómez (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain) – Overview of the D-EMIND project and its innovative digital tools.
- Anni Stavnskær Pedersen (Professionshojskolen University College Nordjylland, Denmark) – Presentation of the D-EMIND methodology and self-assessment tool.
- Kübra Bilgay and Elisa Hinestrosa (Hochschule Düsseldorf, Germany) – Introduction to the D-EMIND digital toolbox and platform.
- Ilse Fraussen and Annelies Schrooten (UC Leuven, Belgium) – Overview of the D-EMIND training pack.
- Aleix Barrera (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain) – Presentation of the D-EMIND MOOC.
If you missed the event or want to revisit the insightful discussions, we invite you to watch the full video of the D-EMIND Final Conference here.
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