Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov, BE008 – National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic

The activity focused on implementing a blended mobility programme for students from the UA & MD partner universities to improve learning outcomes and develop cross-cutting competences. The programme combined a 1.5-month online learning component, jointly developed by the EU and Partner Country universities with SDG 11 as a key focus, and a two-week physical mobility period at the European partner universities. The mobility enabled students to strengthen their knowledge of sustainable transport, European transportation technologies and logistics, improve their professional, language and intercultural skills, and gain practical competences in information and communication technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems. The mobility results were academically recognised by the partner universities in accordance with Erasmus+ principle.

Task 7.3 aims to disseminate the objectives, activities and results of the ISDEGO project through participation in international and national scientific conferences, exhibitions, student fairs, academic events and student tele-bridges. These activities increase the visibility of the project, strengthen cooperation between universities and stakeholders, promote the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in transport education and encourage the exploitation of project results.

During the reporting period, the ISDEGO consortium actively organized and participated in numerous dissemination events involving universities, researchers, students, public authorities, industry representatives and international partners from Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Germany, Italy and Romania

The report presents the development of the concept, organisational structure, and technical infrastructure of the Sustainable Urban Transport Laboratory (SUTLab) established within the ISDEGO project. It describes the unified conceptual framework adopted by all partner universities, integrating advanced transport modelling software, intelligent traffic monitoring technologies, environmental monitoring equipment, virtual reality tools, and digital learning resources into a modern educational and research environment. The report also outlines the integration of SUTLab into bachelor-level transport education, supporting laboratory-based learning, research activities, and stakeholder cooperation while promoting the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities. The developed concept strengthens practice-oriented education, enhances students’ digital and professional competences, and provides a sustainable foundation for the long-term modernisation of transport education within the Erasmus+ ISDEGO project.

The report presents the results of the evaluation of the quality of teacher internships for Ukrainian and Moldovan academic staff and the Erasmus+ Student Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) implemented within the ISDEGO project. Based on participants’ questionnaires, the assessment analyses the quality of mobility activities, learning outcomes, programme organisation, and recognition procedures. The findings confirm a high level of participant satisfaction and demonstrate the positive impact of the mobility activities on professional development, international cooperation, and the acquisition of innovative knowledge and digital competences, providing recommendations for the continuous improvement of future mobility programmes

The activity focused on training academic staff from UA & MD universities at partner EU universities in order to enhance their professional competences and strengthen the implementation of SDG11 principles in transport bachelor’s programmes. The selection procedures for academic staff were conducted, and the results were published on the websites of each UA & MD university. A five-day training period was organized, during which participants studied advanced European best practices, approaches, and knowledge in sustainable urban mobility, green transport, digitalization, and modern teaching methodologies. The training report is presented in Deliverable D5.1

The ISDEGO project aims to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11) into bachelor’s programs in transport. In the context of global transformations in the transport sector driven by digitalization, climate change, and innovations in the management of technical systems. There is an increasing need for flexible educational tools, in particular, micro-credentials. Micro-credentials are modular, short-term learning components that enable learners to quickly acquire specific competencies tailored to the labor market and contemporary challenges. This document outlines a strategic framework for the development of micro-credentials for universities in Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU, considering local contexts and European recommendations. All the materials of the report were presented on the Progress Seminar “Micro-Credentials in Technical Higher Education: European Practices, National Challenges, and Pathways for Ukraine and Moldova. Application of Micro-Credentials in Transport and Logistics”, which were held October 21, 2025.

The evaluating existing bachelor's programs, future demand and development of recommendations for UA&MD universities.

Report presents the results of a comprehensive evaluation of existing bachelor's programs in Ukraine and Moldova in the field of transport and urban development. The work included an in-depth review of 28 international strategic and educational documents (e.g. EQF, OECD Learning Compass 2030, World Bank reports), an analysis of global trends, and the identification of future demands for graduate competences. Based on the findings and feedback from stakeholder workshops, recommendations were developed for the integration of new competences, topics, and teaching formats into bachelor’s curricula. The proposed innovations aim to foster key 21st-century skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy, enhancing the employability of future graduates in alignment with EU standards.

The communication strategy was developed in accordance with the Grant Agreement. The ISDEGO project’s communication strategy is a key tool for ensuring public visibility, informing stakeholders, and disseminating project results. It will support the project’s objectives through a structured use of online channels (website, social media, electronic newsletters) and offline activities (conferences, seminars, and partner meetings). This strategy will enable the project to effectively communicate its goals, achievements, and innovations to a broad audience, foster international cooperation, and ensure the sustainability of its results beyond the funding period.

During the Kick-off meeting, the Regulations on the Appointment of Project Consortium Members were discussed and formed, describing the decision-making process.

A report on the decision-making process of the Project Management Committee and an Minutes of the Kick-off meeting are attached

Task 3.1 focuses on the assessment and comparison of methods, technologies, and tools used in teaching sustainable urban transport, including transport data collection systems. The task is based on the analysis of laboratory infrastructures at EU universities, results of EU-funded projects, and the current state of sustainable urban mobility education. The findings are used to evaluate the suitability of existing systems and devices for didactic purposes and to support practice-oriented and competency-based learning. The outcomes of Task 3.1 provide a foundation for the further development of the Sustainable Urban Transport Laboratory (SUTLab)

he SUTLab Educational and Laboratory Centres have been successfully established and officially opened at all partner universities. The centres are fully operational and integrated into bachelor study programmes in transport systems and information technologies.

Laboratory classes, practical training, and seminars are conducted according to the academic schedule using modern laboratory equipment and digital tools. The centres support practice-oriented education, enhance students' professional competencies, and promote the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the educational process.

The official opening events and the implementation of laboratory activities have been widely disseminated through the project website and the social media channels of the partner universities.

The introduction of the first results of ISDEGO project at International Conference on Green Logistics for Greener Cities. The International Conference “Green Logistics for Greener Cities” is focused on significant problems especially concerning the impacts of urban transport on the environment, presentation of the new trends in eco- logistics, the impacts of freight distribution on the city environment including the tourist and health resorts, the utilization of telematics-based systems in urban logistics, modelling and planning freight distribution in the context of sustainable development, urban industrial infrastructure, city marketing for supporting sustainable development, public-private partnerships for sustainable urban logistics, safety aspects in urban transport, metropolitan environmental monitoring in terms of freight transport, the impact of logistics systems on the effective functioning of metropolitan areas as well as the economic aspects of improving the safety of freight distribution in urban areas.

During February 2026, the announcement of the student selection for participation in the academic mobility program was published by UA & MD universities within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA2 project ISDEGO – Implementation of Sustainable Urban Development Goals in Transport Bachelor Degree. Following the application process, the selection procedure was completed, and the results were published on the official websites of UA & MD universities.

During September 2025 the selection of academic staff representatives of UA & MD Universities was conducted for participation in the internship on the base of European universities within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA2 project ISDEGO – Implementation of Sustainable urban Development Goals in transport bachelor degree. The results of selection have been published on the official websites of UA & MD Universities

On October 21, 2025 will hold an online Progress Seminar to present the results of initial research on micro-credentials and share European and national experiences in higher education –  with a focus on transport and logistics in Ukraine and Moldova.

The agreements on cultural and scientific cooperation between universities have been signed by all consortium members. This will contribute to continuing the partnership with EU countries and to transferring and disseminating EU policy in the field of higher education at universities in Ukraine and Moldova.
The milestone has been successfully achieved. A total of 24 mandatory cooperation agreements have been signed, along with 14 additional agreements between Ukrainian and Moldovan universities.

The First ISDEGO seminar was held. The goal is to transfer the European experience in implementing the principles of SDG11 in learning trajectories as well as to include in the bachelor’s curricula the future demand (according to local/national/international trends). The European experience was presented. 12 reports from European lecturers were presented during the workshop.

According to milestone MS18 of the ISDEGO project, which is part of Work Package 7 (Dissemination & Exploitation), the main tasks that must be completed by the end of the third month of the project (March 2025) include creating the project website and social media pages where all information about the project is disseminated.

10 Minutes of department/faculty meetings will be provided to the coordinator. 

Target group - university management, employees of departments/faculties

Number of estimated participants - at least 10 at each university

Duration of the event – 2 day

This document presents the results of Deliverable 2.1 of the Erasmus+ ISDEGO project (Implementation of Sustainable urban Development Goals in transport bachelor degree). It offers evidence-based recommendations for updating bachelor-level programs in transport and urban development at Ukrainian universities. The recommendations are grounded in a triangulated methodology combining international policy analysis, institutional self-assessment, and stakeholder engagement, including four regional workshops conducted in April 2025. The proposed competence framework addresses emerging global trends such as sustainability, digitalization, urbanization, and labor market transformation. These recommendations will guide the design of new modules and teaching materials in follow-up project tasks and support Ukraine’s alignment with EU educational and mobility standards..

This document constitutes Deliverable D2.3 of the Erasmus+ project ISDEGO Implementation of Sustainable urban Development Goals in transport bachelor degree (Grant Agreement No. 101179915). It presents consolidated recommendations for updating bachelor-level study programs in transport technologies at Ukrainian and Moldovan universities, developed as a direct output of Task T2.2 within Work Package 2. Building upon the competence framework, identified skill gaps, and global trend analysis established in Deliverable D2.1, this document translates analytical findings into concrete curricular actions. Specifically, it documents the development and formal introduction of four new mandatory courses – one at each Ukrainian partner university and formulates recommendations for integrating priority topics into existing disciplines, updating teaching methods, and investing in appropriate laboratory infrastructure. The courses were designed during the 2025–2026 and formally integrated into the updated bachelor programmes of the participating institutions following internal peer review and public consultation procedures in accordance with Ukrainian higher education legislation.

This document is an outcome of the on-site training of academic staff from UA&MD universities in EU universities-partners from November 10 to 21, 2025. The report presents the best practices that EU universities employ for implementing UN SDG11 in their bachelor’s studies. Participants of the traineeship highlight these best practices and make recommendations on how they suppose using them to improve the education process at the local UA&MD universities.