UPTAKERS (Upgrading academic skills and innovative capacities through Virtually Inclusive Hybrid Studios) is Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between European XR capabilities and MENA academic institutions, fostering digital innovation in education.
UPTAKERS Erasmus+ project
Revolutionizing Learning with XR technologies
UPTAKERS project aims to introduce innovative approaches and initiatives in higher education, specifically by leveraging Extended Reality (XR) technologies.
Kickoff meeting of the project
Transforming Learning Through Technology
The UPTAKERS project actively embraces this digital shift, moving beyond traditional Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) to create a Mixed Reality learning environment. This platform integrates VR and AR technologies, fostering interactive and connected learning experiences across diverse disciplines. This innovation promises to elevate student engagement, stimulate their imagination, and deepen their understanding of the curriculum. Moreover, UPTAKERS aims to empower its target groups by enhancing their skills, competences, and employability potential, contributing significantly to regional development.
UPTAKERS project recognizes the diverse circumstances and challenges faced by higher education institutions (HEIs) in Region 3 (Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia), and seeks to address them in accordance with their respective national visions.
Project Details
Project name: Upgrading academic skills and innovative caPacities through virTuAlly Enclusive hybRid Studios
Project acronym: UPTAKERS
Grant Agreement Number: 101179167
Programme: Erasmus +
Key Action: KEY ACTION 2: COOPERATION AMONG ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS
Action: Capacity Building in Higher Education
Project Strand: Strand 2 – Partnerships for transformation in higher education, which aim to have a large and wider impact on innovation, university/business relations and institutional governance
Call for Proposal: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2
Type of action: ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants
Project starting date: 1 November 2024
Project end date: 31 October 2027
Duration: 36 months
Project Coordinator: UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS DIN CONSTANTA – OUC
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