Report SWOT Analysis 2014

RETHINK - Reform of Education THru INternational Knowledge exchange

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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:


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


PhD degree:

We are planning to open a PhD study programme (interdisciplinary) in Architecture, Urban


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:


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

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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

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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

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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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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

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Report SWOT Analysis 2014