On 29–30 May 2026, Alecu Russo Bălți State University (USARB) hosted the Capacity Building Workshop “Digital Learning Ecosystems and Modern Engineering Education” within the Erasmus+ CBHE project DIGITRANS – Digital Transformation of HEIs Education Process in Ukraine and Moldova for Sustainable Engagement with Enterprises. The event gathered 15 academic and technical staff members to strengthen digital competences and disseminate project achievements.
The workshop began with an overview of the DIGITRANS project, highlighting key results, USARB’s contribution, and the impact of project activities on engineering education. Participants also discussed measures to ensure the sustainability of project outcomes beyond the project lifetime.
A central theme of the event was the transfer of knowledge gained during study visits and training activities at European partner institutions. Participants explored innovative teaching approaches, simulation software, digital assessment tools, multimedia resources, and student-centred learning methods applicable to engineering education.
The workshop further presented the DIGITRANS Digital Learning Ecosystem, emphasizing Moodle as the core platform for managing learning resources. Sessions demonstrated the benefits of gamification, programming environments, and data analysis tools for enhancing student engagement and learning effectiveness. Participants also examined the educational opportunities provided by newly established digital laboratories and project-funded equipment.
Special attention was given to evaluating the new and modernized courses developed within DIGITRANS, including subjects related to electric and autonomous vehicles, automation, and engineering bionics. Feedback from students and academic staff indicated strong satisfaction with the updated curricula, recognizing their relevance to labour market demands and their contribution to developing professional and digital skills.
The workshop concluded with discussions on maintaining and further developing the digital infrastructure created through the project. Participants reflected on key achievements, lessons learned, and future priorities, reaffirming USARB’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and innovation in higher education through the DIGITRANS project.
