From 9 to 13 February 2026, the DIGITRANS project organized a Student Training School at “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati (Romania), bringing together students and academic staff from partner universities in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. The event aimed to strengthen students’ competencies in automotive and transport engineering, while supporting the development of skills needed for Industry 4.0 and sustainable mobility.
The training school combined lectures, practical sessions, laboratory visits and industry excursions, offering participants a comprehensive learning experience that connected theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. The programme covered topics such as computer-aided design (CAD), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), electric and hybrid vehicle testing, hydrogen and alternative fuels in transport, vehicle diagnostics, advanced automotive materials and the environmental impact of electric vehicles.
Students also had the opportunity to visit automotive industry facilities and local research laboratories, gaining insight into modern engineering practices and innovative technologies used in the sector. Cultural activities, including a city tour of Galati and a visit to the Natural Science Museum Complex, complemented the academic programme and fostered networking among participants.
The school gathered 33 students (20 onsite and 13 online) from partner institutions including Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University, Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Lutsk National Technical University, Technical University of Moldova, Alecu Russo Balti State University and Cahul State University. Participants highly appreciated the quality and organisation of the programme, confirming the strong impact and relevance of the training activities.
Overall, the DIGITRANS Student Training School successfully contributed to enhancing students’ technical knowledge, practical skills and international collaboration, preparing future engineers for the rapidly evolving automotive and transport sectors.
Funded by the European Union under the DIGITRANS project.
