On March 27–28, 2026, the Alecu Russo Balti State University (USARB) organized the workshop entitled “Acquisition and Piloting of Digital Learning Ecosystems within the DIGITRANS Project”, implemented under the DIGITRANS project.
The two-day hybrid event brought together the DIGITRANS implementation team, academic staff, undergraduate and master’s students, and industry representatives, including ICS DRAEXLMAIER AUTOMOTIVE SRL, Magnetec Components SRL, Gebauer & Griller, and Vizitare Climatică SRL.
The opening session highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. Presentations delivered during the first day focused on USARB’s achievements in digitalizing engineering education, the development of Digital Learning Ecosystems (DLE), and the strengthening of partnerships with the socio-economic environment. Particular attention was given to addressing the acquisition and piloting of DLE.
The workshop also included sessions on knowledge transfer from DIGITRANS Student Schools hosted in Latvia, Romania, and Greece, as well as discussions on fostering innovative partnerships in digital education.
The second day focused on integrating research and applied collaboration within DLE, emphasizing research-based learning, the use of digital and AI tools, and the role of industry partnerships in enhancing students’ competencies. Students presented research projects developed in collaboration with industry partners, highlighting the practical application of knowledge and the importance of interdisciplinary learning.
Through its involvement in the DIGITRANS project, USARB reaffirms its commitment to modernizing engineering education, advancing digital transformation, and strengthening sustainable partnerships, in line with European higher education priorities.
