Principal and CEO at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) Mr Stephen Vella attended the 7th meeting of the EU4Dual Rectors’ Council. The meeting took place at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Stuttgart, Germany. The DHWB is the first higher education institution in Germany to integrate academic studies with workplace training. Deputy Principal Mr Ronald Curmi also accompanied the delegation.

The 7th meeting of the EU4Dual Rectors’ Council marked another significant step in the Alliance’s collective journey to advance dual education across Europe. As part of the European Universities Initiative, this meeting provided a platform for discussion, decision-making, and strategic alignment within the alliance.

The council discussed key policy matters and approved the EU4DUAL value statement, and the Alliance sustainability strategy, aligning our shared values and ensuring environmental, social and financial integrity within the alliance.

During the meeting updates were presented on the progress of the joint dual master’s (JDM) programs, and the council approved the initiation of the accreditation process for the JDM in Digital and Sustainable Manufacturing Engineering. Additionally, updates were shared on the joint industrial Ph.D. program and the EU4Dual mobility program, both of which play central roles in enhancing cross-institutional collaboration and facilitating student mobility.

Moreover, several challenges were also discussed, including navigating national regulations around funding, and maintaining decision-making autonomy within the consortium.

All Rectors agreed on establishing a Legal Entity which will enhance collaboration, branding, and stability within the alliance, positioning EU4Dual as a leader in dual education across Europe.