November 2024 – Gate2Math

On November 14-15, 2024, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania hosted the 4th transnational meeting of the Erasmus+ project Gate2Math. This pivotal event brought together 12 representatives from all partner countries—Austria, Estonia, Portugal, Romania, and Spain—both in-person and virtually. The meeting served as an excellent platform to review the project’s progress, discuss upcoming activities, and strategize future milestones.

Key discussions revolved around evaluating achievements, sharing insights, and ensuring alignment in developing innovative open educational resources for teaching mathematics. A significant focus was placed on integrating these resources into a multilingual online smart library, a cornerstone of the project’s mission.

In addition to the productive working sessions, participants had the unique opportunity to engage with Romanian culture, fostering stronger intercultural connections and mutual understanding. They explored Transylvania’s rich history, stunning landmarks, and vibrant traditions, experiencing firsthand the region’s renowned architecture and heritage. These cultural experiences not only deepened the bonds among project partners but also added a memorable and enriching dimension to the meeting.

The 4th transnational meeting of Gate2Math exemplified the spirit of international collaboration, blending academic innovation with cultural exchange to advance the project’s vision and goals.

TTK University of Applied Sciences together with Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences hosted a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) for students that focused on applying mathematical and statistical methods to address sustainability challenges.

The students came from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, totaling 48 participants. They were accompanied by 10 faculty members from different universities across Europe. The event welcomed representatives from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania), Riga Technical University (Latvia), the Open International University of Human Development in Ukraine (Ukraine), National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” (Ukraine), and VSB Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic). Discussions highlighted Gate2Math’s role in supporting innovative, quality educational materials and encouraging partners to contribute OERs that align with sustainability-focused learning goals.

This program equipped students with skills to apply mathematical techniques, select problem-solving methods, and interpret results to support informed decision-making. Participants gained hands-on experience with specialized software and accessed open educational resources through a Smart Library of interactive materials, enhancing their ability to tackle real-world issues with data-driven, sustainable solutions.