Work Package 2

Curricula development
The aim of WP2 is to develop partner countries HEIs curricula and establish capacity for I&E education through university-university and university-industry cooperation, joint initiatives of academia and internationalization activities (regional priorities). It is based on transferring good practice and experience to P2, P3 and P4 in the field of I&E in Blue economy. Moreover, it is believed that it will increase the readiness and capacity of partner countries HEIs to run I&E courses by involving the I&E centers established in WP3.
The methodology for curriculum update by I&E concept in Blue economy (DEV 2.1) will include such activities as revision of existing study courses in Montenegrin and Albanian HEIs and integration of identified subjects missing in existing study programs (bachelor and master). This will be followed by DEV 2.2 preparing guidelines for learning development. Preparation of course catalogues as a teaching material is emphasized in DEV 2.3. The WP2 output comprehends preparation of course scripts and teaching materials for identified subject gaps (WP1) through the exchange and application of existing material at program countries universities, including translation into regional languages and adjustment and adaptation of e-learning courses DEV 2.4 and DEV 2.5, respectively.
Tasks / Activities

- DEV 2.1 Methodology for establishing and updating curricula, March-August 2020; Event, Report
The aim of the developed methodology is to guide partner universities through the development and local integration process of courses and teaching/training materials.
WP2 Dev 2.1 Methodology final updated 2021.06.16
- DEV 2.2 Guidelines for learning development, May- October 2020; Report, Service/Product
Montenegro
Based on the findings of WP1 and developed methodology, project partners prepared the guidelines for learning development for University of Montenegro. Current situation in University of Montenegro, SWOT analysis, recommendations for new study courses and I&E Centre, as well as best practice examples from Norway, Croatia and Lithuania are described in the guidelines.
WP2 Dev 2.2 Montenegro Guidelines final updated 21-06-2021
Albania
Based on the findings of WP1 and developed methodology, project partners prepared the guidelines for learning development for Albanian universities. Current situation in Albania, SWOT analysis, recommendations for new study courses and I&E Centre, as well as best practice examples from Norway, Croatia and Lithuania are described in the guidelines.
WP2 Dev 2.2 Albania Guidelines
- DEV 2.3 Course catalogues, September 2020- April 2021; Teaching material
University of Montenegro
After the revision of existing study programs and discussions with university staff, partners prepared the initial catalogues for new/revised courses on Blue economy by applying I&E concept for University of Montenegro, which cover 1 new BSc course, 3 new MSc courses and 8 revised BSc courses.
WP2 Dev 2.3 UoM Course Catalogues
University of Vlore
After the revision of existing study programs and discussions with university staff, partners prepared the initial catalogues for new/revised courses on Blue economy by applying I&E concept for University of Vlore, which cover 5 revised BSc courses, 1 new MSc course and 1 revised MSc course.
WP2 Dev 2.3 UoV Course Catalogues
University of Tirana
After the revision of existing study programs and discussions with university staff, partners prepared the initial catalogues for new/revised courses on Blue economy by applying I&E concept for University of Tirana, which cover 1 revised BSc course and 9 revised MSc courses.
WP2 Dev 2.3 UoT Course Catalogues
- DEV 2.4 Course scripts and teaching materials - exchange of existing material at Program universities, insourcing of selected I&E subjects from partner countries HEIs, April 2021- January 2022; Teaching material, Learning materials, Training materials
- DEV 2.5 E-learning scripts and materials, January 2022 to June 2022; Teaching material, Learning material, Training material

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Work Package 3

In WP3, P2-P4 will establish I&E centres and allocate premises for its functioning. In order to provide adequate education and training of students and professionals in I&E in specific Blue economy (off-shore, cruise ship and yachting, marine engineering and maritime and coastal toursim). I&E centres will be equipped with new and upgraded equipment. Equipment will be purchased through public procurement procedure, and equipment providers will make an installation and testing of provided equipment.

WP3 includes activities related to the purchasing and installation of equipment at the first stage. Later on, establishment of I&E centres will represent a project milestone.

Tasks / Activities
- DEV 3.1 Purchase of new and upgrade of existing equipment. July 2020 to December 2020; Report, Service/Product
Agreement
Decisions
- DEV 3.2 Installation and testing of equipment. December 2020 to April 2021; Report
- DEV 3.3 Establishment of environments for I&E centres at PC HEIs. February 2021-June 2022; Event, Report, Service/Product.
I&E Center at UV
I&E center at UoM
I&E center UT
Agenda - OPENING I&E CENTERS: 26th of April

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Work Package 8

Project Management
Project management consists of five deliverables to mark the beginning, middle and end of the project. Such meetings will provide for each partner representatives the opportunity to meet together face-to-face, allowing for collaborative and gradual knowledge building that may shed light on opinions and ideas that could not have been shared through Skype or email.

The Kick-off meeting will serve as the official start of the project, and all partners will meet together for the first time. The Project Management Board (PMB), consisting of one representative from each eligible partner, will be selected during the Kick-off meeting. The PMB will meet in person at the Kick-off, midterm and final meetings, and over Skype when required.

The Midterm meeting (MNGT 8.3) will mark the project midpoint. The Final Project Meeting (MNGT 8.5) will serve as the project end, and will include final progress reports and plans for further developing institutional capacity based on project results.?P1 will also manage and coordiante the accounting and other administrative issues associated with the project (MNGT 8.4 and MNGT 8.5).

Tasks / Activities
- MNGT 8.1 Establishment of Project Management Board (January-March 2020; Event, Report)
- MNGT 8.2 All partner and PMB meetings (January-May 2020; Event, Report)
- MNGT 8.3 Project midterm meeting (June -July 2021; Event, Report)
Report on Midterm Meetings
- MNGT 8.4 Meeting on financial reporting (November 2021-January 2022; Event, Report)
BLUEWBC Programme Aalesund September 22
- MNGT 8.5 Final Project Meeting (October 2022-December 2022 ; Event, Report)

Work Package 8

PMB meeting in Split

BLUEWBC WP 8.4 financial reporting

Meeting Project Management Board hybrid meeting

Internal meeting of WB partners

Project Management Board Meeting

Project Board Meeting on Reporting for requesting second term financing

Project Management Board meeting, 21st May 2021

Project Management Board Meeting (PMB)

BlueWBC kick off meeting