Valentyna Yakubiv, First Vice-Rector of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, and Iryna Hryhoruk, Head of the Research Department, participated in working meetings at the University of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) on September 12-13 as part of the EDUC-WIDE project under the Horizon Europe program.

The university representatives:

• • Presented the research infrastructure of Precarpathian University.
  • Discussed prospects for forming joint research groups among universities of the EDUC European Digital Universities Alliance.
  • Outlined a roadmap for university researchers’ participation in research projects under the 2024-2025 competitions.

Continuing the work, Valentyna Yakubiv and Iryna Hryhoruk emphasized the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in scientific research, which can significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of joint initiatives. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities for involving young scientists in international research projects, which will enhance their qualifications and facilitate the exchange of experience.

Additionally, a number of agreements were reached during the event regarding future joint conferences, seminars, and workshops, which will contribute to deepening cooperation between universities, members of the EDUC alliance.

Concluding the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of continuing cooperation within the Horizon Europe program, which opens up new horizons for scientists and education as a whole. Subsequent steps were agreed upon,including the planning of further meetings, which will contribute to expanding scientific ties and activating innovative activities.

As a result of the meeting, 9 university research centers were identified that will collaborate with scientists from Université Paris Nanterre (France), University of Pécs (Hungary), University of Potsdam (Germany), Università degli Studi di Cagliari (Italy), Universitat Jaume (Spain), Masaryk University (Czech Republic), University of South-Eastern Norway (Norway), and Université de Rennes (France).