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The main aim of the project is to strengthen institutional cooperation between universities in Slovakia (Slovak University of Technology) and Norway (University of Stavanger) to enhance both the quality and relevance of education and training in the focus areas of green innovations in urban - regional planning education and of assisted living technologies, and thus contribute to increase of education and employment potential of young people within these two spheres.
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“Working together for a green,
competitive and inclusive Europe.”

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Workshop Universal Design, Bratislava, Slovakia

27.6.2024

21 November 2023  The Faculty of Architecture and Design at STU in Bratislava hosted an engaging and enlightening workshop which marked a pivotal step in understanding the critical role of universal design in shaping sustainable and inclusive urban environments. The workshop kicked off with an introduction to the UMKA project by Zuzana Čerešňová, Associate Professor […]

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Closing Conference

11.4.2024

Applications for the conference should be sent by filling in the form by 20.4.2024.

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UMKA at the Night of Architecture and Design at FAD STU, Bratislava

15.2.2024

15 February 2024 The Night of Architecture and Design is an important event for the popularization of architecture, urbanism and design, when the premises of the Faculty of Architecture and Design are opened for one evening (and night) to the general public. Several thousands of participants from the general public usually participate: not only residents […]

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Workshop Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia

15.2.2024

30 November–3 December 2023 At the end of the year we tested the teaching methods developed so far and the innovative content of the curriculum in a concentrated form. With the workshop, which was a part of integrated course Design Studio IV focused on urban design and planning skills, we wanted to test the clarity […]

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UMKA project workshop Stavanger, Norway

15.2.2024

18-21 October 2023 The workshop in Stavanger, Norway, was linked to support the formation of joint research teams of supervisors and PhD students between the two universities. In particular, collaborations between the academic sector and practice are inspiring for the Slovak context: UiS and the City of Stavanger) and the regional administration (Rogaland), focusing on […]

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Workshop Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia

15.2.2024

06–08 October 2023 The whole market seems to have been cornered by "green solutions". We come across them in TV commercials to improve the efficiency of houses, in shops that offer "green" alternatives to common products and elements, but also in specialized companies that prepare projects to transform the functioning of entire buildings to a […]

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Activities

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Activity 01

The overall aim of this activity is to update general study curricula at FAD STU while implementing the topics related to green industry innovation…

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Activity 03

It is know only about what we teach and learn, but also how we do it. Therefore we dedicate ourselfes also to the continuos innovation in research-based pedagogical…

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Activity 02

The field of assisted living technologies is directly focused on solutions that promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life for…

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Activity 04

We are focusing on improving capacities and capabilities of our young practicitioners through expanding the cooperation by involving master and doctoral students in…

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Activity 05

We want to share experiences regarding new methods of learning and teaching also with wider professional public. We promote activities that are targeting students…

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Acknowledgement

If you want to know more about programmes and projects financed by the by the Norway Grants in Slovakia, visit norwaygrants.sk