Empowering Future Leaders through GreenTech and Strategic Alliances
In a forward-looking event hosted by the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) in Rzeszów, Poland, the GreenTech Horizons project was introduced alongside the launch of the SUNRISE European Universities Alliance initiative. The gathering served as a platform to discuss the integration of ecological and digital competencies into higher education systems, emphasizing the shared vision of sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration.
Opening the event, Dr. Andrzej Rozmus, Rector of UITM, reaffirmed the university’s strategic commitment to sustainable development and future-ready education. Grzegorz Karpiuk, Project Office Manager, further outlined the mission of GreenTech Horizons to build a generation of professionals equipped to tackle pressing global challenges through green and digital transformation.
Innovation in Action: GreenTech Horizons as a Tool for Transformation
The event showcased GreenTech Horizons as a capacity-building initiative under Erasmus+ CBHE, focused on bridging the gap between higher education and sustainability-driven labor markets in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and the Eastern Partnership EU countries.
Participants were introduced to:
- The project’s multi-stakeholder ecosystem, connecting universities, industry, and government;
- The development of a Competency Framework for the twin green and digital transitions;
- Curriculum modernization efforts based on regional needs assessments;
- Strategic alignment with broader goals in climate resilience, digital innovation, and economic competitiveness.
The event aligned closely with the objectives of the SUNRISE initiative, promoting cross-border knowledge sharing and sustainable academic practices within a European and Eurasian context.
Dialogue, Feedback, and Opportunities for Growth
The audience—composed of faculty members, students, researchers, and institutional partners—responded enthusiastically to the project’s aims and methodology. Discussions focused on how GreenTech innovations could be integrated into academic programs, ESG training, and institutional development.
Key highlights included:
- Strong interest in collaborative pilot projects and follow-up engagement;
- Requests for more detailed insight into curriculum implementation strategies;
- Positive reception of the project’s international scope and applied approach to sustainability education
Some participants expressed a desire for more interactive elements, including deeper technical explorations and practical workshops. The organizers acknowledged this as a valuable input for enhancing future activities.
With both GreenTech Horizons and SUNRISE at its core, the event in Rzeszów demonstrated the power of coordinated action, interdisciplinary dialogue, and visionary leadership in advancing green and digital competencies for a more resilient and sustainable future.
