Empowering Standardisation through Education in Europe

Innovating how standardisation is taught in European Higher Education

Who we are

EDU4Standards.eu is a brand-new research project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. Our eclectic consortium brings together the key players in education on standardisation in Europe. Led by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the consortium brings together universities, higher education institutes, standardisation bodies and associations, and SMEs.

 

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Our Objectives

EDU4Standards started in January 2024 and it will last 3 years. We aim to address these key strategic objectives.

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  • - 01

    Develop and pilot an innovative teaching concept for standardisation (ITCoS)

    Creating and pilot compelling approaches and materials for use in EU Higher Education.

  • - 02

    Raise the profile of standardisation through Academic Standardisation Days and events

    Deliver a roadshow of events on standardisation at EU Higher Education Institutes.

  • - 03

    Increase higher education courses on standardisation

    Broaden the base of institutions, teachers and courses which include standardisation.

  • - 04

    Build a community of standardisation teachers and learners

    Consolidate and grow a community of educators and students for the future.

  • - 05

    Set up an EU Student Standardisation Association

    Build on existing groups, projects and synergies to establish a single association.

Creating real impact

By 2027, our aim is to increase education in standardisation across Europe

200+

Teachers equipped with standardisation knowledge

200+

Students & professionals educated and ready to contribute to standardisation

1

EU Student Standardisation Association

100

Higher education institutes offering courses on standardisation

1

EU Standardisation Education Roadmap to chart a course for the future

15+

15 Academic
standards Days

Who we engage with

Our goal is to meet and synergise with key groups across Europe through events and our 8 pilots.

Lectures of standardisation, experienced and new ones

Learners (as future standards professionals in a broader sense)

Standardisation Bodies

Industry

Research Organisations

NGOs

Public Sector

Citizens