Stand-EUVI Summer School – The Threefold EDU4Standards.eu Pilot
Teaching Standardisation in line with EU values and interests for HEI teachers and trainers, and researchers from different academic fields
The pilot project was aimed at educators, researchers and trainers. As professionals from very different backgrounds took part, who wanted to learn more about “standardisation in line with European values and interests” (Stand-EUVI) in order to identify opportunities in their own work, all participants were regarded as experts in their field, some of whom (“speakers”) made short contributions. These contributions formed the basis for comprehensive peer-to-peer discussion and invited participants to try things out (define ILOs; design roadmap towards a standad; scetch standardisation policy for HEIs).
Key activities included:
- Learn basics on EU values, interests and standardisation (Stand-EUVI)
- Broad inter- and transdisciplinary discussion
- Playing, walking, hiking, having fun together
Pilot Overview
This pilot was conducted by the University of Graz, with contributions from EDU4Standards.eu project partners, CEN, Cenelec, ETSI, DIN and Austrian Standards International (ASI). The Stand-EUVI Summer School was designed as an immersive and interdisciplinary programme focused on teaching standardisation aligned with European values and interests (Stand-EUVI). Held in Graz from 15–19 September 2025, it offered a co-creative environment for educators (the “Educators’ Academy”), researchers (“Putting research into Standards”), and knowledge transfer professionals (TTOs).
In the joint basic section (2 days), participants exchanged ideas and reflected together on Stand- EUVI. On the third day, the groups split up into workshops. On day 4 and 5, the educators focused on integrating Stand-EUVI into their respective lessons by developing specific learning objectives (Intended Learning Outcomes, ILOs) getting to know basic material (ETSI handbook) and the EDU4Standards Teachers' Support Platform (TSP). The last day of the Educators' Academy was also devoted to strategic considerations (study programs, curricula).
Objectives
Module 0 – Preparation (Online)
- Participants submitted a short background and completed a Teaching Description template/ /Starting Document.
Module I – My Stand-EUVI
- Explored personal and disciplinary values.
- Introduced value conflicts and the purpose of standardisation in line with Eu values and interests.
Module II – Basics
- Covered input about Stand-EUVI form academia as well as from standardization bodies.
- Participants learned about standardisation, standards and procedures, identified relevant standards in their fields and deepened their knowledge through serious games.
Module III – Workshops: Requirements for TTOs, Researchers and Educators
- Defined ILOs aligned with EU values and interests.
- Participants adapted their teaching descriptions using the Stand-EUVI ILO framework.
Module IV – Matching Materials & Methods
- Mapped suitable resources from the EDU4Standards TSP.
- Integrated methods and materials into teaching plans.
Module V – Developing Curricula and Strategy
- Applied ILOs and the ITCoS to curricular design.
- Developed strategies and pilot proposals for value-based standardisation teaching.
Pilot Highlights
- Intensive peer-to-peer exchange on Stand-EUVI.
- “My Favourite Standards” videos.
- R. Bekkers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_l8cLFS1U8
- K. Grün: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhQOip1kLqo
- K. Fladischer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahiYlM_9tvc&t=2s
- C. d’Esclerc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLwtc2GnPzc
- Educators developed discipline-specific ILOs using the Stand-EUVI framework.
- First application of the EDU4Standards.eu ITCoS in a summer school.
- Social programme supported informal learning and community building (e.g., dinner, Styrian tasting, walk&talk).
Duration and schedule
The Stand-EUVI Summer School ran over 3 (all) respective 5 (Educators’ Academy) full days in Graz with preparatory online sessions:
- Kick-off (Online): 1 Sept 2025
- Day 1: 15 Sept – Values and personal connection to standardisation
- Day 2: 16 Sept – Basic knowledge and practice
- Day 3: 17 Sept – Workshops for TTOs, researchers, and educators
- Day 4: 18 Sept – ILOs and teaching requirements, TSP and methods
- Day 5: 19 Sept – Curricular development and wrap-up
Trainers and Trainees
Trainers:
Researchers, educators, and knowledge transfer professionals from academia and SBOs.
Trainees:
Researchers, educators, and knowledge transfer professionals from different disciplines including psychology, philosophy, law, engineering, ICT, digital humanities, physics and chemistry.
Number of participants
- 11 Knowledge Transfer professionals (TTOs)
- 15 Researchers and educators
- 12 Trainers and experts
- 2 evaluators/oservers