Design Thinking as a method of soft skills and digital skills development in higher education to increase employability

Donor Organization: European Commission

Partner Organizations: University of Navarra (Spain), University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (Slovakia), University  of Finance and Administration (Czech Republic)

Funding Scheme: Erasmus+ KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education

Grant Number: 2022-l-SK01-KA220-HED-000089101

Project Implementation Timeline: 2023-2026 year

Budget: 120 000 € (BTU share: 18 410 €)

The main goal of the project is to create and implement courses of design thinking methods for university educators, with the aim of providing them with tried-and-true know-how for innovation within their classes. Each of the courses will be implemented in attendance as well as via distance learning, so that the participants could also familiarize themselves with the methods used in distance learning. The successful transformation of the classes should also be helped by the mentoring programme.

The result of the entire project is achieving a synchronization in implementing creative Design Thinking methods at partnered universities, through the implemented educational course. The results will also reflect the need for the mentoring programme intended for course participants. A significant asset are the possibilities of creating educational video tutorials, educational materials, as well as the application of individual methods in various areas of education.