The main objective of Enhancing higher education e-learning structures and modules in conflict regions of East Africa (Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan) will be carried out under 8 specific objectives:
About the Project
IDENTIFICATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
These efforts include assessing internet access at universities and in the community, proposing realistic solutions to improve access, and training local technicians to effectively implement and maintain satellite connections.
DEVELOPMENT OF E-LEARNING STRUCTURES
This initiative includes strategizing internet access for lecturers and students and deploying hardware to host e-learning platforms at each partner university, ensuring robust support for online education.
TUNNING OF COMMON e-LEARNING PLATFORM
The process involves installing and operating the e-learning platform, establishing virtual e-learning centers, and creating tools and a management center to effectively support learning management systems (LMS).
TRAINING IN NEW LEARNING METHODS
Training local educators includes sessions on Moodle and e-material preparation, adopting innovative e-learning methods, and aligning teaching practices with Bologna standards to enhance educational quality and promote effective, modern approaches in line with European guidelines.
CREATING TRANSVERSAL E-LEARNING EDUCATIONAL MODULES
The development of transversal e-learning educational modules is crucial to enhance flexible and inclusive learning opportunities. This process includes structuring the modules, configuring and producing high-quality educational materials, and conducting a pilot phase to evaluate and refine the modules for optimal effectiveness.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management will be based on fluid communication and respect to the rest of the partners; active participation of all persons involved; technical efficiency in the implementation of tasks; efficiency in the cost of all the programmed activities and transparency in the technical and administrative reports.
CREATION OF A LEGAL PLATFORM FOR ONLINE PROGRAMS
Developing a legal platform for online programs is essential to ensure proper implementation and compliance with regulations. The process involves organizing a workshop to establish standard practices for creating a legal framework for online programs.
DISSEMINATION AND EXPLOITATION
The promotion of the goals, activities and results of the project will be an important part for its sustainability and communication with society. Dissemination tasks include promoting online modules, conferences, websites and use of social netowkrs, reports and promotional booklets.
Project progress
WP1: Identification and development of infrastructure solutions
1%
WP2: Development of e-learning structures
1%
WP3: Tunning of a common e-learning platform
1%
WP4: Training local teachers and technicians
1%
WP5: Creating e-learning educational modules and piloting
1%
WP6: Quality control and management
1%
WP7: Creation of a legal platform for online programs in South Sudan
1%
WP8: Dissemination and exploitation
1%
Partners
Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV, Spain)
Project Coordinator
UPV is a public Higher Education Institution actively involved in international cooperation and mobility projects. UPV hosts nearly 30,000 students and employs over 4,000 people (teaching, research, and administrative staff). It is the first technological university in Spain according to international rankings (e.g. Shanghai Ranking of World Universities) and offers 39 undergraduate programmes, over 80 official Master’s degrees and 30 Doctorate programmes.
University of Nicosia (UNIC, Cyprus)
EU Partner
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a private, dynamic and growing new university, established in 2007, and a leader in e-learning. It offers a variety of innovative conventional and e-learning courses including education, psychology and business that are relevant for this call. The University’s academic standing and global outlook have been reflected in outstanding results in international rankings. Indicatively, UNIC has been recognised by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 as the top 3% of universities in the world. Along the same lines the schools of education and business are also highly rated.
Tangaza University (TU, Kenya)
Partner Country
The Tangaza University (TU) is a Catholic University jointly owned by members of religious congregations. As an institution of higher learning, TU is committed to academic excellence, the personal transformation of its students, and social transformation of the society. Tangaza University College is set to become a centre of excellence and innovation for transformative ministerial learning and praxis for social transformation.
University of Eldoret (UeD, Kenya)
Partner Country
The University of Eldoret (UeD) is a public university established upon the award of the Charter by the President on 11th February, 2013. The University is Science, Agriculture and Technology based and has grown steadily to host 7 faculties with 34 academic departments and a student population of above 14,000. The University of Eldoret offers Diploma, Undergraduate, Graduate and Short Courses programmes. Teaching and non-teaching staff number over 1,300. The total University acreage is 1,054, part of which is set aside for agricultural production.
Comboni College of Science and Technology (CCST, Sudan)
Partner Country
The Comboni College of Science and Technology (CCST) was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan in 2001. Most of its programmes have to do with ICT: BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Information Technology; Diplomas in IT-Accounting and IT-Management. It also offers a BSc in Nursing Sciences, a BA in English Language and Literature and a BA in Educational and Christian Religion Studies. In 2019, it was established a Start-up Incubator to facilitate the creation of ICT based or driven companies by Sudanese and refugee young persons.
Al-Ahfad University for Women (AUW, Sudan)
Partner Country
The Al-Ahfad University for Women (AUW) was founded in 1966 as a private university college dedicated to women’s education and strengthening their role in national, regional and international endeavours. In 1995, it was given the status of a full-fledged university to be Ahfad University for Women (AUW). AUW’s mission and strategic policies focus on achieving women’s empowerment, gender equity and equality in development. To date, AUW has eight schools and nine affiliated entities for academic facilities, research and community services. AUW has 410 full-time teaching faculty, 62% are female Professors, around 8.700 undergraduate and graduate student population. National students at AUW represent the (18) states of the country with variation, with particular attention to those from the states in the conflict zones, who are offered positive discrimination, especially when it comes to fee settlements.
Catholic University of South Sudan (CoSS, South Sudan)
Partner Country
The Catholic University of South Sudan (CoSS) was established in 2007 with the purpose of transforming the society by providing quality education to all. In September 2008, the Catholic University welcomed the first students to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Juba, capital of Central Equatoria State. In October 2009, the Catholic University inaugurated the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Wau in Western Bahr El Ghazal State. The university in its eighth academic year has an enrolment of more than 1775 students in Juba and 172 students in Wau. Already the University’s first four classes have graduated with a total of 2,705 graduates.
St. Mary’s College in Juba (SMUCJ, South Sudan)
Partner Country
The St. Mary’s College in Juba (SMUCJ) was established on 2009 by Usratuna (OVCI) to rehabilitate children with deformed physical fitness or syndrome associated disabilities in their health facility but expanded to other public hospitals and centres. It is the only institution offering physiotherapy at a degree level in South Sudan. The total number of Students graduated since then were about 700 and the number is increasing. In terms of staff, St. Mary’s College employed qualified lecturers from Ms to PhD, total to 30. St. Mary’s College beliefs in unity and professionalism, diversity, non-partisan, equality and justice for all.
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The Spanish Ambassador to Sudan visits CCST in Port Sudan
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Dissemination webinar: Introducing the project to the Comboni College (CCST) community in Port Sudan
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Comboni College of Science and Technology organized a webinar to introduce College staff in the EAGLE project. The webinar was honoured with the support and the presence of different personalities lik...Read More
ERASMUS + EAGLE project starts with the first PPM
January 16, 2025
The Erasmus+ EAGLE (Enhancing higher education e-learning structures and modules in conflict regions of East Africa) project starts with the first Project Management Meeting (PPM), which was held onli...Read More