The TRAINEE project, which stands for Advanced MR Training for Human-Centric ProductIon Empowering Engineering Talent, aims to transform next-generation engineering education through innovative Mixed Reality approaches. The project held its first in-person kick-off meeting on 23–24 January 2025, officially launching this forward-looking Erasmus+ initiative funded by the European Union.
Coordinated by Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta, TRAINEE brings together a vibrant international consortium of academic partners:
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
- University of Rijeka (Croatia)
- CAMIS – Politehnica University of Bucharest (Romania)
- Free University of Bolzano (Italy)
- University of Malta (Coordinator)
- University of New South Wales (Australia)
The two-day Kick-off meeting, hosted by the University of Malta, brought consortium members together for productive discussions and collaborative planning. The partners aligned on the project’s mission to enhance engineering education across Europe and beyond.
The momentum generated during the kick-off marks the beginning of an ambitious and collaborative journey. Over the next three years, TRAINEE will deliver an open, MR-based Digital Training Toolbox, practical case studies, and a pedagogical framework designed to equip students and educators with future-ready skills.
By leveraging cutting-edge Mixed Reality technologies, TRAINEE is poised to redefine engineering education across Europe, preparing students for the digital, human-centric workplaces of tomorrow.
Trainee addresses the urgent need for innovation in higher education, driven by rapid industrial changes and evolving workforce demands. Through the integration of human-centric Mixed Reality tools, the project seeks to deliver more engaging, immersive, and industry-aligned learning experiences.
To support this mission, the TRAINEE team is currently gathering insights through two short surveys aimed at improving training approaches across both academic and industry contexts:
- Educators & Mentors: Mentor Survey
- Engineering Students & Graduates: Student Survey
We welcome your input as we work together to shape the future of engineering education
