03.12.2024

Visit to RWTH Aachen University as part of the International Project “The BRIDGE” under the ERASMUS+ Program

As part of the international project The BRIDGE «Bridging the gap between university and industry: Master Curricular Supporting the Development of Green Jobs and Digital Skills in the Ukrainian Building Sector» (https://thebridgeproject.org.ua/en/frontua ), a visit by academic staff from the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology to RWTH Aachen University (Germany) (https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/~a/root/lidx/1/ ) took place from November 18 to 22.

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize participants with the specifics of the educational process and teaching principles for training specialists in the construction industry using BIM technologies. Along with other members of “The BRIDGE” consortium, including colleagues from leading Ukrainian universities in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Chernihiv, and representatives of industry-related organizations such as the Academy of Construction of Ukraine and the Institute of Professional Qualifications, our researchers underwent training on the project’s topics.

The training covered biomechanics, structural mechanics, robotics, and assessing the technical condition of building structures using acoustic effects, etc. The knowledge and skills acquired were certified. The week-long trip to Germany opened collaboration opportunities and built another bridge between our countries.

The Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology academic staff extends heartfelt gratitude to the visit organizers, including the advisor to the Rector of RWTH Aachen, Prof. Dr. Andrij Pich, Prof. Dr.-Ing — Bernd Markert (https://www.iam.rwth-aachen.de/cms/IAM/Das-Institut/Team/Institutsleitung/~dxzfc/Bernd-Markert-kurz/lidx/1/ ), Director of the Institute of General Mechanics, Dr. rer. nat. Michael Ban (https://www.iam.rwth-aachen.de/cms/IAM/Das-Institut/Team/Bereichsleitung/~dqbuv/Michael-Ban/lidx/1/ ), Teaching and IT Coordinator, and other colleagues at RWTH Aachen University made this trip meaningful and unforgettable.

Additionally, warm thanks are extended to colleagues from Ukraine for enriching conversations and meaningful time spent together!