Coordinator: University of Maia (Portugal)
BIP Partners:
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
Glasgow Caledonian University (UK)
Hellenic Mediterranean University - HMU (Greece)
LUCA School of Arts (Belgium)
Odisee University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)
Trier University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
University of Maribor (Slovenia)
University of Orléans (France)
University of Siegen (Germany)
Other partner universities:
Polytechnic of Porto (Portugal)
Catholic University of Croatia (Croatia)
University of Vigo (Spain)
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania)
Partner companies:
Dr. Oetker
FarmIT
IMEC
Jägermeister
BlendED4Future
Course coordinator: Prof. José Luis Reis
ECTS: 18
Physical mobility: 17-21 February 2025
Virtual mobility: February – June 2025
Aims of the programme
The BlendED2025 programme focuses on the development of interdisciplinary collaborative projects. Students from fields such as design, development, management, marketing, and IT work on real-world projects proposed by clients or professional companies. The programme includes a one-week in-person meeting at the coordinating institution, followed by remote teamwork over five months, and concludes with the presentation of final projects.
This approach fosters the integration of technical knowledge and practical skills in a real-world context, guided by industry professionals and academic staff. The objectives include promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing skills in project management, effective communication, and remote work, as well as addressing practical problems and creating innovative solutions. The practical experience gained prepares students for dynamic work environments, emphasizing the importance of project-based learning and coordination within diverse teams.
Programme
Monday, February 17, 2025
Time
| Programme
| Location
|
9.30 - 10.00
| Registration/Refreshments
| University of Maia – UMAIA
Av. Carlos de Oliveira Campos, 4475-690 Maia
Meeting point: Auditorium
|
10.00 - 10.30
| Opening session
| UMAIA Auditorium
|
10.45 - 12.00
| Project briefing with the companies
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
12.15- 13.15
| Lunch break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
14.00 - 15.00
| Maia City Tour (all participants)
| Maia Centre
(Start at ‘ISMAI’ Metro station)
|
15.30 - 17.00
| SCRUM Session (all participants)
| UMAIA Auditorium
|
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time
| Programme
| Location
|
9.00 - 9.15
| Registration/Refreshments
| Canteen entrance hall
|
9.15 - 10.15
|
Dynamic Session - Dr. Oetker
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
10.15 - 11.15
|
Dynamic Session - Jägermeister
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
11.15 - 12.15
|
Dynamic Session - IMEC
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
12.30 - 13.30
| Lunch break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
13.30 - 14.15
| Trip to ISEP, Porto
| ISEP, Porto (Start at ‘ISMAI’ Metro Station, end at ‘Pólo Universitário’ Metro station)
|
14.30 - 15.30
| Cultural Awareness Session
| ISEP Auditorium
ISEP (R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4249-015 Porto)
|
16.00 - 18.30
| Walking tour in downtown Porto (all participants)
| Start at ‘Pólo Universitário’ Metro station, end at
|
19.00
| Francesinhas dinner
| Restaurant (or restaurants) - tbd
|
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time
| Programme
| Location
|
9.00 - 9.15
| Registration/Refreshments
| Canteen entrance hall
|
9.15 - 10.15
|
Dynamic Session - FarmIT
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
10.30 - 11.30
|
Dynamic Session - FarmIT
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room n0.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
11.30 - 12.30
|
Dynamic Session - BlendEd4Future
Teamwork (other companies)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
12.30 - 13.30
| Lunch break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
13.45 - 14.00
| Welcome by the Rector of the University of Maia, Prof. José Ferreira Gomes
| UMAIA Amphitheater 1
|
14.00 - 15.30
| Teams’ Presentations:
14:00 – 14.30 Dr. Oetker
14:30 – 15.00 Jägermeister
15:00 – 15.30 IMEC
|
UMAIA Amphitheater 1
MS Teams
|
15.30 - 16.00
| Coffee Break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
16.30 - 17.00
| Teams’ Presentations:
16:00 – 16.30 FarmIT
16:30 – 17.00 BlendEd4Future
| UMAIA Amphitheater 1
MS Teams
|
19.00
| Dinner
| Self-arranged
|
Tuesday, February 20, 2025
Time
| Programme
| Location
|
9.00 - 9.15
| Registration/Refreshments
| Canteen entrance hall
|
9.15 - 12.00
|
Teamwork (all teams)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
10.00 - 11.45
| Teachers’ meeting
| TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
12.30 - 13.30
| Lunch break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
13.30 - 15.30
| Teamwork (all teams)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
16.00 - 18.15
| Visit to the Port Wine Cellar (includes 2 tastings of Port wine)
| Departure: ‘ISMAI’ Metro Station 15:45 (Google Maps)
|
Friday, February 21, 2025
Time
| Programme
| Location
|
9.00 - 9.15
| Registration/Refreshments
| Canteen entrance hall
|
9.15 - 12.00
|
Teamwork (all teams)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
12.00 - 13.00
| Lunch break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
13.00 - 14.00
|
Teamwork (all teams)
| Dr. Oetker - room no.
Jägermeister - room no.
IMEC - room no.
FarmIT - room no.
BlendEd4Future - room no.
TEACHERS’ ROOM - room no.
|
14.15 - 15.45
| Teams’ Presentations:
14.15 – 14.45 Dr. Oetker
14.45 – 15.15 Jägermeister
15.15 – 15.45 IMEC
|
UMAIA Auditorium
MS Teams
|
16.00 - 16.30
| Coffee Break
| UMAIA Canteen
|
16.30 - 17.30
| Teams’ Presentations:
16:30 – 17.00 FarmIT
17:30 – 18.00 BlendEd4Future
| UMAIA Auditorium
MS Teams
|
17.30 - 17.45
| Wrap up
Group photo
|
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