Development of Master program "Waste management" at the Universities

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This initiative marks a major step forward in environmental education, specifically in waste management. Below is an overview of the project's key elements and accomplishments:

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Project Overview:

• Program: TEMPUS-III

• Duration: 2006-2008 (with activities extending to 2010)

• Objective: Establishment of a Master's program in "Waste Management" in universities.

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Key Partners:

• European Universities:

  • Technical University of Dresden, Germany

  • University of Agriculture, Vienna, Austria

  • Copenhagen Technical University, Denmark

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Achievements:

1. Faculty Development:

   • Enhanced staff qualifications through training at European universities.

   • Conducted visits to over 30 waste disposal enterprises in Austria, Germany, and Ukraine.

2. Infrastructure Enhancement:

   • Established a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory at DNU with analytical equipment valued at over $1 million.

3. Publications:

   • Published nine thematic books based on research from Germany, Austria, and Denmark.

4. Seminars & Workshops:

   • Hosted over 10 thematic seminars and coordination meetings at partner institutions.

   • Covered topics such as sustainable engineering, waste management systems, and environmental protection.

5. International Environmental Center:

   • Established the "Crimea Waste Management" center at DNU in June 2008.

   • Designed to integrate global scientific, educational, and innovative expertise in environmental projects.

6. Student Mobility & Exchange:

   • Facilitated academic exchanges among partner universities.

   • Three DNU students trained at TU Dresden and the University of Agriculture, Vienna.

   • Two EU students completed a three-month internship at DNU.

7. Double Diploma Agreement:

   • Signed in April 2009, allowing students to earn degrees from both DNU and TU Dresden.

8. New Master's Program:

   • Introduced the interdisciplinary "Waste Management" Master's program at DNU.

   • First cohort of 15 graduates completed the program in June 2011.

Impact:

• Educational Excellence: Enhanced academic training in waste management at Donbas universities.

• Environmental Awareness: Raised awareness of waste management practices and sustainability in Europe.

• Technology Transfer: Facilitated the adoption of European best practices in waste management in Crimea.

• Media & Conference Recognition: Featured in regional media in Crimea, Austria, and Germany; presented research at international conferences in Germany and Austria.

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The TEMPUS-III project successfully laid the foundation for advanced education in waste management in Crimea. By fostering international collaboration, improving educational infrastructure, and promoting sustainability, the project has made a lasting impact on both academia and industry in the region.