This section provides concise answers to common questions about BOOSTSCIENCE, its objectives, activities, consortium, and expected impact on Natural Sciences education in Ukraine.
BOOSTSCIENCE is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project focused on modernising Natural Sciences education in Ukraine. Its full title is Boosting Education Quality and Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Natural Sciences in Ukraine. The project runs for 36 months and aims to strengthen the quality, relevance, and labour-market orientation of Biology and Chemistry education.
The main goal of BOOSTSCIENCE is to develop an innovative interdisciplinary master-level module for Biology and Chemistry students in Ukraine, helping them acquire digital, practical, research, green, and entrepreneurial skills that improve employability and support post-war recovery.
BOOSTSCIENCE responds to the urgent need to modernise higher education in Ukraine under wartime conditions, especially in fields such as Biology and Chemistry, where practical training is difficult to deliver remotely. The project supports resilience, digitalisation, and stronger connections between universities and the labour market.
The project is mainly designed for master-level students in Biology and Chemistry, as well as academic and administrative staff of participating Ukrainian higher education institutions. It also involves research organisations and companies to reinforce labour-market relevance.
BOOSTSCIENCE improves employability by aligning education with current market needs, introducing entrepreneurial training, connecting students with companies and research institutions, and developing applied learning experiences through virtual labs, problem-based activities, and work-related challenges.
BOOSTSCIENCE is coordinated by the Hellenic Open University (Greece). The coordinator contact named in the proposal is Prof. Kyriakos Bourikas.
The consortium includes 12 organisations from Greece, Spain, and Ukraine, bringing together universities, a research institute, and private-sector partners.
The consortium includes higher education institutions, a research institute, and SMEs. This mix ensures academic quality, technological development, and close alignment with labour-market needs.
Companies and external stakeholders are involved to ensure that the educational content reflects real labour-market trends and skill needs. Their participation helps strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and university-business cooperation.
BOOSTSCIENCE will develop a new interdisciplinary module, a virtual learning environment based on a MOOC approach, digital educational materials, and virtual laboratory simulations for Biology and Chemistry.
Yes. BOOSTSCIENCE includes the development of computer-aided and remote laboratory simulations to support practical learning in Biology and Chemistry under long-distance education conditions.
The project includes capacity-building and reform activities such as workshops, study visits, staff training, and mentoring actions to strengthen the capacities of Ukrainian universities and their personnel.
Entrepreneurship is embedded through dedicated learning content, market-oriented activities, collaboration with companies, and training that helps students understand how to transform scientific knowledge into employment and innovation opportunities.
Expected results include one new interdisciplinary module, five laboratory topics, the modernisation of 10 master courses or programmes, upskilling of more than 200 students, and training for academic and administrative staff in participating Ukrainian universities.
According to the project indicators, BOOSTSCIENCE is expected to reach around 500 people overall, including students, academic staff, and administrative staff, with more than 200 students directly following the updated courses or study programmes.
Yes. BOOSTSCIENCE includes sustainability actions so that the developed module, digital materials, and cooperation frameworks can continue to be used by Ukrainian institutions after the project lifetime.
The project contributes to long-term impact by improving the quality and relevance of Natural Sciences education, supporting digital transformation, strengthening university-business links, and helping Ukrainian HEIs become more resilient, innovative, and competitive.
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