Project is dedicated to deployment of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in the study process. The development of electronic systems, components and software that are interacting with physical systems and their environment providing capabilities to: sense, monitor, analyze and control devices, components and processes in various fields of application . The CPS are able to deliver cross-domain solutions with reduced time-to-market, yielding significant economic results and growth in sectors critical to Europe’s economy and competitiveness and drive innovation to cope with the ‘new digital transformation’ of Europe.
The project introduces a novel curricular in practical-oriented modelling and simulation CPS for innovative physical, mathematical and engineering topics for High-Tech industries based on analysis of labor market needs, in close cooperation with the professional associations, High-Tech companies and research institutions of Belarus and Ukraine.
The main results:
– Developed, tested and formally approved curricula for BCs and MCs in accordance to labor market needs based on Bologna practices
– Developed didactic materials (e-Books, guides for laboratory works, lecture synopsis, etc.)
– Modern infrastructure with innovative ICT based teaching and learning environment for improvement qualifications and skills in the area of modelling and simulation of CPS (e-library and Shared Modelling and
Simulation Platform)
– Learning and teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches for use of ICT: flexible learning, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, acquisition of innovative tools
– Highly qualified teaching staff, familiar with modern needs, educational technologies and targeting needs.
-University – enterprise network that works beyond the project
The long-term impact of CybPhys implies as:
– Increased employ ability of the graduates.
– The companies and research institutions in the field of CPS of Belarus and Ukraine become more competitive internationally.

Activities

1.1. Kick-off meeting;
1.2. The study of compatibilities of educational regulations.
1.3. Finalising of the studies to define specific needs of the labour market. WS1.
 
2.1. Development curricula and study programs.
2.2-3. Teaching staff and students training.
2.4. Workshops: WS2 – WS9.
2.5. Curricula accreditation.
2.6-7. Testing and validation, tuning study programs.
2.8. Measuring of a feedback of stakeholders. 2.9. Double Degree Master program development and accreditation.
 
3.1. Creation of Electronic Library.
3.2. Elaborating e-books, document sharing facilities, etc.
3.3. Development of learning and teaching methodologies for use of ICT;
3.4. Workshops on ICT tools.
 
4.1. Analysis of experience and development of a concept of the SMSE;
4.2. Development of the technical platform of the SMSE.
4.3. Development of computer classes in framework of SMSE.
 
5.1-3. Establishing of QAM Team.
5.4. Following up the project progress, corrective actions.
5.5. QA setup. Following up the project progress, corrective actions.
 
6.1-3. Information sessions and Final conference and social media.
6.4. Recommendations for new training beyond the project.
6.5. Strengthening the academia – industry network.
6.6. Hosting and maintenance of e-Learning and SMSE platform beyond the project.
6.7. Signing of double-sided agreements.
 
7.1-5. Administrative and financial management.
7.6-7 Purchasing, installation and lay off of equipment. Financial audit.

Logical Framework Matrix – LFM

Outputs (tangible) and Outcomes (intangible):
WP1 Preparation
Preparation of the project activities
The study of compatibilities of educational regulations. Finalising of the studies to define specific needs of the labour market.  
WP2 Development and modernizing of curricula
New curricula and study programs developed
Teachers skill is upgraded and methodological support of the teaching process is ensured.
Teaching and training materials developed
New curricula accredited in the universities and Accreditation Offices of PCs
Students pilot training implemented
New programs, courses tested and validated using feedback of stakeholders.
Double Degree Master program developed and accredited in the MES.  
WP3 Development of innovative ICT based teaching and learning environment
Virtual environments for distance learning (e-library) developed
Learning and teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches for use of ICT developed and tested.  
W4. Developing the Sharing Modelling and Simulation Environment platform (SMSE)
SMSE platform that enables access to distance and virtual labs is created.
Computer classes with on-distance/ virtual laboratory in framework of SMSE platform are in operation.  
WP5 Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance system is established
Following up the project progress, corrective actions are at place.  
WP6 Dissemination, exploitation and sustainability
Information/promotional materials.
Information sessions for target groups and the final conference.
Communication via social media
Recommendations for new training programs for beyond the project.
The academia – industry network is established Hosting and maintenance of e-Learning and SMSE platform beyond the project.  
WP7 Management
Administrative and financial management.
Purchasing, installation and lay off of equipment    
Indicators of progress:
-The study of compatibilities of educational regulations is implemented
-Report – analysis of labour market needs about competences and profile of CPS specialists.
Plan of development of the Double Degree Master program is accepted
-New teaching materials developed and available and uploaded to e-Library.
-Learning and teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches based on the use of ICT and innovative educational technologies are available for use.
-The number of curricula with ECTS system’ application, accredited in the National Accreditation offices of BY and UA.
-The number of study programs, courses and virtual laboratory practices, validated and tested in the PCs universities.
-Virtual environments for distance learning (e-library) is in use.
-Learning and teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches for use of ICT developed are ready.
-SMSE platform that enables access to distance and virtual labs is put in operation.
-Computer classes with on-distance/ virtual laboratory inframework of SMSE platform are in operation. Number of joint agreements to obtain Double Degree diplomas.
-Quality Assurance plan and QA monitoring team is established.
-Project Manual as a summary of rules, methods forthe project implementation is accepted.
-QA, assessmentand monitoring system is in operation.
-Number of workshops conferences, stakeholder meetings, held.
-The number of participants in information sessions.
-The number of informative articles, publications in media, presentations, etc.
-The number of users of social media and the project web portal.
-The number of double-sided partners’ agreements for the maintenance of e-Learning and SMSE platform beyond the project.
-The number of partners’ agreements for cooperation
-The Milestones are achieved according to the schedule.
-Equipment for lab is delivered and in operation.