The adoption of Industry 4.0 by developed countries poses a significant threat to other countries and nations. It is expected that each country will face a number of challenges related to the skill level of its employees. Industry 4.0 will provide expertise in information technology, data analytics… in the industrial sectors. The result is a growing need for skilled employees trained in cross-cutting areas and capable of managing new processes and information systems. The aim of this project is to build Skills 4.0 THrough UniversitY and Entreprise Collaboration (SHYFTE) by analysing the gap between the skills acquired in HEIs and the skills required by industry 4.0, and develop a new model of emergent skills in line with the needs of the industry of the future. To provide a performant job market platform in Thailand, China and Malaysia. SHYFTE project will provide an emergent skill development strategy in both EU and Asia with main focus on four research domains: Industrial engineering and management, Software Engineering and Big data analytics, Wireless and Networks analytics, and Artificial Intelligence by incorporating the competencies of all partners to fill the skill gap in Asian partner countries. The overall aims of SHYFTE project are:- To support academic and administrative staff in Asian HEIs to design and implement new methodology and learning materials to enhance and improve the competences and skills related to Industry 4.0. That will enable HEIs organizations aligning their learning program strategy both to the requirements of the regional industry and the global labor market. - To build and strengthen links between HEIs and Industry 4.0, and promote the job market by minimizing the skills gap.- To build Skills 4.0 LABs or Learning centers of excellence in Asian Partner's HEIs to enable each of them to become the reference center in its country and disseminate the outcomes of the project nationally and regionally.

InnoGuard addresses novel challenges imposed by quality assurance of Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems (ACPS), which have integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) components. Their use in our daily lives is increasing, such as in public transport systems, highlighting the need for novel, robust development methodologies to ensure their dependability, whose compromise could have severe consequences, as exemplified by various incidents (e.g., accidents caused by Tesla's autopilot system). To ensure ACP dependability, InnoGuard targets developing novel methods for ACPS quality assurance by creating a tailored training program for Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs), with scientific objectives including methods to automate ACPS quality assessment and behavior evolution using AI techniques and enhancing ACPS dependability through real-time security, privacy, and uncertainty handling solutions. Additionally, InnoGuard seeks to improve the trustworthiness of AI methods, enhance environmental sustainability by increasing the energy efficiency of ACPSs with the usage of AI methods, including Large Language Models (LLMs), and validate such techniques in open-source contexts such as Robot Operating Systems (ROS)-based systems. Ultimately, InnoGuard will deliver novel techniques and methodological principles for ACPS quality assurance, ensuring high trustworthiness, reliability, and legal compliance. The project's holistic approach encompasses technical advancements and training initiatives, with a broad plan to disseminate results to industry stakeholders, associations, and the wider public. Through these efforts, InnoGuard strives to elevate the status of ESRs as future experts in ACPS engineering.

The present version of the project S.T.R.E.E.T.S. (Science, Technology, and Research for Ethical Engagement Translated into Society) 2024-2025 marks a significant shift from the previous proposal: the most evident change is the shift of our focus from the streets to the squares as the focal point for the initiatives. This transition, defined as "S.T.R.E.E.T.S. to (the) square", also represents an elevation to the next level of engagement and an enhancement of the results of the previous project. The objectives remain consistent, emphasizing in all the initiatives the promotion of scientific understanding, opposing to misinformation, engaging the public, fostering public participation, advocacy for ethical research, and promoting innovation and social development. The project will continue to engage the entire Campania region and southern Lazio, potentially encompassing approximately 10% of Italy's population. The collaboration among all the prominent public universities of the Campania region, the network of more than 26 CNR Institutes, private companies, and various new third parties is confirmed. This result gives an idea of the positive impact of the first two years of implementation. Furthermore, the project addresses key themes on Europe's developmental agenda notably through the EU Missions. A specific attention is dedicated to the relationship with schools: researchers will engage with teachers, educators and pupils on challenges related, for instance, to climate change, sustainable development, health. Schools' initiative will also promote gender balance, diversity and inclusiveness in science in terms of planned activities and researchers involved. In this dynamic, the transition to squares as a meeting point represents a dynamic response to the evolving needs of society, ensuring that the project remains at the forefront of fostering a symbiotic relationship between science, technology, research, and society for the common good.

<< Objectives >>The main aim of the project is to support the sustainable development of rural regions of the partner organisations through homestay tourism activitiy and sustainability education to the diasadvantaged adults having accessibility problems to urban facilities because of their disability, age, gender and cultural background. The principles of diversity, inclusiveness, key competences, green application, internationalization and digitalization are the principles appreciated within this project.<< Implementation >>To reach the project aims, the partners of 4 universities from Turkey, Norway, Spain and Italy will carry out 14 different homestay-related trainings around 200 courses through a Homestay Moodle as a joint e-learning platform. 1000 trainees are expected to participate and get certified at the end of the moodle. As the sustaibale and cultural product of the project, a joint digital Eurasian Local Foods Recipe Book, compatible with augmented and virtual reality technologies will be developed.<< Results >>The participants of the project are going to be equipped with all related trainings about homestay tourism and sustainability and they will be ready to commence a homestay enterprise adding value to the local, regional and national economy. There will be a ready-to-use Homestay Moodle after the project to be used for other purposes as well. The Eurasian Local Foods Recipe Book with augmented and virtual reality versions will serve as a conveyor of the local culture to the next generations.