Curriculum for the Czech-Norwegian doctoral program in the field of water management and water engineering
Brno University of Technology ·Czechia
About this project
<p>The aim of the project is to create a joint Czech-Norwegian doctoral programme in the field of water engineering and water management between Brno University of Technology and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), which will allow talented students to obtain a double degree and gain valuable experience in the field of science and education during their studies. The output of the project will be a program curriculum on the basis could be carried out the accreditation of the study program. In the case of the implementation of this study programme, there would arise a deep connection between the scientific and educational in this field, which could be a promising bridging for other specific technical fields. The target group of the project is students of master’s degree who are considering the study of doctoral programs. Graduates of such a field of study would be key players in addressing global challenges in this area such as climate change, water scarcity, drinking water quality, wastewater treatment, reuse of grey and wastewaters and etc.<br> Expected impacts:<br> • Interconnection of educational methods and techniques and in tertiary education in the field of water management leading to the production of highly qualified experts and scientists in the field of water engineering and water management.<br> • Developing and strengthening both bilateral and scientific cooperation between the two universities joint scientific projects, professional publications, educational materials, conferences, seminars, etc.<br> • Increased interest of gifted students in continuing their Ph.D. studies.<br> • Reduction of the outflow of students abroad for a more attractive academic degree - preservation of talents in the Czech Republic.<br> • The connection between Czech and Norway researchers and educators.</p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The primary support was mainly the knowledge and skills of NTNU team members with the actual running of Cotutelle doctoral programs so-called joint degree and possibilities of their implementation because NTNU has a similar joint degree program with TU Berlin. We have also found many common scientific themes, which we further develop through research cooperation as a wastewater treatment using biochar, the creation of green urban infrastructure, municipal urban water treatment, extraction of struvite from wastewater, and much more. We want to continue our cooperation in the future, especially by submitting joint research projects, for example, within Horizon Europe, Norway funds, and others.
Project partners
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology Donor project partner· Norway