Announcement: University of Piraeus Coordinates the 3rd Progress Meeting of the E-QUALITY Project in Rome

The University of Piraeus, acting as the project coordinator, successfully led the 3rd Progress Meeting of the European project E-QUALITY (“Enhancing Quality Assurance in Higher Education”). The meeting took place on February 26-27, 2026, in Rome, Italy, hosted by UNIMED at the premises of IULM University.

The E-QUALITY project (2024-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000247816) is co-funded by the European Union and focuses on modernizing quality assurance mechanisms in Higher Education Institutions. The University of Piraeus was represented by Dr. Christina Kontogoulidou and Ms. Zoi Katsiri.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

During the two-day event, partners from Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland, and Cyprus collaborated on the following strategic areas:

• Platform Development & MOOC: The consortium reviewed the pilot testing of the project platform and discussed technical adjustments. It was decided that the upcoming MOOC will feature interactive materials, including videos, to enhance the learning experience.

• ECVET Harmonization: Partners discussed the harmonization of training units with the specific rules and legislation of each partner country, ensuring compliance with the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET).

• Dissemination & Local Summits: The WP2 leader outlined the strategy for upcoming “Local Summits”. These events will target QA coordinators, academic and administrative staff, and students, with a goal of reaching 150 participants across 6 summits.

• Sustainability & Quality: Discussions were held regarding the long-term exploitation and sustainability of the project’s results.

Next Steps

As the coordinator, the University of Piraeus outlined the immediate timeline, including the completion of legal framework surveys by April 2026 and the conclusion of pilot testings by May 15, 2026.