DeuS is a 9-country project promoted by regional VET providers and cultural and creative industries representatives, variously linked to research and technological centres and public players, that even stand for 4 European Capitals of Culture, among past, presents and future designated cities. It lays its groundwork in the Open Design School pilot initiative promoted under ECoC Matera 2019, thought to be an open laboratory pivotal to the successful implementation of the ECoC programme. The project organizes a steady network to challenge the concept of urban sustainable development underpinning the Open Design School. It is in-depth discussed, tested and improved by benefiting from know-how, expertise, best practices and lessons gathered within close and comparable experiences from partners and stakeholders. It strives to enable EU regional environments and research-driven settings – both physical (Creative Open Spaces) and virtual (a multi-sided Creative Knowledge Platform) – that allow VET systems, professionals, researchers, policy-makers and local people to engage in iterative processes of innovation and problem solving to generate solutions to local challenges (RIS3) and deliver them to SMEs and other entrepreneurs, public bodies and everyone who need them. This approach enables educational opportunities in design and innovation, critical thinking and entrepreneurship to find creative and cost-effective ways to connect within and across regional territories. Cooperation and education provide opportunities to access skills, competences and research infrastructures. Players are all involved in feedback-loops allowing creative innovators to be more responsive and attractive. They can iterate, learn, and share with others, feeding innovation. Furthermore, joiners are allowed to assess social needs at local level and iteratively evaluate and improve their solutions by a trail-and-error approach that encourage sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
| Country | Italy |
| Type of collaboration | Center of Vocational Excellence |
| Starting year | 2019 |
| Project leader | FONDAZIONE MATERA-BASILICATA 2019 |
| Education level: | ISCED 3: Upper secondary education ISCED 4: Post-secondary non-tertiary education ISCED 5: Short-cycle tertiary education ISCED 6: Bachelor's or equivalent level ISCED 7: Master's or equivalent level |
| Sector of expertise: | Arts, entertainment and recreation Culture/Creative industries Education |
| Current level of involvement in Vocational Excellence: | DEUS is one of the 12 pilot CoVEs funded by the European Commission |
| Existing activities: | C&P: Apprenticeships, Upskilling and reskilling C&P: Business incubators & Entrepreneurship C&P: Business-education partnerships, Pact for Skills C&P: Innovation hubs & applied research G&F: Bringing together all relevant stakeholders G&F: Co-creating skills ecosystems G&F: Effective use of EU and national funds T&L: Guidance and validation T&L: Innovative curricula T&L: Innovative teaching and learning methods T&L: Learner centered excellence approach T&L: Life Long Learning continuum, Initial and continuing VET T&L: Professional Development of teachers and trainers |
| Social Media | Facebook |
| Creative Business Network | Creative Industry Kosice |
| Creative Region Linz & Upper Austria | European Creative Business Network |
| FONDAZIONE MATERA-BASILICATA 2019 | Matera Hub |
| South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences | University of Wales |
| Valetta Cultural Agency | Valetta Design Cluster |
| Vytautas Magnus University |
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