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Bright Chisadza

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Exploring Future Opportunities: EU-ZW Coordination Committee Meets MDU School Of Engineering

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The EU-ZW project coordinator held a brief high-level meeting with the Dean of the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering at Mälardalen University (MDU). Discussions focused on the progress of the ongoing collaboration in the EU ZW project, as well as future possibilities for expanding academic and industrial partnerships.

The Dean also extended a warm welcome to the EU consortium representatives from various countries and delivered an insightful overview of MDU. He highlighted the university’s strong and well-established ties with industry, particularly in the fields of automation and robotics. MDU was presented as a dynamic hub of innovation, home to several leading technology companies and a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. These factors have enabled the university to foster robust and mutually beneficial collaborations with industry partners.

Notably, MDU is the youngest university in Sweden but has quickly earned recognition for its excellence in applied research and industrial engagement. Through strategic partnerships, the university supports a significant number of Industrial PhD students embedded in companies, thereby reinforcing its position as a collaborative, forward-thinking institution committed to innovation and societal impact.

 

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