The University of Milano-Bicocca, a mid-size state University, a multi-disciplinary institute, training and educating professionals in a range of fields, in recent years is building a revolution: it has launched a series of initiatives to transform itself from a place of knowing into a place of “know-how”, a series of Read more…
The University of Venice Ca’ Foscari recently set up Ca’ Foscari Competency Center with the mission to improve people’s performance through the development of their Soft Skills. To further highlight learners’ competencies concerning soft skills, such as motional and Social Competencies, Personal Development and Self Awareness, is experimenting with Open Badge through Read more…
With about 120 offices spread over seven main centres, high-level scientific research and state-of-the-art teaching, the University of Turin is one of the most prestigious academic institutions among Italian universities. The University of Turin has promoted two projects in the enhancement and development of the competencies of the internal staff: Read more…
National and international ratings include the University of Trento in the leading places among Italian universities. The academic range offered by its 10 departments and 4 college centers comprises 61 first degree and masters degree courses, a number of first and second level masters and permanent education courses. There are Read more…
The University of Padua, with more than 60,000 students and almost 800 years of history behind it, has decided to turn the spotlight on to all the learning opportunities, which make the university a place for all-round growth. The objects chosen to turn on this light are the Open Badges. Read more…
OpenVM is an Erasmus+ project addressing the need of creating accessible opportunities for achievement of Virtual Mobility Skills to ensure higher uptake of Virtual Mobility in european Higher Education, by supporting universities, educators and students in acquiring, assessing and recognising Virtual Mobility Skills, i. e. key competencies needed to successfully Read more…
In 2013, the University of Calgary formed a cross-disciplinary Recognition Steering Committee to guide the development, implementation, and ongoing review of employee recognition. The Recognition Steering Committee set out to create an Employee Recognition Strategy that aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan and values – to provide best practice recognition Read more…
The Open University has been the catalyst for changing the lives of thousands, offering higher-level education to anyone who has the will and the perseverance. It gives many of those who, through the need to earn a living early in life, were denied higher education, a vital second chance. My Read more…