WEB-NIMBUS

Project mission: The WeB-Nimbus project aims to address the gap in cloud technology education, increase the digital readiness of ICT professionals, reduce skills mismatch and meet the demands of the local labor market by developing and implementation an MSc in Cloud and Edge Computing (EQF 7/ECTS 60) equivalent and a LMS that will host Online Specialized Stand-Alone Courses (WP3, WP4).
To standardize the tech advancements, partners -with the engagement of cloud-computing businesses and guest HEI experts- will set the foundation for curriculum development, and through policy advocacy reports lay ground for GDPR enhancement in e-data management (WP2).
The project also facilitates the establishment of HEI-labor market relationships in targeted countries with the introduction of Work-Based Learning &Employer Engagement Methodology (WP4). Academic staff in targeted countries will enhance their competences through EU HEI study visits and cloud computing capacity building. This will enable them to deliver the MSc to 120 students and the online courses to 300 learners, during pilot (WP5). To increase recognition, the MSc will be accredited by national authorities, enabling Albanian and Kosovar partner to deliver it at a Joint level (WP5).
WeB-Nimbus contributes to the Digital Transformation overarching priority of the call by addressing gaps in advanced digital education and industry-academia collaboration in cloud computing in Albania and Kosovo that will act as a precedent for the rest Western Balkan countries

Consortium:

1. University of West Attica,
2. Metropolitan College,
3. University Ramon Llull,
4. University of Aveiro,
5. Aleksander Moisiu University,
6. University of New York Tirana,
7. European University Tirana,
8. University Isa Boletini Mitrovica,
9. International Business College Mitrovica,
10. Universum International College,
11. Ministry of Education Kosovo.

Duration -36 months

Objectives:

1. Improve the quality of HE and enhance its relevance for the labor market and society
2. Improve the level of competences, skills, and employability potential of students in HEIs by developing new, relevant, and innovative education programs
3. Promote inclusive education, equality, equity, non-discrimination in HE
4. Enhance teaching and assessment mechanisms, innovation, knowledge base, and digital capacities
5. Increase the capacities of HEIs to modernize their education systems
6. Improve the training of teachers and continuous professional development in order to impact the longer-term quality of the education system
7. Stimulate cooperation of institutions, capacity building and exchange of good practice
8. Foster cooperation across different regions of the world through joint initiatives

Expected Results

The WeB-Nimbus project is expected to deliver the following key results:

• Cloud and Edge computing Curriculum Innovation Blueprint
• Policy Advocacy Reports on Cloud Computing Regulatory Reformation.
• WeB-Nimbus MSc Curriculum EQF Level 7 / ECTS 60
• WeB-Nimbus LMS that will host online specialized Stand-alone Courses EQF level 7
• Complete WeB-Nimbus MSc Teaching Package
• Work-Based Learning Strategy and Employer Engagement Methodology
• Academic Staff Capacity Building Report
• Academic Accreditation of the WeB-Nimbus Joint MSc in each beneficiary country 

Activities

1^st Activity

WeB-Nimbus Kick-Off Event was hosted on 14th-15th  of January by the University of New York Tirana.

UAMD was represented by two participants Prof.Dr Lindita Mukli and PhD Candidate Edmira Xhaferra.

The event brought together esteemed experts and academic leaders to launch an ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing cloud and edge computing education. The event featured inspiring opening remarks by UNYT Rector, Prof. Dr. Ali Gunes, Dr. Adela Danaj, Head of the Research, Project, and Innovation Center, and Dr. Christos Troussas, Project Coordinator from the University of West Attica. Partners introduced their expertise and roles in driving the project’s vision forward. Key discussions covered critical work packages, including project management and quality assurance, curriculum innovation, policy advocacy, development of an MSc program and LMS platform, employer engagement, accreditation, and long-term sustainability strategies. Interactive workshops fostered collaboration on curriculum design, data collection strategies, and policy reforms. The event set the foundation for enhancing digital readiness, bridging the skills gap, and aligning higher education with industry needs in Albania and Kosovo.