SHIFT-MED – Shaping the Future of Universities in the Mediterranean
(Shaping the Future of Universities: Twin Transitions across the Mediterranean)
SHIFT-MED is an international cooperation project under the
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE – Strand 1) program. It aims to strengthen the green and digital transformation of higher education institutions in Tunisia and Palestine. Aligned with the
European Green Deal and the
Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027), SHIFT-MED enhances institutional capacity in sustainability, environmental awareness, digital literacy, and AI-assisted learning.
Project Information
- Project Name: SHIFT-MED – Shaping the Future of Universities: Twin Transitions across the Mediterranean
- Abbreviation: SHIFT-MED
- Program: Erasmus+
- Action: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND-1
- Duration: 36 months
- Coordinating Institution: University of Kairouan
| PROGRAMME |
Erasmus+ |
| KEY ACTION |
ERASMUS-LS |
| CALL |
ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE |
| PROJECT’S TITLE |
Shaping the Future of Universities: Twin Transitions across the Mediterranean |
| PROJECT’S ACRONYM |
SHIFT-MED |
| PROJECT’S NUMBER |
Project n. 101235553 |
| TOTAL PROJECT’S DURATION |
(36 months) 01.02.2026– 01.01.2029 |
| PROJECT’S LUMP SUM |
400.000.00 € |
Project Objective
SHIFT-MED supports the transformation of higher education in southern Mediterranean countries, fostering structural improvements in governance, curriculum development, digital inclusion, and quality assurance. The project empowers universities to integrate sustainability and digitalization across all operations.
University of Kairouan’s Role
The
University of Kairouan acts as the project coordinator and leads
Work Package 2, focusing on institutional capacity building. Its role includes:
- Coordinating all project activities and ensuring timely implementation.
- Strengthening governance and strategic planning capacities across partner universities.
- Supporting curriculum development with green and digital components.
- Facilitating AI-assisted learning tools and inclusive education models.
- Overseeing capacity building, mobility, and training programs for academic staff and students.
- Leading dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability initiatives.
Project Scope and Activities
SHIFT-MED activities include:
- Strengthening sustainable governance and strategic planning in universities.
- Developing interdisciplinary curricula focused on green economy, circular economy, and digital transformation.
- Implementing AI-powered digital learning platforms and inclusive education models.
- Conducting capacity building, mobility programs, and field applications for academic staff and students.
Project Work packages
| WP1 |
Project Management and Coordination |
| WP2 |
Enhancing Institutional Capacity for Green Governance |
| WP3 |
Developing Green Curricula and Skills |
| WP4 |
Green Mobilities |
| WP5 |
Building Resilience through Green Infrastructure and Community Engagement |
| WP6 |
Dissemination and Sustainability |
SHIFT-MED partners
1. Tunisia:
-University of Kairouan
-University of Jandouba
-El Emtiez Training Center
2. Palestine
-University ANNAJAH
-University Kadoorie
3. Turkey
-Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (AHBVU)
-Büyük Ortadoğu Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı (BOSEV)
4. Italy
-University of Naples Parthenope (UNP) (Italy)
Target Groups
- Academic and administrative staff in higher education institutions
- University students
- Education administrators and policymakers
- Stakeholders in sustainability and digital transformation
Expected Results
- Strengthened quality, inclusivity, and sustainability in higher education.
- Graduates equipped with green and digital skills.
- Enhanced cooperation between Mediterranean universities.
- Dissemination of project outputs at regional and international levels.
