This publication is one of the outcomes of the Erasmus+ ECO-GT project, which focused on identifying and developing the communication competencies required by engineers working toward a sustainable future. Drawing on project research, stakeholder engagement, and international collaboration, the article “Industry Perspectives on Engineering Communication Skills for the Green Transition” contributes to the growing body…

“Communicating the Green Transition: A Handbook for Engineering Education” presents a research-based framework for integrating communication into engineering education. The handbook explores how communication supports engineering practice across project management, stakeholder engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, knowledge transfer, and public communication. It provides educators with practical methodologies, competency frameworks, curriculum-planning tools, and teaching approaches for…

“Integrating Communication in Technical Higher Education: A Cross-Institutional Case Study” presents the findings of the ECO-GT project on the integration of communication competencies into engineering education. Drawing on experiences from higher education institutions across Europe, the report explores effective approaches, enabling factors, and challenges related to embedding communication skills within technical curricula. It also offers…

“Frameworks for Engineering Communication” is a comprehensive resource pack developed within the Erasmus+ project ECO-GT. The publication presents a research-based framework of engineering communication competencies together with a wide range of practical teaching modules, learning activities, and project-based assignments designed for higher education engineering programmes. It supports educators and students in developing the communication, collaboration,…

In July the ECO GT project successfully delivered the European Summer School on Engineering Communication for the Green Transition, hosted by Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) in Portugal. The Summer School brought together more than 70 engineering students from seven countries and 16 educators from engineering, applied linguistics and communication. Over the course…

We warmly invite students to join the ECO‑GT Summer School 2026, organized in July by the Universidade de Trás‑os‑Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal. The program offers interdisciplinary courses, hands‑on activities, and cultural experiences in a dynamic international environment. For more details and the full summer school schedule, please see: 00237_01-G06Q99_00-summer-school-didactic-concept.pdf  

Work on realistic green-tech engineering projects while you learn how to design clear, credible communication that moves international projects forward. Key facts: Dates: 20–24 July 2026 Location: Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal (www.utad.pt) Credits: 3 ECTS (75 hours) Tuition: €150 per student Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/Xt1kvMq8wA About the Summer School The Engineering Communication for the Green Transition summer school brings…

The ECO-GT project has published a new publication, “Communicating the Green Transition: Practices and Competencies for Engineers,” now available as an open-access PDF on the project website. What the publication delivers Drawing on 20 focus groups with 103 engineers and related professionals in seven European countries, the publication maps how engineers communicate across the full…

On 6–7 June 2025, the Polish ECO-GT team from Gdańsk University of Technology took part in the 10th National Academic Teaching Conference “Ideatorium”, held at Gdańsk University of Technology. Ideatorium conference is a space for academic teachers from all disciplines to exchange ideas and experiences related to designing engaging, student-centred education. The conference focuses on…

Our recent project meeting in Istanbul marked an important turning point. Reflecting on the official activity list, we’ve made significant progress across the board! The discussions and planning sessions in Istanbul were not only productive—they were essential. The actions we agreed on during the meeting will play a key role in guiding us through the…