The TRAINEE project was presented at the University of Malta Research Expo (UMRE 2026), held on 27 May 2026 in Valletta.

Andrea Bondin represented the project by publishing an abstract and delivering a presentation focused on the Mixed Reality Pedagogical Content Generating Framework, one of the TRAINEE project's core innovations.

The presentation highlighted how the framework supports the creation of Mixed Reality learning content for engineering education, aiming to make immersive educational materials more accessible, structured, and pedagogically meaningful.

The session encouraged discussion on the potential of Mixed Reality to support teaching and learning in higher education and to contribute to the development of innovative learning experiences.

Thanks were extended to the UMRE 2026 organisers and to all participants who engaged with the TRAINEE project during the event.

The TRAINEE multiplier event took place as part of the Ri-Comp 3.0 Conference on April 10, 2026, at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering. The event offered an opportunity to present ongoing work on integrating Mixed Reality (MR) technologies into engineering education.

The project was introduced during a session titled "AI and Immersive Technologies in Higher Education", where key objectives and results achieved to date were presented. The focus was on the practical and pedagogically meaningful use of MR in university-level teaching.

The conference, organized by the Riteh Web Team, brought together a diverse audience, including IT professionals, students, alumni, high school pupils, and their teachers. This provided a valuable setting for engaging with stakeholders across different educational levels.

Informal discussions during the event highlighted interest in applying MR in education and its potential to enhance learning experiences. The TRAINEE session contributed to raising awareness of the project and encouraging dialogue on the role of emerging technologies in modern engineering curricula.

Some key questions raised during the discussions included:

• How can emerging technologies shape teaching and learning?

The TRAINEE Project was presented at POLIFEST 2026, the largest technical education fair in Romania (March 26–28, 2026, Bucharest).

Live demonstrations showcased immersive learning scenarios, highlighting how Mixed Reality can support engineering education. Visitors experienced interactive environments, including simulations of a 3D printing workstation, where hands-on learning concepts were emphasized.

The demonstrations showed how immersive technologies can enhance student engagement and provide practical, experience-based learning opportunities aligned with the goals of the TRAINEE Project.

What do engineering students and mentors across Europe think about the future of their field and the role Mixed Reality (MR) could play in shaping it?

As part of the TRAINEE Erasmus+ Project initiative, we set out to explore this question.

We are pleased to announce that TRAINEE's first research paper has been officially published in the Elsevier conference proceedings:

"Rethinking Engineering Education in Light of Mixed Reality Opportunities – Results from a European Survey"

The TRAINEE project was presented at the 5th e-Learning Day at the University of Rijeka. The event focused on the theme “Digital maturity of higher education institutions: Is higher education responding to new challenges in society?”

During the poster session, the goals, specific objectives, and key ideas of the TRAINEE project were presented, highlighting how immersive technologies and well-designed digital learning can support teaching and learning as universities enhance their digital readiness.

A proud milestone for the TRAINEE project! The University of Malta team presented the first consortium research paper at the International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing (ISM), sharing insights from a European survey on integrating mixed reality into engineering education.

The paper, Rethinking Engineering Education in Light of Mixed Reality Opportunities – Results from a European Survey, is based on stakeholder feedback gathered from engineering educators and students across Europe.

Key findings from this Europe-wide survey were shared, synergies between the perspectives of educators and students were identified, and a path forward with mixed reality as a promising solution was discussed. Presenting the research proved to be an enriching experience; the project was promoted, and valuable discussions and feedback were received from an academic audience that will shape the future outcomes of the work.

The University of Malta team proudly presented the TRAINEE project at the International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing, held in Malta from 12 to 14 November 2025.

The project was showcased to an international audience of academics. During the presentation, the team shared TRAINEE's key milestones, highlighted current achievements, and outlined future plans.

The conference provided valuable global visibility for the project and offered an excellent opportunity to engage with the international academic community, enabling the team to gather insights that will help shape the next phase of the work.

We spent two productive days in Bucharest, hosted by our wonderful partners, Catalin and Theodora from CAMIS - POLITEHNICA Bucharest.

The meeting covered key ground, including:

• A comprehensive Roundtable of Partner Updates

At the Fourth International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR’25), held in London, UK (August 25–27, 2025), Sandi Ljubic from University of Rijeka actively contributed to the program through a paper presentation, session chairing, and by serving as a panelist in the panel discussion Emerging Trends in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Education.

Within the panel discussion, particular attention was given to the transformative role of Mixed Reality technologies in shaping the future of engineering education. Sandi Ljubic highlighted how ongoing efforts within the Erasmus+ TRAINEE project explore the integration of immersive technologies to enhance training, experiential learning, and innovation in curricula. Alongside this, the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) was also addressed as a complementary technology supporting educational advancement.

The University of Malta team was proud to present the Trainee project at the Faculty of Engineering Exhibition, held from 20–22 June 2025.

It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the project to graduating students from the University of Malta, as well as to key stakeholders from the engineering community.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and showed interest in our work!

As part of the Erasmus+ TRAINEE dissemination activities, the project was presented on the sidelines of the 48th ICT and Electronics Convention – MIPRO 2025, held in Opatija, Croatia.

Engaging conversations unfolded with participants interested in the use of Mixed Reality in engineering education, exploring ideas around immersive learning, training through simulation, and innovation in educational practice.

These informal exchanges contribute to shaping new perspectives on how immersive technologies can support skills development and experiential learning in line with the TRAINEE’s goals. 🚀

The TRAINEE project was proudly showcased at the Enterprise Europe Network - Malta Enterprise Innovation Conference on 9th April, 2025.

This event brought together key stakeholders focused on building a more sustainable and human-centric industry, making it the perfect platform to present TRAINEE’s mission of enhancing training for tomorrow’s workforce.

TRAINEE project had a fantastic and productive in-person kickoff last week (January 23rd & 24th). It was a pleasure to gather in Malta for the first in-person meeting with our esteemed consortium partners:

Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting the first online meeting to officially kick off TRAINEE – Advanced MR Training for Human-Centric Production Empowering Engineering Talent.

This project, funded by ERASMUS+, marks an exciting research journey focused on leveraging Mixed Reality (MR) technology to revolutionize engineering education and training.

🚀 A Milestone Achievement for Project TRAINEE!

We’re thrilled to announce that Project TRAINEE – Advanced MR Training for Human-Centric Production Empowering Engineering Talent has officially kicked off!