SPECTRO: SPecialised Education programmes in CybersecuriTy and RObotics

Purpose and goal: To support development of advanced digital skills in Europe with a special focus on two key digital technology domains for Europe: Cybersecurity and Robotics.

To improve the education offer in Europe, through the design and delivery of new Master’s Programmes and related self-standing learning modules leading to certifications. To support students from EU and associated countries in getting access to excellent education.

To create a sustainable digital ecosystem in Europe based on strong connections and partnerships between higher education institutions and private sector Expected results and effects:

Design and delivery of two master’s programmes in Cybersecurity and Robotics and learning modules on related topics, providing participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in labour market.

Attracting highly qualified lecturers and a high number of students and participants to these programmes including more than 150 EU students and participants per year.

Provide access to high-quality education programmes and to provide financial support to students from all over Europe, promoting diversity in terms of gender, age, social and economic background. Approach and implementation: The implementation of SPECTRO activities will be led by consortium of 15 partners, including:

12 degree-awarding higher education institutions from 7 different countries, 2 SMEs from 2 different countries, 1 research centre, 1 pan-European organisation driving digital transformation and digital skills training in Europe. The consortium will be led by this latter pan-European organisation, which is EIT Digital. EIT Digital is an

organisation co-funded by the European Union and with more than ten years of experience in design and delivery of education programmes across Europe