European Projects
EU-funded Erasmus+ partnerships and international collaboration.
IIESMS European Engagement
IIESMS actively participates in European collaboration programmes that broaden professional development opportunities for members and contribute to the advancement of engineering and safety education across the European Union. Through partnerships with universities and institutions across Europe, the Institute connects Irish professionals to international best practice whilst contributing Irish expertise to collaborative European projects.
The Institute's European engagement is funded through the Erasmus+ programme, the EU's programme for education, training, youth, and sport. Erasmus+ partnerships enable IIESMS to collaborate with partner institutions on developing shared curricula, professional development resources, and research that benefits students and practitioners in all participating countries.
This international dimension complements the Institute's primary focus on serving professionals within the Irish regulatory and industrial context. European engagement brings fresh perspectives, exposes members to different approaches to professional practice, and ensures that IIESMS remains connected to developments in engineering and safety education across the continent.
European Partners
IIESMS collaborates with university and industry partners across Europe through Erasmus+ funded projects.
UBT Kosovo
Partnership with the University for Business and Technology in Kosovo, supporting the development of engineering and safety education programmes. UBT is a leading private university in Kosovo with strong programmes in engineering, computer science, and business.
University of Coimbra, Portugal
Collaboration with one of Europe's oldest universities, founded in 1290. The University of Coimbra has world-class engineering and technology faculties, and the partnership focuses on professional standards and education initiatives.
University of Barcelona, Spain
Partnership with the University of Barcelona contributing to research and education in industrial engineering and management. The university's engineering faculty provides expertise in manufacturing, operations, and systems engineering.
SETU Waterford, Ireland
South East Technological University is the closest academic partner to IIESMS and a key contributor to Erasmus+ projects. SETU provides expertise in engineering, fire safety, and occupational health and safety.
IBK Management Solutions, Germany
IBK is a management consultancy and IIESMS partner contributing industrial engineering and management expertise to Erasmus+ collaborative projects.
Eskilara S. Koop, Spain
Eskilara is a Basque cooperative contributing expertise in work-life balance, organisational development, and social innovation to Erasmus+ partnerships.
Reutlingen University, Germany
Reutlingen University contributes expertise in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and applied sciences to the European partnership network.
TH Aschaffenburg, Germany
Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg brings applied engineering and management research to the IIESMS European collaboration network.
Erasmus+ Projects
Work-Life-Flow (WLF) is an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership (2020-1-ES01-KA203-083282) led by the University of Barcelona. Partners include SETU Waterford, IBK Management Solutions (Germany), University of Coimbra (Portugal), UBT Kosovo, and Eskilara S. Koop (Spain). The project developed assessment tools and e-learning resources for sustainable work-life balance in professional settings.
IMPRESS (588315-EPP-1-2017-1-ES-EPPKA2-KA) is an Erasmus+ project that developed a web-based diagnostic tool for stress prevention in organisations. The tool helps employers identify workplace stressors and implement evidence-based interventions.
SSTeMM (Student Stress Training e-Mobile Management) is an Erasmus-funded project addressing student mental health through mobile-based stress management training and resources.
Leonardo da Vinci Transfer was an EU-funded project that established foundations for certifying workplace competencies across European borders, contributing to the mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
These projects demonstrate the Institute's commitment to international collaboration and the practical benefits of connecting Irish professionals with European best practice in engineering, safety, and workplace wellbeing.
Benefits for Members
IIESMS European engagement delivers several practical benefits for members:
- Access to international professional development resources and curricula developed through the Work-Life-Flow project and other Erasmus+ initiatives
- Exposure to different approaches to engineering and safety practice across European countries, broadening professional perspectives
- Networking opportunities with academic and professional peers in partner institutions across Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Kosovo
- Contribution to the international credibility and recognition of IIESMS membership and post-nominal designations
- Opportunities for members with relevant expertise to participate in European project activities and contribute Irish professional perspectives
Members interested in participating in European projects or accessing resources developed through IIESMS partnerships should contact the Institute at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about IIESMS European projects
Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth, and sport. It funds collaborative projects between institutions across EU and partner countries, including the development of curricula, professional standards, and educational resources.
Work-Life-Flow (WLF) is an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership (2020-1-ES01-KA203-083282) led by the University of Barcelona. It developed assessment tools and e-learning resources for sustainable work-life balance, with partners including SETU Waterford, IBK Management Solutions (Germany), University of Coimbra (Portugal), UBT Kosovo, and Eskilara S. Koop (Spain).
Members benefit from international resources, broader perspectives on professional practice, networking with European peers, and the enhanced international credibility of IIESMS membership.
Yes. Members with relevant expertise may be invited to contribute to project activities, provide Irish professional perspectives, or participate in collaborative events. Contact the Institute to express interest.
Yes. Participation in European project activities, including workshops, seminars, and collaborative research, is recognised as CPD within the IIESMS framework.
IIESMS has been engaged internationally since becoming the 79th Chapter of the IISE in 1996. European project participation through Erasmus+ represents the latest dimension of this international engagement.
European partnerships
IIESMS participates in Erasmus+ projects with universities and partners across Spain, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, and Kosovo.