The SHUNTDIEM project—Strengthening Hunting Tourism Students’ Competences Through Connecting With Stakeholders via Digitisation of Educational Materials—is a 36-month initiative under the Erasmus+ KA220-HED program. The project aims to bridge the gap between higher education and the hunting tourism industry through innovative, digital, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Objectives
- Enhance the key competences and digital skills of students and professionals in the hunting tourism sector.
- Promote sustainable hunting tourism practices to support biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts.
- Foster international cooperation and dialogue between academic institutions, stakeholders, and professionals in the hunting tourism industry.
- Encourage innovative teaching practices and digital education methodologies in higher education.
Main Activities
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Creation of a Digital Multilingual Dictionary for Hunting Tourism
A mobile application will feature translations and terminology from partner countries, enhancing communication and understanding among stakeholders. -
Development of a Joint Online Course on Hunting Tourism
The course will be taught collaboratively across all partner universities using virtual and digital tools. -
Creation of a Web Platform
Designed for stakeholders and partners to promote hunting tourism and share knowledge, solutions, and best practices. -
Organization of a Summer School and Field Trips
Practical and academic activities will provide hands-on experiences in hunting tourism, fostering interdisciplinary learning and international collaboration. -
Dissemination of Results
Comprehensive efforts will ensure that the project outputs, such as the dictionary, course materials, and case studies, reach a broad audience.
Expected Outputs
- A mobile app featuring the digital dictionary.
- A web-based platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- An internationally coordinated course on hunting tourism with experimental teaching methods.
- Insights into sustainable development practices within hunting tourism, supported by field trips and summer schools.
Consortium Members
The project consortium consists of four leading universities across Europe, each contributing unique expertise:
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Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague (CZU) - Project Coordinator (Czechia)
A leading institution in agriculture and forestry education with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. -
University of Novi Sad (UNS) - Serbia
Recognized for its robust research in wildlife and hunting ground management and its expertise in tourism education. -
University of Zagreb (UNIZG) - Croatia
Croatia’s flagship university, contributing its experience in agricultural sciences and wildlife management. -
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) - Greece
Known for its excellence in forestry, wildlife management, and environmental research.
Impact and Long-Term Benefits
The project is expected to:
- Foster international understanding and cooperation in sustainable hunting tourism.
- Enhance students’ and professionals’ language skills, critical thinking, and digital competences.
- Promote the integration of modern digital tools and collaborative teaching methods in higher education.
- Encourage sustainable game population management practices across Europe.
By addressing these goals, the SHUNTDIEM project aims to set a benchmark in hunting tourism education, preparing the next generation of leaders in the field.