First EELISA Blended Intensive Program on Quality Engineering: Quality4People, Planet, Performance

National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest welcomed 49 students from nine prestigious universities across Europe for the first edition of the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) “Quality4People, Planet, Performance”, organized in partnership with Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), within the EELISA European University Alliance and Erasmus+ framework. The program took place from May 19-23 at the CAMPUS Research Institute, marking a significant step forward in advancing quality engineering education, cross-border cooperation, and interdisciplinary learning within the EELISA ecosystem.

Empowering Future Leaders in Quality Engineering

The Quality4PPP BIP brings together students from a wide range of academic backgrounds - engineering, management, sustainability studies, and innovation-driven disciplines - positioning quality engineering as a critical foundation for the future of industry, technology, and society.

The program design emphasizes not only technical expertise but the strategic, ethical, and human-centered dimensions of quality in the context of major global transformations.

Throughout the week, participants are engaging in intensive academic modules, collaborative exercises, and expert-led workshops on topics such as:

• - Strategy and Global Trends in Quality Management

• - Quality 4.0 and Innovation in Digital Transformation

• - Sustainability and Evolving Stakeholder Expectations

• - Regulatory Compliance, Ethics & Crisis Management

• - 360-Degree Evaluations, Applied Group Projects & Case Studies

This curriculum combines academic rigor with practical applications, preparing students to shape high-performance organizations capable of delivering sustainable value for people, the planet, and the economy.

A Collaborative EELISA Effort for Excellence in Education

This BIP is led jointly by academic experts from POLITEHNICA Bucharest and BME, reinforcing the EELISA mission to train engineers and professionals equipped not only with advanced technical knowledge but also with critical decision-making, ethical responsibility, and global-minded leadership skills.

The initiative aims to:

• - Strengthen competencies in applied quality engineering

• - Empower students to adopt customer-centric and process-oriented strategies

• - Promote risk-based thinking and responsible innovation

• - Support international networking and professional mobility

• - Cultivate a mindset rooted in quality, sustainability, and societal impact

By connecting academic excellence with real-world industry needs, this BIP represents a key educational innovation under the EELISA umbrella - bridging universities, cultures, and disciplines.

Looking Forward

This successful first edition opens the path for future EELISA Blended Intensive Programs, fostering long-term collaboration and enabling students from across Europe to experience the dynamic learning environment, research excellence, and international spirit.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Professor Irina Severin, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, for her exceptional leadership in coordinating the first BIP hosted by POLITEHNICA Bucharest within the EELISA Alliance. Her dedication, together with the support of the program's academic and administrative teams, made this outstanding educational initiative possible.

We congratulate all participating students and faculty members and look forward to continuing our shared mission of building a more resilient, sustainable, and quality-driven future.