MiReBooks
3 MR modules
mixed-reality learning with 3D models, 360° media, and case-based educational resources.
Projects
Research and education initiatives across Europe.
Key Metrics
What We Have Achieved So Far
Project-level progress indicators across the full portfolio. The number of cards follows the number of active projects.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail near the university research center.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
PROMISE
120 ECTS
joint master pathway training future specialists in sustainable mineral processing.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
TIMREX-CRM
5 universities
advanced mineral exploration curriculum aligned with Critical Raw Materials Act needs.
MiReBooks
3 MR modules
mixed-reality learning with 3D models, 360° media, and case-based educational resources.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail near the university research center.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
PROMISE
120 ECTS
joint master pathway training future specialists in sustainable mineral processing.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
TIMREX-CRM
5 universities
advanced mineral exploration curriculum aligned with Critical Raw Materials Act needs.
MiReBooksTechnology & InnovationEducation
MiReBooks
2025 - Ongoing
MiReBooks develops mixed-reality handbooks for mining engineers by combining textbook learning with immersive digital resources such as 3D models, 360° videos, and study cases.
Target: Students, educators, and mining professionals
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: European mining education consortium and digital learning collaborators
Advances higher mining education across Europe through interactive and practice-oriented learning formats that improve understanding of complex mining and sustainability topics.
MOSATechnology & InnovationEducationCommunity ImpactSustainability & Environment
Montanuni Outdoor Science Activities
2024 - Ongoing
MOSA connects university research with hands-on outdoor learning. Along a newly created nature trail near the research center, participants explore biodiversity, circular economy, renewable resources, and carbon-related applications through interactive stations.
Target: Pupils, students, teachers, and the interested public
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University teams, schools, and local public stakeholders
The initiative builds practical sustainability awareness and supports direct knowledge transfer between research, education, and society.
SAFESustainability & EnvironmentCommunity ImpactEducation
Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Explained
2024 - Ongoing
SAFE develops a living lab for social health, biodiversity, and sustainable resource use. The approximately 1.5-hectare site at Montanuniversität Leoben links research and practice through education paths, forest adaptation measures, and biodiversity demonstrators.
Target: Researchers, industry, policy makers, practitioners, and local communities
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University-led living lab collaboration with regional stakeholders
Creates a regional flagship platform for exchange between research, industry, and society while strengthening climate-resilient land-use knowledge.
ENVIHEIEducationSustainability & Environment
Student-Centered Learning for Environmental Sustainability at HEIs
Dec 2024 - Nov 2026
ENVIHEI develops student-centered educational materials to integrate GreenComp sustainability competences into technical and engineering higher education.
Target: Educators and master students
Coordinator: Universidad de Leon (Spain)
Partners: Aalborg Universitet, Politechnika Slaska, Universiteit Hasselt, Montanuniversität Leoben
Future professionals gain practical green competences and educators receive modern learning resources for sustainability-focused teaching.
PRO-SLOEducationCommunity Impact
Professional Social Licence to Operate PhD School
Oct 2023 - Sept 2026
PRO-SLO provides hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with lectures, field engagement in mining communities, and mentor-guided methodology development.
Target: PhD candidates
Coordinator: AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland)
Partners: 9 academic and industry partners across Europe
Equips future raw materials leaders with practical skills to manage social acceptance and stakeholder-driven project implementation.
PROMISEEducation
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Sustainable Mineral and Metal Processing Engineering
Feb 2022 - Jan 2028
PROMISE is a two-year, 120 ECTS international master program building advanced competences in sustainable mineral processing and metal recovery.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: University of Oulu (Finland)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben, University of Zagreb, UTFSM, and 31 associated organizations
Develops high-level talent for circular economy implementation, mineral recovery optimization, and environmentally responsible process engineering.
SUMAEducationSustainability & Environment
International Master on Sustainable Materials
Jan 2021 - Dec 2027
SUMA is a dual-degree, 120 ECTS international master program preparing materials experts for sustainable value-chain transformation.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: KU Leuven (Belgium)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben and partner universities in Italy and Spain
Contributes skilled graduates for carbon-neutral industry transitions and resource-resilient competitiveness in Europe.
TIMREX-CRMEducationTechnology & Innovation
T-shaped Master for Innovative Mineral Exploration extended towards the CRM Act
Dec 2024 - Nov 2026
TIMREX-CRM expands a specialized master program for mineral prospecting and exploration, aligned with strategic Critical Raw Materials Act priorities.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: University of Zagreb (Croatia)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben with partners in Hungary, Sweden, and Poland
Increases the number of qualified exploration graduates and integrates advanced technologies, fieldwork, and challenge-based learning.