We are pleased to announce the official launch of our first project deliverable under WP2:
D2.1 – From Dialogue to Impact: Industry–Academia Roundtable Case Studies.
This case study book represents a major milestone for the project and captures the tangible outcomes of our industry–academia roundtables conducted across Estonia, Germany, and Cyprus. The deliverable translates structured dialogue with industry stakeholders into 31 realistic, practice-oriented case studies designed to strengthen the alignment between IT education and real-world professional demands
About the Case Study Book
The From Dialogue to Impact case study book is a comprehensive educational resource aimed at modern IT and engineering education. It addresses a wide range of contemporary challenges faced by graduates entering professional environments shaped by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, complex systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Rather than focusing solely on technical correctness, the case studies emphasize:
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decision-making under uncertainty,
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communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders,
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security and safety awareness,
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system thinking and responsibility, and
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professional and transversal skills required in real organizational contexts.
Each case is grounded in authentic industry challenges identified during roundtables and stakeholder consultations, and follows a consistent didactic structure suitable for use in higher education, project-based learning, and professional training.
What the Case Studies Cover
The book includes 31 case studies spanning domains such as:
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AI systems and responsible AI use
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Cybersecurity incidents and risk management
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Safety-critical software and systems engineering
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Robotics and requirements engineering
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DevOps, legacy systems, and cloud architectures
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Software quality in the age of AI-generated code
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Communication, teamwork, onboarding, and professional skills
All company names used in the cases are fictional, ensuring anonymity while preserving realism and applicability.
Why This Deliverable Matters
This deliverable demonstrates how structured dialogue with industry can be transformed into actionable educational content. It supports educators in designing learning activities that prepare students not only to write code, but to:
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understand organizational contexts,
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collaborate across roles,
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assess risks and trade-offs, and
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act responsibly in complex socio-technical systems.
The case study book is a key step in moving from dialogue to impact—bridging the gap between academic preparation and professional reality.