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Welcome to the our MetaVET Podcast.
where the future of learning comes alive.
By leveraging cutting-edge metaverse technology, we empower educators and equip students
with the advanced skills they need to thrive, from collaborative robotics
to immersive virtual reality environments. Stay tuned!
Together, we’re shaping a new era of innovation, skills, and limitless possibility
Episode One
Welcome to the first episode of the MetaVET podcast
A new series from MetaVET Project – exploring how vocational education is evolving through cutting-edge technology. In this debut episode, we introduce the MetaVET project, an EU-funded initiative that brings collaborative robots (cobots) and immersive metaverse training into VET classrooms. Discover what a cobot is, how it works, and why virtual learning environments are shaping the future of hands-on skills development.
Episode Two
MetaVET Podcast – Episode 2
Inside the Consortium: Voices from Brașov
In this episode, we take you to Brașov, Romania, where the MetaVET consortium held its first in-person meeting from 6 to 9 May 2025. Hosted by Iceberg Plus, the event marked a key milestone in the project’s journey.
Hear directly from our partners as they introduce themselves and share their roles in shaping the MetaVET initiative.
Episode Three
Welcome to the third episode of the MetaVET podcast
In this episode, we speak with Adriano Mauro, Managing Director of AREA, about the transformative role of collaborative robots (cobots) in both established industries and emerging economies.
Our discussion explores the importance of equipping young people with the skills to work alongside cobots, the value of fostering collaboration between Italy and the Western Balkans, and how accessible training opportunities can bridge the digital skills gap.
We also highlight the free courses available on https://smartstepproject.com/ offering practical learning on green and sustainable topics for a more responsible future.
Episode Four
MetaVET Podcast – Episode 4: Cobots Training in the Metaverse
In this episode, we explore the MetaVET Curriculum — a comprehensive 200-hour programme that bridges entrepreneurship, collaborative robotics, and immersive metaverse learning. The curriculum is designed not only for students but also for their teachers, recognising that preparing trainers is the essential first step in preparing young people for the future of work. Through innovative approaches and hands-on experiences, MetaVET equips vocational education with the tools needed to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Episode FIVE
The new MetaVET Podcast is on air!
In this episode, we take you to TechConnect Festival 2025 — the first technology transfer festival ever held in Romania’s Central Region. The event brought together innovators, educators, artists, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas on how technology can empower learning and creativity.
MetaVET was proud to participate, sharing its vision for the future of vocational education in the metaverse — and this is only the beginning of many inspiring encounters ahead. Listen now and discover how innovation is shaping the classrooms of tomorrow!
Episode SIX
Meeting the Next Generation
Welcome back to the MetaVET Podcast — the space where we explore how innovation, technology, and vocational education are shaping the future of skills in the Western Balkans.
In this episode, we turn our attention to the people at the heart of the MetaVET project: the students. Our journey takes us to Nikšić, a city where students from a Secondary Vocational School had an intensive five-day immersion in industrial robotics — a hands-on experience designed to spark ambition, confidence, and technical skill.
This is exactly what MetaVET stands for: training new generations in a sustainable, inclusive and innovative way, giving them the tools not only to navigate the future, but to shape it.