On 26 and 27 November 2021, HERAS Plus provided a two-day advanced training on Research and Publications to the University “Fehmi Agani” in Gjakova (UFAGJ). The training was addressed by the Rector of UFAGJ Mr. Artan Nimani and the project Thematic Coordinator for Higher Education Mr. Nehat Dervishi.

The tailormade training covered all the main topics related to the process of both conducting the scientific research and publication of research articles. In addition to presentations, the Project facilitated group work and coaching sessions in relation to concrete exercises.

The tailormade training is part of support to UFAGJ in the context of functionalizing its Didactic Center for Teaching Excellence (DCTE). DCTE is designed to offer support services in areas of professional and academic development to UFAGJ staff by providing advanced services for a sustainable, transformed and modern system of teaching, research, and leadership.

The tailormade training was part of support provided to UFAGJ based on the competitive fund for strategic development of public universities.

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HERAS Plus has supported the working group (WG) on developing policies on applied science programs in the Kosovo higher education system. The WG meeting took place on 25 June 2021.

The working group, which is established by the Ministry of Education Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) in May 2021, is drafting an Administrative Instruction that will regulate the overall functioning of Higher Education Institutions offering applied science programs in Kosovo as well as the requirements and structures of such programs.

The WG consists of representatives of MESTI, the Vice-Rectors of seven public universities in Kosovo and HERAS Plus. MESTI’s decision to embark on this legislative initiative is a follow-up action to the findings and recommendations that emerged from the ‘Roadmap on Applied Science Approaches in Kosovo Higher Education’, which is a strategic and analytical document, which was closely supported by the project.