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On 9–10 October 2025, Tirana, Albania hosted the Study in Europe Events 2025, bringing together policymakers, higher education institutions, and international cooperation stakeholders from across Europe. The two-day programme featured two flagship events: the EU Policy Event “Advancing Quality Assurance and Recognition in the Western Balkans” and the Contact Building Seminar “Fostering Erasmus+ Cooperation with the Western Balkans.”
Advancing Quality Assurance and Recognition (9 October)
The first day welcomed policymakers and higher education experts for a high-level policy dialogue on quality assurance (QA) and recognition in higher education. Organised with the support of the European Commission, the event contributed to the implementation of the 2025 Council Recommendation on a European QA and recognition system and aligned with the goals of the European Education Area (EEA).
Opening remarks were delivered by Antoaneta Irikova (DG EAC, European Commission) and Bernard Segarra (EU Delegation to Albania). In her keynote speech, Maria Kelo, Director at the European University Association, emphasised the importance of quality assurance in building trust and facilitating international cooperation.
The programme featured a plenary panel on national developments in QA and recognition—drawing perspectives from the Western Balkans, Nordic, and Benelux regions—followed by two thematic sessions. Discussions focused on institutional QA practices and the practical implementation of automatic recognition of qualifications. The day concluded with reflections from Angeliki Psychogyiou (Academic Cooperation Association) and closing remarks by Antoaneta Irikova.
This event provided a crucial platform for knowledge-sharing, policy alignment, and strengthening cross-border cooperation in higher education.
Fostering Erasmus+ Cooperation (10 October)
On the second day, higher education institutions from the EU and the Western Balkans convened for the Contact Building Seminar, aimed at fostering new institutional partnerships under Erasmus+. With a particular focus on International Credit Mobility (ICM), Erasmus Mundus, and Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), the event brought together over 150 participants onsite and online via the b2match platform.
Opening the seminar, Jacques Kemp from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) outlined the seminar’s goals and practical benefits for participating institutions. The morning sessions provided detailed guidance on Erasmus+ opportunities and step-by-step advice for newcomers.
A panel discussion featured institutional representatives who shared first-hand experiences and strategies for navigating Erasmus+ challenges—from partnership development to project management. In the afternoon, participants engaged in pre-arranged bilateral matchmaking sessions, enabling targeted networking based on academic interests and strategic priorities.
The seminar concluded with an invitation to join the Study in Europe Fair Albania 2025, further extending opportunities for networking and cooperation.
Study in Europe Events 2025 once again demonstrated the EU’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation and strengthening the role of higher education in the Western Balkans.
More information about the Study in Europe initiative can be found here: STUDY IN EUROPE
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On 6 October, the "EU Programmes Day" was organised by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a focus on exploring the opportunities available to BiH through participation in European Union programmes.
The event brought together over 600 participants from government institutions, academia, culture, healthcare, civil society, and the business sector to discuss strengthening cooperation, sharing experiences, and promoting successful EU-funded projects.
Minister Dubravka Bošnjak highlighted the importance of such events in building institutional capacity and enhancing the country’s ability to access EU funds. She noted key programmes such as EU4Health, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and others — with a combined budget exceeding €130 billion — as significant opportunities for BiH.
Two expert panels provided practical guidance on developing successful project proposals, avoiding common pitfalls, and fostering international collaboration.
While Bosnia and Herzegovina is making steady progress in utilising EU funding, there remains considerable potential for improvement. The Ministry announced that similar events will continue, aiming to ensure broader engagement and more effective use of the opportunities offered by EU programmes.
More about this event can be found on the LINK
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Alongside the SPHERE 2025 Annual Conference that took place on 1–2 October 2025 in Bucharest, Romania, The Bologna Process Symposium was held and bring together HERE and NEO representatives, as well as members of the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG) and its working structures.
The symposium explored the mission, methods, and evolving priorities of the Bologna Process, with a focus on sharing experiences and promoting peer learning around higher education reform. Discussions highlighted the impact of Bologna-related policies on institutions and individuals, with input from HERE countries and reflections on outcomes from national events held earlier in the year.
As a key initiative for shaping the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the Bologna Process remains central to SPHERE’s activities. With many HERE countries either members of or aligned with the Process, the symposium also underscored its broader relevance to systems facing similar reform challenges.
This event forms part of a broader SPHERE 2022–2025 initiative, in which each HERE country hosts a Bologna-related national or regional event feeding into shared learning and policy development.
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Opening remarks were delivered by the members of the HERE Team from BiH: Ms. Slavica Škoro (HEA), and Ms. Aida Durić (Ministry of Civil Affairs), and Head of the Erasmus+ Office in BiH Mr. Suad Muhibić .
The event gathered participants from higher education institutions, ministries, and other national stakeholders.
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The National Erasmus+ Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE) team, successfully organized a two-day Technical Assistance Mission (TAM) focused on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern higher education.
Held on September 23–24, 2025 in the on-line format, the event brought together local and international stakeholders to explore how AI can enhance—or potentially compromise—the quality, inclusiveness, and sustainability of teaching and learning in higher education.
The mission was led by distinguished EU experts Prof. Dr. Ebba Ossiannilsson, Global Expert in Inclusive, Scalable, and Sustainable Education (Sweden) and Prof. Dr. Mile Dželalija, professor of physics at the Faculty of Science, University of Split(Croatia)
Key topics covered included:
- Leadership through uncertainty
- AI in open education, personalized learning, and career development
- Ethical and sustainable applications of AI in achieving SDG4: Quality Education for All
- AI-driven internationalization and innovation in education and research
- Rethinking teaching and learning in the age of AI
On the second day, attention turned to cutting-edge developments such as Edge AI, on-device learning, and the creation of AI-resilient education systems for both teachers and students. The event concluded with a roundtable discussion on ethical considerations, policy frameworks, and actionable guidelines for integrating AI into higher education across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This TAM event represents an important step toward aligning BiH’s higher education sector with global digital and educational transformations—promoting innovation, cross-border collaboration, and the responsible use of AI to shape the future of learning.
Please find the presentations and related resources from the event at the links below:
AI and Increased Internationalization in Education and Research
AI and the future of education: disruptions, dilemmas and directions
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