A training workshop entitled “Training of Experts – Strengthening Capacities of the Quality Assurance in Higher Education System” was successfully held on 12 May 2026 at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Banja Luka.

The workshop was organized by the Agency for the Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HEA) in cooperation with the Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE) team as part of the SMEQA project and the 2026 HERE Work Plan. The event brought together representatives of higher education institutions, ministries of education, businesses, international quality assurance experts, and project partners.

The programme combined theoretical and practical training aimed at strengthening the competencies of newly appointed accreditation experts. Participants explored the legal and procedural framework for accreditation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and engaged in hands-on activities simulating expert preparation and site visits. Through group work, analysis of self-evaluation reports, and simulated interviews, participants gained practical experience in evidence assessment, reporting, and quality assurance procedures.

A representative of NAKVIS shared Slovenian experiences and best practices in expert training, while discussions throughout the workshop highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building for ensuring high-quality and objective accreditation processes.

The workshop concluded with a reflection on lessons learned and reaffirmed the importance of ongoing expert training for further strengthening the quality assurance system in higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

More about this event at this link: https://www.hea.gov.ba/Post/Read/obukehea2026