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Second Meeting of Project Consortium „From Quality Assurance to Strategy Development – QASD (JEP_41078_2006)”
Sarajevo. The second meeting of the Consortium Committee took place in Sarajevo from November 10-11, 2008. This meeting served as a valuable cross-cutting activity – an opportunity to present achieved outcomes and discuss future project implementation, partner responsibilities and all technical details pertaining to implementation of the TEMPUS project „From Quality Assurance to Strategy Development“.
PATTERNS_Travelling Lecture Set in Belgrade
Belgrade. Between Nov. 7th and Nov. 9th 2008, students of Art History at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, had the privilege to listen to the lectures of renowned international lecturers in the field of art history. This project, titled Writing Central European Art History, was initiated by ERSTE Foundation, and organized by WUS Austria.
Experiencing Europe 2008: Receptions in Vienna
Vienna, November 3, 2008. Like in 2007, the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs invited the participants in Experiencing Europe: Serbian Young Professionals in Austria – Zoran Đinđić Internship Programme to a reception in “Marmorsaal”. The reason for this special honour of being treated to such an occasion is that the programme was initiated by the Austria Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik and Mrs. Ružica Đinđić, president of the Serbian Zoran Đinđić Fund.
WUS25 – 25 years of WUS Austria
Graz. On Friday, October 24th, WUS Austria celebrated its 25th anniversary in the Aula of the Karl-Franzens-University of Graz. The event combined the exchange between former and current employees and partners of WUS Austria and speeches and panel discussions of experts involved in the work done by WUS Austria. Musically, the morning was accompanied by a set of traditional songs from the Balkans, performed a cappella by Natasa Mirkovic-De Ro. In addition, an exhibition guiding through a quarter of a century of WUS Austria was set up in the hallway in front of the Aula, enabling the guests to learn more about the history of our organisation during the breaks. Click here for the online exhibition!
Higher Education in Serbia 1808-2008
Belgrade. On September 13, 2008, a Ceremonial Act due to the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Belgrade University was organized in the Sava Center. Boris Tadic, President of the Republic of Serbia and Branko Kovacevic, Rector of the University of Belgrade were speakers during the regular part of the program which was followed by a concert of the Belgrade philharmonic orchestra and a cocktail. The roots of the Serbian Higher Education system go back to 1808, when Dositej Obradovic founded the Great School – later, in 1811, he became the first Minister of Education. He aspired to educate the people of Serbia by spreading his knowledge and ideas among them. As a rationalist, patriot and reformer, he fought against superstition and the omnipotence of the Church, and he was one of the first who strove to unite the Yugoslav peoples regardless of their religious differences. He pleaded for the usage of a popular language in literature, for liberation of women from their slavish position etc.
Introductory Module of “Experiencing Europe” in Belgrade
Belgrade. For the second year, excellent young professionals from Serbia are offered the opportunity of spending three months working as interns in Austrian companies and institutions in the frame of “Experiencing Europe”. The programme is implemented by the Dr Zoran Djinjdic Fund and WUS Austria and financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation. In the run-up to the internships, the 43 selected participants attended the Introductory Module from August 25 to September 5 in Belgrade.
Kick-off Meeting for Project “Support to Reforms of Higher Education in Kosovo 2008 – 2011”
Prishtina. The WUS-ADA Project “Building Quality, Knowledge & Skills for Social and Economic Development - Support to Reforms of Higher Education in Kosovo 2008 – 2011” has officially been launched with a Kick-off Meeting on September 5th, 2008 at the premises of the WUS Austria Prishtina Office. But Dedaj, Regional Manager of WUS Austria presented the new Project, financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation, in the presence of Mr. Luan Ahma, Vice Rector for Teaching, Mr. Andreas Fritz, Austrian Development Cooperation; Mr. Johann Guenther, Project Manager of the Multi Dimensional Project for the Implementation of an Institutionalised Partnership between Austria and Kosovo in the Field of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, deans and professors of the University of Prishtina (UP), media and other guests. Andreas Fritz claimed that the new project aims at challenging the professors and students of the UP with new approaches in the education system. On the other hand, Luan Ahma emphasized the importance of projects for the University of Prishtina more specifically for its academics, students and other beneficiaries while highlighting WUS Austria’s contribution as very valuable for the UP. He made a call to the present deans and professors to apply for the new projects.
The new project contains the following components:
Officially also the application deadline for some of the projects has started. More information on new projects and application deadlines can be found here.
Memorandum of Understanding signed for the project “Support of Reforms of Higher Education in Kosovo 2008 – 2011”
Prishtina. On the 17th of July, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Austrian Development Agency, the Austrian Embassy in Kosovo (donors), the University of Prishtina (beneficiary) and World University Service – Austrian Committee (implementing agency) was signed. The event took place at the Rectorate premises in the presence of media, at 12:00 o’clock. The new projects for the period 2008 – 2011 are a continuation of almost 10 years of successful cooperation among the signatories. The contract gives “Support to Reforms of Higher Education in Kosovo 2008-2011, for Building Quality, Knowledge & Skills for Social and Economic Development” of the country.
Reception Ceremony for the BCC08* finalists at the Rectorate of the University of Prishtina
Prishtina. A Reception Ceremony was organized for the participants and winners of the BCC finals in Vienna at the Rectorate of the University of Prishtina on the 15th of July. The participants and winners of the BCC finals were warmly welcomed by the Rector Prof. Dr. Enver Hasani. He highly appreciated the participation and results achieved at this international case study competition. He once again stated his full support for the young potentials and also encouraged all students to participate in such events.
eLearning Training Course Developed through Peer Cooperation
Belgrade. In the frame of the eLearning segment within the Master Studies Development Program (MSDP) of WUS Austria and with support of the CIDA Partnerships for Tomorrow Program, eLearning experts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada and the University of Belgrade, Serbia had the opportunity to meet and work on the development of a new eLearning Training Course named: E-Learning Professional Development Seminar (eLPDS).
FHR visit to the Serbian National Commission for Accreditation and Quality Control
Belgrade. On June 26-27, within the framework of the project Support to the Serbian Accreditation Agency, financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation, representatives of the Austrian FHR – Fachhochschulrat visited the Serbian National Commission for Accreditation and Quality Control.
Selection of Students for “Experiencing Europe Serbian Young Professionals in Austria – Zoran Djindjic Internship Programme” in Belgrade
Belgrade. In its second year, up to 50 Serbian students and young professionals will have the opportunity to participate in the “Experiencing Europe” programme. Preliminary selection of participants was done from June 10th to June 17th in two rounds. The first round of selection was based on the applications form, after which around 100 applicants were invited to attend interviews. WUS Austria Information Meeting on Cooperation Possibilities for Austrian Universities within new ADC-Projects in Vienna
Vienna. On Tuesday, June 24th, WUS Austria organised an information meeting with the aim to inform about cooperation possibilities for Austrian universities within the projects 2007-2010 / 2008-2011, financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation. Around 30 university representatives participated in the meeting which took place in the Urania in Vienna.
Round Tables at BH Universities – Presentation of WUS Austria/ ADC Projects
Sarajevo. In the period from May 23 to June 17, 2008, WUS Austria – Sarajevo Office held a series of round tables at all BH public universities with the aim of introducing its new projects to the wider academic community. 19.06.2008 Labour Market Oriented Curriculum Workshop for Potential Applicants
Podgorica. The Labour Market Oriented Curriculum Programme workshop was organised on Thursday, 19th June 2008 at the Rectorate building in Podgorica. The aim of the workshop was to present the Labour Market Oriented Curriculum Programme and the application process to the interested applicants, that is, teaching staff of the University of Montenegro.Inauguration Ceremony of the Videoconference Room at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Prishtina. On June 11th, the Inauguration Ceremony of the Videoconference Room was held at the premises of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The launch of Videoconference Room marked a new era for the UP as this will enable the UP to communicate with different universities worldwide with the aim of further advancement of new learning and teaching processes. This project, which was financed through the “eCUP” TEMPUS Project and by the “Austrian Development Cooperation” has enabled the UP to be in line with the contemporary world universities by fulfilling the Bologna objectives, and getting closer to the European Higher Education Area on a timely fashion.
Delegation from University of Prishtina visits Universities “FH Joanneum” and “Graz University of Technology”
Graz-Prishtina. A delegation from the University of Prishtina, lead by Prof. Dr. Enver Hasani, Rector visited the “FH Joanneum”, University of Applied Sciences and “Graz University of Technology” on May 20 and 21. The delegation further consisted of: Prof. Myzafere Limani, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Mechanical Engineer, Prof. Shaban Buza, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mr. But Dedaj, Regional Manager of WUS Austria – Prishtina Office.
Delegation from University Novi Pazar Visited University of Graz and FH Joanneum and Agreed on Cooperation
Graz/ Novi Pazar. A high-ranking delegation from the newly founded public university in Novi Pazar, Serbia, consisting of the Rector, Prof. Dr. Cemal Dolicanin, and two other members of the rectorate, Prof. Dr. Bozidar Stanic and Prof. Dr. Miladin Kostic, visited Graz from May 18th to 20th in the frame of the project “Support to the University of Novi Pazar”, financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation. The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Goran Ostojic, Regional Manager of WUS Austria for Serbia. The members of the Rectorate visited the University of Graz and the University of Applied Sciences (FH Joanneum) in order to initiate inter-university cooperation and get an insight into the Quality Assurance mechanisms of these institutions.
BCC08* Kosova Case Challenge held during 10th and 11th of May
Prishtina. In the course of 12 sub competitions planned to be held around SEE and Austria the dates 10th and 11th of May were reserved for Kosova Case Challenge 2008. The Opening Ceremony was held on 9th of May at Grand Hotel Prishtina and the key note speakers were: Andreas Fritz, Austrian Development Cooperation; Liam Coughlan, European Agency for Reconstruction; Ekrem Hyseni, German Technical Cooperation; Jasmin Moser, WUS Austria Head Office Graz and But Dedaj, WUS Austria Office Prishtina.
Round Tables at Serbian Universities – Presentation of New ADA-WUS Project
Belgrade. Between April 18 and May 8, 2008, representatives of WUS AUSTRIA Belgrade office announced the beginning of the implementation of a new support program of WUS AUSTRIA: "Serbia 2007-2010: Improving Quality, Knowledge and Skills for Economic Development; Support to Reforms in Higher Education in Serbia", financed through the Austrian Development Corporation. The foreseen implementation timeframe is three years (November 2007 – October 2010), with the budget of EUR 1,903.800. WUS Austria Podgorica Office organized Third Panel Discussion on “Reclaiming Democracy”
Podgorica. On 13th of May, 2008, the third panel discussion was held within the “Reclaiming Democracy” book presentation. The event took place at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Montenegro.
The main purpose of this project by ERSTE Foundation, implemented by WUS Austria, is the presentation of the book titled „Reclaiming Democracy – Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe“. This book is a joint project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and ERSTE Foundation and implemented by WUS Austria. „Reclaiming Democracy“ was edited by Joerg Forbrig and Pavol Demes (both GMF).
Training for University Management within TEMPUS Project "From Quality Assurance to Strategy Development (QASD)"
Sarajevo/ Neum. WUS Austria has the pleasure to inform you that from 08 – 09 May 2008, the last in a series of four trainings was successfully held at Hotel Zenit in Neum. The training, “The Role of Management in Internal Quality Assurance Processes”, was primarily targeted at university management.
CARA Executive Secretary Cycling for Refugee Academics
London. On the first of June, 2008, John Akker, Executive Secretary of CARA – Council for Assisting Refugee Academics – will be cycling 53 miles from Cambridge to London, to raise funds and awareness in support of refugee academics. CARA is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and on this account is organising several events.
The Second Higher Education Fair and the Scholarship Fair were successfully implemented
Podgorica - "Open Days 2008" fair took place from 14th to 18th April 2008. The fair was supported by The Ministry of Education and Science of Montenegro and The Centre for Effective Development of Higher Education (CERVO), with the support of partners through all phases of its realisation. Partners that supported the fair were: Municipality of Podgorica, Municipality of Bar and Municipality of Bijelo Polje. Eminent companies and organisations from Montenegro, including WUS Austria as silver sponsor, supported this project. CONFERENCE „Quality Assurance Systems at B-H Universities“, Sarajevo, April 03-04, 2008
Sarajevo. Our Conference „Quality Assurance Systems at B-H Universities“ was successfully held on April 03-04, 2008, at Hotel Saraj in Sarajevo. This Conference was foreseen as one of the last activities within WUS Austria's two-year project „Structural Development of Quality Assurance in Higher Education“, financed by Liechtenstein Government and Austrian Development Cooperation. German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) visited WUS Office in Podgorica
Podgorica. On March 31st, 2008 the representatives of Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service-DAAD) visited the WUS-Austria Office in Podgorica.
The meeting was held in WUS Podgorica Office, where the team of WUS Podgorica presented ongoing projects for 2007/2010 to the representatives of DAAD, Thomas Zettler and Doris Schmied. Thomas Zettler introduced projects of DAAD and proposed possibilities for cooperation between the two organizations. It was also agreed that WUS Austria will meet again with the representatives of DAAD on “T-Mobile Open days 2008”, when both organizations will promote scholarships. SKOMRAHI 2008 – 17th International Drama and Film Students’ Meeting in Skopje, Macedonia
Skopje. From International Theatre Day – 27th of March to the 3rd of April, the Macedonian capital Skopje was once more inhabited by more than 200 drama and film students from whole South Eastern Europe and beyond. This year’s meeting was held within the scope of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, as announced by the European Parliament and Council.
WUS Podgorica organised Kick-off Event "University and Economy"
Podgorica. The “University and Economy” event took place on the 19th of March 2008 at 12.00 noon at the Rectorate Hall in Podgorica. The event was organised in order to present the new WUS/ADA Program, especially the Labour Market Oriented Curriculum Project (LMOC), to relevant stakeholders, as well as to bring together representatives of the University of Montenegro and the business sector for future cooperation under this program.
WUS Austria Podgorica Office presents new Projects to Students and Deans
Podgorica.Goran Drakul (Business Manager) and Mladenka Tesic (Program Manager) presented WUS Austria organization and its projects to the Deans of the Montenegrin faculties on a number of meetings that were held in the previous period.
WUS Austria Podgorica Office signs Protocol of Cooperation with Centre for Effective Development of Higher Education
Podgorica. On the 12th of March, WUS Austria signed a Protocol of Cooperation with The Centre for Effective Development of Higher Education (CERVO). Goran Drakul (Business Manager of WUS Austria), Alen Nikezic (Head of CERVO), Drazen Blazic (Project Manager “Open days 2008”) and the team of WUS Austria in Montenegro, discussed further cooperation.
Series of trainings within the TEMPUS project ’’From Quality Assurance to Strategy Development (QASD)’’
Sarajevo. WUS Austria has the pleasure to inform you that from 11 – 13 March 2008, three trainings were successfully held at Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies in Sarajevo. Trainings were tailored for the students, university administration and teaching staff under the titles:
Training for teaching staff “Digital Content Creators” organized within TEMPUS Project eCUP
Prishtina. A training for teaching staff was organized from February 8th to 10th at the Faculty of Computer and Electrical Engineering within the TEMPUS Project eCUP. The Opening Speech for the event was held by: Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu, Vice Rector for the International Affairs, Sophie Beaumont, Representative of European Commission Liasion Office in Prishtina, Doris Kiendl-Wendner, Vice Rector for Teaching at FH JOANNEUM, Myzafere Limani, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Electrical Engineering, and But Dedaj, Regional Manager of WUS Austria.
The main aim of the training was to provide teaching staff with required skills regarding the creation of digital content. Topics covered through the training were: models and implications of eLearning didactics, Austrian strategic approaches to eLearning and identifying the eLearning practices at the University of Prishtina. The training was conducted by the eLearning experts Rupert Beinhauer and Ewald Graif from the FH Joanneum; also Mrs. Doris Kiendl-Wendner transferred her experience on eLearning. The 27 participants of the training were mainly professors from different faculties of the UP.
Serbia 2007-2010: Contract signed for New Program for
Graz-Belgrade. It is our pleasure to announce that the new program of WUS Austria for Serbia has been accepted by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) - “Serbia 2007-2010: Improving Quality, Knowledge & Skills for Economic Development; Support to Reforms of Higher Education in Serbia”. The contract for 3 years was signed in November 2007 and the budget of the program is € 1,903,800. The project aims for the support of further development of higher education institutions in Serbia based upon the relevant economic and social needs of Serbia, in order to develop a more efficient, competitive and modern higher education system.
Memorandum of Understanding for New Program 2007-2010 Signed in Montenegro
Podgorica. On the 7th of February, 2008, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Austrian Development Agency, the Austrian Embassy in Montenegro (donors), the University of Montenegro (beneficiary) and World University Service – Austrian Committee (implementing agency) was signed.
This important event took place at 13:00 hrs in the Rector’s office and is an important sign of the continuation of the successful cooperation between the signatories in the support of Higher Education in Montenegro that lasts for almost 10 years.
Third and Final Meeting of TEMPUS Project “Strengthening Quality Assurance in BiH”
Sarajevo. On the 28th of January 2008, the third and final meeting of the Consortium for the TEMPUS Project ''Strengthening Quality Assurance in Bosnia and Herzegovina'' (UM_JEP_19074-2004) was held in the ACCESS Centre in Sarajevo. Representatives of the University of Graz, University of Ljubljana, all public Universities in BiH (university management representatives, vice rectors, secretary generals, professors and QA coordinators), WUS Austria representatives and SUS BiH representatives came together in Sarajevo to summarize all the activities implemented through the abovementioned project and to plan possible further actions. Application for BCC 2008 has started
Dear undergraduate and postgraduate students of public and private universities! You can now already start to apply online at www.bcchallenge.org to participate in the BCC 2008 – International Case Study Competition. The BCC 2008 - International Case Study Competition will take place again in Vienna between 7th and 11th of July, 2008. Prior to the international case study competition local sub-competitions will be held. The deadline to submit your application is the 31st of March, 2008. Excellent students from Albania, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo UNMIK, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia who study in the fields of economics, law, political sciences (or related sciences) and technical sciences are invited to compete. For further selection details please go to www.bcchallenge.org.
The President of Albania Bamir Topi is awarded “Doctor Honoris Causa” from the University of Prishtina
On January, 25, 2008, the University of Prishtina awarded the title “Doctor Honoris Causa” to the President of Albania Bamir Topi. In the awarding ceremony that was organized at the Faculty of Philology, the Rector of the University of Prishtina, Prof. Dr. Enver Hasani, stressed the great support that Professor Wolfgang Benedek has given to the University of Prishtina through WUS Austria. While presenting the previous prize-winners, Rector Hasani said: “Let us point out our previous laureates: the well-known Albanian writer Mr. Ismail Kadare and the man who helped the University of Prishtina more than anyone else, the honoured Professor from the University of Graz and chairman of WUS AUSTRIA, Dr. Wolfgang Benedek”. To read the whole speech of the Rector (in Albanian), please click here.
WUS Austria presented activities to students of European Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation
Prishtina. On January 19, 2008, students of European Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratization visited WUS Austria Office in Prishtina. But Dedaj, Regional Manager, held a presentation of WUS Austria’ activities for the fifteen students. During the presentation several questions were raised by the students regarding the implemented projects and the role and influence of WUS Austria in the achievement of goals set in the Bologna Declaration were discussed as an important issue for the reform process of the University of Prishtina.
The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation is an intensive one year academic programme to educate professionals in the field of human rights and democratization and provide its graduates with practical work experience. It is a multidisciplinary programme that reflects indivisible links between human rights, democracy, peace and development.
WUS Podgorica for the first time on National Television
On the 27th of December 2007, Goran Drakul (Deputy Head of Office, WUS Podgorica) and Zorica Boskovic (BCC Coordinator, WUS Podgorica) presented WUS Austria activities on the first channel of the National Television and two weeks later on the private TV channel RTV Atlas. Please click here to see the recording of WUS Austria presentation in the National Television show „Good Morning Montenegro“. (.avi 30MB) WUS Austria was given 11 minutes in the TV show „Good Morning Montenegro“ on National Television. On January 14, 2008, the second TV presentation followed in the TV Show „Life is beautiful“, on the private channel RTV Atlas. Good Morning Montenegro In „Good Morning Montenegro“, Goran Drakul promoted WUS Austria as a non-governmental organization aiming at the support of higher education in Montenegro. He highlighted the problems arising from the traditional system of education and the approach of the WUS Austria team to contribute to the solving of these problems. He also mentioned the donors of WUS Austria as well as realised and ongoing projects for 2007-2010. Zorica Boskovic presented the project Balkan Case Challenge as the first case study competition in Montenegro. She talked about the stucture of the competition, the target group, the date of the upcoming competition in Montenegro, and the final competition in Vienna for the best students. She finally invited all interested students to apply and compete, and potential partners to participate in this event. According to the feedback of the audience, the interview was regarded interesting and a good cooperation with the National Television was arranged. Life is Beautiful On the 14th of January, Goran Drakul and Zorica Boskovic were invited to promote the upcoming WUS Austria activities with a special focus on the prestigious BCC competition in the TV show „Life is Beautiful“ on the private RTV Atlas. The audience responded with messages and phone calls during the program to this less formal conversation. Atlas Television is a part of the Atlas Group which includes Television, Bank and University Mediteran. In a meeting with the Program Manager of RTV Atlas after the live show, cooperation possibilities for the future were discussed.
Delegation from University of Prishtina Visits FH Joanneum in Graz
Graz-Prishtina. The visit at the FH Joanneum (University of Applied Sciences) took place on December 18 and 19, 2007 in the frame of the new TEMPUS project eCUP - eContent at the University of Prishtina.
The high-ranking delegation from the University of Prishtina consisted of Enver Hasani, Rector, Marjan Dema, Vice Rector for Finances and Infrastructure, Luan Ahma, Vice Rector for Research and Academic Issues, Myzafere Limani, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEK). The agenda, composed by the representatives of the FH Joanneum inspired the guests from Kosovo and Italy (two representatives of the La Sapienza University in Rome, Raniero Chelli and Laura Fantini also participated in the meeting) and future possibilities for cooperation were discussed with the Rector of the FH Joanneum, Michael Klees, Vice Rector Doris Kiendl-Wendner and the two degree program directors Gerhard Apfelthaler („Management of International Business Processes “) and Hubert Berger („Electronics and Technology Management“). Click here to download the Agenda. A German article about the visit was published on the website of the FH Joanneum. Another successful outcome of the visit of the UP representatives in Graz was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Karl Franzens University in Graz (see article Universities Graz and Prishtina Sign Memorandum of Understanding).
Seminar EU Experience in University Self-Assessment at University of Girona
Sarajevo-Girona. From December 12-14, 2007, 16 representatives of B&H universities attended a three-day seminar at the University of Girona, Spain, on the topic of EU Experience in University Self-Assessment. The seminar was organised within the new TEMPUS project From Quality Assurance to Strategy Development (financed by the European Commission), where participation was originally intended for QA coordinators only. Based on feedback by consortium members, it was agreed that such a seminar would also be very valuable for representatives of university management. Thanks to the approval of the Austrian Development Cooperation for budgetary reallocation, participation was offered to additional university representatives from B&H within the project Structural Development of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation and Liechtenstein Government). Please click here to see the list of participants For a look at the seminar agenda, please click here. According to the participant feedback the seminar was a success.
The following is list of all seminar presentations:
Universities Graz and Prishtina Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Graz-Prishtina. On December 18, 2007, the Rector of the University of Prishtina, Enver Hasani, and the Rector of the University of Graz, Alfred Gutschelhofer signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Graz.
This strategically important document, which expresses the intention of both universities to encourage and support co-operation for mutual benefit between the two universities, was signed after a meeting at the University of Graz where future co-operation possibilities were discussed. Participants of the meeting were apart from the two rectors Wolfgang Benedek, chairman of WUS Austria, and Sabine Pendl from the International Relations Office of the University of Graz. The delegation from Kosovo consisted of Marjan Dema, Vice Rector for Finances and Infrastructure, Luan Ahma, Vice Rector for Research and Academic Issues, Myzafere Limani, Dean, and But Dedaj, WUS Austria Regional Manager in Prishtina.
Opening of ADA Coordination Office for Montenegro
Podgorica. On December 14, 2007 at 11:30 the Austrian Development Agency - ADA officially opened the Coordination Office for Montenegro in Ulcinjska 1 street, Podgorica.
Mr. Gerhard Schaumberger who will be in charge of the Austrian Development Cooperation in Montenegro has organised the opening event which was co-hosted by Mr. Michael Schieder from the Operational Unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation, his Excellency Mr. Florian Raunig, the Austrian Ambassador in Montenegro, and many other local representatives. The opening of the coordination office is an important step forward for Montenegro not only for the ongoing support to higher education but also on its road to Europe.
Reclaiming Democracy
Belgrade. On December 5, 2007, the first Panel Discussion within the “Reclaiming Democracy” project took place at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade.
The first of a series of events aims at introducing the book publication „Reclaiming Democracy. Civil Society and Electoral Change in Central and Eastern Europe“, at Central and Eastern European universities is supported by the ERSTE Foundation and implemented by WUS Austria. The Foundation together with the German Marshall Fund of the United States provided the Faculty with 200 free copies of this important publication on civil society movements in the region.
NGO Comittee / Higher Education Cooperation Board Meeting
Sarajevo. On December 7th, the traditional NGO Comittee Meeting took place at the ACCESS Centre. The gathering of NGO's dealing with higher education is aimed at information exchange in order to avoid overlapping of acitivities.
“Training for Administrators” organized within eCUP TEMPUS Project
From November 12 to 14, the Training for Administrators was organized at the Faculty of Computer and Electrical Engineering through the TEMPUS Project eContent at the University of Prishtina (eCUP). The Opening Speech was held by Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu, Vice Rector for International Affairs, followed by short addresses by Myzafere Limani, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Lindita Tahiri, TEMPUS Coordinator for Kosovo, Laura Fantini, Representative of the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, and But Dedaj. The main aim of the training is to provide the administrators with required skills for the installation and maintenance of a hardware and software platform that will enable eLearning. The training was conducted by Mr. Carlo Maria Medaglia from the “La Sapienza” University in Rome, Italy. Topics covered in the training included: Moodle, ELGG, Wiki, Maratech etc.
Contracts Signed with Selected Applicants The selected applicants acknowledged WUS Austria’s continuous support for the UP in its reform process towards the Bologna goals.
CDP+ Award ceremonies in Montenegro and Serbia
After two years of project implementation, the Award Ceremonies represent the final step of the CDP+ programs. On November 13th, 2007, the best projects were announced at the Rectorate Conference Hall of the University of Montenegro. Three days later, on Friday, November 16th, 2007, WUS Austria organized the Award Ceremony for Serbia at the premises of the Novi Beograd municipality in Belgrade.
Course Development Program + Awards
The CDP+ Selection Panel was held on the 30th of October, 2007, in Prishtina, with the aim to remit the best CDP+ Awards for the time frame 2005 to 2007.
Members of the selection panel were: Mr. Nexhmi Rudari from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo, Prof. Dr. Marjan Demaj, Vice rector of the University of Prishtina, Mr. Arsim Aziri, Representative of the Austrian Development Cooperation office in Prishtina and Mr. But Dedaj, Regional Manager of the WUS Austria office in Prishtina. The panel decided to select the following projects: First Place: CDP+ Project no. 15/06 “Women’s Literature a Comparative Perspective” , with the lecturer Prof. Dr. Sazana Capriqi, University of Prishtina, Faculty of Philology, Dept. of Comparative Literature; Second Place: CDP+ Project no. 33/06 “Basic Ecology”, with the lecturer Prof. Dr.sc. Linda Grapci-Kotori, University of Prishtina, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dept. of Biology; Third Place: CDP+ Project no. 05/05 “World Historical Geography and Cartography” with the lecturer Prof. Dr. Gazmend Rizaj, from the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Philosophy, Dept. of History.
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