WBNET Project Presented at Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Staff Week in Sofia

The WBNET project was successfully promoted during the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Staff Week hosted by the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, from May 25th to 29th, 2026. The event brought together more than 50 academic and administrative staff members from 15 partner universities, providing an excellent platform for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and dissemination of innovative educational initiatives.

As part of the program, representatives of the University of Bihać, Prof. Aladin Crnkić and Prof. Atif Hodžić, delivered a presentation entitled “The WBNET Project: Objectives, Activities, and Expected Outcomes”. The presentation introduced the main achievements and future plans of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building project “Network of Centers for Regional Short Study Programs in the Countries of the Western Balkans (WBNET)”.

Particular attention was given to the establishment of Centers for Short Study Programs at partner higher education institutions and the development of innovative short study programs designed to respond to rapidly changing labor market needs. The presenters highlighted the project’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions and industry, as well as the introduction of micro-credentials as a flexible mechanism for recognizing competencies and supporting lifelong learning.

The presentation generated significant interest among participants, opening discussions on contemporary approaches to higher education modernization, skills development, and the growing importance of flexible learning pathways. The WBNET model was recognized as a valuable contribution to improving the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of higher education systems in the Western Balkans.

Participation in the Erasmus+ Staff Week further increased the international visibility of the WBNET project and created new opportunities for cooperation with higher education institutions across Europe. The event also contributed to the dissemination of project results and supported the long-term sustainability and impact of the project’s outcomes beyond its implementation period.

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6.4
Title	Organizoing Final Project Conference
Description	Final Conference will be organized at SVEHERC. Monograph of the project will be printed. Results and Sustainability Plan presented. Network is formed and members are presented. New ones are called to join.

5.4
Title	External Quality Evaluation
Description	An External QA Audit will be done in year 3 by External Quality Control Team composed of the external experts in QA and education. It will review performance of the project, and all deliverables in the course of the project. The consortium will sub-contact this service from organization/persons not involved in the project realization. External Financial Audit of the project will be done from M33 - M36 and report will be presented on SC Final Meeting

7.6
Title	Monography of the project
Description	The Monograph of the project activities and results is going to be prepared and published. It is going to be in colour, 100 pieces. It will be distributed on Final Conference.

7.5
Title	Promotion on live events
Description	All events will be covered with photos, video clipping and TV stations are going to be called to make the coverage

7.4
Title	Promotion on media and social networks
Description	All media that can be reached will be used. Websites of partners, stakeholders, social media, TV stations, radio etc.

7.3
Title	Development of promo material
Description	Logo of the project will be developed immediately after signing Grant Agreement. In order not to waste time, Working Group that will ATUSS lead will develop logo, prepare promo kit I. 10 different promo-kits are going to be developed.

7.2
Title	Developing website and conducting
Description	Development of Online Platform (website) starts immediately after received positive answer from the EU Commission Online Platform will be created for the project as an important and ongoing communication hub and as a tool for preparation, development, quality, management, sustainability and dissemination of project outcomes. The Online Platform will crucially contain, in addition to in-detail project description, goals, partners, etc. all training, teaching and learning materials, developed by partners. All the materials will be available for free download during and post the project. AASKM and ATUSS will create website.

7.1
Title	Developing Dissemination and Exploitation Plan
Description	DB will work according to Project Plan and create Dissemination Plan with strong timeline scheduling. Dissemination is going to be strong support for each activity that consortium conduct with stakeholders.

WP7
Start Month	1	End Month	36
Objectives	To ensure constant visibility of the project and dissemination of results