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Western Balkan Partner HEIs Adopt the Digital and Green Initiative for WBC Education in Academia
The Western Balkan partner higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ SKILL2SUSTAIN project have officially adopted the Digital and Green Initiative for WBC Education in Academia, establishing a common framework

SKILL2SUSTAIN Training Visits Successfully Completed at the University of Novi Sad
As part of the Erasmus+ SKILL2SUSTAIN project, the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, successfully organised three training visits between 22 June and 10 July 2026, bringing together

SKILL2SUSTAIN PROJECT AND 1FUTURE PLATFORM PRESENTED AT THE 14th ANNUAL UN MSMEs DAY CONFERENCE 2026
The Erasmus+ CBHE SKILL2SUSTAIN project and the 1FUTURE platform were presented during the 14th Annual UN MSMEs Day Conference 2026, held on 6–7 July 2026 in Sarajevo under the theme

Expansion of the 1FUTURE Network for Academia–Stakeholder Collaboration with the Support of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project
Proud to share the continued development and expansion of the 1FUTURE Platform with the support of the Skill2Sustain project. Building on the results of the 1FUTURE project, the platform is

CEPS Presented the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project and New Disaster Risk Management Study programme at Sarajevo Industry Fair
As part of the third International Construction and Industry Fair “Sarajevo Industry Fair & Arhi Bau Expo”, held at the Skenderija Center in Sarajevo, Doc. Dr. Nermin Palić, professor at

Establishment of the Research and Education Center (REC) and Procurement of Equipment at CEPS Kiseljak
The Administrative Board of the University College “CEPS – Center for Business Studies” Kiseljak has officially approved the establishment of the Research and Education Center (REC) within the Knowledge Hub

Stakeholder Workshop in Albania
On June 26, 2026, at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Tirana, the stakeholder workshop titled “Building Bridges of Cooperation between the Public Sector, Academia and

Establishment of the Research and Education Center for Green and Digital Transition at UBL
The Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Banja Luka has successfully completed the procurement and installation of new laboratory and computer equipment within the SKILL2SUSTAIN

Research and Education Hub for the Green and Digital Transition at UT Starts Activities
The Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, is pleased to announce the completion of the equipment purchase and the start of activities of the Research and Education Hub for the

Training visit at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering (15–19 June 2026)
A five-day training visit provided Prof. Miloš Knežević from the University of Montenegro with hands-on laboratory experience, expert lectures on sustainable construction and energy efficiency, and networking opportunities within the

New Equipment Installed at UPT REC under the SKILL2SUSTAIN project
We are pleased to share an important milestone in the implementation of the SKILL2SUSTAIN project. The Research and Education Center (REC) for digital and green transition, established on February 6,

SKILL2SUSTAIN at STEPGRAD 2026 – Invited Lecture on BIM and Engineering Education
On June 4–5, 2026, the 17th International Conference on Contemporary Theory and Practice in Construction – STEPGRAD was held in Banja Luka, organized by the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering

SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Presented at 34th Annual SRA-Europe Conference in Alicante, Spain
The SKILL2SUSTAIN project was proudly presented and promoted by Prof. Dr Mirjana Laban at the 34th Annual Conference of the Society for Risk Analysis – Europe (SRA-E), held in Alicante,

Panel Discussion on Smart Public Procurement for the Digital Transformation of Engineering Successfully Held at STEPGRAD 2026
As part of the 17th International Scientific Conference Contemporary Theory and Practice in Construction (STEPGRAD 2026), held in Banja Luka on 4–5 June 2026, a panel discussion entitled “Smart Public

Engineering Regulation Seminar and SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Presentation Held in Mojkovac
The Chamber of Engineers of Montenegro presented the SKILL2SUSTAIN project during the “Engineering Regulation” seminar in Mojkovac, highlighting digital and green transition alongside recent engineering legislation updates. On 4 June

Training visit at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Economics & Business (18 – 22 May 2026)
Representatives of the University of Tirana, Fjona Kurdeshi, MA, and Loredana Sulejmani, MA, together with Stjepan Stanić, MA, representing the University College “Center for Business Studies” in Kiseljak participated in

Skill2Sustain at the conference “Implementation of ICT and BIM standards for sustainable growth of Montenegro.”
The conference “Implementation of ICT and BIM Standards for Sustainable Growth in Montenegro”took place in Podgorica on May 14, 2026, organized by the Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME). The

Training visit at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering
A successful training visit organised by the University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering was held, with participation from partners from the University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Architecture, Civil

PROMOTION OF THE SKILL2SUSTAIN PROJECT AT THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE “DIGITAL AND GREEN TRANSFORMATION”
The University College CEPS Kiseljak successfully organized the 7th International Student Conference “Digital and Green Transformation”. During the conference, CEPS project team members presented the Erasmus+ project SKILL2SUSTAIN, whose objectives

Engineering Regulation Seminar and Presentation of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project in Herceg Novi
On 15 May 2026, the Engineering Chamber of Montenegro, in cooperation with the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property, successfully organized the professional seminar “Engineering Regulation” at the

SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED SKILL2SUSTAIN WORKSHOP “NETWORKING FOR GREEN AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION”
On April 29, 2026, in the main hall of the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, the workshop titled “Networking for Green and Digital

SKILL2SUSTAIN Newsletter – Second Issue
The second newsletter is now available.Discover the latest highlights, events, and progress within the SKILL2SUSTAIN project. SKILL2SUSTAIN Newsletter – Second Issue

Call for Participation in the International SKILL2SUSTAIN Symposium 2026
The Call for Papers for the International Symposium “Boosting Digital & Green Skills for a Resilient and Sustainable Western Balkan Society” is now open. The Symposium will bring together academics,

SKILL2SUSTAIN Study Visit and Project Management Meeting at the University of Novi Sad
From April 15 to 17, 2026, the University of Novi Sad hosted the SKILL2SUSTAIN Study Visit and Project Management Meeting, bringing together project partners from across the Western Balkans and

SKILL2SUSTAIN Info Day Held at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
On 20 April, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Banja Luka hosted an Info Day for the Erasmus+ project “Boosting Digital and Green Skills

Workshop on Green and Digital Transformation in the Construction Sector Successfully Held
On 1 April 2026, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Banja Luka, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Banja Luka

Info days at UPT within the first project year
During March 2026, the UPT team organised two info days in the framework of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project: 04 March 2026 – Info day with the students of the second year

UPT REC activities within the first project year
Within the framework of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project, an inspiring activity was organized at the REC, at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana. PhD

SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Info Day at the 10th International Conference GNP 2026
The 10th International Conference “Civil Engineering – Science and Practice,” GNP 2026, was held in Budva from March 4 to 7, 2026, bringing together over 300 stakeholders and other participants.

SKILL2SUSTAIN at the Open Day and Seasonal Job Fair at the UoM Campus
On March 11, 2026, under the slogan “UoM – Where It All Begins,” a meeting between young people and representatives of the academic and business communities was organized at the

SKILL2SUSTAIN Info Day Held at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
On 9 March 2026, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Banja Luka hosted an Info Day within the Erasmus+ project “Boosting Digital and Green

Training Visit at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje | 23–27 February 2026
From February 23 to 27, 2026, the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje hosted a Training Visit dedicated to the topic of Circular Economy in

SKILL2SUSTAIN Research Presented at the International Conference GNP 2026
Research conducted within the SKILL2SUSTAIN project was presented at the 10th International Conference “Civil Engineering – Science and Practice (GNP 2026)”, held from 4–7 March 2026 at Avala Resort &

SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Meeting and Study Visit in Ljubljana
The SKILL2SUSTAIN project consortium successfully held a study visit and project management meeting at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, from 10 to 13 February 2026.

Highlighting Skill2Sustain at the Stakeholder Consultation Event
On 14 November 2025, the University of Tirana participated in the stakeholder consultation event focused on the development of the Local Action Plan for reducing single-use plastic pollution in the

Skill2SUSTAIN at 1Future Intensive Course Info Session
During the information session of the Intensive Course “Sustainable Development, Circular Economy and Societal Resilience” (9–19 December 2025), the University of Tirana, as a partner of the Erasmus+ project SKILL2SUSTAIN

PROJECT MEETING AND STUDY VISIT ZAGREB
From 1st to 4th December 2025, the SKILL2SUSTAIN team members gathered in Zagreb, Croatia, for a combined Project Management Meeting and Study Visit. The first two days, held at the

Skill2Sustain presented at the “Trends and Challenges in Digital Education” Conference within DigiEduHack 2025
The Erasmus+ project SKILL2SUSTAIN was presented at the International Conference on Trends and Challenges in Digital Education, organised as part of the global DigiEduHack 2025 initiative. The conference brought together researchers, educators, policymakers and EdTech

SKILL2SUSTAIN Newsletter – First Issue
The first newsletter is now available.Discover the latest highlights, events, and progress within the SKILL2SUSTAIN project. SKILL2SUSTAIN Newsletter – First Issue

Project presentation by UPT at ICCE 2025 Conference
On October 17, 2025, Department of Environmental Engineering had the opportunity to present at the ICCE 2025 International Conference of Civil Engineering, held in Prishtina, Kosovo, at the University of

Presentation of SKILL2SUSTAIN project during ERASMUS+ Week at UPT
On October 15, 2025, during the ERASMUS + week, organized by the Polytechnic University of Tirana, an information session was held regarding the EU-funded projects, which are currently in the

Promotion of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project at the 21st MASE Symposium
Prof. Dr. Anka Starčev-Ćurčin, member of the SKILL2SUSTAIN project management team from the University of Novi Sad, presented the project at the 21st International Symposium of the Macedonian Association of

PROJECT MEETING AND STUDY VISIT OHRID
SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Team Active Again: Meeting and Study Visit in Ohrid From September 24 to 26, 2025, the SKILL2SUSTAIN project team had a project meeting and a study visit held

Promotion of the SKILL2SUSTAIN Project at the DIMK & SIGP 2025 Congress
At the XXIX Congress of the Society for Materials and Structural Testing and Research of Serbia (DIMK) and the X Congress of the Association of Contemporary Industry of Clay Products

SKILL2SUSTAIN Project Kick-Off Meeting
The Kick-Off meeting of the Erasmus+ project “Boosting digital and green skills for a resilient and sustainable Western Balkan society – SKILL2SUSTAIN”, co-founded by the European Union, was successfully held