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POLICY ANSWERS perspective on the Ministerial meetings of the Steering Platforms 2024
POLICY ANSWERS, the organisation responsible for running the Western Balkans Info Hub and serving as the Secretariat of the Steering Platforms, played a central role in the series of events held from September 29 to October 1, 2024, in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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International Conference “Universitas Europaea: Towards a Knowledge Society Through Europeanization and Globalization”
16 – 19 October 2024| Moldova
From 16-19 October 2024, the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) will host the international conference āUniversitas Europaea: Towards a […]
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The Future of Digital Innovation ā Academia and Industry Collaboration Symposium
2 October 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
Date: Wednesday, 02.10.2024 Location: Faculty for Computer Science and Engineering Rudzer Boshkovikj 16, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Register HERE by 27.09.2024 Motivated by the […]
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College of Europe Opens Tirana Campus, Shaping Future European Leaders
23 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The College of Europe will open its Tirana Campus, supported by the European Union and regional partners. The institution aims […]
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Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
The event on air quality in Western Balkans cities and in particular sources, impact on health and costs, took place […]
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Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise. POLICY ANSWERS side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
29 September 2024
The workshop “Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise” is organised by the POLICY ANSWERS team on 29 September 2024 at […]
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Presentation of the COST Western Balkans Study. Public side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
On 30 September 2024 in the morning, COST presents the result of the COST Western Balkan Study that has recently […]
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Webinar: Professional Boundaries and Sexual harassment in Academic Settings
14 November 2024
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024Time: 15:00 ā 16:30 CETLocation: Online In this session, Dr. Anna Bull will introduce key points […]
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Women and Girls in STEM Forum
10 October 2024| Budapest, Hungary
With the theme, āWomen in AI: Driving Empowerment and Innovation,ā this hybrid event will bring together students, teachers, expert speakers, […]
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ReMaT ā Research Management Training for Early Career Researchers (online, registration fee)
14 – 15 November 2024| online
A ‘ReMaT ā research management training for Early Career Researchers’ online training will take place on 14 and 15 November […]
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EU Grant Networking Workshop: Building Consortia for Success in Health
1 January 1970
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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana
24 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The University of Tirana, in collaboration with the University of Pristina and the University of Tetova, invites students and young […]
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Pristina International Summer University 2024
8 – 19 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo
The University of Prishtina is announcing the open call for students interested in taking part in the PISU 2023, 24th […]
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COWEB International Workshop
3 – 5 July 2024
PROMOTING AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING IN THE WESTERN BALKANSā HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS On 3-5 July, the COWEB project […]
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15th Days of BHAAAS in Sarajevo
1 January 1970| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences is hosting two events focusing on current topics in construction as part of […]
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Initiating Sustainable Changes in Your Company through Green Transformation – 3rd POLICY ANSWERS Workshop in ÄaÄak
31 May 2024| ÄaÄak , Serbia
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming event within the framework of the POLICY ANSWERS project, implemented under […]
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Initiating Sustainable Changes in Your Company through Green Transformation – 2nd POLICY ANSWERS Workshop in KruÅ”evac
24 May 2024| KruŔevac , Serbia
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming event within the framework of the POLICY ANSWERS project, implemented under […]
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International Conference “Universitas Europaea: Towards a Knowledge Society Through Europeanization and Globalization”
16 – 19 October 2024| Moldova
From 16-19 October 2024, the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) will host the international conference āUniversitas Europaea: Towards a […]
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Women and Girls in STEM Forum
10 October 2024| Budapest, Hungary
With the theme, āWomen in AI: Driving Empowerment and Innovation,ā this hybrid event will bring together students, teachers, expert speakers, […]
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Public ScienceBusiness event in Skopje: The role of Southeast Europe in the European Research and Innovation Area – How to maintain, build, and interconnect the research and innovation infrastructures?
1 October 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
The conference, to be held this autumn at Ss. Cyril and Method University, will highlight the opportunities to strengthen the […]
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Ministerial Meeting of the Steering Platforms on Research & Innovation, Education & Training and Culture. Sept/Oct 2024
29 September – 1 October 2024| Skopje, North Macedonia
From 29 September to 1 October, Skopje will host the next Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education […]
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RSA (Regional Studies Association) Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Conference
11 – 13 September 2024| Dubrovnik, Croatia
Between 11 and 13 September 2024, the Regional Studies Association (RSA) organises its conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Central and Eastern […]
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Marie Curie Alumni Association Conference 2025
21 – 22 March 2025| Krakow, Poland
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) announced the time and date for its Annual Conference and General Assembly. Save the […]
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Digital Universities Europe 2024 – promo code for reduced fee available for Western Balkans
23 – 25 September 2024| University , Poland
Digital Universities Europe 2024 brings together higher education, industry and policy leaders working to accelerate change in teaching and learning, […]
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9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 āRegions as Drivers of European Integrationā
4 – 8 December 2024| Vienna, Austria
The 9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 āRegions as Drivers of European Integrationā takes place in […]
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Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024|| Skopje, North Macedonia
The event on air quality in Western Balkans cities and in particular sources, impact on health and costs, took place […]
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Presentation of the COST Western Balkans Study. Public side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
30 September 2024|| Skopje, North Macedonia
On 30 September 2024 in the morning, COST presents the result of the COST Western Balkan Study that has recently […]
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Webinar: Professional Boundaries and Sexual harassment in Academic Settings
14 November 2024
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024Time: 15:00 ā 16:30 CETLocation: Online In this session, Dr. Anna Bull will introduce key points […]
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The role of Academia and Industry to inspire the next STEM generation (Satellite event to the Big Science Business Forum 2024)
1 October 2024|| Trieste, Italy
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) invites to the event āThe role of Academia and Industry to […]
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Joint Research Centre Science for Policy session āSmart Specialisation Collaboration Networks in the EU Enlargement Regionā
13 September 2024|| Dubrovnik, Croatia
On Friday, 13 September (9:00 AM ā 10:30 AM CEST) the Joint Research Centre organises a special session in the […]
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9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 āRegions as Drivers of European Integrationā
4 – 8 December 2024|| Vienna, Austria
The 9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 āRegions as Drivers of European Integrationā takes place in […]
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23rd EUSAIR Governing Board Meeting
9 – 10 October 2024|| Brussels, Belgium
More information will be available in due time here.
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POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities for the Mission-oriented Implementation of Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Cities
18 July 2024
18 July 2024 at 15:00 CET Currently, there are significant differences in the level of understanding mission-based set-up and implementation […]
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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024
12 – 13 June 2024| Brussels, Belgium
The EU-funded projectĀ Seren5, in close cooperation with the European Commissionās Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research […]
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Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)
9 April 2024| online
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AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)
17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium
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International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans
26 – 27 September 2024| Prilep, North Macedonia
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COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro
9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]
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European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024
26 – 28 June 2024| Valencia
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16 May 2024
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Research and Innovation Week 2024
20 – 21 March 2024| Brussels & Online
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Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Online Info Day
28 May 2024
This short information session aims to inform (potential) applicants about 3 new topics that have been added to the Cluster […]
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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024
12 – 13 June 2024| Brussels, Belgium
The EU-funded projectĀ Seren5, in close cooperation with the European Commissionās Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research […]
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7 June 2024
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Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)
9 April 2024| online
On 9 April 2024 from 10:00-12:00 the Interreg Europe Secretariate holds an online meeting for partners of already approved projects […]
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AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)
17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium
ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]
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EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative Info Session March 2024
3 April 2024
An info event takes place on 3 April 2024 at 14.00 online in relation to the Deep Tech Talent Initiative […]
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COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro
9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro
On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]
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Circular Biobased-Economy (CBE) Joint Undertaking (JU) Info Day Call 2024 – incl. travel grants
23 April 2024| Brussels and online
The Info Day take place on 23 April 2024 and is implemented as an in-person event (Charlemagne building, Brussels, Belgium) […]
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College of Europe Opens Tirana Campus, Shaping Future European Leaders
23 October 2024| Tirana, Albania
The College of Europe will open its Tirana Campus, supported by the European Union and regional partners. The institution aims […]
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Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise. POLICY ANSWERS side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024
29 September 2024
The workshop “Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise” is organised by the POLICY ANSWERS team on 29 September 2024 at […]
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Summer School on Sustainable Organic Amendment Applications from a Soil and Ground Water Management Perspective
1 January 1970| Novi Sad
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3rd Danube Youth Camp
27 – 29 October 2024| Vienna, Austria
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Smart Specialisation Strategies Supporting Mediterranean Green and Just Transition
28 – 29 May 2024| Barcelona, Spain
The innovation camp, organised by the Interreg Euro-MED 2021-2027 Dialogue4Innovation project, will focus on the role of Smart specialisation strategies […]
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Delivering the European Green Deal – towards a coherent and integrated EU ocean policy framework for offshore renewable wind energy and biodiversity
16 May 2024| Online, Online
Date: 16 May 2024 Type of event: Roundtable debate, Zoom event The European Green Deal (EGD) brings forth a comprehensive […]
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European Citizens Hackathon for Climate
1 January 1970
This action invites citizens and researchers across Europe to join forces to develop new solutions for the climate. It supports […]
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World IP Day 2024 at UNSA
26 April 2024| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Gender and Underrepresented Groups in Research, Innovation, Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports
20 August 2024
Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU. The European Commission is committed to promoting gender equality in research and […]
Macro-Regional Strategies in the Western Balkans
12 July 2024
A ‘Macroregional strategy’ is an integrated framework endorsed by the European Council, supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds, […]
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Yesterdayās "Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise" by POLICY ANSWERS in Skopje explored Strategic Foresight and anticipatory decision-making. ![]()
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Participants engaged with future trends shaping R&I in the Western Balkans until 2035. Inspiring insights!![]()
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Check out the Foresight Recommendations here: www.westernbalkans-infohub.eu/documents/policy-answers-foresight-recommendations-for-the-future-o…
It is #ResearchAdministratorDay! Letās show our appreciation šš for the contributions they make every day in supporting the mission of researchers, research institutions, and research funders.![]()
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If you are interested in working in this field, check out the positions available at the ERC š erc.europa.eu/about-erc/work-with-us
š§¬ š | U sklopu Evropske noÄi istraživaÄa u BiH – pozivamo vas na predstavljanje stripa āGeni na toÄkovimaā u Zemaljskom muzeju BiH u petak 27.09. u 18:30! ![]()
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š§¬ Strip āGeni na toÄkovimaā je edukativni serijal koji se sastoji od deset epizoda, osmiÅ”ljen kako bi približio važne teme iz genetike i zaÅ”tite prirode osnovnoÅ”kolcima i srednjoÅ”kolcima. Ovaj strip pruža jednostavne i pristupaÄne informacije o ekosistemima, prirodnim zakonima i procesima populacione genetike.![]()
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ā”ļø Edukativna vrijednost: Svaka epizoda pokriva specifiÄne aspekte genetike, omoguÄavajuÄi uÄenicima da bolje razumiju složene teme kroz interaktivne sadržaje.![]()
ā”ļø PristupaÄnost: Digitalni format omoguÄava lako koriÅ”tenje na mobilnim ureÄajima, ÄineÄi uÄenje zabavnim i dostupnim.![]()
ā”ļø Promocija zaÅ”tite prirode: Pomaže u razvijanju svijesti o važnosti genetiÄke raznolikosti i oÄuvanja prirode.![]()
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Tvorci su miÅ”ljenja da navedeni materijal može koristiti nastavnicima i profesorima biologije prilikom objaÅ”njavanja pojedinih pojmova i procesa u populacionoj genetici i ekologiji generalno. Svi stripovi su u digitalnom obliku, te imaju formu koji omoguÄava koriÅ”tenje stripa na mobitelu ili nekom drugom elektronskom ureÄaju.![]()
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š Pridružite nam se na promociji! ![]()
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#NoÄIstraživaÄaBiH #ZamisliBoljiSvijet #NoÄIstraživaÄa #NaukaZaSve #RiNGBa #evropskanoÄistraživaÄa #europeanresearchersnight ![]()
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Europe House Evropska unija u Bosni i Hercegovini Å kolegijum MINISTARSTVO CIVILNIH POSLOVA BIH Ministarstvo za nauku, visoko obrazovanje i mlade KS @univerzitet_u_sarajevu Univerzitet u Sarajevu Udruženje uÄitelja Kantona Sarajevo Institut za razvoj preduniverzitetskog obrazovanja Kantona Sarajevo ![]()
@institut_irpo @zemaljskimuzej_bih @zemaljskimuzej_bih
š¢ "U NauÄno-tehnoloÅ”kom parku Crne Gore gradimo buduÄnost kroz inovacije! š NaÅ”a izvrÅ”na direktorica, Valentina RaduloviÄ, dijeli svoje inspirativno iskustvo, istiÄuÄi važnost tima, hrabrosti i uloge roditelja u karijeri. Njena misija je da mladim ljudima pruži priliku i podstakne ih na preduzetniÄko razmiÅ”ljanje. ProÄitajte viÅ”e o njenom putu i viziji za razvoj inovacione zajednice u Crnoj Gori. ![]()
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šAutorka: Isidora ĆuroviÄ![]()
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#NTPMontenegro #Inovacije #Podgorica #CrnaGora
Good summary of our study on why companies are moving to the Western Balkans: Proximity to the EU, skilled workforce, low labour costs are drawing investors to the region; environmentally sustainable production, CO2 reduction opportunities for growth.
This week, we had the honor of welcoming #Serbiaās Minister of Culture Nikola #SelakoviÄ and Minister of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation Jelena #BegoviÄ, who participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the #WesternBalkans Steering Platforms on #Education andā¦
š±Cities like #Elbasan, #Podgorica, and #Sarajevo are leading the green transition and aim to be climate-neutral by 2030.
A recent study by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre reveals the critical challenges of air pollution.
š More details: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/33/Supplement_2/ckad160.158/7328511