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

The new Bologna Hub Peer Support Plus (BHPS+) project, led by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) together with a European consortium, has launched a call for higher education institutions across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) to apply for free expert counselling and peer support.

The initiative aims to strengthen institutional quality, international cooperation, and strategic development through tailored guidance provided by a network of 25 experienced higher education reform experts from across Europe. Participating institutions will receive customised support over a 12–18 month period, including on-site visits and follow-up consultations.

The project focuses on key Bologna Process priorities such as quality assurance, qualification recognition, ECTS implementation, curriculum development, digitalisation, mobility, and internationalisation strategies.

All counselling activities are fully funded through the Erasmus+ Programme and co-financed by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Applications are open to higher education institutions across the EHEA until 15 May 2026.

More information and application details are available via the official DAAD website

Applications can be submitted under following link: BHPS+: Expression of Interest for Higher Education Institutions

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the project team at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The HERE Virtual Networking Meeting 2026 was held online on 1 April 2026, bringing together 40 participants from the HERE community, including HEREs, NEOs, and SPHERE representatives. The event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation, and discuss ongoing priorities and challenges.

The interactive meeting included short presentations, discussions, and polls. A key highlight was the presentation of feedback from the SPHERE Study Visit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), conducted in March 2026, offering insights into emerging trends in higher education.

Participants also reviewed current HERE activities, as well as upcoming SPHERE publications and events for 2026. Discussions focused on how HERE work contributes to systemic change and how communication of results and impact can be improved.

Upcoming activities include seminars and study visits throughout 2026, as well as a call for TAM and annual work plan updates to be launched in July 2026, with a deadline of 31 October 2026.

You can find more in the REPORT from the HERE Virtual Networking Meeting 2026

U okviru programa Erasmus+ i projekta BEYOND (Balkans Engagement for Youth, Opportunities, Networking and Development) pozivamo mlade osobe uzrasta 18–30 godina da se prijave za učešće u strukturiranom evropskom programu usmjerenom na profesionalni razvoj i jačanje kapaciteta.

Program koordinira Francuski institut u Bosni i Hercegovini, u partnerstvu s organizacijama Obrazovanje gradi Bosnu i Hercegovinu – Jovan Divjak i DIGI.BA. Cilj projekta je osposobiti mlade za tržište rada, te poboljšati njihovu samostalnost i vještine u zemljama Zapadnog Balkana u oblasti promocije kulture, digitalizacije kulturne baštine i projekata koji povezuju kulturu i turizam, kroz stručno vođeno i finansijski podržano profesionalno iskustvo.

 Program uključuje:
• angažman u matičnoj zemlji u trajanju od 24 sata sedmično tokom 6 mjeseci
• mjesečnu finansijsku podršku u iznosu od 300 € tokom trajanja programa
• individualno profesionalno mentorstvo i obuku iz projektnog rada (4 sata sedmično)
• nastavu francuskog jezika (3 sata sedmično)
• razvoj digitalnih, interkulturalnih i profesionalnih kompetencija

 Po završetku programa učesnice/učesnici imaju mogućnost jednog od sljedećih pravaca:
• opcionalne mobilnosti u Evropi
• nastavka obrazovanja ili dodatne obuke
• podrške pri ulasku na tržište rada

 Profil kandidatkinja/kandidata:
• mladi uzrasta 18–30 godina
• studentice/studenti upisane/i na fakultete u Bosni i Hercegovini, mladi koji završavaju studij u tekućoj akademskoj godini, kao i nezaposleni mladi, u skladu sa uslovima i mogućnostima implementacije programa
• osobe motivisane za razvoj profesionalnih vještina
• mladi zainteresovani za kulturne projekte, digitalne alate i rad sa zajednicom
• mladi sa manje prilika posebno se ohrabruju da se prijave

Prethodno iskustvo u navedenim oblastima nije potrebno.

 Zemlje učesnice:
Albanija, Bosna i Hercegovina, Crna Gora, Srbija, Francuska

 Finansijska podrška:
Program predviđa mjesečnu finansijsku podršku od 300 €, u skladu s pravilima projekta.

 Kako se prijaviti:

Prijave se podnose putem online formulara: https://forms.gle/6STyouyXAT3KTk4E9

Prijave su dobrodošle iz svih dijelova Bosne i Hercegovine.

Odabrane učesnice/i trebaju biti spremni na redovno učešće u aktivnostima koje se organizuju u Sarajevu, Mostaru, Banjoj Luci i Prijedoru.

Odabir kandidatkinja i kandidata vršit će se nakon pregleda svih zaprimljenih prijava.
Broj mjesta je ograničen.

Rok za prijavu: 27. mart 2026.