Recent and next activities Program: Erasmus+Capacity Building in Higher Education   Project Title: Enhancement of HE research potential contributing to further growth of the WB region   Project acronym: Re@WBC Recent and next activities Prof. Dr Dragana Cvetković-Ilić University of Nis 06 November 2017, Sarajevo

WP1 Preparation for the HR research management reform Leader: University of Nis 1.1 Research potential at WBC universities mapped: Questionnaire is designed and distributed to all partners. It’s been filled out by all the partners. Done 1.2 Review of HR strategies at EU partners: We have organized 3 meetings at our EU partner Universities with the goal to gain insight into the current HR management strategies at EU universities. EU experts have presented their experiences with the process of enhancement of the HE research potential and given useful advice. Finished: all partners 1.3 Comparative analysis Yet to be finished: University of Montenegro 1.4 Action plans for HE management reform Yet to be finished: University of Montenegro, University of Tirana and University of Belgrade 1.5 HR offices and centres equipped Yet to be finished: University of Tirana University of Vlora WP1 Preparation for the HR research management reform

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.1. Reinforcing of university centres and offices by creating and adopting relevant bylaws Concrete bylaws at WBC universities will be adopted with the purpose of improving the status of researchers and bringing the university closer to the more developed EU HE institutions, by implementing the principles of the human research strategy Task leader: University of East Sarajevo 2.1.4 CONCRETE ACTIONS HAVE TO BE DONE BY EACH OF THE WBC UNIVERSITIES 01.02.2017 WP1 Preparation for the HR research management reform

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.2. Training of WBC administrative staff related to research services Task leader: University of Novi Sad On September 23-24, 2016, University of Novi Sad organized a training for administrative staff of the WB partner Universities related to research services.   Trainers were from the University of Liege, Coventry University and University of Politecnico di Torino. The atmosphere during the training was very satisfactory and 36 participants from all the Western Balkan University partners (Universities of Nis, Kragujevac, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Montenegro, Vlora, Tirana, East Sarajevo and Sarajevo) participated in this training. FINISHED

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.3. Seminar on HRS4R strategy for the university management A one day meeting for the representatives of the University management in Belgrade, 08.06.2016 Representatives of the management boards were educated by EU experts on the implementation of the Charter and Code through the “HR Excellence in Research” Task leader: University of Novi Sad A one day meeting for the representatives of the University management was organized in Belgrade, on 08.06.2016. The total number of participants was 17, among whom were the Rectors of UNI and UB, Vice rectors from UNS, UB, UNIKG, UNSA and the vice minister for sciences of Serbia. It was pointed out that the support of university managements to this important project is quintessential. FINISHED

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.4. HRS4R strategy created and adopted at partner universities Awarded: University of Kragujevac University of Novi Sad University of East Sarajevo Minor revision: University of Vlora In preparation: University of Tirana In the beginning of preparation: University of Belgrade, University of Montenegro IN PROGRESS

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act2.5 Training trainers by EU partners It was planed that 81 trainers will participate. We went above the planned number and 87 trainers were trained. Task leader: University of Belgrade 1. TRAININIG IN COVENTRY : 16 participants 15-16, December 2016 2. TRAININIG IN BELGRADE 32 participants 05-07, April, 2017 3. TRAININIG IN LIEGE 21 participants 08-12, May, 2017 4. TRAININIG IN TORINO 18 participants 23-27, May, 2017

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.6. Revising and improving university bylaws regulating academic promotion procedures Bylaws regulating promotion procedures at WBP universities Task leader: University of Sarajevo 2.6.5 CONCRETE ACTIONS HAVE TO BE DONE BY EACH OF THE WBC UNIVERSITIES 01.02.2017

How to solve this problem in Albania? WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.7 Plagiarism monitoring tools implemented All partners Universities except University of Vlora and University of Tirana purchased a plagiarism monitoring tool in 2017 and organized several trainings for the librarians, IT specialists and administrative staff who are supposed to use the authenticate software at their faculties. It is necessary to adopt some regulations for the use of this software at each universities. How to solve this problem in Albania?  

CONCRETE ACTIONS HAVE TO BE DONE BY EACH OF THE WBC UNIVERSITIES WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.8. Enhancing of ethical committees through legislative improvements and trainings Task leader: University of Vlora and University of Kragujevac The training for EC members was organised at the University of Kragujevac on 10-11, November, 2016 with the help of trainers from Coventry University and University of Liege. The total number of participants was 19, whereas according to the plan 36 members of EC ought to have been trained. FINISHED CONCRETE ACTIONS HAVE TO BE DONE BY EACH OF THE WBC UNIVERSITIES Relevant bylaws with the purpose of rendering more efficient work of the EC 01.02.2017

WP2 Excellent university for the researchers Leader: University of Novi Sad Act.2.9. Establishing links with scientific diaspora by creating and updating databases Task leader: University of Tirana 2.9.4 Creating Alumni networks and links to them on the websites at all WBC partner universities

Total number of trained researchers WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.1 Training of WBC researchers concerning the role and significance of C&C and HRS4R 900 researchers (100 per WBP university) will be trained on the role and significance of C&C and HRS4R through a one-day seminar, which will be organized at each of the WBP universities, with the intention of raising awareness about the benefits of applying the principles implemented in the strategy. Task leader: University of Nis Name of Institution Number of trainings Total number of trained researchers University of Nis 4 104 University of Belgrade 2 109 University of Novi Sad  3 108 University of Kragujevac 53 University of Montenegro 1 20 University of Sarajevo University of  East Sarajevo 102 University of Vlora ‘Ismail Qemali’ 129 University of Tirana 107

Total number of trained researchers WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.1 Training of WBC researchers concerning the role and significance of C&C and HRS4R 900 researchers (100 per WBP university) will be trained on the role and significance of C&C and HRS4R through a one-day seminar, which will be organized at each of the WBP universities, with the intention of raising awareness about the benefits of applying the principles implemented in the strategy. Task leader: University of Nis Name of Institution Number of trainings Total number of trained researchers University of Nis 4 104 University of Belgrade 2 109 University of Novi Sad  3 108 University of Kragujevac 53 University of Montenegro 1 20 University of Sarajevo University of  East Sarajevo 102 University of Vlora ‘Ismail Qemali’ 129 University of Tirana 107

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.3 Research methodology training of WBC young researchers 1800 young researchers (100 per seminar at each WBP university) will be trained by WBC lectures during two two-day seminars on research methodology. Task leader: University of Kragujevac Name of Institution Number of trainings Total number of trained researchers University of Nis 4 146 University of Belgrade 2 28 University of Novi Sad  3 218 University of Kragujevac 164 University of Montenegro 1 ? University of Sarajevo 180 University of  East Sarajevo 269 University of Vlora ‘Ismail Qemali’ 103 University of Tirana 193

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.2 Creating and updating of databases and websites for better transparency  and information flow Task leader: University of Belgrade 3.2.4 CONCRETE ACTIONS HAVE TO BE DONE BY EACH OF THE WBC UNIVERSITIES 01.02.2017

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.4 Young researchers trained in various skills Through a two-day seminars organized in Vlora, Tirana, Kragujevac and East Sarajevo a total number of 271 researchers were trained on different topiics by experiend trainers from Liege, Coventry and Torino. Here we went beyond what was planned since 225 researchers were supposed to be trained. UMNG did not participate in any of these activities. Task leader: University of Kragujevac DEADLINE 15.09.2017 University of Vlora Trainers from Liege and Torino Total number of participants: 64 12-13, September, 2017 University of Tirana Trainers from Liege and Torino Total number of participants: 39 University of Kragujevac Trainers from Coventry, and Torino Total number of participants: 117 11-12, September, 2017 University of East Sarajevo Trainers from Coventry and Liege Total number of participants: 51 15-16, September, 2017

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.5 Training on teaching methodology 1800 members of the Junior teaching staff (100 per seminar at each WBP university) must be trained during two one-day trainings in Teaching methodology. Task leader: University of Kragujevac 3.3.2 We are waiting for the presentation since UKG will make several presentations and I hope that we can start with these trainings in November, 2017.

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.6 Developing Pilot Mentoring system for newly promoted assistant professors A pilot mentoring system will be created, and tested at least at one faculty (department) of each WBP university, with the purpose of aiding the newly promoted assistant professors to better respond to new responsibilities. This is intended as a possible response to the need of the junior teaching staff to continue receiving help and guidance from their supervisors after the completion of their PhD studies, given that this is precisely the moment that is crucial to a successful continuation of their careers. Task leader: University of Novi Sad, University of Belgrade It is necessary to adopt same regulation concerning Pilot Mentoring System.

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.7 Developing Pilot Mentoring system for newly promoted assistant professors Motivated by a general lack of multidisciplinarity in research in WBP universities, a workshop is organized for 50 participants at each of WB partner university to demonstrate the benefit of multidisciplinary approaches, with specific case studies of a poor and profitable research, at which also the example of the University of Nis, where a Scientific Council for Multidisciplinary Studies has been established, is offered to the remaining WBC partners. Task leader: University of Novi Sad, University of Belgrade One workshop has to be organized for 50 participants at each of WB partner university to demonstrate the benefit of multidisciplinary approaches. 01.05.2018

WP3 Excellent researchers for the community Leader: University of Kragujevac 3.8 Guidebook for the young researchers A guidebook in English is prepared and published, with the purpose of helping young researchers at the starting point of their careers, containing answers to many typical questions related to publishing their first paper, browsing scientific journals’ databases, SCI lists, citation indices and impact factors, participation in scientific conferences etc. Task leader: University of Novi Sad, University of Belgrade All chapters have been written and we are waiting for the reviewers reports. After that UNI will published the book and distributed to each partners 100 copies of of it. 30.01.2017

WP4 Project quality management at Re@WBC Leader: University of Montenegro 4.1 Establishing Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) 4.1 Establishing Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) Done 4.2 Developing relevant documents and templates for QA 4.3 Preparing reports on  WPs progress (WP leaders) Almost done 4.4 Preparing annual partners’  QA reports 4.5 Reports analysed and conclusions made at QAC meetings 4.2.6 Quality control and monitoring manual (UOM)

WP5 Dissieminaton and exploitation at Re@WBC Leader: CPN Act 5.1 Creating, maintaining and regularly updating project web-site 5.1.1 Preparing the website content (UNI, CPN) Done 5.1.2 Launching the project web site (UNI,CPN) 5.1.3 Comments from partners (ALL) 5.1.4 Maintenance and updating of project web-site (UNI,CPN) Performed on a regular basis 5.1.5 Delivery of news and other dissemination materials from partners for posting to the website (ALL)

WP5 Dissieminaton and exploitation at Re@WBC Leader: CPN Act 5.2 Designing and distributing of project promotional material 5.2.2 Design of the Re@WBC logo (UNI) 15.01.2016. 5.2.3 Design of promo materials (UNI, CPN) 25.01.2016. 5.2.4 Comments from partners (ALL) 30.01.2016. 5.2.5 Printing promo materials (UNI) 14.02.2016. 5.2.6 Continuous delivery of project documents and information (ALL) Performed on a regular basis

WP5 Dissieminaton and exploitation at Re@WBC Leader: CPN Act 5.2 Disseminating of project results through various events and public appearances 5.3.1 Elaboration of the Dissemination and exploitation plan (CPN in consultation with UNI and UKG) Done 5.3.2 CPN sends the Plan to partners 15.09.2016. 5.3.3 Comments from partners (ALL) 01.11.2016. 5.3.4 Final version of the Dissemination and exploitation plan (CPN) 14.11.2016. 5.3.5 Update of the Plan (CPN) Performed on a regular basis

WP6 Management at Re@WBC Leader: University of Nis 6.1 Organizing and realizing the Kick-off and coordination meetings 6.2 Developing and adopting procedures for project management Done 6.3 Setting-up project management bodies and signing partnership agreements 6.4 Establishing a software platform for efficient project management 6.5 Coordinating project activities on a daily basis Performed continually 6.6 Performing financial management and bookkeeping