On Thursday, December 5, 2024, a round table was held at the Technical Faculty of the University of Bihać within the Erasmus+ project SmartWB, attended by representatives of the economy, local authorities, ministries, public institutions and the academic community.
This event aimed to exchange experiences and discuss improving higher education in climate-smart urban development.
One of the key topics was the promotion of environmentally conscious approaches to urban development, with a special focus on green technologies in construction. During the discussion, proposals and guidelines for overcoming the challenges of urbanization in the Una-Sana Canton and Bosnia and Herzegovina were presented.
Modern construction practices increasingly recognize the importance of developing alternative methods and materials that can reduce the negative ecological impact of the construction sector. By utilizing recycling processes, the need for the exploitation of natural materials, which are non-renewable resources, is reduced, thereby minimizing waste and contributing to environmental protection. Six students were engaged in the students' internship, conducted with the collaboration of Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar and Makerspace Garaza. They were introduced to green construction concepts and PET waste recycling.
A round table entitled "Ecological transition in urban development: The role of education, legislation and practice" was held on December 4th 2024, at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Montenegro. The event was organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, in cooperation with Ecoportal.me, as part of the activities on realizing the Erasmus+ project SmartWB.
Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, prof. Ph.D. Marina Rakočević opened the round table, emphasizing that Montenegro, like the entire region, is at a turning point - they have to choose between the continuation of old practices and the adoption of innovative, green solutions that ensure the resilience of our communities.
Asst. Dr. Marija Jevrić addressed the audience as the manager of the SmartWB project, emphasizing that the quality of higher education in areas related to this topic is essential for the successful implementation of Green Agenda policies.
With the aim of promoting the Erasmus+ project SmartWB and announcing the upcoming round table, associate professor Ivana Ćipranić, the vice-dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Montenegro, was a guest on the morning program of RTCG (a popular TV show of national television).
On November 6, the international online seminar Climate-smart urban development: learning from best practices was held at the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences, University Rey Juan Carlos , from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., within the Research Workshops program of the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences – 2024 and within the framework of the European project Curricula innovation in climate-smart urban development based on green and energy efficiency with the non-academic sector, SmartWB.
The workshop will be held from 9 to 11 December 2024 in Zagreb, Croatia
Teaching assistant at the Faculty of Civil Engineering UoM, Olga Ćalasan, M.Sc., was on the popular show Lice Podgorice, RTV Gradska. The main reason for the guest visit was to present the results of SmartWB.
Ćalasan pointed out that the modernization of the ECTS course catalogue has already been carried out, the skills of the teaching staff have been improved, a modernly equipped laboratory has been acquired, and an interactive web platform has been created that will enable the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices between project partners and all interested parties in the countries of the region. You can watch the video at the link: VIDEO
As part of the activities within the Erasmus + project SmartWB, in which the Faculty of Civil Engineering of UCG is the coordinating institution, Biljana Šćepanović, full professor of the Faculty of Civil Engineering University of Montenegro, was a guest on the popular TV show "60 minutes", on TV Prva. The visit promotes new laboratory equipment, which the Faculty acquired as part of the SmartWB project.
You can watch the video at the link VIDEO
A full professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Dr Biljana Šćepanović, was a guest on the show Lice Podgorica, RTV Gradska. The main reason for the visit was the presentation of the results of SmartWB.
She has carried out through four sets of activities, namely:
- analysis of existing curricula and proposals for innovation, with the help of partner (EU) institutions, so that programs are in line with trends in higher education in the EU;
- procurement of new laboratory equipment, which will enable the introduction of practical exercises related to the project's topics into the teaching process;
- Teacher training: Six training sessions were held at EU partner institutions. New teaching methods, digital tools in teaching, gamification of education, green solutions in urban planning, and intelligent cities were presented.
- strengthening the connection with the non-academic sector by introducing student internships - an internship program was designed.
Link VIDEO
We want to inform you that the platform is active!!
A link to access the platform is now available; https://www.smartwb.ucg.ac.me/page.php?id=39
The interactive web-based platform has been developed to in
volve the non-academic sector and to share best practices.
Web portal Ecoportal from Montenegro publishes text about the SmartWB project: SmartWB is a project that innovates construction and urban development curricula by implementing new EU requirements, agreeing on a "green" policy, and promoting energy efficiency. Two important reports were recently presented as part of the project, which provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges to urban development faced by the countries of the Western Balkans and propose innovative solutions to overcome these problems. 
The project meeting, held from June 13 to 14, 2024, at the THOWL University in Hoxter, Germany, was led by Professor Dr Martin Oldenburg from the Department of Environmental Engineering and Applied Computer Science.
At the BHAAS International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Development 2024 - held in Sarajevo, 20 - 23 June 2024, Marko Ćećez, a partner from Džemal Bijedić University in Mostar UNMO, presented a paper titled Increasing energy efficiency in Bosnia and Hercegovina - Investment analysis of UNMO Rectorate building.
Inter-project coaching will be held in Hoexter from June 13th to 14th, 2024. The meeting venue is OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hoexter Campus.
The agenda is available: /uploaded/files/Meeting%20Agenda%20Hoexter_draft%20v02.docx
At the Faculty of Civil Engineering University of Montenegro (UoM), the members of the SmartWB UoM team presented the Faculty teaching staff with modern teaching techniques and methods, which they acquired at the workshops within the SmartWB project. Some of these methods will be applied in the teaching process at the UoM starting next academic year.
At the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Montenegro, t, organised by the National Erasmus+ Office in Montenegro. The event brought together the coordinators / local coordinators of the Erasmus+ CBHE projects oriented towards the green economy, which are currently running at universities in Montenegro. Non-academic partners participating in these projects also attended the meeting.
Teachers from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro gathered in Hoexter, Germany, for a transformative theme-based training organized by Martin Oldenburg and Anna Mues from OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Join us on the SmartWB YouTube channel for a glimpse of a dynamic training experience at the forefront of sustainability and innovation:
From April 3rd to 5th, 2024, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU University), hosted a theme-based training as part of the SmartWB project "Curricula innovation in climate-smart urban development based on green and energy efficiency with the non-academic sector."This training aims to build the capacity of teaching staff from Western Balkan higher education institutions (HEIs).
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Theme-based training for teaching staff to acquire new practical skills will be held from April 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU).
Agenda: /uploaded/files/2024%2003%2027_SmartWB-T3.3_Workshop-Vienna-Program_V4.pdf
We are honoured that the internet portal about clean energy and energy transition in Montenegro, Ecoportal (www.ecoportal.me), has published a text about the Erasmus + project SmartWB.
Ecoportal is the first and most famous Montenegrin portal on energy efficiency, ecology, and environmental protection. Its primary task is to acquaint Montenegrin society with the processes and advantages of the green energy transition.
You can download the text from the link https://www.ecoportal.me/smartwb-projekat-za-inoviranje-nastave-u-oblasti-gradnje-i-urbanog-razvoja-na-gradevinskom-fakultetu-ucg/
Thank you, Ecoportal!
As part of the 9th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "CIVIL ENGINEERING - SCIENCE AND PRACTICE" GNP 2024 successfully held session SPECIAL SESSION marking the 50th Anniversary of the University of Montenegro:
Capacity Building in Higher Education, Inter-project coaching session organised by SmartWB Erasmus+ CBHE project
The moderators were Biljana Šćepanović, University of Montenegro and Milan Gocić, University of Niš.
The 'Capacity Building in Higher Education, Inter-Project Coaching Session' hosted by the SmartWB project will be held on Thursday, 7th March, in the hotel Bianca Resort & Spa in Kolašin, within the 9th International Conference CIVIL ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND PRACTICE GNP2024.
Theme-based training of teaching staff to acquire new practical skills will be held in Hoexter from the 19th to the 21st of March 2024. Meeting venue: OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hoexter Campus
The staff training was held in Madrid from December 12 to 14, 2023, organized by the Rey Juan Carlos University. Join us for a glimpse into a dynamic training experience at the forefront of sustainability and innovation!
The staff training was held in Madrid from December 12 to 14, 2023, organised by the Rey Juan Carlos University. More information: https://www.smartwb.ucg.ac.me/page.php?id=12
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Dates: 12th to 14th December 2023
City: Madrid
Meeting venue: Rey Juan Carlos University, Fuenlabrada Campus Address Fuenlabrada Campus: Cam. del Molino, 5, 28942 Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
We would like to inform you that an open call for public procurement has taken place as part of our capacity-building project. This open call aimed to acquire specific equipment to support research and development activities at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA) and the University of Bihać (UNIBI).
The seminar held last 29th November online at the URJC: Smart Urban Development from Climate Sustainability Based on Ecological and Energy Efficiency
The Rectorate of the Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the ERASMUS+ project, SmartWB. We are excited to share information you about the successful initiation of a public procurement process for laboratory equipment and software at UPT.
The procurement process officially began on October 27, 2023, with invitations extended to eligible suppliers. Their primary responsibility is to provide, install, and activate specified geodetic equipment (Total Station 3") and offer staff training for equipment usage at UPT.
The European University of Tirana (UET) is delighted to share important news regarding the successful launch of a public procurement process for laboratory equipment and software. This marks a significant milestone in UET's ongoing commitment to growth and development, supported by our capacity-building project.
We would like to inform you that an open call for public procurement has taken place as part of our capacity-building project. This open call aimed to acquire specific equipment to support research and development activities at the Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar (UNMO).
Theme‐based training of teaching staff to acquire new practical skills, organised by the Faculty of Science and Technology, NMBU, will be held from 30 August to 1 September 2023 in Ås, Norway, at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
From the link, you can download the agenda: /uploaded/files/Agenda.pdf
POLIS UNIVERSITY
Subject: Notification: Procurement Procedure for Laboratory Equipment
University o Montenegro, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Notification: Open Call for Public Procurement
Date: 14th to 16th June 2023
Meeting venue: University of Niš and Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Address: Univerzitetski trg 2 and Aleksandra Medvedeva 14
Dates: 31st May to 2nd June 2023
City: Vienna
Meeting venue: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna Oskar-Simony-House, Room SIMH-DG/01, SR19/2, Top floor
Address: Peter-Jordan-Straße 65, 1180 Vienna
Dates: 9th to 11th May 2023
Meeting Venue: Centre for Advanced Academic Studies of the University of Zagreb
Address: Don Frana Bulića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Announcement
The kick-off meeting was held in the hall at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Montenegro.
The SmartWB project was one of eight chosen to be presented by its coordinators during the Workshop on environmental sustainability, held on 8 February 2023, as part of the Grant Holders Meeting.
Even before the kick-off meeting in Podgorica, planned for February 22-25th, our WP leaders met online on January 30th to present themselves to the others and get to know their general tasks according to the project work plan and their specific tasks in the kick-off meeting according to the Agenda.
