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Description
The project ‘Bergen to Bratislava: knowledge and human capital exchange’ focuses on bilateral cooperation between the Applicant and the Partner in order to support the educational, academic, and professional development of students, teachers and researchers of both Parties, as well as the administrative staff of the Applicant. The project aims to increase the international cooperation potential of both Parties, which reflects the globalization trends within the academic community. The development of human and knowledge capital of both Parties will be based on mutual, bilateral cooperation and on the creation of avenues for knowledge transfer and mobilities. The direct cooperation of DG/UiB and IPP will be an opportunity for pedagogical and scientific development in the field of public policy, including public policy related to social and green topics, leading to impacts on policy-making as described in the main focus area of the project. Gender equality is already relevant during the creation of the plan and activities - there was a focus of at least 50% involvement of women in all of the activities and mobilities that are part of this project. Gender equality and Roma inclusion and empowerment will also be factors considered in setting up selection criteria by both universities in case of mobilities.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the need for enhancing the quality of educational activities, academic outputs, and administrative organization through mobility activities and workshops. It also sought to strengthen institutional ties between the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at Comenius University (FSES CU) and the Department of Government at the University of Bergen (DG UiB).
The project implemented a series of long-term and short-term mobilities for students, academic, and administrative staff. It organized workshops focused on curriculum development, PhD thesis standards, and administrative capacities. Additionally, it conducted other learning activities such as early career mentoring, joint research seminars, and PhD conferences. These activities facilitated knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, and the development of new academic and administrative practices.
The project resulted in strengthened international networks, the introduction of modular PhD programs, and the establishment of best practices in thesis standards. It improved academic and administrative capacities through workshops and mentoring, and facilitated direct knowledge transfer and research advancements through student and staff mobilities. The beneficiaries included students, academic and administrative staff, and both institutions involved.
Summary of bilateral results
he project successfully strengthened bilateral relations by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between FSES CU and DG UiB, leading to mutual enrichment in educational and administrative practices.