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Monitoring visit UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA Tirana, July 14 th, 2016

Monitoring visit UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA Tirana, July 14 th, 2016

Enhancement of HE Research Potential Contributing to Further Growth of the WB Region (Re@WBC)

Enhancement of HE Research Potential Contributing to Further Growth of the WB Region (Re@WBC) Dr. Elvana SHTEPANI University of Tirana, July 14 th, 2016

CONSORTIUM v v v v University of Niš, Serbia - coordinator University of Belgrade,

CONSORTIUM v v v v University of Niš, Serbia - coordinator University of Belgrade, Serbia University of Novi Sad, Serbia University of Kragujevac, Serbia University of Montenegro, Montenegro University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali", Albania University of Tirana, Albania Coventry University, United Kingdom University of Liege, Belgium Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy Center for the Promotion of Science, Serbia

OBJECTIVE Contribution to enhanced management of human research potential at WB universities in line

OBJECTIVE Contribution to enhanced management of human research potential at WB universities in line with national and EU strategies for researchers. Improving institutional HR policies and practices Fostering regional cooperation Enhancing career development and cooperation opportunities of researchers

� � European Charter of Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of

� � European Charter of Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers endorsed by all WBC partners; mentoring system piloted for the sake of newly promoted assistant professors for their better response to new responsibilities; researchers’ databases created at all WBC partner universities; alumni networks developed for better contacts with WBC scientific diasporas

Erasmus + Enhancement of HE research potential contributing to further growth of the WB

Erasmus + Enhancement of HE research potential contributing to further growth of the WB region/ Re@WBC � � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lifetime: 3 years Six work packages: Preparation for the HR research management reform Excellent university for the researchers Excellent researchers for the community Quality at Re@WBC Dissemination and exploitation Management at Re@WBC

First meeting The objectives of the kick‐off meeting were � to introduce to each

First meeting The objectives of the kick‐off meeting were � to introduce to each other all the partners of the project � to develop a common understanding of the project objectives, activities and expected results � to discuss into details the action plan for the first six months � to clarify project management and administrative procedures. � Steering committee, WP leaders, Quality Assurance project team established.

Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 21 -25 March, 2016, Turin The objectives

Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 21 -25 March, 2016, Turin The objectives of the meetings were: • empowerment for employability and the stage and job unit, • the importance of HR Strategy for researches for inclusion of WBC research institutions in ERA, • how to attract international researches, • reporting system, • presentation of good practices from Turin.

Meeting: Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 18‐ 22 April 2016, Liège Participants

Meeting: Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 18‐ 22 April 2016, Liège Participants from the Western Balkans universities learned about the procedures used by Université de Liège in various fields which will be useful in order to increase of their research capacities. They met with experts and practicians in these fields and were able to ask them questions. Different topics included: � � Professional and responsible attitude of the researcher. Career development, transferable skills training, mentoring and supervision of PHD students What are the main targets to achieve at the end of a Ph. D and how to achieve them? Targets in knowledge/experience & Learning methods Euraxess Rights -The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers

Seminar on HRS 4 R for Universities management, Belgrade, 8 th June, 2016 �

Seminar on HRS 4 R for Universities management, Belgrade, 8 th June, 2016 � � To make the university an excellent environment for the researcher, it is necessary to educate the management about the significance of improving the position of human research potential. Representatives of the management boards of the partner institutions were educated on the implementation of the Charter and Code through the “HR Excellence in Research” by HR expert from the University of Nis.

Meeting: Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 20 -25 th June 2016, Coventry

Meeting: Mapping HR management strategies at EU universities, 20 -25 th June 2016, Coventry � � � � Coventry Context: Research Strategy and Overview of Support for Researchers Doctoral Training Developing Research Capability - Broader UK Context Introduction to Supervisor Development Perspectives on Supervising in the UK Responsible Research and Research Integrity Researchers' Career Progression: Introduction to the Academic Framework

Activities completed � � � 1. 2. � Participation in all meetings (reports) PA

Activities completed � � � 1. 2. � Participation in all meetings (reports) PA signed Opening of the project bank account First installment received Questionnaire for mapping the research human potential and issues in WBC universities (individual questionnaires) establishing the state-of-the-art, namely a detailed and comprehensive picture of current human potential in science and research in targeted universities, including the issues, related to HR management, career development and employment of researchers, ethics, working conditions, accountability, training and collaboration. a tool for development of individual HR strategies of each of the universities. It is foreseen that the tool will facilitate synthesis of a background data for gap analysis, relative to the principles of European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for Recruitment HR strategies for each of the partner universities are planned deliverables of Re@WBC project Requests for equipment purchase sent to the Finance office

FURTHER ACTIVITIES � � � Activity 2. 1. Reinforcing of university centers and offices

FURTHER ACTIVITIES � � � Activity 2. 1. Reinforcing of university centers and offices by creating and adopting relevant bylaws Activity 2. 2. Training of WBC administrative staff related to research services Activity 2. 5. Training trainers by EU partners Activity 2. 6. Revising and improving university bylaws regulating academic promotion procedures Activity 2. 8. Enhancing of ethical committees (EC) through legislative improvements and trainings � Activity 2. 9. Establishing links with scientific diaspora by creating and updating databases � All WBC partner should create Alumni networks and links to them on the websites of their universities.

IMPORTANT ISSUES � � � � � Nominating responsible person for the upcoming activities

IMPORTANT ISSUES � � � � � Nominating responsible person for the upcoming activities Establishing work group for improving ethical committee work and procedures and relevant bylaws as well as a work group that will mainly deal with issues related to improving a strategy for research. Rector’s decision to be shown on the university’s website Buying equipment and software Online questionnaire to be filled out before the end of July Opening of a link to assist young researchers in getting acquainted to European Charter of Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers Opening of links under the administration of the University’s website to provide opportunities for researchers Establishing database with primary information on researchers Trainings for administrative staff Training for Research methodology Signing and stamping of all documents related to the project

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Dr. Elvana SHTEPANI Contact person elvanaa@gmail. com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Dr. Elvana SHTEPANI Contact person elvanaa@gmail. com