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Project OASIS

KU LOGOS is happy to announce that it will be taking part in a new project called OASIS. The project aims to develop and share support capabilities in the area of open science (OS) to drive the EU’s digital transformation and sustainable development. The project facilitates the adoption of OS technologies in education through practical applications, training, and mentoring activities for the management of real educational and labour oriented problems with an aim to increase openness in intellectual property.

The project will receive funding from the EIT HEI Initiative: Innovation Capacity Building for Higher Education. This initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aims to boost the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of higher education institutions (HEIs) across Europe. The involvement of non-academic organisations like [COMPANY NAME] is an important part of the initiative, as it creates important synergies between industry and HEIs.

As part of this project, we will be working together with the following partners:

  • UNIVERSITY OF PELOPONNESE - project lead
  • KOLEGJI UNIVERSITAR LOGOS
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI CAMERINO
  • SOFIA UNIVERSITY "ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI"
  • EUROPEAN FORUM OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • ATHENA RC / INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS INSTITUTE
  • INTELLIA INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PRIVATE COMPANY
  • AI 4 SKILLS SRL - SOCIETA BENEFIT
  • MeXoXo - associated partner

Under the EIT HEI Initiative, the project will receive funding of 3ooK€, and it will run until December 2022, with the possibility of getting extended for 18 more months.

Stay tuned for more information about this project in the coming months!

About the EIT HEI Initiative

The EIT HEI Initiative is a key objective for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as part of its new strategy. The initiative aims to support HEIs with expertise and coaching, access to the EIT innovation ecosystem, the largest in Europe, and funding, enabling them to develop innovation action plans complementing the needs of individual HEIs. This is the EIT HEI Initiative's second call for proposals, following the success of the 2021 Pilot Call. So far, the initiative has provided funding to nearly 50 projects. The next call for proposals is expected towards the end of 2022.

About the EIT

The EIT strengthens Europe's ability to innovate by powering solutions to pressing global challenges and by nurturing entrepreneurial talent to create sustainable growth and skilled jobs in Europe. The EIT is an EU body and an integral part of Horizon Europe, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The Institute supports dynamic pan-European partnerships, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities, among leading companies, research labs and universities.



University College LOGOS participates in the inception meeting of the MAGNET project

University College LOGOS participates in the inception meeting of project No. 101083006, ERASMUS+ KA-2, on Capacity Building in Higher Education, MAGNET (Managerial and Governance Empowerment through Teaching and Learning) which was held on 16 - 17 February 2023 at Democritus University of Thrace in Alexandroupoli, Greece. Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Linguistic Communication, Assoc. Prof. Konstantinos GIAKOUMIS and Dr. Valbona Nathanaili, member of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, as representatives of LOGOS were involved in the process of reflection and organization of the project activity.

ERASMUS+ KA-2 Project, on Capacity Building in Higher Education, MAGNET aims to raise awareness and buld structures for the development of university pedagogy. University pedagogy, developed mainly through the operation of Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTL), is the main pillar for the actualization of European Higher Education Area. MAGNET project aims to develop a network for University Pedagogy in the Western Balkans through knowledge transfer from countires with functional Teaching and Learning Centers to all countries and partner institutions. The main objectives include transfer of knowledge and experiences, creation of CTLs, generation of educational materials (MOOC) and a sustainable Balkan network for University Pedagogy (Balkan Network for University Pedagogy - BalkanNetUP).

University College LOGOS collaborates in all aspects of the project led by the Democritus University of Thrace, and leads Work Package IV related to Quality Assurance. Involvement of LOGOS in European projects is included in the strategic plan for the internationalization of the institution.





















Improving Management and Governance of Higher Education Institutions for better teaching

Internationalization of the institutin is one of the main goals of University College "LOGOS". In this context, on March 3, 2023, Amphitheater Hall "Magnet" project (co-funded by the European Union, won in the framework of the ERASMUS+ KA-2 call for capacity building in higher education) was introduced to the heads of the university, academic and administrative staff. In this project, University College "LOGOS" cooperates in every stage of the project led by Democritis University of Thrace, but leads the Work Package IV related to Quality Assurance.

"MAGNET" project (Managerial and Governance Empowerment through Teaching and Learning) focuses on the establishment of structures for the development of university pedagogy and modernization of teaching methods through know-how transfer from countries with functional Centers for Teaching and Learning to all countries of partner institutions, as well as aims to create a network of higher education institutions in the Balkans, BalkaNetUP (Balkan Network for University Pedagogy). University College "LOGOS" cooperates in every stage of the project led by Democritis University of Thrace, but leads the Work Package IV related to Quality Assurance.

This project consists on the cooperation of 12 universities from eight countries: Greece, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Prof. Assoc. Konstantinos Giakoumis, Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Linguistic Communication and Project Coordinator and Dr. Valbona Nathanaili, lecturer in Department of Pedagogy-Psychology introduced their colleagues with the work packages of each project, the importance of inclusion, as well as the positive impact that engagement of “LOGOS' in international projects, either as a partner or network leader, has in achieving institutional objectives.

Inclusion of University College “LOGOS” in European projects is part of the strategic plan for the internationalization of the institution.







Strengthening International Staff and Student Mobility Offices in the West Balkans

Internationalization of the institutin is one of the main goals of University College "LOGOS". In this context, on March 3, 2023, Amphitheater Hall “ROAMING” project (co-funded by the European Union, won in the framework of the ERASMUS+ KA-2 call for capacity building in higher education) was introduced to the heads of the university, academic and administrative staff. In this project, University College "LOGOS" leads the network of partner universities for the implementation of the "ROAMING" project.

"ROAMING" project (Strengthening International Staff and Student Mobility Offices in the West Balkans) focuses on increasing the capacities of students, academic and administrative staff to apply and benefit from the opportunities provided by the Erasmus+ program. Additionally, the project will contribute to the strengthening of the offices for international relations in the institutions of the region, partners of LOGOS in this project, first through an analysis of needs and requirements and then moving into concrete actions. The first meeting within the project will be held in the premises of LOGOS, on March 22-25. This project consists on the cooperation of 7 universities from 5 countries: Greece, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.

Prof. Assoc. Konstantinos Giakoumis, Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Linguistic Communication and Project Coordinator and Dr. Valbona Nathanaili, lecturer in Department of Pedagogy-Psychology introduced their colleagues with the work packages of each project, the importance of inclusion, as well as the positive impact that engagement of “LOGOS' in international projects, either as a partner or network leader, has in achieving institutional objectives.

Inclusion of University College “LOGOS” in European projects is part of the strategic plan for the internationalization of the institution.