The Erasmus+ coordinator of the Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Assistant Professor Dr. Lena Tica, participated in an international event titled "Emphasizing Virtual and Inclusive Dimensions of Blended Intensive Programmеs (BIPs)" held from September 28 to 30 in Zagreb, Croatia. This event brought together Erasmus+ coordinators from higher education institutions in Croatia, Romania, and Serbia to provide participants with knowledge on planning and organizing Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), as well as to inspire them with examples of successful outcomes from organizations that have already implemented these programs.

The main focus of the event was to deepen the understanding of the goals and benefits of this relatively new program, in which the University of Kragujevac has not yet participated as a coordinating institution. Participants were introduced to the diverse opportunities BIPs offer and the challenges that may arise during planning and implementation, with special emphasis on the virtual component.

 

In addition to gaining new insights, the event provided an opportunity for establishing new contacts and developing partnerships among higher education institutions, particularly in the context of mobility and cooperation opportunities supported by the Erasmus+ program.