In Republic of Srpska in BiH, the project addresses topics such as Ethics, Science Education and Open Access, in particular in relation to STEM fields related to ICT and Health.
Its largest city and administrative centre is Banja Luka where also most research and innovation actors are located.
The region is working on its Smart Specialisation Strategy and RRI aspects will further enhance its implementation. Key priorities include Information and Communication Technologies as well as Health.
In the course of WBC-RRI.NET, ethics procedures in academic faculties and trained researchers are further strengthened. Furthermore, broadening of science education is in the focus, reinforcing outreach to primary and secondary schools and improving teaching in science and technology. Another focus is open access, establishing good practices for funding and implementing open science projects and repositories.
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Student Awards Ceremony: IDEATHON ‘Innovative ideas for a better quality of life’
During the event ‘Engaging Science with and for Youth’, organised on 27-28 April 2023 in Banja Luka, an award ceremony was held for the three winning teams of the IDEATHON “Innovative ideas for a better quality of life” organised for secondary school students. The Ideathon was organised by the University of Banja Luka (UNIBL) through…
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Handbook for STEM educators
University of Banja Luka within the project “Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems (WBC-RRI.NET)” Horizon 2020 published the Handbook for STEM educators, with the aim of improving teaching practices in secondary schools using STEM methods. The manual is intended for secondary school teachers, who want to introduce an innovative approach…
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Gender Equality in Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans: Reflections on Success Stories
During our recent online event, participants discussed success stories and activities related to GEP implementation.
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Meet the winners of the Good Pracices in Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans
The entries from the Good Practices competition are evaluated and the winners are here!
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The meaning and importance of the RRI perspective in STEM education: Through the eyes of secondary school students
Promotion of the RRI principles to secondary school students across Republic of Srpska (BiH).
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Event review: Open Science and Open Access event
The event focused on issues of OS and OA, with particular insight into the existing national and regional initiatives, and the practice of OS/OA in BiH and in the region.
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POLICY BRIEF Co-creating Responsible Research and Innovation activities: Experiences from the Western Balkans
Initial WBC-RRI.NET policy brief.
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Update on the activities of the Working Group 3 Open Access and Open Science
A brief overview of what has been done by our WG3 members in the previous period.
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Update on the activities of the Working Group 2 Public Engagement and Science Education
A brief overview of what our WG2 members have been up to in the previous period and the future plans.
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Update on the activities of the Working Group 1 Gender and Ethics
A brief overview of what our WG1 members have been up to in the previous period.
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