Science Education

Training the next generation of researchers and innovators needs to start early, creating a science-literate and knowledge-based society.

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The education curricula on all levels need to include RRI aspects, promote innovative problem-solving and critical thinking

Curricula need to embed social, economic and ethical principles, promote engagement and an entrepreneurial mindset which empowers citizens to participate actively in R&I priority setting.

Research and education communities can facilitate educational opportunities linked to research as well as inter- and transdisciplinary approaches and stakeholder involvement.

Training is important both for responsible researchers as well as active citizens and will also improve the availability of skilled workforce and innovation capabilities.

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DELIVERABLES within WP4: Implementation of RRI ‘anchor’ initiatives towards more efficient and inclusive R&I eco-systems
POLICY BRIEF Integrating STEM Citizen Science and Public Engagement for Enhanced Research and Innovation Impact
POLICY BRIEF Enhancing Science Education through Citizen Science: Students’ Perceptions and Motivations in STEM/STEAM Learning
POLICY BRIEF Regional innovation systems and smart specialization strategies in the Western Balkans
Event: Science meets Public
Public Engagement
OPEN CALL: Apply for a “Travel Grant” to attend the WBC-RRI.NET final conference in Skopje, on February 8-9, 2024!
Use of Responsible Research and Innovation concepts in STEM education
Save the Date and Secure Your Spot! WEBINAR ON “SPREADING CITIZEN SCIENCE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS”
Working Group 2 summary – Science Education and Public Engagement
Event review: Open dialogue and mutual learning meeting (Day 2)
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DELIVERABLES within WP4: Implementation of RRI ‘anchor’ initiatives towards more efficient and inclusive R&I eco-systems
POLICY BRIEF Integrating STEM Citizen Science and Public Engagement for Enhanced Research and Innovation Impact
POLICY BRIEF Enhancing Science Education through Citizen Science: Students’ Perceptions and Motivations in STEM/STEAM Learning
POLICY BRIEF Regional innovation systems and smart specialization strategies in the Western Balkans
Event: Science meets Public
Public Engagement
OPEN CALL: Apply for a “Travel Grant” to attend the WBC-RRI.NET final conference in Skopje, on February 8-9, 2024!
Use of Responsible Research and Innovation concepts in STEM education
Save the Date and Secure Your Spot! WEBINAR ON “SPREADING CITIZEN SCIENCE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS”
Working Group 2 summary – Science Education and Public Engagement
Event review: Open dialogue and mutual learning meeting (Day 2)
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Event review: Open dialogue and mutual learning meeting (Day 1)

The two-day event focused on engaging academia with and for public/citizens and engaging academia with and for business.
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Event review: Engaging Science with and for Youth

The event focused on science education and public engagement, in particular on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), with the aim of facilitating the open dialogue between different interest groups (pupils, students, professors, policy makers and industry representatives). Date: 27-28 April 2023Location: Faculty of Political Science, University of Banja LukaOrganizer: University of Banja LukaFormat: physical…
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Cross-working group meeting of WG1 and WG2

WG1: Gender & Ethics WG2: Science Education & Public Engagement
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10 recommendations for more inclusive and improved STE(A)M education

The recommendations are result of the Mutual Learning and Open Dialogue workshop with students and professors from WBC on their perspectives on RRI and STE(A)M, facilitated by Dalibor Drljaca, HRTD Cluster, held on April 27, 2023 during the WBC-RRI.NET event “Engaging Science with and for Youth” in Banja Luka. How to make lectures in STE(A)M…
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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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Event “Science and Business days”

Dr Vesna Rašković-Depalov and Prof. Goran Stojanović, from the University of Novi Sad, participated as panellists on the event “Science and Business days”, which was organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, in Belgrade, Serbia, on 05/04/2023. Dr Rašković-Depalov presented the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and possibilities offered to SMEs. Prof. Stojanović presented the opportunities…
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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 future of education lies in the development of STEM disciplines, gender equality and development of green competences among the young population

On 27.01.2023, the workshop titled "The Future of Education: STEM Education, Gender Equality and Green Innovations in Vocational Education and Training" took place in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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Scientific paper: Professors’ identity and interaction in a culturally diverse higher education environment

Our partners from Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts have recently published their third scientific paper titled "Professors’ Identity and Interaction in a Culturally Diverse Higher Education Environment."
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Scientific paper: The role of higher education attributes in students’ brain drain intentions. The case of a Western Balkan countryScientific paper:

Our partners from Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts have released their second scientific paper titled "The Role of Higher Education Attributes in Students’ Brain Drain Intentions: The Case of a Western Balkan Country."
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