The AHEDIS project (Advancing Higher Education through Digital Innovation and Smart Technologies) is aimed at strengthening digital competencies and developing modern pedagogical approaches at four higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo, Banja Luka) and in Montenegro (Podgorica). In cooperation with partners from the European Union, the project supports the digital transformation of study programmes and enables the systematic modernization of teaching in the Western Balkans region.

The core objective of the project is to train academic staff to effectively use digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovative learning methods. To this end, AHEDIS introduces structured training sessions and the redesign of selected courses using the flipped classroom model, which encourages active student participation, independent preparation for lectures, and more interactive classroom engagement.

As the healthcare sector is changing rapidly and demands new digital competencies, the project also includes the development of lifelong learning (LLL) programmes designed for medical doctors, nurses, technicians, and other professionals. These programmes leverage the potential of artificial intelligence, digital solutions, and modern didactic approaches, thereby contributing to greater flexibility, quality, and efficiency of professional training in healthcare. In doing so, AHEDIS helps bridge the gap between labor market needs and the existing competencies of both graduates and academic staff. The project contributes to higher youth employability, enhanced research capacities, and a greater readiness of higher education institutions for technological changes. By upgrading infrastructure, equipment, and human resource capacities, the project strengthens the role of higher education institutions in the digital transformation of the healthcare ecosystem.

Thus, AHEDIS is not merely a technical modernization project, but a strategic initiative that fosters innovation, introduces new pedagogical practices, and has a long-term impact on societal development in the Western Balkan countries.

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http://www.ahedis.eu/

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490.150,36€

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