Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration in Higher Education

On November 15, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting our esteemed colleagues from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin!

The delegation from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu, included:

- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatko Stapić, Vice-Dean for Teaching and Students- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Malbašić, Vice-Dean for Business and Human Resources- Prof. Dr. Zlatko Erjavec, Vice-Dean for Study Programs- Assoc. Prof. Dr.Martina Tomicic Furjan, Vice-Dean for Science, Projects, and International Cooperation

Together with our Vice-Deans, Prof. Dr. Jernej Belak and Prof. Dr. Igor Vrecko, we discussed several key topics, including:

- Implementation of study programs in English – strategies for attracting international students and engaging faculty
- Micro-credentials and lifelong learning programs – experiences and challenges
- Participation in EU-funded projects – budget allocation and collaborative practices
- Promoting research activities and monitoring scientific outputs

The meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange insights, share best practices, and deepen the foundation for our ongoing collaboration. We are proud to foster such meaningful partnerships that drive innovation and academic excellence.

Thank you to our colleagues from Varaždin for their visit and for inspiring discussions – we look forward to building on this cooperation!