Međunarodne mreže i udruženja / International Networks and Associations
Međunarodne mreže i udruženja predstavljaju konzorcije visokoškolskih ustanova osnovane s ciljem jačanja saradnje i unapređenja institucionalnih kapaciteta kroz zajedničke aktivnosti i razvoj međunarodnih projekata. Članstvo u međunarodnim mrežama i udruženjima doprinosi većoj međunarodnoj vidljivosti i prepoznatljivosti univerziteta te jača njegov međunarodni profil u oblasti obrazovanja, nauke i istraživanja. Učešćem u ovim mrežama Univerzitet ostvaruje pristup različitim mogućnostima finansiranja, međunarodnim projektnim inicijativama i partnerstvima, kao i platformama za organizaciju seminara, konferencija, kongresa i drugih akademskih događaja. Pojedine mreže rezultat su međunarodnih obaveza koje je preuzela Bosna i Hercegovina, poput Ravenske deklaracije, na osnovu koje je uspostavljena mreža UniAdrion.
Networks and associations are typically consortia of higher education institutions established to foster cooperation and strengthen institutional capacities through joint activities and project initiatives. Membership in international networks and associations enhances the visibility and reputation of European and global research institutions, contributing to the development of the university’s international profile. By joining such networks, institutions gain access to various funding opportunities and platforms for launching projects, as well as organizing seminars, conferences, congresses, and other academic events. Some networks are the result of international commitments signed by Bosnia and Herzegovina (e.g. the Ravenna Declaration – UniADRION, etc.).
Kako postati član? / How to Become a Member?
Inicijativa za pristupanje međunarodnoj mreži ili udruženju može doći od predstavnika same mreže (npr. aktuelnog predsjedavajućeg), postojeće članice ili od same institucije koja izrazi interes za članstvo. Prijedlog za pristupanje međunarodnoj mreži ili udruženju može pokrenuti rukovodstvo Univerziteta, dok konačnu odluku o članstvu, u slučaju Univerziteta u Sarajevu, donosi Senat Univerziteta u Sarajevu. Većina međunarodnih mreža i udruženja naplaćuje godišnju članarinu, čiji iznos utvrđuje svaka organizacija u skladu sa svojim pravilima i politikom članstva.
The initiative to join a network may come from a representative of the network (e.g. the current chair), from an existing member institution, or from the institution itself expressing interest in joining. A proposal for membership may be submitted by the university management, while the final decision is made by the Senate (in the case of the University of Sarajevo). For most international networks and associations, membership involves paying an annual fee determined by the respective organization.
Međunarodne mreće i asocijacije Univerziteta u Sarajevu / International Networks and Associations of the University of Sarajevo
Agencija frankofonih univerziteta (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – AUF) međunarodna je mreža koja okuplja univerzitete, visoke škole, univerzitetske mreže i naučnoistraživačke centre iz cijelog svijeta koje povezuje francuski jezik. Sa više od 800 članica u preko 100 zemalja, AUF predstavlja jednu od najvećih svjetskih mreža visokoškolskih i istraživačkih institucija. Univerzitet u Sarajevu postao je član AUF-a 15. maja 2014. godine. Članstvo u ovoj mreži doprinosi promociji francuskog jezika, razvoju digitalnog obrazovanja te otvara mogućnosti za međunarodnu saradnju, akademsku mobilnost i učešće u različitim programima i projektima Frankofonije. Od pristupanja mreži, Univerzitet u Sarajevu redovno dobija informacije o pozivima za mobilnost, projektima i drugim mogućnostima saradnje koje AUF nudi svojim članicama.
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is an international association that brings together universities, higher education institutions, university networks, and research centres connected through the French language. With a network of more than 800 member institutions in over 100 countries, AUF is one of the world’s largest associations of higher education and research institutions. The University of Sarajevo became a member of AUF on 15 May 2014. Membership in this network supports the promotion of the French language, the development of digital education, and provides opportunities for international cooperation, academic mobility, and participation in various Francophone programmes and projects. Since joining AUF, the University has regularly received information on mobility opportunities, project calls, and other initiatives available to member institutions.
Rektorska konferencija univerziteta alpsko-jadranske regije (Alps-Adriatic Rectors’ Conference – AARC) okuplja više od 47 univerziteta i visokoškolskih ustanova iz alpsko-jadranske regije. Osnovana je 1979. godine s ciljem jačanja akademske saradnje, unapređenja visokog obrazovanja, naučnoistraživačkog rada te poticanja ukupnog društvenog i regionalnog razvoja kroz međuuniverzitetsku saradnju. Univerzitet u Sarajevu postao je punopravna članica ove međunarodne mreže 2015. godine, na redovnom godišnjem zasjedanju Rektorske konferencije, održanom od 20. do 22. maja 2015. godine na Univerzitetu Alpen-Adria u Klagenfurtu (Austrija),
The Alps-Adriatic Rectors’ Conference (AARC) is a network of more than 47 universities and higher education institutions from the Alps-Adriatic region. Established in 1979, its mission is to strengthen academic cooperation, enhance higher education and research, and promote the overall social and regional development of the Alps-Adriatic area through inter-university collaboration. The University of Sarajevo became a full member of this international network in 2015, at the Annual General Assembly of the Alps-Adriatic Rectors’ Conference (AARC), held from 20 to 22 May 2015 at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt (Austria).
Balkanska asocijacija univerziteta (Balkan Universities Association – BUA) nezavisno je udruženje univerziteta iz balkanske regije. Asocijacija je prvobitno okupila 36 univerziteta osnivača, a prvi mandat predsjedavanja imalo je Trakijsko univerzitet u Turskoj. BUA ima za cilj jačanje akademske saradnje među univerzitetima balkanske regije, promociju zajedničkih istraživačkih i obrazovnih inicijativa te unapređenje regionalne i međunarodne saradnje u visokom obrazovanju. Univerzitet u Sarajevu jedan je od osnivača Asocijacije, budući da je potpisao njen konstitutivni akt prilikom osnivanja 2014. godine.
The Balkan Universities Association (BUA) is an independent association of universities from the Balkan region. Initially bringing together 36 founding universities, the Association was first chaired by Trakia University (Türkiye). BUA aims to strengthen academic cooperation among universities in the region, promote joint educational and research initiatives, and enhance regional and international collaboration in higher education. The University of Sarajevo is one of the founding members of the Association, having signed its Constituent Act upon the establishment of BUA in 2014.
Dunavska rektorska konferencija (Danube Rectors’ Conference – DRC) osnovana je 1983. godine na inicijativu univerziteta iz Linca, Beča, Ulma i Budimpešte. Danas predstavlja mrežu od gotovo 70 univerziteta iz podunavske regije. Cilj DRC-a je unapređenje visokog obrazovanja kroz razvoj saradnje u oblastima nastave i naučnoistraživačkog rada, s posebnim fokusom na jačanje kapaciteta univerziteta članica uspostavljanjem i unapređenjem bilateralne i multilateralne akademske saradnje. Univerzitet u Sarajevu postao je član Dunavske rektorske konferencije na njenoj godišnjoj konferenciji održanoj u Zagrebu (Hrvatska), od 29. septembra do 1. oktobra 2005. godine.
The Danube Rectors’ Conference (DRC) was established in 1983 by the universities of Linz, Vienna, Ulm, and Budapest. Today, it is a network of nearly 70 universities from the Danube region. The DRC promotes the development of higher education through cooperation in teaching and research, with a particular focus on strengthening member universities by establishing and facilitating bilateral and multilateral partnerships and academic collaboration. The University of Sarajevo became a member of the Danube Rectors’ Conference at the Annual Conference held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 29 September to 1 October 2005.
Sa 850 članova iz 47 zemalja, Evropska asocijacija univerziteta (EUA) predstavlja najveću i najobuhvatniju organizaciju koja okuplja evropske univerzitete. Na univerzitetima članicama EUA upisano je više od 17 miliona studenata. Kao glas evropskih univerziteta, EUA zastupa i unapređuje interese pojedinačnih institucija i sektora visokog obrazovanja u cjelini. Osnovana je 2001. godine spajanjem Asocijacije evropskih univerziteta (CRE) i Konfederacije Unije evropskih rektorskih konferencija. Univerzitet u Sarajevu je aktivna članica Evropske asocijacije univerziteta (EUA) od njenog osnivanja 2001. godine. Članstvo Univerziteta u Sarajevu u EUA nastavak je ranijeg članstva u Asocijaciji evropskih univerziteta (CRE) i Konfederaciji Unije evropskih rektorskih konferencija, koje datira još od 1984. godine. Kroz svoje članstvo, Univerzitet učestvuje u inicijativama i programima koji se tiču unapređenja kvaliteta visokog obrazovanja, internacionalizacije, upravljanja univerzitetima, osiguranja kvaliteta, digitalizacije, kao i u dijalozima o obrazovnim politikama u Evropi.
With more than 850 members from 47 countries, the European University Association (EUA) is the largest and most comprehensive organisation representing European universities. EUA member institutions collectively educate more than 17 million students. As the voice of Europe’s universities, EUA represents and promotes the interests of individual institutions and the higher education sector as a whole. The Association was established in 2001 through the merger of the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors’ Conferences. The University of Sarajevo has been an active member of the European University Association (EUA) since its foundation in 2001. Its membership in EUA continues the University’s earlier affiliation with the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors’ Conferences, dating back to 1984. Through its membership, the University of Sarajevo participates in initiatives and programmes related to the enhancement of higher education quality, internationalisation, university governance, quality assurance, digital transformation, and higher education policy dialogue at the European level.
Inter University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC) osnovan je 1972. godine i služi kao most između različitih regija u Evropi, kao i između Evrope i ostatka svijeta, povezujući naučne zajednice i podstičući saradnju kroz nauku. Članice IUC-a sarađuju kroz predavanja, seminare i konferencije koje se organizuju u Dubrovniku, kao i kroz mrežu od preko 170 institucija članica i partnerskih organizacija. IUC predstavlja „plodno tlo“ za apliciranje za naučne grantove, inovacije u obrazovnim programima i razvoj zajedničkih akademskih inicijativa. Univerzitet u Sarajevu je, zajedno s partnerima iz Zagreba, Beograda i Tuzle, kroz IUC razvio kurs posvećen patogenezi multiple skleroze (MS) i smjernicama za liječenje, s ciljem pružanja sveobuhvatnog pregleda dostupnih terapija.
The Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC) was established in 1972 as an independent international institution dedicated to advancing academic cooperation across Europe and beyond. It serves as a bridge between different regions of Europe and the rest of the world by connecting academic communities and fostering collaboration through science and higher education. IUC member institutions cooperate through lectures, seminars, and conferences held in Dubrovnik, as well as through a network of more than 170 member institutions and partner organisations. The Centre also provides an excellent platform for developing joint academic initiatives, promoting innovation in educational programmes, and preparing collaborative research grant applications. Through its membership in the IUC, the University of Sarajevo, together with partners from the universities of Zagreb, Belgrade, and Tuzla, developed a course on the pathogenesis and treatment guidelines for multiple sclerosis (MS), providing participants with a comprehensive overview of the available therapeutic approaches.
SGroup – Universities in Europe međunarodna je neprofitna mreža osnovana 1988. godine u Španiji, koja danas okuplja 40 univerziteta iz 18 evropskih i 4 vanevropske zemlje. Univerzitet u Sarajevu je dobila poziv za članstvo, koje je formalizirano 2021. godine. Članstvom u SGroup mreži Univerzitet ostvaruje pristup stručnoj podršci u pripremi projektnih prijava za programe kao što su Erasmus+ i Horizon Europe, savjetodavnim uslugama u oblasti visokog obrazovanja i univerzitetskog upravljanja te mogućnostima aktivnog učešća u evropskim projektima, specijaliziranim seminarima, radionicama i programima stručnog usavršavanja. Univerzitet također učestvuje u ICon programu, koji povezuje članice SGroup mreže s partnerskim univerzitetima u Latinskoj Americi, Africi i Aziji, kao i u tematskim radnim i think-tank grupama posvećenim razvoju međunarodne saradnje. Članstvo u ovoj mreži značajno doprinosi međunarodnoj vidljivosti, jačanju strateških partnerstava i daljnjem pozicioniranju Univerziteta u Sarajevu među uglednim evropskim i svjetskim visokoškolskim institucijama.
SGroup – Universities in Europe is an international non-profit association established in 1988 in Spain, currently bringing together 40 universities from 18 European and 4 non-European countries. The University of Sarajevo have been invited to join the network, with its membership formally confirmed in 2021. Through its membership, the University benefits from support in the preparation of project proposals for programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, advisory services on higher education policy and university governance, and advocacy at the European level to strengthen the position of member institutions within international initiatives and projects. Membership also provides opportunities to participate in and coordinate EU-funded projects, organise and attend specialised seminars, workshops, and training activities, and engage in the ICon Programme, an intercontinental academic exchange initiative connecting SGroup members with partner universities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In addition, the University takes part in thematic think tanks dedicated to strategic cooperation with China, Latin America, and Africa, while benefiting from increased visibility of its activities at the local, regional, European, and global levels. Membership in the SGroup network further enhances the international profile and strategic positioning of the University of Sarajevo among leading European and global higher education institutions.
UniAdrion je mreža univerziteta osnovana s ciljem jačanja saradnje između univerziteta i istraživačkih institucija u jadransko-jonskoj regiji. Sjedište mreže nalazi se u Ankoni (Italija). UniAdrion je nastao u okviru Jadransko-jonske inicijative, nakon međunarodne konferencije „Culture as a Bridge – Postgraduate Cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian Basin“, održane 2000. godine u Raveni (Italija). Univerzitet u Sarajevu član je UniAdrion mreže od njenog osnivanja, a članstvo je zvanično potvrđeno pismom rektora 25. maja 2016. godine. U periodu 2014–2015. godine, Univerzitet u Sarajevu predsjedavao je ovom međunarodnom mrežom, aktivno doprinoseći jačanju akademske saradnje, međunarodne mobilnosti i zajedničkih istraživačkih inicijativa u jadransko-jonskoj regiji.
UniAdrion is a network of universities established to strengthen cooperation among universities and research institutions in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The network is headquartered in Ancona, Italy. UniAdrion was created within the framework of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, following the international conference “Culture as a Bridge – Postgraduate Cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian Basin”, held in Ravenna, Italy, in 2000. The University of Sarajevo has been a member of the UniAdrion network since its establishment, with its membership formally confirmed by the Rector’s letter on 25 May 2016. From 2014 to 2015, the University of Sarajevo held the Presidency of the UniAdrion network, actively contributing to the promotion of academic cooperation, international mobility, and joint research initiatives across the Adriatic-Ionian region.
Mreža univerziteta iz glavnih gradova Evrope (UNICA) institucionalna je mreža univerziteta smještenih u evropskim prijestolnicama. Osnovana 1990. godine, danas okuplja 54 univerziteta iz 41 evropske prijestolnice, predstavljajući više od 150.000 članova akademskog i administrativnog osoblja te 1,5 miliona studenata. Cilj UNICA mreže je unapređenje međunarodne saradnje i promocija akademskog liderstva kroz razmjenu znanja, iskustava i dobrih praksi među članicama u okviru Evropskog prostora visokog obrazovanja. Mreža također pruža platformu za strateško promišljanje i razvoj politika u oblastima visokog obrazovanja, naučnoistraživačkog rada, univerzitetskog upravljanja i društvenog angažmana. Univerzitet u Sarajevu postao je član UNICA mreže 2021. godine, kao jedini univerzitet iz Bosne i Hercegovine u ovoj prestižnoj evropskoj akademskoj mreži. Dana 25. i 26. aprila 2023. godine, Univerzitet u Sarajevu bio je domaćin međunarodne UNICA konferencije pod nazivom „Preparing the Universities of the Future: (Re)building Inclusive and Sustainable Campuses“, koju su organizovale radne grupe UNICA & the City i UNICA Green & SDGs. Konferencija je okupila predstavnike evropskih univerziteta kako bi razgovarali o transformaciji univerzitetskih kampusa u kontekstu održivosti, digitalizacije, posljedica pandemije COVID-19 te jačanja saradnje univerziteta s gradovima i lokalnim zajednicama. Posebna pažnja posvećena je predstavljanju projekta obnove Kampusa Univerziteta u Sarajevu, koji se realizira uz podršku Vlade Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine i Evropske investicijske banke. Učešće u UNICA mreži omogućava Univerzitetu u Sarajevu aktivno učešće u razmjeni znanja i dobrih praksi te doprinos razvoju evropskih inicijativa u oblastima održivosti, inkluzivnosti, internacionalizacije i razvoja univerzitetskih kampusa.
UNICA – Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe is an institutional network of universities located in European capital cities. Established in 1990, it currently brings together 54 universities from 41 European capitals, representing more than 150,000 academic and administrative staff members and 1.5 million students. UNICA’s mission is to foster international cooperation and promote academic leadership by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices among its members within the European Higher Education Area. The network also serves as a platform for strategic dialogue on higher education, research, university governance, and societal engagement. The University of Sarajevo became a member of UNICA in 2021, becoming the only university from Bosnia and Herzegovina to join this prestigious European university network. On 25–26 April 2023, the University of Sarajevo hosted the UNICA conference “Preparing the Universities of the Future: (Re)building Inclusive and Sustainable Campuses”, organised by the UNICA & the City and UNICA Green & SDGs working groups. The conference brought together representatives of European universities to discuss the transformation of university campuses in response to sustainability challenges, digitalisation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to strengthen cooperation between universities, cities, and local communities. Particular attention was given to the presentation of the University of Sarajevo Campus Redevelopment Project, which is being implemented with the support of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Investment Bank. Through its membership in UNICA, the University of Sarajevo actively contributes to the exchange of knowledge and best practices while participating in strategic European initiatives focused on sustainability, inclusion, internationalisation, and the future development of university campuses.
Tokom svog razvoja Univerzitet u Sarajevu bio je član i sljedećih međunarodnih mreža i udruženja:
- Adriatic Linked Universities: A regional network of universities from the Adriatic area, focused on strengthening cooperation among higher education institutions from countries bordering the Adriatic Sea.
- Consortium of Mediterranean and African Universities: Connects universities from the Mediterranean and African regions to enhance academic exchange and joint research, web: https://www.cuam.eu/
- Euro-Mediterranean University: A university network promoting dialogue and cooperation between European and Mediterranean institutions, web: https://emuni.si/
- Global University Network for Innovation: Connects universities, research centers, and organizations to promote innovation in higher education, web: https://guninetwork.org/
Pored članstava na univerzitetskom nivou, brojne organizacione jedinice Univerziteta u Sarajevu, uključujući fakultete, akademije, institute i centre, članice su međunarodnih mreža i udruženja specijaliziranih za njihove naučne, umjetničke i stručne oblasti djelovanja.
In addition to memberships held at the university level, many faculties and organizational units of the University of Sarajevo are members of networks specialized in their specific academic and research fields.