IBC-M was privileged to host the SMARTEL final conference and project meeting on the 25th of March in Mitrovica. The event brought together representatives of partner institutions who have been successfully collaborating and exchanging experiences within the SMARTEL consortium since 2021 when the project was launched.

The Rector of IBC-M, Professor Mihone Kerolli welcomed all participants by giving a short introduction about the hosting institution. The project Coordinator, Professor Sinisa Ilic, also greeted attendees by emphasizing main achievements and impacts deriving from the project. Goran Lazić, Kosovo ERASMUS+ Project officer stressed out the importance of the SMARTEL project and expressed great pleasure for the opportunity to work with project partners. He used this opportunity to share updated information on the current E+ projects implemented and coordinated by UPKM.

This meeting served as a good platform for all partners to share the latest project progress update, as well as, to make an action plan that has to be implemented towards the successful project closure.

Participants also had the chance to see multimedia platforms and equipment that is in use at IBC-M for distance learning. Smart labs are essential and integral parts supporting e-learning, providing innovative tools and resources that enhance engagement, collaboration, and interactive learning experiences.