Strengthening Links Between Education and Practice: Student Visits to FSRE, University of Mostar

During February and March 2026, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering (FSRE), University of Mostar, hosted a series of student visits within the framework of outreach and promotion activities supported by the NEST4WB project. These visits brought together high school students from Mostar and Čitluk, providing them with valuable insights into higher education opportunities, modern technologies, and future career paths in engineering fields.

The visits included students from the Mostar Grammar School (February 12, 2026), the Secondary Electrotechnical School “Ruđer Bošković” (March 13, 2026), and graduating students from vocational and grammar schools in Čitluk (March 27, 2026).

Throughout these events, participants were introduced to FSRE study programs in Mechanical Engineering, Computing, and Electrical Engineering, as well as to the Faculty’s strong focus on combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills and modern technologies. Academic staff, including the Dean and Vice-Deans, highlighted the importance of innovation, digitalization, and interdisciplinary knowledge for future engineers.

A key component of all visits was the guided tour of laboratories and teaching facilities, where students explored cutting-edge equipment, ongoing research activities, and practical applications in areas such as renewable energy, robotics, 3D printing, and electrical engineering systems.

It is important to emphasize that a computer laboratory and teaching hub presented during these visits were established and equipped through the NEST4WB project, directly contributing to the modernization of educational infrastructure and enhancing hands-on learning opportunities for students.

These activities clearly demonstrate how NEST4WB supports the transformation of higher education in the Western Balkans by strengthening the link between academia and real-world applications. By investing in modern equipment, innovative curricula, and closer cooperation with schools and industry, the project contributes to preparing future professionals for the evolving energy and ICT sectors.

The visits also highlighted the importance of early engagement with prospective students, helping them make informed decisions about their education and careers while inspiring them to pursue studies in technical and engineering disciplines.

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7.7
Title	Promotion at scientific conferences.
Description	Project results will be promoted at scientific conferences in the form of scientific and research papers. Presentation of the papers is planned at the scientific conference INFOTEH in Bosnia and Herzegovina (M33). The participation of representatives of all WB HEIs at the conference is planned, with the support of researchers from EU and AP HEIs.

7.6
Title	Promotion of e-knowledge platform.
Description	Established the e-knowledge platform will be created with thematic units that will promote the application of ICT in energy and synergy with the Green Agenda. The platforms will contain the most common questions and answers and knowledge quizzes. The promotion of the platform will be carried out on TV shows and through social networks.

7.5
Title	Promotion of training programs aimed at the economy and the wider community
Description	Promotional info events will be organized at all WB HEIs, two for each WB HEIs. These events will be organized in the second and third year of the project's life cycle, with the aim of promoting digitization in energy (rational energy consumption) and the green agenda. Promotional events will be of different types: announcements on TV stations and on billboards, brochures, and leaflets where details of the application of digitization in the energy sector will be presented. Business partners will also participate in the promotion of the application of ICT in energy and green weeks.

7.4
Title	Info days.
Description	In order to promote established study programs and enroll in them, 16 info days will be organized, two per each WB HEIs. Info days will be realized in the second year of the project. Promotional materials of WB HEIs will be printed to inform students about the developed bachelor's/master's degree programs.

7.3
Title	Promotion of study programs in media and on social networks
Description	Results and activities related to NEST4WB will be promoted on social networks such as: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Lindekin, Twitter... All WB partners will participate in the promotion and place hyperlinks on their websites to pages on social networks. Special attention will be devoted to the promotion of new/innovated study programs, through NEST4WB, and the enrollment of students in these study programs.

6.3
Title	Cooperation agreements between Western Balkans Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and interested parties from the economy.
Description	Agreements will be signed on long-term cooperation between WB HEIs, the economy, and the economic community on popularizing the rational use of energy in light of the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.

6.2
Title	Improvement of cooperation among Western Balkans Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) community.
Description	Communication channels will be created between WB HEIs, which will aim at regular exchange of information and examples of good practice. The goal of the community is to expand to other WB HEIs outside of NEST4WB partners.

6.1
Title	Creation of a sustainability plan
Description	The sustainability plan will pay particular attention to academic sustainability and financial sustainability. The sustainability plan will determine the procedures and recommendations for long-termmonitoring and improvement of the developed and innovated master's/basic studies plans and programs.

WP6
Start Month	1	End Month	36
Objectives	Creating a sustainability plan. Enhancing WB HEIs community cooperation. Agreements on cooperation between WB HEIs and interested parties from the economy