On May 14, 2024, sub-grantee Dorine Rakaj, under the University Support Grants program, conducted a workshop as part of her project “Strengthening Research and Development through the Effective Functionalization of the Center for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer (CRIKT)” at the University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren (UUHP).

The workshop included members of the Governing Council, university management, the Rector, Vice-Rectors, the General Secretary, academic deans, expert Diana Lekaj, and the project team. During the meeting, expert Diana Lekaj presented a report analyzing the Strategic Plan (2020-2024) and offered recommendations for its revision. These recommendations focused on incorporating the third mission and integrating the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office (KTTO) into the upcoming Strategic Plan (2024-2028).

The project aims to fully functionalize CRIKT at UUHP, enhancing the university’s research capabilities and fostering connections between UUHP’s research and external stakeholders, including industry, government, and other academic institutions.