Joined For Sustainability

The 1FUTURE project aims to to improve regional capacities in implementing Green Deal goals within higher education system. The 1Future project builds up on the needs and the ambition to lead climate action in HEIs in the WB Region. Within the project, HEIs of the region will serve as the gear that connects different stakeholders for building climate resilient communities.

Erasmus + Program

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) action supports international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of higher education. It will support a successful green and sustainable global economic recovery in the third countries not associated to the Erasmus+ programme, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

Leading Partner

The University of Tirana is the largest university in the country. It consists of six faculties and two institutes and offers 174 programs in all three cycles of study, with 779 full-time academic staff and approximately 28,550 students. Thanks to its tradition, high level of qualification, training and certification, the University of Tirana remains the most sought after university in Albania.

Strengthening Knowledge on Risk Assessment and Energy Efficiency: Prof. Mirjana Laban’s Lectures at the University of Tuzla

Posted on November 10, 2024

On November 6-7, 2024, Prof. Dr. Mirjana Laban from the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, delivered two teaching sessions at the University of Tuzla, Faculty of Mining, Geology, and Civil Engineering as part of the 1FUTURE project.

The lectures covered “Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment” on the first day, where Prof. Laban provided students with an in-depth understanding of fire hazard distribution, vulnerability mapping, and risk assessment methodologies. The interactive session included case studies and discussions on fire safety challenges in residential buildings, emphasizing the need for improved preventive measures and spatial-temporal risk analysis.

On the second day, the focus was on “Energy Efficiency and Fire Safety in Buildings”, highlighting the EU’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, sustainable construction practices, and strategies to enhance building resilience against fire hazards. The session explored key aspects of energy renovation, fire risk mitigation, and the impact of regulations on building safety.

The interactive format, combining theoretical knowledge with case studies, provided attendees with practical tools and knowledge to address risk assessment and fire safety challenges.

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