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The University of Banja Luka successfully implemented four cycles of the “Advanced Lean Six Sigma” course from April to June 2026, aimed at the professional development of employees from the industry sector. The courses were attended by employees of the companies “EL PROMET” Laktaši, “LANACO” Banja Luka, “KOLEKTOR CCL” (Laktaši, Srbac and Prijedor) “MAHLE Electric Drives Bosnia” Laktaši, “TIKT Manufaktura” Gradiška, “PMP Jelšingrad-FMG” Gradiška, and “PMP Drive Systems” Laktaši. Upon completion of the training, 34 participants received certificates confirming the successful completion of the course. The programme was delivered over 10 days (45 hours) through a blended learning model, consisting of five days of online lectures and five days of practical training at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka and in the participating companies. The course lecturers were Prof. dr Zorana Tanasić, Prof. dr Goran Janjić, and MSc Maja Vuković from the Faculty of Me... >> More info

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka, three cycles of the “LEAN Fundamental Course” were successfully implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ DERHE project. The courses were attended by fourth-year students of the Manufacturing Engineering and Mechatronics study programmes, as well as students of the Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering. The training was conducted from March to May 2026, and upon completion, students received certificates confirming the successful completion of the course. The course lecturers were Prof. dr Zorana Tanasić, Prof. dr Goran Janjić, and MSc Maja Vuković from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka. Through interactive lectures, practical examples, serious games, and case studies, they introduced students to the fundamental principles and tools of the LEAN philosophy. The LEAN Fundamental Course was designed to provide students with an understanding of LEAN principles and to equi... >> More info

On July 9, 2026, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka, the final theses of students Sofia Grbić and Jovan Ćalić were successfully defended. The final thesis defenses were conducted within the activities of the DERHE project, aimed at improving the quality of education, developing cooperation with partner institutions, and connecting teaching and research activities with modern engineering approaches. The Thesis Defense Committee consisted of: • Prof. Dr Goran Janjić, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka • Prof. Dr Zorana Tanasić, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka • Prof. Dr Tomaž Berlec, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana We would like to express our gratitude to the Committee members for their professional contribution and support, and we congratulate Sofia Grbić and Jovan Ćalić on the successful defense of their final theses, wishing them continued success in their profe... >> More info

Minister prof. Dr. Dušanka Bošković (Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Youth, KS) opened the #DERHE info day with an address titled "Vision of the future: sustainability and resilience in focus" held on February 2, 2026. and organised by the Chamber of Commerce of FBiH and UNSA, Faculty of Agriculture and Food, Sarajevo. Minister Bošković highlighted that modern technology allows us to address individual challenges and create tailored solutions, enhancing system agility and involving all participants. She stressed the need to strengthen digital and green capabilities/skills in ways that shift our thinking, change the mindset about development, and benefit society as a whole. This was the central theme of the info day and the project #DERHE - Digital Education Readiness in Higher Education, no. 101128628; ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE. During the info day, we discussed the negative impact of the current approach to business and the use of modern technologies, as well as the negative im... >> More info

Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. Online meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. vOnline meeting related to Work Package 2 imlementation was held on March 6, 2024. >> More info