On February 27, 2025, Beder University College hosted the 4th International Symposium on "Empowering Women for Sustainable Development," organized by CSDI and the Faculty of Technology and Business, where experts gathered to discuss challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Gjergji Sinani emphasized women's role in society and education, while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tidita Abdurrahmani focused on interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation. The Chair of the symposium, Dr Edona Llukaçaj focused on the importance of tackling these pressing issues. The invited speakers in the symposium were: Anjeza Kadilli PhD (Haute Ecole de Gestion), Msc. Aneida Bajraktari Bicja (CEO, Balkans Capital) Sonila Meka (DPPI Albania), Msc. Esmeralda Byberi ( CEO Protik Albania), Dr. Sonila Çela (CEO, Data Centrum Research Institute) and Dr. Ana Kekezi (Beder University). Along the challenges, the speakers also spoke in length about the opportunities which were shared with the present staff and students.
On January 13, 2025, at 17:00, in auditorium A203, the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation organized the open lecture titled “Communicating Ideas,” delivered by Mr. Alban Bala, a communication expert with over 30 years of experience. The lecture, attended by graduate students from the Department of Communication Sciences and the Department of English Language and Literature, focused on the importance of ideas as the most valuable resource for sustainable development and change.He argued that ideas do not exist in isolation but gain meaning within the social and strategic contexts in which they are applied, fostering action, consensus, and progress. Mr. Bala emphasized that continuous and mindful engagement with ideas is essential to avoid their superficial consumption. The discussion included the importance of flexibility in planning, measuring outcomes, and adapting ideas to new social and technological realities. It was noted that the success of an idea is determined by how effectively it is communicated and implemented.
On December 17, 2024, at 14:00, in auditorium A203, the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Sciences and the Faculty of Technology and Business, organized an open lecture titled: "The EU Framework for Entrepreneurial Competences (ENTRECOMP)," delivered by Prof. Assoc. Dr. Imelda Sejdini, management expert and Dean of the Faculty at UNIEL. These competences aim to help individuals develop skills to evaluate themselves, their internal and external environments, identify opportunities, and turn ideas into concrete actions in the field of entrepreneurship and business. She emphasized the importance of creativity as a foundation for success, strategic analyses such as SWOT and PESTLE, and the use of techniques like brainstorming to generate and refine ideas. Additionally, methods for planning and financing profitable and sustainable business projects were discussed.
On the occasion of the declaration in 2024 as the "Year of the Albanian Language" by the Ministry of Education, the Department of English Language and Literature and the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation organized a roundtable titled "Albanian in Bedër."
The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Rahim Ombashi, in his speech, highlighted the efforts to build the alphabet, standardize the Albanian language, and the current risks in its spelling.
Meanwhile, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Enriketa Sogutlu, Head of the Department of English Language and Literature, lectured on language and technology. She discussed the relationship between the Albanian language and technification. The discussions continued with Dr. Edona Llukaçaj, who spoke about the Albanian language and its translation into other languages, emphasizing the need for a translation tradition. Prof. Assoc. Dr. Zhuljeta Kadilli Daja discussed archaeology and toponymy.
Dr. Brikena Smajli focused her presentation on mythology and the Albanian language. Dr. Valmora Gogo, in her speech, addressed the spelling of the Albanian language by journalists. The references concluded with MSc. Alban Tufa, who focused on reducing discourse and the role literature plays in the development of discourse and language.
Finally, the Rector of Bedër University College, Prof. Dr. Gjergj Sinani, praised the work of the participants, emphasizing the role universities play in the development of language and culture. The roundtable ended with discussions and a Q&A session with students and participants.
On 12th of November 2024, at 11:30, in the Senate Room, Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation in collaboration with the Law Deparatment, organized an open lecture with the topic: "Measures of commercial subjects for acquiescence with state inspections", with Msc. Juljan Gjura as a guest. There was a vast participation during this open lecture, with the presence of the Academic Staff members, members of RCSDI, as well as students pursuing studies in the Law Program, in Beder University College. During this lecture, there was a discussion over the obligations of subjects to be in accordance with the legal and sub-legal requirements of work relations, the conditions of activity premises, and their technical-industrial requirements. Mr. Gjura mentioned that challenges like the lack of a trained staff, shallow leadership and unjust competition, are now the main issues in the development of market sustainability.
Mr. Gjura also analyzed the methods and challenges of the subjects in the task accomplishment, cost minimization and inspection management. Some solutions that he proposed were: the purpose of new politics based on values, staff training and forming reporting lines for violations. These changes may help in the prevention of corruptive nuisances and offer a safe framework to report any possible violation.
Guest: Prof. Assoc. Ervin Pupe, member of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the Justice Appointments Council.
Date: May 11, 2021, Time: 11:00
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