University of Sarajevo Held an Information Day on Artificial Intelligence and Opportunities under the Digital Europe Programme

The Centre for Research and Development and the Office for Scientific Research of the University of Sarajevo today organized an information day titled "From AI Trends to EU Projects: Opportunities under the Digital Europe Programme for Researchers at the University of Sarajevo" in the hall of the Council of the Faculty of Law. The event was dedicated to current research trends in artificial intelligence and opportunities for researchers to engage in European programmes and international projects.

The information day was opened by the Rector of the University of Sarajevo, Prof. Dr. Tarik Zaimović. He emphasized that artificial intelligence is already changing the way research is conducted, teaching is delivered, and decisions are made, and that universities have a special responsibility to ensure that its development and application are based on scientific excellence, ethics, and the public interest. "Participation in European programmes is not just a matter of funding for us. It is a way to connect the University of Sarajevo, and with it Bosnia and Herzegovina, more firmly with the European Research Area," stated Rector Zaimović.

The keynote lecture on current research trends in artificial intelligence for sustainable development and opportunities for international cooperation was delivered by Dr. João Paulo Pita da Costa from the International Research Center on AI.

Subsequently, Florian Brütting (GIZ, EU4DT project), Anesa Omanović, Advisor to the Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Asad Karišik (GIZ/EU4DT) presented the EU4DT project, the Digital Europe Programme, and selected calls under the Horizon Europe programme in the field of research and artificial intelligence. They also presented available forms of support for potential applicants.

The event was attended by twenty participants, including professors, researchers, and associates from various members of the University of Sarajevo.

In the coming period, the department for scientific research will provide support to researchers at the University of Sarajevo in identifying relevant calls, connecting with international partners, and preparing project applications.