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The University College of Business, within the framework of the development of its long-term vision and in accordance with the objectives of its international strategy, has dedicated in a special way to the internationalization of the institution, the creation of the Office of Scientific Research and Projects.
Internationalization is a key objective for the Office of Scientific Research in the University College of Business, and it is important to develop a clear and structured strategy for achieving this objective. This includes drafting cooperation agreements with other international institutions, promoting academic and student exchanges, and using technology and other resources to intensify the international impact of the Office of Scientific Research.
The mission of the Office of Scientific Research and Projects is to promote and strengthen research capabilities by increasing awareness and cooperation with public and private institutions both at the domestic and international levels. Functioning as a facilitating instrument, this Office, part of its mission, has the involvement of the academic staff, researchers and students of KUB in projects for capacity development, scientific research and various studies oriented by the developments of the local and international market, policy-making with the aim of integration of Albania in the European Union, etc. The office is responsible for the implementation of the institution’s internationalization policy, operating efficiently, effectively and quickly to changes and the need for innovation in full accordance with the value system carried by the University College of Business.
The vision of the University College of Business as one of the top-level IAL’s aiming at global thinking, cultivating cosmopolitan awareness as well as fostering a new and innovative learning culture;
The Institution’s mission is to prepare senior specialists in accordance with the developing priorities of our country as well as to create, develop, convey knowledge through teaching, scientific research and innovative and professional activities;
The objectives defined in the Internationalization Strategy 2020-2025 of the Institution through active participation in the project – national and international applications as well as promoting partnerships, promoting KUB at the local, national and international level.
The internationalization of KUB in the field of knowledge, the increase of capacities in the provision of programs at the same stage as European universities as well as in the vacant way of exchanging experiences with European universities brings a new approach in the field of higher education in Albania.
Head of Center for Scientific Research, Projects and Innovation, UCB
Head of the Center for Scientific Research, Projects and Innovation, KUB
Born in Tirana, Albania, he graduated from the University of Trieste, Italy, with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. His Laurea thesis was titled “The Political Elite and the Future of Albania: A Round Table with Albanian Politicians.” He later earned a Ph.D. from the University of Trieste in Cross-Border Relations, with a doctoral thesis on “Cross-Border Cooperation as an Instrument for the Prevention of Border Conflicts: The Case of Albania and the Former FYROM.”
His teaching career began during doctoral exchanges at Eötvös Lorand University (Hungary) and Cluj-Napoca (Romania). He has been actively involved in scientific research since his undergraduate studies at the Institute of East European Studies in Trieste and the Institute of International Sociology in Gorizia. His research focuses on Albanian migration, political and cross-border phenomena, as well as socio-political, economic, and security developments in the Albanian cross-border region and the Danube countries.
He has also contributed to applied scientific research on sustainable and ecological tourism, specifically analyzing the impact of the Shëngjin-Velipoja road infrastructure project, funded by the Albanian Development Fund. Recently, his research interests have expanded to food and veterinary safety at the Institute for Food and Veterinary Safety (ISUV). He is a member of several scientific networks, including the “Secure Societies” network of Horizon Europe, the COST Action on China in Europe, and COST Action Euroscepticism and Populism: Link—Causes and Consequences (EUPopLink).
Among the scientific articles presented at international conferences on these topics, his book Borders and Conflicts: Territories of Conflictual Phenomena (Fishta Publications, 2017) stands out.
Responsible for projects in the Office of scientific research and projects
Viliem Kurtulaj is a professor of social sciences, a research scholar, and a former diplomat. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a diplomat at the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Hungary, where he held the position of Consul for two and a half years and served as Chargé d’Affaires for seven months. Kurtulaj has several years of academic experience, having taught for four years (2018-2022) at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, as well as at several universities in Tirana. He also has managerial, research, and teaching experience in Turkey, Belgium, Russia, and Albania. In terms of his education, Kurtulaj began his studies in Albania and continued them in Turkey, Belgium, Russia, and Hungary, where he graduated in Political Science, Political Theory, Public Administration, and Educational Sciences. In addition to Albanian, he is proficient in English, Turkish, Italian, and Russian. He currently holds a PhD.
Responsible for projects in the Office of scientific research and projects
PhD(c). Enea Qose is an accomplished Assistant Lecturer specializing in Management with a passion for education and a commitment to fostering intellectual growth.
He obtained his Master of Science in “Agribussines Management” from Agricultural University of Tirana. Phd(c) Enea Qose employs innovative pedagogical techniques to create a stimulating learning environment, encouraging students to actively participate in discussions and critical thinking exercises
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has also presented his work at national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field. Beyond academia, he is known for his collaborative and supportive approach.
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