Project Meeting at the University of Vaasa, 04 th -07 th November 2013, Finland PhD In Food Science and Technology and Creating Capacities for PhD Reform at the University of Prishtina/Kosovo Topic: Employability of PhD students

The project consists of 2 main COMPONENTS: 1). Design & Implementation of PhD in Food Science & Food Technology 2). Bologna conform modernization of PhD structure & processes at the UP 2 TEMPUS: “PhD in Food Science & Technology & Creating Capacities for PhD Reform at the University of Prishtina” Starting time: 15/10/2010 Ending time: 14/10/2013 (14/10/2014) Duration of the project: 36 months Project leader: University of Graz, Austria Project budget: Euro Laboratory eq Euro Project beneficiary: University of Prishtina Coordinator: Prof. Bajram BERISHA

Study program: “PhD in Food Science and Technology” 3 Special thanks! List of partners of the TEMPUS project

 Kosovo has the youngest population of Europe.  Almost one third of the population is under 15 years of age.  Compared to other European countries an exceptionally large proportion of the Kosovo’s population is at school age.  Population age:  Around 28% of the population is younger than 15,  nearly two-thirds (65%) belong to the age-group (known as economically active).  while the remaining 7% are 65 and over. Socio - Dempgrafic Information …………

Employment rate - the percentage of employed among the active population age 15 to 64 years PlaceEmployment rateConfidence interval 95% LowestHighest Kosove23.9%22.3%25.5% Urban29.8%27.0%32.7% Rural20.2%18.3%22.2% Male37.0%34.3%39.8% Female10.3%8.9%11.9% Young (age 15-24)9.0%7.7%10.6% World Bank, 2012.

Unemployment rate - the percentage of unemployed among the active population age 15 to 64 years PlaceUnemployment rateConfidence interval 95% LowestHighest Kosove35.1%31.9%38.5% Urban28.5%24.9%32.4% Rural40.1%35.6%44.9% Male32.0%28.9%35.4% Female44.4%37.3%51.9% Young (age 15-24)60.2%55.1%65.1% World Bank, 2012.

 The slow economic development continues to be a matter of concern.  Kosovo’s Economy is the poorest in Europe.  Employment statistics indicate that:  Trade is the most important sector of the economy (16.9% of all employment),  Followed by agriculture (14.6%),  Education (12.1%),  Manufacturing (10.4%),  Public administration (9.6%),  Health (7%) and  Construction (6.6 %) Socio - Dempgrafic Information …………

 One fifths of Kosovo’s employed are in the public sector; four fifths in the private sector.  The private sector is dominated by small enterprises.  It estimates that only half of employment in the private sector is reported, the other half being informal employment.  Long-term unemployment is persistently high (81.7%) and affects first-time job seekers with no work experience.  Labor market outcomes are particularly unfavorable for the less- educated and women. Socio - Dempgrafic Information …………

2011 (according to results of regjistration 2011) PhD/Dr.Sci8.795 MSc/Mr.Sci BSc / Dipl. Uni. Number of BSc, MSc and PhD in Kosova Employability of PhD in Kosova Academic staff of UP 100 Academic staff of 5 local Universities (Pz, Pe, Mi, Gji, Gja) ? Academic staff of private Universities in Kosova ? other public / privat nstitutions Currently about PhD/Dr.Sci in Kosova?

Population aged 10 years and more by level of education completed and age, Year EducationAcademic Unit / FacultyTotal (%) Illiterate Primary School Secondary Bachelor Master PhD Total

Enhancing the PhD employment In Kosovo (UP approach)

PhD programme at the University of Pristina / Kosovo SystemAcademic Unit / FacultyStatus No. PhD Programs Start date End date Nr. stud. enrolled Nr. stud graduat. New The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Approved/ running NewThe Faculty of Philology Approved/ running NewThe Faculty of Medicine Approved/ running New The Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Approved/ running NewThe faculty of Philosophy Approved/ running NewThe Faculty of Law Approved/ running NewThe Faculty of Economy Approved/ running New The Faculty of Agriculture and veterinary Approved/ running TotalUniversity of PrishtinaApproved/ running 24302

PhD programme at the University of Pristina / Kosovo SystemAcademic Unit / FacultyStatus No. PhD Program Start date End date Nr. stud. Enroll. Nr. stud graduat. Old Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Running2 2008/ / OldFaculty of PhilologyRunning5 2008/ / OldFaculty of MedicineRunning5 2008/ / Old Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Running4 2008/ / OldFaculty of PhilosophyRunning2 2008/ / OldFaculty of LawRunning4 2008/ / Old Faculty of Geosciences and Technology Running5 2008/ / TotalUniversity of PrishtinaRunning

Objective 4: Cooperation with the public and private sector in support of economic and social development. The Strategy on Scientific/Artistic Research and Development Activities And Quality Assurance Strategy Some of the challenges  Lack of research and development projects in cooperation with the business sector and lack of opportunities to do practical research;  Limited offer of services for the economy;  Limited influence of scientific and research work results in policy making, development, and trends in society;  Insufficient inclusion of stakeholders from economy and society in drafting of curricula for graduate studies. Measure 4.1:A database is created of cooperation project with the public and private sector. Description:  UPwill design a database of all ongoing cooperation agreements between the University and the public and private sector of economy.  This database will include specific information on respective companies including their names and field of activity.  The database will be regularly updated. It will be published on the UP web page in order to be available to all interested parties. Expected outcomes: Design and publication of the database.

The Strategy on Scientific/Artistic Research and Development Activities and Quality Assurance Strategy Measure 4.2:Develop mechanisms and instruments to offer professional programmes in line with the demands of the market. Description:  Mechanisms and instruments will be developed that will improve the legal infrastructure at the UP aiming at better clarification of cooperation arrangements between institutions from the economy and society on one side and UP, on the other.  Development of these mechanisms would not only institutionalize the approach, but would also allow the UP to offer certified non-academic programmes. Expected outcomes: Development of an adequate legal framework that clearly defines all mechanisms and instruments for offering professional programmes in line with the market needs.

The Strategy on Scientific/Artistic Research and Development Activities and Quality Assurance Strategy Measure 4.3:Encourage inclusion of economic and social entities in the drafting and implementation of research oriented academic programmes. Description:  The purpose of the University of Prishtina is to provide students with quality academic programmes that meet highest standards of the similar western institutions.  To achieve this, it is necessary that all academic units of the University of Prishtina involve all relevant stakeholders from the economy and social sectors in the process of development of new academic programmes (master and doctoral studies).  The best way to achieve this is to allow academic units to establish special boards that will include representatives of institutions from the economy and society in its membership (industrial boards, fictionalization of institutes, etc). Expected outcomes: Establishing of economic and industrial boards within the academic units UP.

The Strategy on Scientific/Artistic Research and Development Activities and Quality Assurance Strategy Measure 4.4:Involve academic staff and students of the public and private sector in the development and implementation of joint scientific and research activities. Description:Agreements that will be closed between institutions in the public and private sector will include arrangements that will enable post-graduate (master and doctoral) students to carry out part of their research in other private and public institutions. Expected outcomes: Institutionalization of internships as required part of the curricula.

Typical internationally, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary PhD program: From 15 enrolled students: - 8 females - 7 males - 6 Natural sciences (3 Biology and 3 Chemistry) - 4 human medicine (2 MD and 2 Pharmacy) - 3 veterinary medicine - 2 Food technology - 8 Prishtina - 4 Tirana - 1 London - 1 Zürich - 1 Sarajevo Study program: “PhD in Food Science and Technology”

Higher Education Institutions (University of Prishtina: Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Faculty of Medicine; University of Mitrovica; University of Peja); Companies/ Industry; Kosovo Food and Veterinary Agency; Consumer Association; National Institute of Public Health and other Institutes; Government (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Rural Development, Ministry of Environment and Special Planning, Ministry of Education, etc) Potential Employment for the Graduates from "Food Science and Food Technology”

Current status of the project:  PhD program has been accredit by KAA;  Laboratory equipment's are on place ( Euro)  15 PhD students enrolled (mixed panel, members from UP & partners);  successfully completed the first semester  Implementation of second semester is in process;  Joint lecturing with partners are ongoing;  End of 2013/beginning of 2014, the student mobility (2 months at least );  Joint mentorship for PhD thesis (based on UP PhD regulation)  Extension of project: 14 th of October 2014 “PhD in Food Science and Technology” progress……

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