On 10 November 2026, Western Balkans University hosted the first day of the M3DTech International Forum, dedicated to the theme “EU Best Practices in VR-based Pedagogies: What Can We Learn from European Universities?”
The forum brought together academic representatives, project partners, students, and professionals to exchange knowledge and experiences on the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies into medical and health education.
The event was officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Uka, M3DTech Project Coordinator at WBU, followed by welcome remarks from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albana Halili, Vice-Rector of Western Balkans University.
During the keynote session, representatives from UCV (Spain), Savonia (Finland), and LUHS (Lithuania) presented their experiences and approaches to integrating Virtual Reality into university teaching, highlighting practical applications, challenges, and lessons learned.
The programme continued with the panel discussion “From European Practice to Local Relevance,” moderated by Dr. Adnan Hoxha, Project Coordinator at Heimerer, Kosovo. The discussion brought together perspectives from European and Western Balkan partner institutions, focusing on how international experiences can inform the development of VR-based education in the region.
The afternoon included an interactive dialogue with students, educators, and professionals on the priorities of the M3DTech project, followed by the presentation of key recommendations and the project's Steering Committee meeting.
The second day of the forum, 11 November 2026, focuses on the Needs Assessment Results of Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo and Albania, contributing to discussions on the future integration of immersive technologies into medical and health education.
Through the M3DTech International Forum, Western Balkans University continues to support academic cooperation, innovative teaching methodologies, and the advancement of technology-enhanced education in the health sciences.
