EU Project "Bologna Hub Peer Support Plus" (BHPS+) (Erasmus+ Key Action 3: Policy Support) (2025-2028) 

Coordinator: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Beneficiary: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Funding: European Union, Erasmus+ Programme, Key Action 3: Policy Support

Period of activity: 2025-2028

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EU Grant: 499,989.60 euros (of which ILID: 4,044.60 euros)

Ukrainian project partners: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, NGO "Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Development"

Goal and objectives. The “Bologna Hub Peer Support Plus” (BHPS+) project is a transnational initiative aimed at addressing gaps identified in the 2024 Bologna Process Implementation Report and achieving priorities outlined in the Tirana Communiqué. This European project engages national authorities, consultative members, and diverse stakeholders to support the implementation of the Bologna key commitments across the EHEA.

Building on successful previous DAAD peer-support projects, BHPS+ responds to the demand for tailored counselling missions. It aims to provide peer-learning support to at least 20 HEIs, offering counselling based on individual institutional needs. BHPS+ will leverage an international pool of Bologna experts to deliver regional hub events in areas with high demand for support, broadening access to expert knowledge and enhancing peer-support methods. Thematic online seminars will focus on Bologna key commitments and address emerging topics such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence in higher education, lifelong learning, and micro-credentials, facilitating knowledge exchange among HEIs and stakeholders.

The consortium comprises national ministries, international organizations, and educational agencies, ensuring strategic alignment with national priorities while providing practical implementation expertise. This partnership contributes to Bologna Follow-Up Group structures and supports EHEA tool implementation at various levels. To maximize impact, BHPS+ will disseminate findings through partner channels and innovative formats like a video series. By maintaining strong connections with the DAAD "Bologna Hub" project, BHPS+ will create synergies that support the implementation of EHEA priorities and contribute to the continuous improvement of Bologna Process practices. Through these comprehensive activities, BHPS+ aims to enhance Bologna reforms implementation throughout the EHEA, improving recognition, quality assurance, mobility, and internationalisation efforts.