TEACH-UP
- Capacity Building, Culture and Creativity, Digital Transformation, Innovation in Education, Upskilling & Re-skilling of Human Resources
TEACH-UP – Transformative Education and Capacity-building for Higher Education Professionals in Political and Social Sciences
Funding Programme
ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE
Project Number
101233908
Duration
24 months
Overall Budget
€397,625.0
Countries
Albania, Kosovo, Austria, Netherlands
TEACH-UP
The TEACH-UP project aims to modernize teaching in political science, international relations, and human rights by shifting from traditional lecture-based methods to innovative, student-centered approaches. It focuses on equipping students with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enhancing engagement and responsibility in learning. The project involves capacity-building for academic staff, curriculum reform, the development of innovative pedagogical tools, and fostering transnational collaboration aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards.
Objectives of the project
- Reform teaching practices in political and social sciences through student-centered learning approaches.
- Enhance academic staff capacity via theoretical and practical training.
- Increase student engagement, employability, and civic competences.
- Improve institutional infrastructure and digital readiness.
- Promote internationalization and alignment with EU education policies.
Expected Results
- A handbook on innovative teaching methods.
- Enhanced curricula and new teaching modules.
- Improved academic staff capabilities and individual teaching improvement plans.
- Pilot teaching sessions and feedback loops.
- Increased student interest and enrolment in social sciences.
- Open-access resources and broader dissemination of best practices.
Project Activities
- Training at Saxion University and other EU institutions.
- Handbook development and pilot sessions.
- Institutional capacity-building workshops.
- Student visits and collaborative learning events.
- Dissemination events including conferences and newsletters.
- Website and digital repository of teaching materials.
Project Partners
- University of Prishtina – Kosovo (Coordinator)
- Kolegji Universum – Kosovo
- European University of Tirana – Albania
- University of New York Tirana – Albania
- Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) – Austria
- Stichting Saxion – Netherlands
- Center for Education and Development (CED) – Albania
- Institute for Economic, Political and Social Studies (ISEPS) – Kosovo

