BENEFIT PROJECT

EKA University of Applied Sciences (Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskola) is a partner in BENEFIT project
EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) signed the agreement regarding the implementation of the International project “Blended Learning and Evaluation Practices for Inclusive Digital Higher Education” (BENEFIT).
Project coordinator: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (North Macedonia)
Project partners:
- Sveuciliste u Zagrebu (Croatia),
- Asociacia na prepodavatelite po ikonomika i upravlenie v industriata (Bulgaria),
- University of Peloponnese (Greece),
- EKA University of Applied Sciences - EKA (Latvia).
The BENEFIT project’s main objective is expanding the quality and efficiency of education provided by HEIs, by further building on the Erasmus+ project "EMBED - European Maturity Model for Blended Education". Such activities set the foundation for inclusive blended learning and teaching methods as modernized and dynamic models for the HEIs. By doing so, HEIs are adequately transforming to the needs of modern era, by promoting better student experiences, greater personalisation and significantly higher efficiency. Furthermore, the need for implementation of the blended learning concept is also noted by the European Commission through the “Digital Educational Plan 2021-2027” as its potential benefit are immense.
Project website: benefit-eu.org
| Project funding | Project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme KA220-HED Cooperation partnerships in higher education. |
| Project No. | 2022-1-MK01-KA220-HED-000087530 |
| Project duration | 01.09.2022.-31.08.2024. (24 months) |
| Lump sum (amount for EKA) | 120’000 EUR (21’805 EUR) |
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
June 2024. BENEFIT Training week in Riga, Latvia
June 2024. Project meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria
April 2024. Dissemination of the BENEFIT Project′s Scientific Outcomes
September 2023. Project partner meeting in Zagreb
May 2022. BENFIT transnational project meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia
December 2022. BENEFIT Kick-off online meeting

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02.04.2026.
On Thursday, April 4, SIC will be open until 4:00 p.m.. Happy Easter!.

LIBRARY WORKING HOURS
26.03.2026.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, the library will be open until 10:30 a.m.. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!.