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Summer School 2026: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Diagnostics and Biomedicine

Summer School , Group photo © Tamer Bego

The CEEPUS Summer School 2026, entitled “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Diagnostics and Biomedicine,” was successfully held from 20 to 25 July 2026 at Hotel Han on Bjelašnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Summer School was organised by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy, in cooperation with the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, within the framework of the international CEEPUS network SI-0611-15-2526, “Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Complex Genetic Disorders.” The programme was led by Professor Tamer Bego, PhD, from the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy, and Professor Janja Marc, PhD, from the University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Pharmacy.

The Summer School brought together 35 participants, including students, academic staff and researchers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. Representatives of partner institutions from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland participated in the programme, alongside representatives of the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy.

The programme focused on the application of artificial intelligence and advanced computational approaches in laboratory diagnostics and biomedicine. Through expert lectures and interactive sessions, participants explored the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in biomedical research, laboratory diagnostics, personalised medicine, oncology, pharmacogenomics, genetic data interpretation, biomarker identification, and drug discovery and development.

A dedicated part of the programme was devoted to student teamwork. Working in international groups under the guidance of tutors, students developed and presented their final projects. On the last day of the programme, the students delivered their final presentations, following which the best presentation was selected and awarded.

In addition to the academic and educational activities, particular emphasis was placed on international networking and intercultural exchange. A National Evening was organised, during which participants presented their respective countries, cultures, traditions and customs. International participants also took part in a visit to Sarajevo, where they had the opportunity to explore the city's cultural and historical landmarks and heritage. The programme was further enriched by sporting activities, including a basketball tournament, which provided additional opportunities for social interaction and strengthened connections among participants from diverse academic backgrounds.

The successful implementation of the CEEPUS Summer School fostered connections among students, academic staff and researchers from different European academic communities, facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experience, and strengthened international cooperation in pharmacy, laboratory medicine, biomedicine, and emerging digital technologies.

By organising this international programme, the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy further strengthened its role in developing innovative and interdisciplinary educational activities, promoting academic mobility, and advancing international scientific and research cooperation.

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CEEPUS VetNEST Summer School “Exotic and Wild Animal Medicine”

© University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Experiencing a CEEPUS Mobility in Croatia: Summer School of Exotic and Wild Animal Medicine at the Veterinary Faculty in Zagreb The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Zagreb hosted an international summer school dedicated to exotic and wild animals. The school was organized in July 2025 and students from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, and North Macedonia participated.

In this hands-on-oriented course, participants gained theoretical and practical knowledge about handling, manipulation, clinical procedures, and treatment of exotic and wild birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The programme was carefully structured so that the scholarship holders could participate in expert lectures and practice in the veterinary hospital.

Students were able to actively participate in all procedures that were first explained during the theoretical part of the programme: This combination of theory and practice helps to consolidate our knowledge in a meaningful and lasting way. Personally, I had the opportunity to perform an ultrasound examination, which was a valuable and memorable experience for me. It is not often that students are given such a chance so early in a program, and I truly appreciate this hands-on approach, Weronika K. from Poland points out.

Apart from the practice, expert lectures led by specialists in the fields of zoo, exotic, and wildlife medicine garnered a lot of interest and many positive experiences from students and teachers.

Read the full article: AMPEU

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What our scholars have to say

Iva Vujovic

Exchange student in Vienna

I learned a lot from some professors about topics that aren't really talked about much in my home University. And even when we do mention them, it's more theoretical and harder to understand than it is through practical learning, which we did in Vienna.

Georgi Mladenov

Working on his master thesis in Sorpon (HU)

“My CEEPUS exchange exceeded my expectations. I managed to progress a lot with my thesis and to acquire new skills in the field of mathematics. I made great contacts both with lectures and students. I hope to welcome my colleagues from the University of Sopron in Ruse (BG) next semester.”

Prof. Jelka Gersak

Professor and network coordinator, Maribor

It is important to point out that the activities that have taken place in the framework of student mobility, especially of PhD students, do not end with the end of the mobility, but remain as an important link, in the framework of joint scientific articles and publications in co-authorship.

CEEPUS in numbers

104

funded
networks

2.750

participating
institutions

103.000

successful
mobilities

104

funded
networks

2.750

participating
institutions

103.000

successful
mobilities