Piraeus, Greece – October 2025 

Within the framework of the 7th International Staff Week, the delegation from member universities of BEST participated in the Project Meeting of the BEST Project – a significant milestone marking one successful year of implementation since October 2024.

BEST (Boosting Excellence in Second Tier HEIs) is an Erasmus+ KA171 International Mobility project (reference number: 101179588), co-funded by the European Union. The project brings together universities from Europe, Asia, and Africa, aimed at enhancing the quality and competitiveness of universities through international cooperation.

During the meeting, Dr. Mario De Martino- Project Coordinator, summarized the key achievements of the first year in terms of Mobility, Training & Capacity Building, Online Presence and Networking Partnerships. 

The BEST Project Meeting took place with representatives from all member institutions, aimed at evaluating, reviewing, and outlining plans for the next phase:

– Overview reports on achievements of each Work Package

– Assessment of mobility and training activities effectiveness

– Sharing challenges and lessons learned

– Analysis of project impact on member institutions

– Detailed plans for upcoming Work Packages

– Specific task assignments for each partner

– Discussion on resources and budget

– Development of detailed implementation timeline

The BEST Project Meeting was not only an occasion to review one year of success but also an opportunity for partners to reaffirm their commitment and build a concrete roadmap for the next phase. With HUB’s active participation and increasingly important role, we are confident that the BEST project will continue to deliver impressive results, contributing to enhancing higher education quality not only at member institutions but also broadly across the region and globally.