P5-0049: Management of Education and Employment in the Knowledge Society (Research Programme P5-0049)
Project purpose
The research programme develops new knowledge on the management of education and employment in the knowledge society. It connects education, competences, employability, labour markets, entrepreneurship and knowledge management, providing evidence for decision-makers, educational institutions and other stakeholders.
Objectives and key activities
The programme conducts interdisciplinary research into higher education governance, funding and quality, competence development and digital literacy, career pathways, employability and changes in the labour market. Researchers publish their findings, present them at conferences, and transfer them into higher education teaching, professional practice and public policy recommendations.
Role of ISSBS
ISSBS participates as a research programme partner. Its research group conducts studies, prepares scientific publications, integrates findings into study programmes, and communicates results to professional and wider audiences. The programme leader at ISSBS is Professor Dušan Lesjak.
Expected results
- new models and empirical findings on education, knowledge, employability and labour markets;
- scientific publications, conference contributions and the integration of results into teaching;
- recommendations for educational institutions, employers and public policy-makers.
Partner institutions
- University of Primorska, Fakulty of Management, Slovenia – coordinator;
- International School for Social and Business Studies, Slovenia;
Funding
The P5-0049 programme or project is funded by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS).