As part of its knowledge transfer and institutional development activities, two online training courses were organized in collaboration with the University of Barcelona, attracting broad participation from partner higher education institutions across Palestine and Jordan.

During the opening session, Dr. Abdelhaleem Khader, Project Coordinator, presented the project’s vision and strategic objectives, emphasizing its focus on sustainable structural reform, learning outcomes–based education, student-centered teaching, improved graduate employability, and strengthened international academic recognition.

The first training course, held on 15 January 2026, addressed the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG) and the role of external quality assurance agencies. It was delivered by Professor Martí Casadesús from the University of Girona and attended by 55 participants. The second course, held on 22 January 2026, focused on accreditation requirements within the Bologna framework and European standards. It was delivered by Concepció Herruzo Fonayet from AQU Catalunya and brought together 37 participants. Both sessions featured in-depth discussions on ECTS implementation, accreditation challenges, and stakeholder engagement within the Palestinian and Jordanian higher education contexts.

Officially launched in February 2025, the BASE project is coordinated by An-Najah National University through a wide international consortium that includes ministries of higher education, quality assurance agencies, universities in Palestine and Jordan, and leading European partners such as the University of Barcelona, the University of Pisa, UNIMED, and CIMEA. The initiative aims to modernize science programs, strengthen quality assurance systems, and better align academic outcomes with labor market needs.

Recently, the BASE project was awarded the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Label, recognizing its regional significance and cross-border impact in advancing higher education reform in Palestine and Jordan.