Baranya Alliance for Biotechnology Education

Two universities, one border region, shared biotechnology skills for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Three students join puzzle pieces labelled Food, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical

3

new courses

2

universities

6

industry partners

70

pilot learners

24

months

About BABE

The project aims to bridge the skills gap between higher education and the labor market by developing industry-aligned short courses in Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. It will establish an innovative, integrated cross-border educational framework to boost employability by incorporating digital and green skills into inclusive, hybrid curricula tailored to modern market needs.

What we offer

Biotechnology Primer

Free online course (MOOC) on the basics of biotechnology. Open to everyone.

Food Biotechnology

Short blended course: online learning + 3 days hands-on in Osijek.

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Short blended course: online learning + 3 days hands-on in Pécs.

Project partners

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek
Prof. Natalija Velić, PhD

University of Pécs, Faculty of Pharmacy
Prof. Krisztián Kvell, PhD