On September 23, 2025, the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Sports University of Tirana, Albania.

The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Agron Kasa, Rector, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Arben Kaçurri, Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs, and MSc. Safiola Çarçani (Shabanaj), Director of International, Public, and Student Relations.

Representing CIT were Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoğlu, Rector, Mr. Ubejd Osmani, Administrator, Dr. Bledar Komini, Board of Administration Representative and Advisor, Prof. Dr. Manjola Naço, Dean of the Faculty of Economy, and Anisa Balla, Project Office Coordinator.

The meeting focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, particularly through joint projects and academic research. A key point of discussion was the “Initiative for Cooperation, Research, and Innovation in Western Balkan Universities (ICRI-WB),” funded by NASRI, Albania. Both institutions expressed commitment to expand collaboration through open lectures, staff exchanges, and innovative project partnerships.

This cooperation represents a bridge between sports and technology, fostering impactful initiatives and advancing research in higher education. Together, CIT and the Sports University of Tirana aim to create meaningful opportunities for innovation and transformative learning experiences.