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SparkUp Showcased at LEA Projects Cluster Meeting for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
SparkUp participated in the LEA Projects Cluster Meeting on Friday, 24 October 2025, hosted by Privanova and SafeHorizon, gathering representatives from over 45 EU-funded projects in the field of law enforcement innovation, cybersecurity, and digital resilience.

SPARKUP’s Role in Europe’s CBRNE Preparedness
SPARKUP Project aims to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that strengthens the Southern CEE region’s CBRNE resilience by focusing on talent development, cross-sectoral collaboration, and sustainable research excellence.

The SparkUp Project was recently presented at the UNODC
The SparkUp Project was recently presented at the UNODC Constructive Dialogue on Technical Assistance and International Cooperation by Farhan Sahito, partner at Privanova.
Events

SPARKUP Project Advances Critical CBRNE Training in Germany
CORE CBRN delivered the General Awareness in CBRNE course, together with specialists from the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences and the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, at the Hiddingen Center.

International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days 2026”
The XVI International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days” will be held on 5–6 November 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, organised by the UCPS and SparkUp, with the support of relevant national and international partners.

Promotion of the Textbook “Methodology for Combating High-Tech Crime”
The Promotion of the Textbook “Methodology for Combating High-Tech Crime” was held at the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

SPARKUP International CBRNE-related Training Programs
SPARKUP is offering international training programs focused on "CBRNE Safety, Integrated Security, and Professional Competence Development".

UCPS Lectures at an International Master’s Program, Tor Vergata University
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UCPS and Vinca Institute at International BEHEALTH 2025 Conference
Associate Professor Dr. Ana Branković from the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies and Senior Research Associate Dr. Ana Todorović from the Vinča Institute participated in the international BEHEALTH 2025 conference, held in Bucharest from October 20 to 24, 2025.

Hands-On CBRNE Training for Tor Vergata Master’s Students
At the Criminalistics-Police University, from 15 to 19 September 2025, a specialized training was held for master’s programme students in CBRNE from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome.

INTERPOL Training in Mitrovo Polje: Knowledge Against New Challenges
A specialized INTERPOL training program took place at the Training Center “Mitrovo Polje” on Mount Goč.

