The University of Peradeniya Library is proud to participate in the European Union–funded ERASMUS+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project, NSIS – Developing Information, Research and Digital Skills for Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal (ERASMUS+ CBHE Contract No.: 101179133). This multi-country project aims to strengthen information literacy, research competencies, and digital skills in higher education institutions, with a special focus on business, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.
Project Overview
Funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ Programme, the NSIS project brings together universities and partner organizations from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Europe. The project enhances institutional capacity by developing sustainable digital learning solutions and promoting skills essential for academic and professional excellence. University libraries, including UoP Library, play a key role as centers of information literacy, research support, and digital skills development.
One of the most exciting components of the NSIS project is the development of ten comprehensive curricular modules, offering structured content and supporting resources. These modules cover essential areas such as study skills, libraries and digital information, business and management research, academic and business writing, publication in online environments, transferable soft skills, intellectual property and copyright, innovation and research commercialization, employability and career development, and key leadership and management skills for career success. Together, these modules provide a structured framework to enhance the knowledge, research capabilities, and employability of graduates across partner institutions.
Key Project Objectives
The NSIS project aims to:
- Strengthen information, research, and digital skills among students, academics, and professionals
- Enhance business, innovation, and entrepreneurial competencies
- Develop a sustainable online learning platform for blended and digital learning
- Support capacity building in higher education institutions across partner countries
- Promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Improve graduate employability and innovation readiness
Project Activities and Outputs
The NSIS project delivers several important outputs:
- NSIS Online Learning Platform, providing access to structured courses, learning resources, and digital content
- Digital and blended learning modules to improve research, innovation, and professional skills
- Capacity-building workshops for academic and library staff
- Guidelines and best practices for integrating digital and research skills into higher education curricula
Role of the University of Peradeniya Library
The Library actively contributes to the NSIS project by:
- Providing expertise in information literacy, research support, and digital services
- Participating in project planning and coordination meetings
- Supporting development and review of learning materials
- Promoting awareness of NSIS activities and outcomes across the University community
- Enhancing the Library’s role in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital learning initiatives
Project Partnerships
The NSIS project is implemented through a consortium of European and South Asian higher education institutions, ensuring robust international collaboration:
European Partners:
- Technical University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland – tus.ie
- Technical University of Dresden (TUD), Germany – tu-dresden.de
- Transilvania University of Brasov (UNITBV), Romania – unitbv.ro
- MB Think Tank (MBTT), Romania – mbthinktank.ro
- University of Crete (UoC), Greece – uoc.gr
India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal Partners:
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research (MRIU), India – manavrachna.edu.in
- MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), India – mitwpu.edu.in
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), India – sathyabama.ac.in
- University of Kelaniya (UoK), Sri Lanka – kln.ac.lk
- University of Peradeniya (UoP), Sri Lanka – pdn.ac.lk
- University of Ruhuna (RUH), Sri Lanka – ruh.ac.lk
- Kathmandu University (KU), Nepal – ku.edu.np
- Mid-West University (MU), Nepal – mwu.edu.np
- Purbanchal University (PU), Nepal – puexam.edu.np
These partnerships ensure cross-border knowledge exchange, adoption of best practices, and development of sustainable digital learning solutions.
Official NSIS Project Website
In compliance with ERASMUS+ project dissemination and visibility requirements, the official NSIS project website is linked below:
