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Center for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development OdRaST

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Poljička cesta 35
21 000 Split

Head of the Center

Asst. Prof.  Ivana Restović, Ph.D.
irestovic@ffst.hr 

Deputy Head of the Centre

Josipa Jurić, Lecturer

jjuric@ffst.hr

 

ABOUT THE CENTER OdRaST

The green transition is one of the strategic priorities of the EU in the coming period, and sustainability is one of the key development principles. In order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals, to implement the knowledge and develop the need for life in the only possible acceptable way, the idea of ​​establishing the Center for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development - OdRaST was born.

The OdRaST Center will promote the global sustainable development goals by connecting its three fundamental components: society, the environment and the economy, encouraging processes of awareness, reflection and efforts aimed at modern economic and social development in a protected environment.

 

CENTER OdRaST TASKS

The basic task of the OdRaST Center is to enable the promotion and realization of sustainable development goals not only through education, but also through the implementation of various activities of lifelong and socially useful learning, a transdisciplinary approach research, innovative and original projects, high-quality interactive forums among students and teachers of the Faculty , including employees of the University of Split. Special attention will be given to cooperation with local and wider community stakeholders, as well as experts of various profiles at the national and international level, with an emphasis on international cooperation with related centers and/or other institutions and faculties, which creates a basis for intellectual exchange and accumulation of contributions from different actors, disciplines, activities and institutions that see a certain problem from their own perspectives.

The establishment of the Center OdRaST is in line with the goals of the Development Strategy of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split 2021-2025. and with the Strategy of the University of Split 2021-2025.

 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The aspiration of modern society is to live in prosperity with economic development, respecting the needs of all people and preserving the environment, in other words to live in a sustainable way. The concept of sustainable development can be interpreted in different ways depending on the viewing perspective, therefore there are numerous definitions of sustainable development in literature and everyday speech. However, each definition has in common the term balance, which refers to "satisfying the needs of the present generation, without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs."

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

Ciljevi održivog razvoja

    

    Members of the Centre Council:

  1. Assoc. Prof. Ivana Restović, PhD, Head of the Centre
  2. Prof. Zorana Šuljug Vučica, PhD, Vice-Dean for Teaching and Student Affairs, ex officio member
  3. Assoc. Prof. Nikša Varezić, PhD, Vice-Dean for Research and International Cooperation
  4. Josipa Jurić, Lecturer, Deputy Head of the Centre
  5. Assoc. Prof. Bruno Ćurko, PhD
  6. Prof. Marita Brčić Kuljiš, PhD
  7. Assist. Prof. Mila Bulić, PhD
  8. Prof. Snježana Dobrota, PhD
  9. Assist. Prof. Marijo Krnić, PhD
  10. Assist. Prof. Toni Popović, PhD
  11. Assist. Prof. Ivana Jadrić, PhD
  12. Assoc. Prof. Dubravka Kuščević, PhD
  13. Josip Guć, PhD, Senior Assistant

 


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14.10.2026

Members of the OdRaST Centre are taking part in the Erasmus+ project SCIFine.

SCIFine aims to develop scientific literacy and foundational skills in preschool and primary school children through inquiry-based STEM education, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, exploring everyday challenges, and developing innovative, sustainable educational practices.

Acronym: SCIFine

Grant Agreement No.: 101259602

Funding programme: Erasmus+, Forward-Looking Projects (ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI FORWARD)

Coordinator: Mentortec, Portugal

Consortium: A consortium of 11 organisations from Croatia, Slovenia, and Portugal, including UNIST.

Duration: 1 March 2026 – 31 August 2028

The initiative draws on constructivist learning theory, where children actively build knowledge through experience, inquiry, and experimentation, and the concept of open schooling, which connects educational institutions with families, the scientific community, and various stakeholders, including public institutions, NGOs, associations, and the business sector. Activities include developing educational resources, training educators and teachers, and establishing SCIFine Learning Hubs to support the long-term use and wider adoption of the approaches developed. The University of Split (UNIST), through its Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, coordinates Work Package 5 (WP5) – Learning Hubs in Action, focusing on implementing and evaluating the educational model in Croatia, Slovenia, and Portugal. Through its involvement, the Faculty contributes to innovative educational practices and stronger collaboration between science, education, and local communities.

FFST Team Members: ◆ Associate Professor Ivana Restović, PhD ◆ Lecturer Josipa Jurić ◆ Assistant Professor Mila Bulić, PhD ◆ Associate Professor Bruno Ćurko, PhD ◆ Marina Ugrin, mag. educ. biol. et chem.

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