Archives May 2025

Are you thinking about the exciting world of information technology? Studying computer science opens the door to endless possibilities, where every line of code becomes a tool for creation and innovation. As a computer science student, you will have the opportunity to explore all the emerging areas of computer science – from artificial intelligence and software development to data analysis. Through lectures, practical projects, and collaboration with top IT experts, you will develop skills that will help you shape the digital era in your own way. You will learn how to solve complex problems, create innovative applications, and contribute to the development of digital society.

Your journey into the world of computer science begins at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, where an exciting adventure awaits you in discovering and creating the digital world.

You can study computer science at the FNSM on the Computer Science track within the Mathematics and Computer Science study program, where you become a graduate computer scientist (more information here).

The study program Mathematics and Informatics continues its efforts to prepare candidates for the entrance exam for admission to the academic year 2025/2026 by organizing the fourth session of free preparatory mathematics classes.

The class will be held on Saturday, May 31, starting at 9:00 AM, at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka.
The topic of this session will be exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities.

No registration is required – interested students simply need to show up at the scheduled time.

The schedule for upcoming preparatory sessions is available at the provided link.

For any additional questions, feel free to contact us at: matinf@pmf.unibl.org.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Faculty of Philology of the University of Banja Luka, in cooperation with the Institute for Slavic Studies “Karl Franz” in Graz and the Commission for Stylistics of the International Committee of Slavists, were the organizers of the 10th International Symposium on the Literary Work of Branko Ćopić.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Study Program in Geography, hosted the first day of this three-day scientific event, held from May 22 to 25, 2025, in Banja Luka. The initiator of the project dedicated to the great Serbian writer is Prof. Dr. Branko Tošović from the Institute for Slavic Studies in Graz. In addition to the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, which participated in the symposium for the first time this year, the event gathered 23 lecturers from Austria, the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Spain.

During the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the building of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics housed the Teacher Training School attended by Branko Ćopić, where his literary career began. The participants of the symposium were greeted on behalf of the Faculty of Philology by Prof. Dr. Mirjana Arežina, and on behalf of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics by Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Petrašević, Vice Dean for Teaching. Prof. Dr. Goran Milašin, Vice President of the Commission for Stylistics of the International Committee of Slavists, and the project leader, Prof. Dr. Branko Tošović, spoke about the importance of the project and the work of Slavic scholars.

Ćopić’s literary work is a rich source of knowledge about the geographical area of Bosanska Krajina, its geographical and historical development, relief, landscape units, toponymy, social processes, and cultural identity. As such, it belongs to the field of literary geography and represents a valuable source for geographical studies of the local environment. For this reason, Prof. Dr. Mira Mandić gave a talk on Regional Geography in the Works of Branko Ćopić. The second day of the symposium was hosted by the Faculty of Philology, while the third day was dedicated to a visit to Hašani, the homeland of Branko Ćopić.

Text author: Dr. Mira Mandić, Full professor

With deep sorrow, we inform dear colleagues, associates, friends, and students that after a long and difficult illness, our esteemed colleague and friend Prof. Dr. Radoslav Dekić, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Banja Luka, has passed away.

Throughout his career, in addition to serving as an associate and later as a professor, Prof. Dr. Radoslav Dekić was a longstanding member of the Faculty’s leadership. He served as Vice-Dean for Teaching from 2009 to 2023, and since October 2023, he held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Banja Luka.

The work and dedication of Professor Radoslav Dekić will forever remain etched in the memories of all who knew him – as a colleague, educator, and friend. His commitment and care for the faculty community, paired with his human warmth, remain lasting values that we will cherish with respect.

The passing of our dear Radoslav represents a great loss for our institution, as well as for the wider community.

A memorial service in honor of Prof. Dr. Radoslav Dekić will be held on May 26, 2025, in the amphitheater of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, beginning at 9:00 AM. The funeral will take place on the same day at 2:30 PM at the Sveta Petka Cemetery in Kuljani.

May his memory be eternal and honored.

The Collective of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
University of Banja Luka

The study program Mathematics and Informatics is continuing its efforts to prepare candidates for the entrance exam for admission to the 2025/2026 academic year by organizing the third session of free preparatory mathematics classes.

The class will be held on Saturday, May 24, starting at 9:00 AM, at the premises of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka. The topic of this session is Trigonometry.

No registration is required – it is sufficient for interested students to come at the scheduled time.

The schedule of upcoming preparatory sessions is available at the provided link.

For any additional questions, feel free to contact us at: matinf@pmf.unibl.org.

On May 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Employment Fair Banja Luka will be held at the premises of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska in Banja Luka (Branka Ćopića 6).

During the fair, there will be an opportunity to learn about employers’ needs for hiring new workers, and job seekers can directly make contact with employers and submit their resumes.

The Faculty of Science and Mathematics at the University of Banja Luka actively participates in the 13th Science Festival, held on May 15 and 16, 2025, at the University Campus and the premises of the Faculty. This important event is organized by the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republika Srpska. The festival was officially opened on May 15, with the presence of a large number of pupils, students, teachers, and all those interested in science.

Within the exhibition part at the University Campus, visitors have the opportunity to explore interesting demonstrations, logic puzzles, and scientific experiments at the stands of the Faculty from fields such as biology, ecology, geography, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, spatial planning, and technical education.

Additionally, the faculty opens the doors of its specialized facilities – the aquarium, planetarium, and terrarium – providing visitors with a unique experience and a closer encounter with the fascinating world of science.

We thank all our professors, assistants, and students who invested effort and energy into the preparation and realization of the festival. Their dedication and enthusiasm make this event special, and without their contribution, none of this would be possible.

We invite everyone interested to visit the Festival and enjoy discovery, learning, and scientific curiosity together with us.

Author of the text: Dr. Milana Grbić, assistant professor

From May 5 to 7, Prof. Svjetlana Lolić visited the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie in Padua, Italy, as part of the COST Action CA22160 – Enhancing knowledge of BIOmolecular solutions for the well-being of European AQUAculture sector (BIOAQUA).

Over the past decade, the aquaculture sector has been facing numerous challenges due to the global rise in temperatures, which promotes the spread of various pathogens and leads to the intensified development of algae and toxic cyanobacteria. The workshop in Padua highlighted the issues different European countries are encountering and provided a platform for exchanging experiences and approaches to addressing these challenges.

The program also included visits to several fish farms in the Venice and Chioggia regions, as well as a visit to the Museum of Adriatic Zoology.

Text Author: dr Svjetlana Lolić, full professor

A Workshop on Artificial Intelligence was held on May 14 at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka.
It was attended by around 20 senior-year mathematics and computer science students, as well as several representatives from IT industry.

As part of the workshop, four lectures were delivered by speakers from Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dr. Tome Eftimov from the “Jožef Stefan” Institute in Ljubljana presented the latest advancements in the field of Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) and algorithm selection, which play a crucial role in the effective choice of a reliable algorithm for solving specific problems.
Dr. Aleksandar Kartelj from the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, introduced the topic of large language models and his latest work on the issue of plagiarism generated by such models.
Milan Predojević, from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, gave a talk on graph similarity and its application to fingerprint comparison.
Dr. Marko Đukanović, also from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, presented the latest methodological achievements in the development of efficient hybrid optimization algorithms.

We extend our gratitude to all who took part in the workshop and sincerely hope that the insights shared will support your future endeavors.

Text Author: dr Marko Đukanović, assistant professor

The Study Programme in Mathematics and Informatics continues its activities aimed at preparing candidates for the entrance exam for admission in the 2025/2026 academic year, by organizing the second term of free preparatory mathematics classes.

The class will be held on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka. The topic of this session is quadratic equations.

Registration is not required – interested students are welcome to come at the scheduled time.

The schedule of upcoming preparatory sessions is available at this link

For any additional information, feel free to contact us at: matinf@pmf.unibl.org