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Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, Prof. Dr. Radoslav Dekić, and Dean of the Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Prof. Dr. Velimir Šećerov, signed the Agreement on Cooperation between these two educational institutions on February 23, 2024.

As outlined in the Agreement, these two educational institutions will collaborate on exchanging information regarding the overall curriculum and educational programs. The cooperation also entails the exchange of personnel, scientific publications, specialized literature, and circulars, which will provide continuous updates on the institutions’ achievements. Additionally, they will collaborate on implementing scientific research projects, jointly organizing conferences and symposiums, as well as exploring other forms of cooperation.

Text author: Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Petrašević

The coordinator of cooperation from the Republic of Srpska, Professor Dr. Tanja Mišlicki-Tomić from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, met with the coordinator from the Republic of Slovenia, Associate Professor Dr. Lazar Pavić from the Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor. The occasion of the meeting was the initiation of activities on the two-year project “Agrotourism as Logistic Support to the Sustainability of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Srpska”.

Source: RTRS

Joint fieldwork and exchange of knowledge and information will help assess the sustainable agrotourism offer of the Republic of Srpska, and based on examples of good practice from Slovenia, provide guidelines for improvement. Also present at the meeting was the coordinator for academic exchange in the CEEPUS III „Tourism and Agriculture Sustainable Alliances – #TASA network“, Professor Dr. Irena Medar Tanjga from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Banja Luka. Exchanges of students and teaching staff and other forms of academic cooperation were agreed upon.

Text author: Prof. Dr. Tanja Mišlicki Tomić

Dr. Draško Marinković, a full professor in the Department of Geography, delivered a lecture titled “Demographic Profile of Republika Srpska – Status and Perspectives” on February 21, 2024, at the Faculty of Philosophy as part of the “Wednesday at the Faculty of Philosophy” series.

During the lecture, the professor provided a comprehensive analysis of Republika Srpska’s demographic situation over the past twenty years, focusing on natural depopulation, rapid aging, and continuous emigration of the working-age and fertile population. He also presented projections for demographic development until 2050 and suggested a series of strategic measures to improve the demographic outlook.

In addition to university faculty, staff, and students from the University of Banja Luka, the lecture attracted a significant number of journalists, underscoring the importance of the topic.

The news about Professor Marinković’s lecture, which was published on the website of the Faculty of Philosophy, can be read here.

Text author: Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Petrašević

The Cyber Security Excellence Centre (CSEC), in collaboration with partners from the academic, banking, and IT sectors, invites all interested women aged 16 to 26 to apply for participation in the Mentorship Program for Women in Cyber Security – #WomanInCybersecurityBH.

The program is designed as a strategic initiative to address the underrepresentation of women in the domain of cyber security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By creating a structured environment for knowledge sharing and guidance, the program aims to stimulate growth, empowerment, and the creation of opportunities for women who want to advance or start a career in the field of cyber security.

Applications can be submitted via Google Form. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2024.

The registered candidates are required to attend the ‘Mentorship Kick Off Event,’ which will take place on March 8th and 9th at Forest Resort Tarčin. All transportation, refreshments, and accommodation expenses are covered.

For more information about the call, please read here.

Fund Nenad M. Kostić for Chemical Sciences has announced a competition for the best master’s and graduate theses in the field of pure and applied chemistry, which were defended in the period from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. The text of the competition is available here.

The competition is open from February 15 to April 5, 2024. Candidates apply for the competition themselves, using this form.

The monetary prizes will amount to 1150 and 1000 euros respectively. Unrewarded candidates will each receive one graphic sheet of Serbian visual artists. The fund intends to award an out-of-competition prize of 1150 euros of its choice, without registering a candidate.

Send the application and mandatory attachments to the e-mail address: tatjanad@chem.bg.ac.rs

Renowned physicist Prof. Dr. Yuri Panebrattsev will hold a lecture titled “Unified Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna – Science and Education” on February 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the amphitheater of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Banja Luka.

Panebrattsev is a distinguished physicist who heads the scientific-experimental department for fundamental research at the Laboratory of High Energy Physics of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research based in the Russian city of Dubna.

This institute is the most prestigious institute for nuclear research in Russia, conducting a wide range of research in addition to nuclear physics, including the exploration of new materials, nanotechnology, biology, and various analytical techniques.

The Russian institute already collaborates with various institutions in Serbia on around 20 projects. This provides architects, technologists, archaeologists, ecologists, and nuclear physicists with the opportunity to conduct various research at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.

This lecture at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is an opportunity for Prof. Panebrattsev to present the Institute and establish contacts between our researchers and this prestigious institution.

Yuri Panebrattsev holds a doctorate in physics and mathematics and is the author of several textbooks and over 150 scientific papers. He is a participant in major international projects studying the properties of nuclear matter under extreme conditions. He is also the initiator and leader of an international scientific-educational project for students of natural sciences called the “Online Science Classroom.”

Text retrieved from the UNIBL website.

The University of Banja Luka has announced important enrollment dates for the year 2024. The same dates apply for enrollment at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics:

Announcement of Competition: June 12, 2024.

Document Submission: From June 24 to June 28, 2024.

Entrance Exam: July 1, 2024.

Enrollment: From July 8 to July 12, 2024.

More details can be found here. For more information on what and how to study at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, you can read on the Enrollment page.

Professor Drashko Marinkovic from Department of Geography will hold lectures on Wednesday, February 21, at the Faculty of Philosophy on the topic “Demographic Picture of Republika Srpska”. The lectures will be part of the “Wednesday at the Faculty of Philosophy” activities, in Amphitheater 203, starting at 12 o’clock. More information is available in the announcement from the Faculty of Philosophy – here.

At our Faculty, an informal Material Innovation Training Center has been opened. It is located in the renovated space of classroom number 7 on the first floor of the Faculty, which was built over 90 years ago during the flourishing cultural and educational period of the Vrbas Banovina.

The restoration included the reconstruction of the floor, walls, lighting, and new furniture. The space is designed to be multifunctional, and in the coming years, it will primarily host educational and promotional activities related to materials science. The Student Union has also expressed interest in using this space for their organized events, and it is suitable for defending final papers and press conferences.

Source: RTRS

For the past 7 years, the Faculty of Science and Mathematics has actively participated in numerous international scientific research projects, especially in the European Institute of Innovation and Technology program. From one such project where our Faculty is the coordinator, named DeepGreenInno, the financial support was provided for equipping this Center. The opening ceremony was attended by the University Rector, Prof. Dr. Radoslav Gajanin, who expressed satisfaction with the strengthening of the University’s capacities.

The Faculty of Science and Mathematics hopes that with this successfully equipped facility, it will motivate the wider community to offer new opportunities and functionalities to historical buildings, like our Faculty, protected by the state.

The Russian Center for Science and Culture “Russian House” in Belgrade presented the program of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and the Federal Agency Rossotrudnichestvo on the admission of foreign citizens to education in institutions of higher education in the Russian Federation, at the expense of the federal budget.

Students have the opportunity to continue their education in the I, II, and III cycles of studies at more than 600 state universities across Russia.

Thousands of educational programs cover all educational fields, including natural and mathematical sciences, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, engineering sciences, technology, social and human sciences, arts and culture, sports, etc.

It is interesting to emphasize the possibility of changing the educational direction in the next cycle of studies to create a unique range of knowledge and competencies.

Knowledge of the Russian language is not a requirement for obtaining a scholarship. However, all candidates who do not speak Russian are offered to study at the preparatory faculty, where they will immerse themselves in learning the Russian language for one year, and only after that, a year later, they will be assigned to the first year with the status of a student at a Russian university.

The first step of the application process includes:

• registration on the website https://education-in-russia.com (open until 31.01.2024, however, due to a short deadline, interested candidates can request an extension of the application period).
• obtaining a personal number in the system (BIH-0000/24)
• filling out the application form during registration
• attaching scanned documents* and sending them for verification

Documents required for participation in the competition:

• Passport (color page clearly visible)

* The passport must be valid for at least 1.5 years from the expected date of obtaining a visa for studying in the Russian Federation (at least until March 2026).

• Diploma of previously completed educational level (certified translation into Russian by a court interpreter)

Additional documentation

• Motivational letter, letter of recommendation (can be in Russian or English)
• Copies of various certificates, diplomas, confirmations, etc. (results are taken into account for the last 3 years, i.e., not before 2020)
• Achieved results, e.g., winner of international competitions, attach confirmation (results are taken into account for the last 3 years, i.e., not before 2020)
• No certified translation is required.

Medical documentation

• Medical certificate of general health confirming the absence of medical contraindications for studying in the Russian Federation + certified translation into Russian by a court interpreter
• Medical certificate confirming the absence of HIV infection and AIDS + certified translation into Russian by a court interpreter
• Medical certificate confirming the absence of hepatitis B and C + certified translation into Russian by a court interpreter
• Medical certificate confirming the absence of tuberculosis + certified translation into Russian by a court interpreter

More information about universities, courses, and professions can be found on the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation website.

https://russia-edu.minobrnauki.gov.ru/

or through an electronic consultation https://ruskidom.rs/kvota/konsultacii