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BUANEWS Balkan Association E-Bulletin April 2015 / 1

BALKAN UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION MEETING HOSTED

nd BY TRAKYA , EDIRNE, 2 TURKEY 8 OCTOBER 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS TROIKA ACTIVITIES REPRESENTATIVES MEETING IN UPCOMING EVENTS

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHTS

Presentation of Universities

News From Universities

Mobility Programmes 17.02.2015 PUBLICATIONS ON BALKAN STUDIES PRESENTATION OF E-BULLETIN

Balkan Universities Association represents 36 Member Universities and Candidate Members for now with their multiplatform institutionalism in the Balkans. Since it was established in September 11th, it is being tried to spread about both regional and in abroad. With news from new applicants to BUA, commitments are heard about to widen joint owners and activities under the frame of the association. In this context, to publish online e-bulletins quarterly with a news from each university, which has been designed to give members relevant, timely information about themselves and areas that matter the association, will keep the spirit of the association alive. Through this Project, BUA is proud to unveil e-bulletin BUANEWS. Hopefully you will appreciate not only the design of the e-bulletin, but also find it informative and in particularly you will have the possibility to submit your own news items for publication, which have been designed in an alphabetical order according to your responses to our invitation letter includes technical details requested for publishing e-bulletin. BUA looks forward to working even more closely together with its members in the Balkans via this e-bulletin.

BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin BUA 2nd BALKAN UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION MEETING HOSTED BY , EDIRNE, TURKEY 8 OCTOBER 2015

The year 2014 can be viewed as the initiative objectives. Besides it will endeavour to share and formative year of Balkan Universities with its new members. Association. The Association has come a long way in developing The second meeting will be as a comprehensive one in a organized along three main axes: short span of time. It has von enviable prominence both 1- Having round table meetings with regional and in abroad. The thematic group in fields of ecology members are now together with their commitments, 2- Discussion on strengthening support and new goals. This Exchange programs: Erasmus +, is the evident that second Mevlana, Mobility via protocols, Balkan Universities Association Meeting will be a reflection of what 3- Joint activities in the fields; music, we are now and how we mean to achieve our , theatre

THE FIRST MEETING WITH TROIKA REPRESENTATIVES OF BUA

The first meeting with Troika Representatives of Balkan Universities Associa- tion was held on 17th February 2015 at St. Kliment Ohridski, Central Campus in Sofia. The Representatives of Troika and the executive committee of the Association; the former president Prof. Dr. Triantafyllos Albanis (The Vice- Rector of University), the current president and the president of the executive committee of the Association Prof. Dr. Yener Yörük (The Rector of Trakya University) and the future president Prof. Dr. Ivan Ilchev (The Rector of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”) participated to the meeting. They talked about second BUA Meeting will be organized on October 8th, 2015 Thursday in Edirne by Trakya University, which holds presidency and joint activities. BUANEWS 03 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin GABROVO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

The Technical University of Gabrovo is a leading institution for training of qualified personnel and conducting scientific research, meeting the European standards.

with business and the highly qualified teaching staff make TU- Gabrovo a preferred university. A Quality Management System has been established at the Technical University of Gabrovo, It has been certified according to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008 by DQS GmbH and IQNet. TU- Gabrovo has been accredited by the International Society for Engineering (IGIP) and the European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI). Studying at the Technical University of Gabrovo poses a challenge to young people. The University is rightly proud of Established in 1964 as an Grounds for this reputation are the its alumni’s achievements and institution of established traditions in teaching successful professional realization training specialists for the industry advanced courses in engineering, in the country and abroad. With in Central , today TU- technology, , social their professional competence Gabrovo seeks recognition as a work and administration. The high they contribute to the progress of modern European university. scientific level, the collaboration modern science and practice. Its curricula are consistent with the current market conditions and business requirements for preparation of highly qualified specialists. The Technical University of Gabrovo strives to be one step ahead of other universities.

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BUANEWS 04 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin IONIAN UNIVERSITY ORGANIZED THE HONORARY CEREMONY OF HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW On the 12th December 2014 the Ionian University organized the honorary ceremony of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a ceremony that awarded the great worldwide religious leader of the Orthodox Church with the Institution’s Honorary . The Ecumenical Patriarchate is part of the wider Orthodox Church and constitutes one of the four autocephalous churches within the communion of the Orthodox Christianity. The extremely important was completed with absolute ceremony took place at the success, was the initiative of historical building of the the Ionian University’s Rector, Institution, known as ‘Ionios prof. Anastasia Sali Papasali Akadimia’, which hosts the and constituted the result of Ionian University’s Rectorate her visit at Constantinople. and constitutes a worthy heir of The Rector of the Institution, the first Greek University. The during the ceremony, stated Ionian University resides at the that the visit reflects a gift from beautiful island of and God and expressed her sincere reflects a unique cultural and gratitude for the presence of the academic gate. Ecumenical Patriarch in As part of the wider and his support to the Ionian context of mutual respect University. and religious belief, the honorary ceremony, which The Rector of Ionian University, Prof. Anastasia Sali- Papasali with his All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF NOVI PAZAR

The International University of Novi The Summer School will be held from IUNP Pazar organizes Summer School of 03 August to 14 August 2015. which includes an The number of hours that the ORGANIZES intensive course of Bosnian language participants will be attending is 40 and specific lectures from culture, in two courses, basic and advanced. SUMMER tradition, literature, and Accommodation and food are provided SCHOOL OF interculturalism. The Summer School for all students. Educational content is is intended for Bosniak students of high as follows: BOSNIAN school and university students from the - Bosnian language (20 hours) Diaspora and students of - Bosniak history (5 hours) LANGUAGE and related disciplines throughout the - Bosniak culture (5 hours) world, as well as all the others who want - Optional: Religious education or to get to know the Bosnian language Interculturalism (10 hours) and the Balkans culture. As part of the University of Novi Pazar Summer School will be organized daily Dimitrija Tucovica bb. educational sightseeing tours and daily 36300 Novi Pazar, Republic of excursions on the weekends. Students • Phone: +381 20316634 acquire certificates with 5 ECTS credits • Email: [email protected] that can be transferred to universities • www.uninp.edu.rs abroad. BUANEWS 05 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin NATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY - SOFIA

EUROPEAN DAY OF INTEGRATED SPORT

balanced ration. Preparations are excellent conversationalist and a under way such as information man with a nice sense of humor, campaign, organizational activities, Anatoly Karpov created an inspiring coordination of the rules for games atmosphere of dreams to achieving and competitions etc. Five teachers sports tops and self-improvement. of the NSA are also part of the team Students, teachers and guests were to participate in the European captivated by the outstanding Day of Integrated Sport. Results of Russian chess player and peppered this project event are expected to him with questions that the guest In January the National Sports become part of the European week replied with great care and respect. Academy – Sofia, launchedof sport which will have its first Organizing meetings with sports activities within a one year project edition in September this year. legends is part of the traditional European Day of Integrated Sport. In March the National Sports system of training and motivation The Academy is among the 16 Academy hosted an open meeting, of students of the National Sports partners participating in the project whose guest was world chess Academy. that was initiated by Italian Centro champion and international sportivo educativo nazionale. grandmaster Anatoly Karpov. The Project is cofinanced by the Interest towards this event was Erasmus plus Programme of the enormous. Chess is traditionally European Union through the loved and developed sport in centralized Action Sport/ non-for- Bulgaria with numerous clubs in profit sport events. The project secondary schools, universities envisages simultaneous carrying and youth sports communities. out of integrated sporting events Anatoly Karpov talked about the in 12 cities of Italy on 23 May 2015. challenges and records in sports, As a project partner NSA composed and the way in which a great athlete an integrated team of 18 students accept wins and losses. Not only with and without disabilities in a a great chess player, but also an

BUANEWS 06 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin PROF. DR. ASSEN ZLATAROV UNIVERSITY

maintenance system has been worked out. The University has been rated among the first in Bulgaria according to the quality of the research on Hirsch system for scientific contribution. The University has signed 108 contracts of educational, scientific and cultural cooperation with similar organisations in Bulgaria and abroad. The university has established active scientific relations with institutes and universities in England, France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and etc. They give opportunities for scientific specializations and study practice Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov University “Bachelor” and “Master”, as well as of the academic staff and students, is the only state university in the educational and qualification for exchange of lecturers, academic Southeast Bulgaria. It was founded degree of “Doctor”. and scientific literature. on 6th October 1963 as a Higher More than 320 highly qualified Chemico-technological institute. lecturers, 127 of them habilitated, Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov University teach at the university. was ratified as such by a resolution Organization and management of the National Assembly in 1995. of the educational process Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov University at the university comply was institutionally accredited by with the European resolution No16 of 17.05. 2007 requirements and of the National Evaluation and criteria for qualitative Accreditation Agency for the term educational and of 6 years. research process. A The tuition is carried out in four university evaluation faculties - Faculty of technical and education quality sciences, Faculty of natural sciences, Faculty of social health and medical cares and Faculty of social sciences. It includes three colleges –Technical college, Medical College and College of . The tuition is carried out in 29 accredited Bachelor and over 60 Master programs. The Department of foreign language studies, the central scientific research library and the Computer centre occupy their honourable place in the structure of the university. Students, studying at the University, acquire the educational and qualification degrees of “professional Bachelor”, BUANEWS 07 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin UNIVERSITY Presentation of Tempus Project “Equal the university Opportunities for Students with Special Needs in Higher Education” (EQOPP) Closing Conference The “Equal Opportunities for Students with Special Needs in Higher Education” (EQOPP) Tempus project closing con- ference is scheduled to take place in the University of Sara- jevo’s Ceremonial Hall on 19 March 2015, starting at 9:00. The is the leading university in Bosnia and In cooperation with its partners, The specific objectives consist of: Herzegovina and one of the leading the University of Sarajevo brings 1. Providing an analysis of the cur- universities in the region. This to an end the three-year project rent situation of students with spe- is traditionally the most popular “Equal Opportunities for Students cial needs in BiH, and the most prestigious higher with Special Needs in Higher Ed- 2. Providing the equal access to education institution in Bosnia and ucation” (EQOPP), financed by the higher education in BiH for all stu- Herzegovina. Since its founding, the EU through the Tempus program. dents, University of Sarajevo is oriented Project partners, both from Bosnia 3. Developing inclusive policies, towards international cooperation, and Herzegovina and the - procedures and institutional mod- building bridges between cultures, and establishing partnerships with an Union, are the following institu- els which be pertinent to all BiH universities from all over the world. tions “Dzemal Bijedic” University of universities, The University of Sarajevo is open to Mostar, University of East Sarajevo, 4. Promoting the equal access and anyone who wishes to contribute, University of , University of opportunities for all students in with relevant intellectual qualities, , University of Bihać, Univer- BiH, to participate in development of sity of , University of 5. Encouraging and establishing a education and research, respecting the Mostar, World University Service network of mechanisms between principles of the University autonomy of BiH, the “Progres” Association students with and without disabil- and academic freedom of individual of Students with Special Needs ities, and between non-governmen- expression and affirmation of skills and Volunteers, Federal Ministry tal organizations and universities in and qualities. The orientation of the of Education and BiH. University of Sarajevo is the integration Science, Ministry One of the project’s into the world academic processes and continuous efforts towards the of Education and key outcomes is es- improvement of our international Culture of the Re- tablishing an office reputation. Through its teaching and public of Srpska, for providing sup- research, the University of Sarajevo Catholic Univer- port to students with is responsible to educate competent, sity of Leuven special needs at all capable, creative and internationally (Belgium), Eco- eight public univer- recognizable professionals in all areas nomics and Busi- sities in BiH. Since of interest to , ness University of they have been cre- in order to be able to provide quality Vienna (Austria) ated, established and professional services in modern society and the Univer- functioning today, in the economic, political and cultural sity of Alicante those offices will be context of Europe and the world. This (Spain). The proj- presented at the final public institution offers study and ect’s main objec- conference. We firm- research opportunities at 22 Faculties, 3 Academies, 5 Centres, 5 Institutes, tive is supporting ly believe that results National and University Library, Gazi the BH universities in improving of this project will be of particular Husrevbey Library, National Museum the quality and modernizing higher interest for students who need spe- of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Student education by creating institutional cial support, their teachers and all Parliament, with over 100 study capacity and developing policies others cooperating with them. The programmes, over 200 departments and practices that will provide to all working languages are the official and around 34,000 enrolled students. students the equal access to higher BH ones and English. The simulta- education in Bosnia and Herzegov- neous interpretation will be provid- ina. ed. BUANEWS 08 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin SARAJEVO UNIVERSITY THE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC CULTURE (TÜRKSOY) ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2015

University of Sarajevo Rector, through joint projects in the fields Prof. Dr. Muharem Avdispahic, of education, science and culture in HonDSc met with representatives order to promote Turkic languages and of the International Organization of cultures. Türksoy’s Secretary General, Turkic Culture (Türksoy), Keçiören Mr. Düsen Kaseinov expressed his Municipality in Ankara and the hope that in the future, signing of an Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in agreement on cooperation between B-H. The meeting was also attended the University of Sarajevo and Türksoy by the Prof. Mr. Amela Hadzimejlic- will be realized. Keco, Academy of Fine Arts Dean and relationship between Bosnia and International Organization of Turkic Vice-Dean Prof. Mr. Srdja Hrisafovic. Herzegovina and the Republic of Culture (Türksoy) is an international By presenting the University of Turkey, Rector Avdispahic said that cultural organization of countries Sarajevo’s history and activities in the University of Sarajevo had signed and regions where Turkic peoples the coming period, Rector Avdispahic Agreements on academic cooperation live and speak Turkic languages. pointed out that the University with thirteen universities in the This organization was established in of Sarajevo is a comprehensive Republic of Turkey. Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, on 12 university covering Humanities, During the meeting, the possibilities July 1993, and currently has 14 member social, medical, natural, mathematical, of achieving academic collaboration states. Its mission is to present the biotechnical, technical sciences and between the University of Sarajevo member states’ cultural resources and Arts. Emphasizing the multifaceted and Türksoy were discussed- to strengthen the cultural cooperation. A VISIT BY THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA H.E. Cihad Erginay, Ambassador of the Republic well as cooperation in the areas of research. of Turkey in Bosnia and Herzegovina visited the When speaking about UNSA’s international University of Sarajevo on Monday. 16 cooperation, Rector Avdispahic stated that February 2015. UNSA Rector, Prof. Dr. the University of Sarajevo has signed Muharem Avdispahic, HonDSc received agreements on academic cooperation the esteemed guest. with thirteen universities in the Republic Rector Prof. Dr. Avdispahic welcomed of Turkey. He also emphasized the the distinguished guest, presented multifaceted relationship between the history and development of the Bosnia and Herzegovina and the University of Sarajevo, emphasizing the Republic of Turkey, and gave positive comprehensiveness of the University, examples of examples of successful which covers the area of humanities, cooperation between the University social, medical, natural, mathematics of Sarajevo’s member institutions and and biotechnical and technical sciences and Arts. higher education institutions in Turkey. During the meeting, the importance of inter- Ambassador Erginay expressed his readiness to university cooperation was underlined and possibilities improve the so far successful cooperation between the of improvement and intensification of the academic University of Sarajevo and the Embassy of the Republic cooperation between the University of Sarajevo and of Turkey. universities in Turkey discussed, especially when it comes to the exchange of students and faculty as BUANEWS 09 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” SOFIA UNIVERSITY PROJECT WINS FIRST PRIZE IN 11th IT PROJECT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

A Sofia University IT team won the prestigious award in the category “Public Sector” of the 11th IT Project of the Year Competition with a project for improving the academic performance of the teaching staff at the departments with educational orientation at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ochridski”. Professor Dr Rumiana Peytcheva-Forsyth is head of the project and director of the Integral University Center for E-learning.

maintenance, and facilitation of high quality e-distance learning. 156 e-courses, established in compliance with European and world standards of e-distance learning, were created as part of the project. Three of the courses were successfully certified after a 6-month monitoring process by experts from the Learning Agency Network LANETO. The courses have an Epprobate certificate of quality (Epprobate is the yardstick for the international quality label for e-learning courseware). With a 686 000 lev strong budget, 96% of which used within two years, 97 lecturers from the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of General Primary and Early and education specialists from the Faculties of , , , Slavonic studies, The competition was organized by The Computerworld and Classical and modern languages received valuable newspaper in collaboration with DSK Bank. The prize training experience enabling them to transform their was established toward projects aimed at training and traditional educational courses into electronic ones. More developing highly skilled specialists who possess IT than half of the above mentioned trainees will be receiving knowledge essential to the practical implementation an E-learning Instructional Design and Online Lecturing of up-to-date information solutions in the field of Certificate, as a follow-up of extensive 240-hour training administration. sessions focusing on basic types of software, designing The training of the teaching staff from the educationally and developing interactive e-learning courses and an oriented specialties was realized with the financial e-learning classroom practicum. support of the Development of Human Resources Another distinguishing feature of the project is the Operational Program, Project No. BG051PO001 – 4. 3. 04/ creation of accessible e-learning platforms for students 0011: Increasisng the capacity of the academic staff at the with special educational needs. educational specialties of Sofia University in the design,

187 articles, authored and coauthored by the UNSA researchers, either alone or in collaboration with partner institutions, were indexed within SCOPUS data- UNSA IN THE base during 2014. Analyzed data for the researching field indicate that the largest number of SCOPUS indexed papers are in the field of biomedical and technical sciences: (66 articles or 35.3%), engineering (44 article or 23.5%), computer science (29 DATABASE articles or 15.5%), agricultural and biological sciences (20 articles, or 10.7%, and mathematics with 16 articles (8.6%) and biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology with 15 articles or 8%. When compared to the Web of Science database, the leading number of in- dexed papers within the Scopus database is from Humanities and social sci- ences (26 papers of 187), or a totally 13.87%, which represents a significant presence than in the WoS, where the percentage is 3%. BUANEWS 10 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” UNESCO’S DIRECTOR-GENERAL DELIVERS ANNUAL NELSON MANDELA MEMORIAL LECTURE

Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, delivered the Annual Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture, Nelson Mandela’s Legacy, at the aula magna of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The event was organized jointly by the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa to this country and the National Commission for UNESCO – Bulgaria, with the cooperation of the oldest high academic institution in the country.

Irina Bokova remarked that there was The process of globalization aspires to cultural hardly any better place than the University cooperation, imposes common values, decreases of Sofia, the oldest and most prestigious and ultimately annihilates the differences between academic institution in Bulgaria, peoples from different countries; it puts into place epitomizing the Bulgarian centuries- instead a wider and more constructive dialogue long cultural, educational and spiritual between religions, ethnic groups, and different tradition, to honor the man and the cultures. According to Bokova, globalization is of fighter for equality and freedom, Nelson such importance and pervasiveness due to its other Mandela. It was he who said: “Education aspect, too. From amongst the negative consequences is the most powerful weapon that you of globalization the inequality of the sexes, the can make use of to change the world.” social inequality, the lack of tolerance and the acts of According to Irina Bokova, we have to extremism should be singled out for their gravity. persevere in our struggle for education At the end of her lecture Irina Bokova re-echoed to all people, irrespective of their color of Nelson Mandela’s legacy “Now it is YOUR turn” and skin, sex, religious allegiance, and other added that the best way to pay tribute to his memory differences. is to follow him. We all should in our own way make it Irina Bokova also focused on the part of ourselves what Nelson Mandela left to us as the problems and the changes posed mission of his life legacy. Indeed, this means each and continually by the ever more globalizing everyone of us!” Mrs Bokova concluded that Mandela world. Borders are getting blurred, the human mind is constantly was truly convinced that every human being in their individual way giving birth to new inventions, innovations, and new technologies. can contribute to the making of a better world.

SOUTH-WEST UNIVERSITY “NEOFIT RISLKI”

South-West University consultations in all academic subjects. “Neofit Rislki” is a higher The University has modern training, education institution of scientific and sports facilities and offers modern Bulgaria. It is a wide range of possibilities for artistic state-owned university, performances. established and functioning The Career Centre offers probation by virtue of property and work and ensures contacts with future an annual state subsidy employers. secured by the government. The students can take part in The University operates international exchange programs and in compliance with all the academic results achieved in foreign the state regulations. The universities are recognized and included more than 57 Doctoral Degree Programs. South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in in their academic record. The University provides also continuing Blagoevgrad has been granted the highest The University is conveniently located education opportunities and is the largest 9.26 grade out of the Currently, the only 90 kilometers from the capital city of provider of non-credit professional University has 9 faculties encompassing Bulgaria and 80 kilometers from Greece. upgrade training all over South-Western social sciences, humanities, natural With its 80, 000 inhabitants Bulgaria. The University offers excellent sciences, technics and technologies and Blagoevgrad is a unique place to live and opportunities for practical training and offering more than 68 Bachelor Degree study. the academic staff willingly provides Programs, 88 Master Degree Programs and BUANEWS 11 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin TETOVA STATE UNIVERSITY THE AGREEMENT FOR ESTABLISHING OF THE CENTRE FOR PEACE AND INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT WAS SIGNED IN SUT

State University of Tetova, Northern Illinois University and “Aldo Moro” University at Bari, Italy, signed an agreement for establishing of the Centre for Peace and Inter- cultural Management. and key stakeholders will have access to resources to effectively manage conflicts and misunderstandings, to ensure global peace and economic prosperity” said Rector of SUT, Prof. Dr. Vullnet Ameti. The Rector of Northern Illinois University, Prof. Dr. Lisa C. Freeman said that this center will be a model for all communities. “It is a privilege for Northern Illinois University to join with partners and very important institutions of this country, such as the State University of Tetova The agreement was signed for Peace and Intercultural and the University of Bari” said by the rectors of the three Management will also provide Prof. Dr. Lisa C. Freeman, Rector universities. SUT Rector, Prof. Dr. neutral academic platform, of Northern Illinois University. Vullnet Ameti, after signing the on which will be based the Prof. Dr. Michelle Indellicato agreement declared: promotion of the diversity of Aldo Moro University at Bari, “It is a special pleasure for me to of discussions, with the aim Italy, said that the establishment announce very important news of achieving peace through of this center expresses the to students, professors and the education model. Through this desire for intercultural and world public, that the State University center, governments, students peace. “I can say that this is a very of Tetova today signed a important collaboration cooperation agreement between three universities, with the University since it shows that we of Bari and Northern desire to achieve world Illinois University, for and intercultural peace, establishing a Center for as well as materialize Peace and Intercultural peace by means of Management. The sophisticated research establishment of studies and training of next this center will generations, this is a truly enhance peace, important moment for us, conflict management to give the opportunity of and intercultural peace through education”, understanding said Prof. Dr. Michelle worldwide. The Center Indellicato. BUANEWS 12 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin TETOVA STATE UNIVERSITY IN SUT BEGAN THE 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TITLED “COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS”

At the State University of Tetova was held the 6th International Conference, titled “Computer intelligence, communication systems and networks”. This conference was declared opened by the Rector of SUT, Prof. Dr. Vullnet Ameti, who said that now SUT, an important part of its educational and scientific activity develops successfully through technological advantages.

this scientific conference and our institution”, said the Rector of SUT, Prof. Dr. Vullnet Ameti. Director-General of this Scientific Conference, David Al Dabass said: “First, I want to thank the host of this conference, the State University of Tetova and its Rector, Prof. Dr. Vullnet Ameti for the great support. This conference, titled “Computational intelligence, communications systems and networks” gathered scholars from different countries of the world, such as Britain, France, USA, Germany, Italy, Hungary, “Topic that will be addressed Computational intelligence, Greece and many other countries”, in this conference is quite actual, communication systems and added David Al Dabass, director- which through information and numerous networks of information general of scientific conference. communication technology technology enable many universities While the Dean of the Faculty of provides education and training for to offer online training courses, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, millions of scientists and students as well as publish their programs Prof. Dr. Fauzi Skenderi expressed worldwide. of study. Our university also gratitude to the IEEE, for the support develops successfully an important of papers coming from conferences. part of its educational Conference Coordinator, MSc and scientific activity Festim Halili, briefed the researchers through technological on the history of the city of Tetovo, at advantages and as the same time revealing the agenda a result of these of the conference. Otherwise, standards and it is worth mentioning that this facilitated conference is organized for the first communication, time at a Balkan university, which we have among in this case is the State University us prominent of Tetova, because many years ago scholars in it has been organized in India, Great the field of Britain, Indonesia, Thailand and informatics, Spain. who with their participation have honored

BUANEWS 13 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin TRAKYA UNIVERSITY EDIRNE EDITOR WORKSHOP AND BALKAN PUBLICATION ETHICS PANEL Edirne Editor Workshop and Balkan Publication Ethics Panel took place on 13th February 2015 at Trakya University Library and Documentation Center Seminar Hall. The Rector Prof. Dr. Yener at Trakya University. The Yörük, Dean of Faculty of Rector emphasized that Medicine Prof. Dr. Recep they are proud of Balkan Yağız, Editors of Balkan Medical Journal as it is Medical Journal and the only journal which is academicians participated internationally indexed. to the opening ceremony Then our Rector thanked to of congress. all those who contributed The opening speech was to Balkan Medical Journal. made by our Rector Prof. Dr. Then the Panel continued Yener Yörük and he saluted with presentations of Prof. all participants of the Dr. Ana Marušić, Associate congress and mentioned Prof. Stefanos Triaridis, his pleasure about and Dr. Ksenija Baždarić. hosting such an activity

“III. BALKAN SPORT GAMES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES” “III. Balkan Sport Games for Children with Disabilities” will be held between May 11th -13rd, 2015 at Trakya University in Edirne with 280 students from 11 different Balkan countries. It is aimed to contribute to the integration of children with disabilities into society. Build a cultural bridge between children in Edirne and other countries and to introduce disabled children closely to the society.

THIRD INTERNATIONAL “INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS’ BALKAN CONGRESS OF CONGRESS” WILL BE HELD IN TRAKYA UNIVERSITY

SPORTS SCIENCES “International Medical Students’ Third International Balkan Congress of Sports Sciences Congress” will be held between May with the theme of “Sports is respect and peace” 1st – 3rd, 2015 by The Scientific will be held between the dates May 3rd – 6th Research Community established 2015 in Trakya University in Edirne. by Trakya University Medical Trakya University will host academicians Faculty’s students. who work at the fields: physical education The congress about Pediatrics and sport, sport health, sport management, and Pediatric Surgery will be the recreation, Kırkpınar and traditional first in an international arena and authentic sports. the ninth nationally with valuable contributions of academicians BUANEWS 14 from different fields and countries. BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin TUZLA UNIVERSITY STRUCTURED UNIVERSITY MOBILITY BETWEEN THE BALKANS AND EUROPE FOR THE ADRIATIC-IONIAN MACRO-REGION In accordance with the objectives of its internationalization adopted by the European Commission in June 2014 and endorsed strategy, the is a participant in the mobility by the European Council in October 2014. program Structured University Mobility between the Balkans In addition to the University of Tuzla, the SUNBEAM partnership and Europe for the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region –SUNBEAM. includes the following universities: “Dzemal Bijedic” University SUNBEAM is an Erasmus Mundus Action 2 – Strand 1 project with of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Agricultural University of the aim to interlink European and Western Balkans universities; Tirana, ; “Aleksander Xhuvani” , it fits into the European policies on higher education by sharing Albania; , Bosnia and Herzegovina; the main objectives of such University of Sarajevo, policies, like promotion Bosnia and Herzegovina; of European higher Riinvest College, Kosovo; education, improvement University Mediterranean and enhancement of Podgorica, Montenegro; the career prospects of , students, promotion of the Montenegro; University intercultural understanding of Arts in Belgrade, Serbia; through cooperation , with third-countries and Serbia from the Western sustainable development of Balnakns and Università third-countries in the field of higher education. Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy; Alma Mater Studiorum The project offers fully funded scholarships: Università di Bologna, Italy; Università degli Studi di Urbino • For students, researchers, academic and administrative staff Carlo Bo, Italy; Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy; University of from the Western Balkans to visit one of the EU partner universities. Split, ; University of , Croatia; , • For students, researchers, academic and administrative Greece; , Slovenia; , staff from the EU partner universities to visit one of the partner Slovenia from the EU. universities in the Western Balkans. The long- term target of the project is to establish a platform From the geopolitical point of view SUNBEAM is functional to for sharing educational paths in order to implement joint the supra-national strategic objectives of the region. The project programmes for the awarding of joint titles among the universities has been developed in respect of the important, strategic events in the countries of the area. occurring in the Adriatic-Ionian area, mainly the creation of For more information please visit: http://www.sunbeam. the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-region, whose strategy was formally univpm.it/EN/apply-now

UNIVERSI COLLEGE

Universi College, in Pristina, Kosovo, on maximal oxygen consumption, its continues engaging renowned Professors measurement and interpretation of the of sport sciences, into their Unique Master different components of training through Program “Health, Sports and Recreation”. relevant scientific research and laboratory In a module on “Advanced scientific work. aspects of training in sport”, Professor On other hand, Professor Vedran Caner Acikada (Professor at Indiana Hadzic; Professor at the Faculty of University in the of Physical Education in Ljubljana, Slovenia, America) spoke about the trends and and the Team Physician to Slovenian “Universi” issues of training durability and research Volleyball National team, in his module methodology. “Health and science in sports”, spoke College continues Professor Acikada spoke about the about most common injuries of athletes. durability components, speed and In addition, Professor Hadzic spoke successful flexibility performance in some high- about the close connection that sports level sport, through study and discussion and medicine have, and the use of International of current methodology and new prohibited stimulus, by athletes, to interdisciplinary approach on research enhance their performance, especially methods. in high level competitions, such as the collaboration Professor Acikada was focused on World Championships, Olympic Games the impact of physiological factors etc. BUANEWS 15 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin ZADAR UNIVERSITY 2015 UNIVERSITY DAY CELEBRATION IN ZADAR On Wednesday, March 25th, the 619th Zadar’s academic year and the 13th anniversary of the reformed was commemorated by a ceremonial meeting attended by the representatives of higher education institutions from Croatia and abroad, representatives of the University of Zadar, mayors and heads of towns and municipalities in Zadar County, courts representatives, workers in local administration and economy, representatives of institutions from the area of science, education and culture, as well as representatives from the police and military, public and religious life.

pointed out that in similar occasions it was a custom to mention the most notable achievements during the previous year. A consistent development policy is the most important feature of the University of Zadar that cherished the identity of development in spite of deep economic crisis. The University had organised multiple scientific conferences; numerous scientific monographs, university textbooks and digests had been published, as well as eleven scientific magazines. International recognition and The commemoration of University country. identity of the University had been Day started at 9 o’clock in Saint The president of Croatian Rectors’ growing, and papers published in Demetrius Church with a service held Conference and the Rector of the magazines that were indexed in world by Zadar’s Monsignor Želimir Puljić, , Professor leading reference databases, and PhD, and continued at 11 o’clock in the Pero Lučin, PhD, congratulated acknowledgement that individual University’s Great Hall. on University Day stating that the scientist had received abroad attested The Mayor of Zadar, Božidar University of Zadar was the centre to that. Kalmeta, said that Zadar’s University of knowledge and crucial for the Rector concluded his speech with offered intellectual strength and community. the following words: knowledge without whom it would be Many of those who were unable “Today, dear colleagues, guests, impossible to imagine the life of this to attend the ceremony sent their friends and students, we stay town, and that it had something other greetings, including Kolinda Grabar true to our foundational sources universities lacked – the tradition. Kitarović, President of the Republic of – truthfulness, the value that The Head of Zadar County, Stipe Croatia, who greeted the University’s defines the scientific practice; Zrilić, pointed out that University members, wishing them to continue cooperation – internal, local, national, Day was an occasion where the to contribute to the development international, because it makes us best excel, and that he especially and progress of Croatian academic strong; responsibility – because it wished to congratulate the students, community. makes us steady. We stand and build and expressed the hope that they Ante Uglešić, Full Professor, Dr. on the most important foundation – continue to learn and work in their h.c., Rector of the University of Zadar, academic freedom.”

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During the ceremonial meeting, yearly Rector’s awards were given to deserving FULL PROFESSOR ANTE UGLEŠIĆ, individuals and institutions RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ZADAR, for special contribution to the cooperation with AWARDED WITH A GOLD MEDAL OF THE the University of Zadar. The award was presented REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA to Full Professor Valentin Pryanichnikov for cooperation with the University of Zadar and the construction of a robot for underwater work; Full Professor Borna First Bjeliš for the contribution to the work of the Department of from its beginnings; and to the Mayor of Benkovac, Branko Kutija, for the help in establishing the agricultural estate Baštica. The award for outstanding sports achievements was given to men’s and women’s Full Professor Ante Uglešić country. The award represented basketball teams of the Rector, was awarded the an additional incentive to Decoration of Honour for Services personally continue to stand for Students Basketball Club of to the Republic of Austria. The stronger and deeper relations with the University of Zadar. Decoration was awarded by the Republic of Austria, especially The yearly Rector’s award for Heinz Fischer, PhD, President in the area of his work and interest the most successful students of the Republic of Austria, and – science, higher education and was given to: Katarina it was presented to the Rector culture. Batur, Martina Brzica, Marin by Austrian Ambassador, Her Dujmović, Irena Jurković and Excellency Andrea Ikić-Böhm. Marko Stijić. The Austrian Ambassador The yearly Rector’s award stated that the Decoration was for the most successful awarded for justified reasons employees was given to: because the Rector had shown Stipe Živaljić, MA, Assistant the interest for cooperation with Professor Tomislav Frleta, Austria several years ago, which Full Professor Pavle Mikić, resulted in the opening of the and Full Professor Nikica Austrian Library „Alois Mock“. Uglešić. Not hiding his excitement, The University’s a cappella Rector Ante Uglešić pointed group AKA Crescendo, out that he had experienced this act not only as a great Mezzosoprano Ivanica acknowledgement for himself, Vunić, and the pianist Blanka but also as a great honour for Aždajić Medić performed his university, his town and his in the musical part of the programme.

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Mevlana Exchange Programme is a Exchange Protocol) may benefit from on a four point scale. programme which aims the exchange Mevlana Exchange Programme. • 50% language score + 50% GPA of students and academic staff between Additionally, all academic staff who The students studying in their first the Turkish higher education institutions works in a national or foreign higher year at associate or bachelor degree and and higher education institutions of other education institution, on condition that the students of preparation classes and countries. With the regulation published the higher education institutions signed scientific preparation programmes of in August 23, 2011 (num: 28034), students a bilateral Mevlana Exchange Protocol, graduate degrees can not participate in and academic staff exchange between may benefit from Mevlana Exchange this programme at their first semester. Turkish higher education institutions Programme. For more information; http://www. and higher education institutions of other Application Requirements of yok.gov.tr/web/mevlana countries has been possible. Different Mevlana Exchange Programme from other exchange programmes, In order to be a Mevlana Exchange Mevlana Exchange Programme includes Programme student all higher education institutions in the • The students must be studying at world regardless of their region. associate degree, bachelor degree, master Who can benefit from Mevlana degree or PhD degree of higher education Exchange Programme? programmes The students registered in formal • Grade point average (GPA) of associate education programmes at higher degree and undergraduate students must education institutions in Turkey (on be at least 2,5 on a four point scale. condition that the higher education • Grade point average (GPA) of graduate institutions signed a bilateral Mevlana students (MA, PhD) must be at least 3.00

THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME

The Erasmus+ Programme is a to support the implementation of the The Erasmus+ Programme shall European student exchange program Europe 2020 strategy for growth, jobs, contribute to the achievement of: offering university students asocial equity and inclusion. - the objectives of the Europe 2020 possibility of studying in another The Erasmus+ Programme is Strategy, including the headline European country for a period of at designed to support Programme education target; least 3 months and at maximum 12 Countries’ efforts to efficiently use the - the objectives of the strategic months. potential of Europe’s human talent framework for European cooperation Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in and social capital, while confirming in education and training (ET the fields of education, training, youth the principle of lifelong learning by 2020), including the corresponding linking support to formal, non- benchmarks; formal and informal learning - the sustainable development of throughout the education, Partner Countries in the field of higher training and youth fields. The education; Programme also enhances the - the overall objectives of the renewed opportunities for cooperation framework for European cooperation and mobility with Partner in the youth field (2010-2018); Countries, notably in the - the objective of developing the fields of higher education and European dimension in sport, in youth. particular grassroots sport, in line with The investment in the EU work plan for sport; and sport for the period 2014-2020. knowledge, skills and competences - the promotion of European values Education, training, youth and sport will benefit individuals, institutions, in accordance with Article 2 of the can make a major contribution to help organisations and society as a whole by Treaty on the European Union. tackle socio-economic changes, the contributing to growth and ensuring For more information; http:// key challenges that Europe will be prosperity and social inclusion in ec.europa.eu/education/index_ facing until the end of the decade and Europe and beyond. en.htm BUANEWS 18 BUANEWS Balkan Universities Association E-Bulletin PUBLICATIONS

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL

The Balkan Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed open-access international journal that publishes interesting clinical and experimental research conducted in all fields of medicine, interesting case reports and clinical images, invited reviews, editorials, letters, comments and letters to the Editor including reports on publication and research ethics. The journal is the official scientific publication of the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey and is printed four times a year, in January, April, July and October. The language of the journal is English.

The journal is based on independent and unbiased double-blinded peer- reviewed principles. Only unpublished papers that are not under review for publication elsewhere can be submitted. The authors are responsible for the scientific content of the material to be published. The Balkan Medical Journal reserves the right to request any research materials on which the paper is based. Web: http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/eng/Anasayfa

BALKAN LIBRARIES UNION JOURNAL

Journal of Balkan Libraries Union (BLUJ) is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal covering theories, concepts, models, frameworks, and in library science, e-publishing, documentation, and . BLUJ publishes research articles, review/survey articles, short communications, book reviews, and notes to the editor. BLUJ’s scope is broadly library science, encompassing all of the academic and professional disciplines which deal with recorded information. These include, but are not limited to information science, library science, and related disciplines, knowledge management, knowledge organization, information seeking, information retrieval, archiving, human information behaviour, and digital literacy. BLUJ is currently abstracted and indexed in ProQuest - LISA (Library and Information Science Abstracts), Ulrich’s, DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), Google Scholar, E-Lis (E-Prints in Library and Information Science), CiteSeerX, and J-Gate Portal. It is also under review by other major indexes. The journal whose language is English is published two times in a year. The fourth volume of the journal will be published in May 2015. A free online edition of this journal is available at http://www. balkanlibraries.org/journal , http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/jblu

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Address : Secretariat of Balkan Universities Association Trakya University International Relations Office 22030 Balkan Campus EDİRNE/ TURKEY

Phone : +90 284 213 96 34 Fax : +90 284 223 42 03 e-mail : [email protected]

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