IBU Leaders Magazine (Issue:5)

LEADERS

#5

Holder of a Privilege:

International Balkan University,

Media Center

General Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem

Rector

Editors:

Visar Ramadani

Muhammed Erdem İşler

Writing Committe:

Fatime Usein

Tansu Kahil

Ceneta Telak

Kristina Velickovska

Tirana Ahmeti

Dukica Pavlovikj

Skofiar Kamberi

Graphic Design:

Muhammed Erdem İşler

Photographer:

Hamzi Ibraimi

Copyright:

International Balkan University

Contact:

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Skopje/North Macedonia

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RECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Readers,

The first four issues of the Leaders Magazine

reached in the hands of thousands of readers

all over North Macedonia, Balkans and Turkey.

Their positive comments and impressions

gave a boost to the team behind the Magazine

and here we are today, the 5th issue is in front

of us.

14 years ago, the founders of International

Balkan University envisioned the path which

would lead to a noble cause of rebuilding the

bridges of cooperation, understanding and

brotherhood between the different nations

and cultures in the Balkans and Turkey.

The mission of our university is to educate

self-confident and qualitative youngsters

who will take responsibility towards the

societies in the region and work together for

the better tomorrow for all of us. Today, while

we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of

International Balkan University, we are proud

to see how this mission sees the light at the

end of the tunnel. I do see in their eyes hope

and belief that tomorrow will be better if they

are given the chance to lead and show us

what they can do together.

The internationalism of higher education

is one of the key priorities of IBU. In this

regard, we intensified our cooperation in

the framework of Erasmus+ and Mevlana

with prominent universities from Turkey and

Europe, opening the doors of mobility and

international educational experience for

our students with more than 200 partner

universities from more than 40 countries.

The 5th International Congress on Social

Sciences (INCSOS 19), organized in partnership

with several universities, with more than

900 participants from 13 countries and 93

universities came out to be a real scientific

forum and confirmed the topic of the

Congress, that is – from diversity to synergy.

With the participation of the Speaker of

the Grand National Assembly of Turkey

and Honorary Chair of the Congress, Prof.

Dr. Mustafa Şentop, the congress works

were open on the opening ceremony which

gathered representatives of governmental

organizations, rectors of universities,

academics, scientists, researchers,

representatives of business sector, nongovernmental

organizations, media, etc.

When it comes to art, the skills of our

students raised enormous attention among

art lovers with the organization of the 7th Art

& Architecture Exhibition, where more than

300 pieces of artwork were exhibited.

I have always trusted in youth and these

events proved me right. Their creativity,

open-mindedness, modern skills, along with

their commitment to offer the world a new

and better tomorrow, deserves our outmost

support.

We seek excellence for the future, for and

from the leaders of tomorrow!

Yours,


Rector

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PRESIDENT OF THE PRESIDENCY

FOR TURKS ABROAD AND

RELATED COMMUNITIES (YTB),

MR. ABDULLAH EREN MET

WITH SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

OF INTERNATIONAL BALKAN

UNIVERSITY

The President of the Presidency for Turks

Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Mr.

Abdullah Eren visited the International Balkan

University on Friday, 18th January 2019.

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PANEL: TURKISH, THE LANGUAGE

OF PEACE IN THE BALKANS

International Balkan University hosted

a panel discussion entitled “Turkish, the

language of peace in the Balkans”, organized

in cooperation between MATÜSITEB and TIKA

on Thursday, 20th December 2018.

CONFERENCE WITH PROF. DR.

MUSTAFA ŞENTOP, PRESIDENT OF

THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

OF TURKEY

IBU had the honour to host the conference

entitled “The Vision of Global Peace in the

New Millennium” with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop,

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the

Republic of Turkey on Saturday, 25th May 2019.

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IFTAR DINNER SERVED AT IBU

ON THE OCCASION OF THE HOLY

MONTH OF RAMADAN

Under the auspices of the Ambassador of the

Republic of Turkey in Skopje, International

Balkan University hosted Iftar dinner on

Saturday, 25th May 2019 at the university

campus in Skopje.

IBU HOSTED THE 5.

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

ON SOCIAL SCIENCES

INCSOS 2019 was organized in

cooperation with Trakya University,

Marmara University, Namik Kemal

University and Turkish Studies Journal.

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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY,

H.E. MEVLÜT ÇAVUŞOĞLU

DELIVERED AN ADDRESS AT IBU

During his address, Mr. Çavuşoğlu noted the

importance of the victory of the democracy on the

night of 15th July 2016 against the coup attempt.

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On the Occasion of the

European Day of Justice, Law

Students visited a Notary

Office

The European Day of Justice is celebrated each

year around the 25 October. It aims to bring

justice closer to citizens, to inform them on their

rights and to promote the work of the Council of

Europe and the European Commission in the field

of justice, through simulation of procedures and

information sessions.

It is aimed at students and people who work

in the field of justice. As a part of this year’s

celebration, the Notary Chamber of Macedonia

organized the open day in all the notary offices.

On this occasion, the students from International

Balkan University, Faculty of Law, visited the

notary office Anita Adamceska.

The students have a great chance to hear from

the notary, member of the managerial board

of the Notary Chamber, about the Chamber

competences, the importance of the European

event in which they are part of, the specifics

of the notary profession, the daily challenges

and responsibilities, as well the fulfillment that

comes with performance of the legal profession.

Students of architecture visited

locations for their future projects

in Skopje

The students of the study program Architecture at

Faculty of Engineering from International Balkan

University visited two locations in Skopje for their

future project, with mentorship of Asst. Prof. Dr.

Viktorija Mangaroska, and Asst. Nadica Angova.

Second year students will be working on different

project ideas for designing Modern Atrium House

in Novo Maalo at a specific location in Municipality

Center in Skopje. Third year students will be working

on different project ideas as part of an assignment

that will be aimed for creating complex structure

with sustainable green environment for Multicultural

Ecological Center for Young People at a specific

location in Municipality of Aerodrom in Skopje.

Students had successful approach and engagement

on the following educational activities for

understanding urban context of surrounding areas,

zoning and dimensional considerations in the built

environment, circulations - pedestrian and vehicle

movement, natural specifications - orientation

and climate, cultural and human aspects in the

environment that will be aimed at forming quality

architectural projects and structure with interesting

content to these particular locations.


IBU

Training on ‘Professional

Orientation’ for High School

Students Held at IBU

International Balkan University hosted a training

on the topic “Professional Orientation” organized

by the Islamic Youth Forum on Saturday, 17th

November 2018. The target group of the training

were high school students. The training was

delivered by Mevludin Ibish PhD, Assistant

Professor at IBU.

Guest Lecture:

Erdem Çelik, Digital Natives

Lead at Facebook

IBU hosted a guest lecture with Erdem Çelik,

Digital Natives Lead at Facebook on 24th October

2018 at the IBU Campus in Skopje. The topic of

the lecture was: “THE NEXT 10 YEARS: Career

Development in Today’s Fast Pace Environment”.

His lecture rose great interest among students

and academics of IBU.

IBU, Partner of The Erasmus+ Granted Project ‘Eco/Logical

Learning and Simulation Environments in Higher Education”

IBU is a partner in the European Project “Eco/logical Learning and Simulation Environments in Higher

Education” (ELSE) starting from September 2018 until March 2021. The Project is part of the Erasmus+ Key

Action 203 and consists of 11 Partners including: Universita Degli Studi Della Tuscia (Italy), The Manchester

Metropolitan University (UK), West University of Timisoara (Romania), Politecnico di Milano (Italy),

University of Cyprus (Cyprus), Universidad de Cadiz (Spain), Instituto Politecnico do Porto (Portugal),

Uniwersytet Im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznanu (Poland), Universitatea Petru Maior (Romania) and the

company Entropy Knowledge Network (Italy).

The main goal of the project is to design an integrated curriculum, including contemporary and innovative

practices, where the delivery of academic contents is coterminous with, and enhanced by the acquisition

of competences and transversal skills for the digital age. The problem that will be tackled throughout

the project involves generating innovative teaching and learning techniques, taking into account that

technology and digitalization alone do not generate such techniques.

The project is granted by the Erasmus+ Program with a duration of 30 months. The IBU Project Team will

be coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Madjova.

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Training On “Verbal And

Non-Verbal Communication”

For More Than 70 Students

From The Valley Of Preshevo

Guest Lecture: İsmet Öztanik,

Avantgarde Collection & Lucis

Initiative Founder

A guest lecture on the topic “Value-Based

Entrepreneurship & Partnership in Hard Times”

was delivered by Ismet Öztanık, Avantgarde

Collection Hotels and Lucis Initiative Founder at

the International Balkan University on Tuesday,

20th November 2018. In a full room with audience

including representatives of the university

management, academic staff and students, Mr.

Öztanık talked on his success story as a young

entrepreneur by presenting the portfolio of the

companies, partnerships and initiatives in which

he is engaged in his professional life. During

the lecture, he also shared his own experience

and delivered very important messages and

advises to students who as the young generation,

should be well-educated in order to address the

challenges of life in an easier way.

The Vice Rector and Dean of the Faculty of

Communications, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener Bilalli

delivered a training on the topic “Verbal and

Non-Verbal Communication” to a group of more

than 70 students from the Valley of Preshevo

on Saturday, 8th December 2018. They actively

participated in the training and learned new

skills and techniques in communication. All

participants were awarded with certificates of

participation. This activity was implemented in

cooperation with the Youth Office of Preshevo.

Rector Erdem Participated at the Meeting

of the Executive Board Of The Macedonian-

Turkish Chamber Of Commerce (MATTO)

The Rector of International Balkan Universitу, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem participated at the regular meeting of the Executive Board of the

Macedonian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce (MATTO) on Tuesday, 20th

November 2018. He addressed the members of the Board with a short

speech and thanked them for the continuous support and collaboration

of the valuable companies-members of MATTO with International

Balkan University. Rector Erdem reaffirmed the commitment of IBU to

work closely with the business sector in areas of mutual interest.


IBU

IBU Delegation at

Istanbul University

IBU Delegation had a meeting with the

President of the Republic Of Turkey

H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyi̇p Erdoğan

The President of the Management Board of International Balkan

University (IBU), Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski, accompanied by Vice

President Mr. Eser Cevahir and Secretary General Mr. Visar Ramadani

had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey, H.E. Mr.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting, the latest developments

and the new vision of our university were presented to President

Erdoğan.

A delegation of International

Balkan University (IBU)

including Rector Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem, Vice

Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener

Bilalli, Secretary General Mr.

Visar Ramadani and Assistant

Secretary General Mr. Ibrahim

Murat had a meeting with

officials of Istanbul University

on Monday, 26th November

2018. Working groups of both

universities are currently

drafting a very important

project of cooperation

between the two universities.

Law Students Conducted a study visit at

the Secretariat for European Affairs of the

Republic of North Macedonia

Within the framework of the course European Union Law, thirdyear

students from the Faculty of Law visited the Secretariat for

European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia. The students

were welcomed by the officials of the Secretariat for European

Affairs who delivered a lecture about EU integration processes and

the challenges that in that path the Western Balkan countries are

facing. The lecture focused on the key aspects of the integration,

the steps are taken and future prospects. The students were host

by Elizabeta Buova, Head of the Training Unit and by Aleksandar

Zafirovski, Coordinator for Economic and Financial Affairs in the

Sector of Integration.

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Peter Schulthess, Gestalt

psychotherapist from Zurich

at IBU

Guest Lecture:

Akira Wada, Professor Emeritus

at the Tokyo Institute of

Technology

Peter Schulthess, Gestalt psychotherapist

practicing in Zurich delivered a guest lecture at

the International Balkan University on Friday,

2nd November 2018. The topic of his lecture was

“Evidence-based Psychotherapy” and it raised

great interest among students of Psychology and

Psychological Counselling and Guidance. At the

end of his lecture, Dean of Faculty of Humanities

and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Emilija Stoimenova

Canevska presented a Certificate of Appreciation

to Mr. Schulthess for his informative lecture in

front of the students of IBU.

IBU hosted a Guest Lecture by Akira Wada,

Professor Emeritus at the Tokyo Institute of

Technology. The honourable professor delivered

a presentation on the topic “Recent Earthquakes

and New Concepts for Earthquake-Resistant

Design”, which provoked great interest among the

students of engineering and academics from our

university and other institutions who attended

the lecture.

Guest Lecture:

Prof. Dr. Ljubomir D. Frckoski

On the occasion of International Human Rights

Day, Prof. Dr. Ljubomir D. Frćkoski, professor of

international law delivered a guest lecture on the

topic “Globalization and Crisis of Human Rights” at

the International Balkan University on 10th December

2018. His lecture raised great interest among the

students and staff, who actively participated in the

lecture with their questions and comments.

‘ELSE’ Erasmus+ Project Outputs’

Content Presented to IBU

Academic and Administrative

Staff


IBU

Study visit at Skopje

International Airport - TAV

North Macedonia for Students

of Economics

Fourth year students from the Faculty of

Economics and Administrative Sciences from

International Balkan University together with the

staff from the same faculty attended a study visit

at the “International Airport Skopje” operated

by TAV Airports North Macedonia. The students

are attending the course ‘International Transport

and Logistics’ given by the Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Snezana Bilic and now they had the opportunity

to get practical knowledge from experts working

in both International Airport Skopje as well as

the Cargo Centre located nearby the airport.The

study visit provided the students with practical

knowledge related to the whole procedure for

passenger and cargo transfer, documentation

related to air freight, rules and procedures for

packaging, labeling and containerizing cargo, as

well as detailed procedures for export and import

practices used at the airport and cargo centre.

FEAS Students conducted a

field visit at ‘Croatia Insurance’

in Skopje

On the 19 th of December 2018 , the FEAS students

from the Management department have visited

Croatia Insurance -Skopje , as a part of the IBU

clinical teaching and field visits programme

envisaged for the academic 2018/2019 . The visit

is related to the academic course “Financial

Markets and Institutions” lectured by assoc.

prof. Violeta Madzova. The host of the visit was

Mr. Slavko Sazdovski , the Head of the Croatia

Insurance Academy and Mrs. Katerina Jordanovska

Maneva. “No one can go back and start from the

beginning, but everyone can start now to make a

completely new beginning “– said Mr. Sazdovski

while explaining necessity for life insurance. He

also presented to the students “Croatia Insurance

“development path, explaining the Company’s

main values and goals, holding currently the

leading position in North Macedonia in the life

insurance.

Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem Participated in

21 December

Turkish Education Day Events

at Konche

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21 DECEMBER,

THE HOLIDAY OF EDUCATION

IN TURKISH LANGUAGE

IN NORTH MACEDONIA

PANEL: TURKISH, THE LANGUAGE

OF PEACE IN THE BALKANS

On the occasion of 21 December, the Holiday of

Education in Turkish language in North Macedonia,

International Balkan University hosted a panel

discussion entitled “Turkish, the language of

peace in the Balkans”, organized in cooperation

between MATÜSITEB and TIKA on Thursday, 20th

December 2018.

The Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem

delivered a welcome speech to the audience,

whereas greetings speeches were delivered

by the Former Secretary General of the Turkish

Presidency and current Member of Turkish

Parliament, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Isen, Coordinator

of TIKA for Balkan region, Mr. Mahmut Çevik,

President of MATÜSITEB, Mr. Hüsrev Emin.

They all addressed the importance of this holiday

and the role of the Turkish language as a language

of peace in the Balkans.

Moderator of the panel was Prof. Dr. Ali Kafkasyali,

whereas panelists of the event were: Dr. Hamza

Kolukısa, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Gücüyeter,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ergin Jable, Prof. Dr. Aktan Ago and

Mr. Tahsin Ibrahim.

At the end, plaques were presented to the

panelists for their contribution in the successful

implementation of this important event.


IBU

Rector Erdem met with

Spokesperson And Special

Adviser to the President of

Turkey, Dr. Ibrahim Kalın

In the margins of the central celebration and reception

of 21st December, the Day of Education in Turkish

Language in North Macedonia, the Rector of International

Balkan University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem

met with the Spokesperson and Special Adviser

to the President of the Republic of Turkey, Dr. Ibrahim

Kalin who led the delegation from Turkey participating

at this year’s celebrations of the national holiday of

Turkish community in North Macedonia.

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The great cooperation

between IBU and YTB, topic

of discussion at the meeting

of Rector Erdem with YTB

President Eren

Cooperation Opportunities

Discussed with University

of Turkish Aeronautical

Association

Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem had

a meeting with the President of the Presidency for

Turks Abroad and Related Communities (Yurtdışı

Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı), Mr.

Abdullah Eren. They shared information on

the ongoing activities at both institutions and

exchanged ideas on strengthening the great

cooperation betweeen IBU and YTB. They agreed

this and similar projects directed towards

supporting the new generations in the Balkan

region and their qualitative education to continue

and intensify in the future.

Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem had

a meeting with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Erman Akbulut,

Rector of University of Turkish Aeronautical

Association with headquarters in Ankara,

Republic of Turkey on Friday, 4th January 2019.

Rectors shared information on the portfolio of

the respective universities, as well as exchanged

ideas on the potentials of cooperation in areas of

mutual interest in the near future.

Former Secretary General of Turkish

Presidency and Member of Turkish

Parliament, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Isen

visited IBU

The former Secretary General of the Turkish Presidency and currently

Member of Parliament from the city of Sakarya, Prof. Dr. Mustafa

Isen visited the International Balkan Univer-sity on Wednesday,

19th December 2018. He was welcomed by the Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem who gave a brief information on the ongoing

educational process and the future plans of IBU. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Isen

conveyed his congratulations for the new campus and reached goals

in the first decade of the functioning of IBU, noting that IBU plays

an important role in the relations between Macedonia and Turkey,

especially in the field of education and science.


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CHILDREN, OUR LOVELIEST

GUESTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR

Children were the last guests of this year at International Balkan University. In a gathering of

the academic and administrative staff held on Wednesday, 26th December 2018, they were

accompanied by their children who brought vividness and joy at IBU. Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem addressed the staff and conveyed his best wishes to every member

of the IBU family for the new year 2019. In the end, he delivered new year packages to the

children.

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President of the

Presidency for Turks

Abroad and Related

Communities (YTB),

Mr. Abdullah Eren

met with Scholarship

Students of

International Balkan

University

The President of the Presidency

for Turks Abroad and Related

Communities (YTB), Mr. Abdullah

Eren visited the International

Balkan University on Friday, 18th

January 2019.

He attended a meeting with the

students whose scholarships for

studies at IBU are provided by

YTB.

The programme was honoured

with the welcome and greeting

speeches of Mr. Abdullah Eren,

the Ambassador of Turkey to

Skopje, H.E. Tulin Erkal Kara,

Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet

Dursun Erdem and Coordinator of

YTB Scholarships at IBU, Assoc.

Prof. Dr. Shener Bilalli.

President Eren declared that the

cooperation with IBU will continue

and intensify in the future, as well

as the support with scholarships

for the most talented students

from the Balkan region.

In the end, Rector Erdem

presented a plaque and a gift

to Mr. Eren, in recognition of

their consistent support and

contribution towards IBU.

The project “Ottoman, Our Shared

Heritage” Launched at International

Balkan University

In organization of NGO “Fettah Efendi” and supported by

International Balkan University, the project “Ottoman, Our Shared

Heritage” was launched at IBU on Friday, 18th January 2019.

The event was attended by numerous academics, intellectuals,

representatives of governmental and non-governmental

organizations, media and students. The audience was

greeted with speeches by IBU Rector, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem, President of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related

Communities, Mr. Abdullah Eren, The President of NGO Fettah

Efendi, Mr. Sevba Abdullah and Vice President, Mr.Bunjamin Bela.

The first event of the project was a seminar with the well-known

professor from Turkey, Prof. Dr. İhsan Fazlıoğlu.


IBU

Mr. Ihsan Şener, Counselor to the

President of Turkey visited the Rector of


Mr. Ihsan Şener, Counselor to the President of the Republic of

Turkey visited the Rector of International Balkan University, Prof.

Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem on Wednesday, 6th February 2019.

Rector Erdem informed Mr. Şener about the ongoing activities

of IBU, as well as the new vision and strategy for the further

development of our university. Mr. Şener stated that the role

of IBU in educating the new generations in a qualitative and

modern educational atmosphere, as well as building bridges

of cooperation between Macedonia, the Balkans and Turkey is

highly appreciated and he conveyed his support and readiness

for contribution in this mission.

IBU and University of Turkish Aeronautical

Association signed a Protocol of

Cooperation

A delegation of the University of Turkish Aeronautical Association

visited the Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem on Thursday,

24th January 2019. Opportunities of cooperation and areas of mutual

interest were discussed the meeting.

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IBU and Anatolian

Youth Association

signed a Protocol of

Cooperation in the

field of Education

A delegation of the Anatolian

Youth Association led by President

Salih Turhan visited the Rector of

International Balkan University,

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem on

Wednesday, 23rd of January 2019.

Information on the activities of

the University and the Association

was shared among the parties.

In direction of strengthening

the cooperation in the field of

education and implementation of

joints projects and activities. IBU

and Anatolian Youth Association

signed a Protocol of Cooperation.

The Speaker of the Grand National

Assembly of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Mustafa

Şentop visited IBU

The Speaker of the Grand Assembly of the Republic of Turkey, Prof.

Dr. Mustafa Şentop, accompanied by the Ambassador of Turkey to

Skopje, H.E. Tülin Erkal Kara, visited the campus of International

Balkan University.

Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem informed the Deputy

Speaker on the ongoing educational process and the projects for

the further development of IBU.

Dr. Şentop valued the achievements of our university and highly

appreciated the role of IBU in providing qualitative education

to the new generations and its mission in building bridges of

cooperation between the different nations and cultures.

IBU and ITU met to Discuss

Closer Academic and

Scientific Cooperation

A delegation of International Balkan University

including the Rector, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem, Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener Bilalli

and Secretary General, Mr. Visar Ramadani visited

the Istanbul Technical University on Wednesday,

13th February 2019. They were welcomed by

the Rector of ITU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karaca.

Opportunities of closer academic and scientific

cooperation and mutual projects were discussed

during the meeting.


IBU

Certificate Programme

“Introduction in the Real

Estate Investments” launched

at International Balkan

University

The 2019 Annual Meeting of the

Assembly Of the Foundation for

Education And Culture “ÜSKÜP”

was held on february 2019

The 2019 Annual Assembly of the Foundation

for Education and Culture “ÜSKÜP”, founder

and owner of International Balkan University,

was held on Saturday, 9th February 2019 at the

premises of the IBU Campus in Skopje.

Certificate Programme “Introduction in the Real

Estate Investments” organized by International

Balkan University (IBU) in partnership with

Cevahir Sky City and Forton Macedonia launched

on 13 February 2019 at the premises of the

IBU Rectorate. 22 students will benefit from

this great opportunity to acquire practical

knowledge, as well as develop their skills and

techniques. Instructors of the programme

are: Mr. Muhammed Cevahir, MRICS, Cevahir

Holding Property Investments Director and Mr.

Vlatko Bogoevski, MRICS, managing director of

Cushman&Wakefield/Forton MKA in Skopje.

Assembly members discusses and approved

the Annual Activity and Financial Reports for

2018, as well as the Program for activities and

projects for 2019.

The Assembly also elected its Deputy President,

Vice Presidents and new members.

IBU will partner with Istanbul Technical University

in establishing Double Degree Programs in the field

of Engineering

A delegation of Istanbul Technical University led by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Fuat

Aydin visited the International Balkan University on 21st February 2019. They

were welcomed by the Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem with whom

they discussed on the earlier defined plans for cooperation between IBU and ITU

during the first meeting in Istanbul.

In this direction, both parties shared the great satisfaction of initiating the

procedure for establishment of double degree programs in various departments

of engineering. A joint team of ITU and IBU intensified works on the curricula and

other aspects of the double degree programs during the day.

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Traditional Food Day

organized by English Language

School

Presentation by experts

from Portugal on “Virtual

Enterprise-Digital Tool to

Prepare the Graduates for the

Future Job” held at IBU

The Traditional Food Day organized by IBU

English Language School was held on 27th

February 2019 at the premises of the IBU Campus.

Students and teachers from the ELS brought

plenty of traditional food that certainly whetted

everyone’s appetite. IBU students and staff

enjoyed the delicious Balkan dishes, salads and

home-made cookies.

Prof. Dr. Paulino Silva and Prof. Dr. Anabela

Mesquita, professors at the Polytechnic Institute

of Porto from Portugal delivered a Presentation

entitled “Virtual Enterprise -Digital Tool to

prepare the Graduates for the Future Job“ on

Wednesday, 20 February 2019 at the IBU Campus,

Blue Amphitheater. The event was attended by

academic staff, administration and students of

International Balkan University.

Real Estate Certificate

Programme: field visit at

Doubletree by Hilton Skopje

In the framework of the Certificate Programme

“Introduction in the Real Estate Investments”

organized by International Balkan University (IBU)

in partnership with Cevahir Sky Cityand Forton

Macedonia, participants guided by Mr. Vlatko

Bogoevski, MRICS and Managing Director of Forton

MKA visited DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje as a fieldvisit

activity on Friday, 8th March 2019.


IBU

IBU, Host and Partner of the

‘Special Education Seminars’

organized by TiKA

International Balkan University hosted the

first session of the project “Special Education

Seminars” organized by the Turkish Cooperation

and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Sunday,

24th February 2019. More than 500 participants

attended the seminar.

President Ademoski and Vice

President Cevahir visited the

Speaker of The Grand National

Assembly of Turkey,

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop

The President of the Management Board of IBU,

Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski and the Vice President,

Mr. Eser Cevahir visited the Speaker of the Grand

National Assembly of Turkey and Honorary

Member of the Board of Trustees of IBU, Prof.

Dr. Mustafa Şentop. They extended their

congratulations on the election of Mr. Şentop as

Speaker and wished him success in the new duty.

They also thanked the Speaker for his continuous

support towards IBU and invited him to visit

North Macedonia in the near future.

The Minister of Education and

Science, Dr. Arber Ademi visited

IBU and attended the meeting

of the Macedonian-Turkish

Chamber Of Commernce (MATTO)

International Balkan University hosted the meeting

of the Executive Board of Macedonian-Turkish

Chamber of Commerce (MATTO) on Wednesday, 20th

March 2019.

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Ping-Pong Tournament for

students organized at the IBU

Campus

A ping-pong tournament for students of International

Balkan University was organized by ‘Amazing Ideas

Club’, a student club recently established at our

university. The tournament was attended by more

than 60 participants. Students had a lot of fun and

enjoyed this sports activity at the campus of IBU.

Dr. Miroslav Nastev from the

Geological Survey of Canada

delivered a Guest Lecture At IBU

Dr. Miroslav Nastev, Research Scientist at the

Geological Survey of Canada – Natural Resources of

Canada delivered a guest lecture at International

Balkan University – Faculty of Engineering on 20th

March 2019. The topic of his lecture was “Rapid

Risk Evaluator (Er2): A standardized web-based

application for rapid and user-friendly multi-hazard

risk assessment”.

Rector Erdem met with the

President of the Board of

Accreditation, Acad. Prof.

Dr. Vlado Kambovski


IBU

Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet

Dursun Erdem had a meeting

with the President of the

Board of Accreditation of the

Republic of North Macedonia,

Academician Prof. Dr. Vlado

Kambovski on 10th April 2019.

They shared ideas and

opinions on the overall

situation in the higher

education in North

Macedonia, perspectives

for internationalization

and cooperation as aim of

increasing the quality of

education and creating better

opportunities for the new

generations.

They agreed to closely

cooperate in all matters

of mutual interest, for

the benefit of the higher

education system.

President Ademoski and Rector Erdem met

with the Minister of National Defense of the

Republic of Turkey, Mr. Hulusi Akar

In the margins of his official visit to the Republic of North Macedonia,

the President of the Management Board, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski and the

Rector, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem met with the Minister of National

Defense of the Republic of Turkey, Mr. Hulusi Akar. on Wednesday, 3rd

April 2019. They informed the Minister about the ongoing activities at

the International Balkan University and exchanged ideas about the

further development of the university. Minister Akar highly appreciated

the role of IBU in educating the new generations and building bridges of

cooperation between North Macedonia and Turkey.

International Balkan University signed a

protocol of academic cooperation with

International Vision University

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Field visit at the Constitutional

Court of the Republic of North

Macedonia

Students of law and political sciences, in the

frame of the course ‘Constitutional Law’ visited

the Constitutional Court of the Republic of North

Macedonia on Wednesday, 17th April 2019.

They had the opportunity to attend a court session,

which was a unique experience for them to see in

person how the Court works and decides. They were

received by the Secretary General of the Court who

explained the organization and functions of the

Court. Students were also received by the Court

Judge, Mr. Sali Murati who shared his experience as

judge with the students.

“ERASMUS+ INTERNATIONAL DAYS”

FOR THE FIRST TIME AT IBU

IBU International Relations Office, for the first time is organizing

a two-day event, the “Erasmus+ International Days” dedicated to

the Erasmus+ Incoming Staff for teaching and training in the spring

semester 2018/2019.

The first day was dedicated to the Erasmus + Incoming staff

for training who had a chance to present their universities and

possibilities for inter – university cooperation. IBU staff, students,

and representatives from other North Macedonian universities

followed the presentations for Lithuania Business University of

Applied Sciences, Lithuania, Istanbul 29 Mayis University, Turkey,

Kafkas University, Turkey, Anadolu University, Turkey, and Istanbul

Sabahattin Zaim University, Turkey and International Balkan

University, North Macedonia. Also, the current Erasmus+ Project KA


IBU

Slovenian Ambassador in Skopje, Prof. Dr.

Milan Jazbec delivered a honorary lecture at

IBU – “Balkans Vs. Euro-Atlantic Integrations:

Challenges and Perspectives”

The Ambassador of Slovenia in Skopje, Prof. Dr. Milan Jazbec delivered a honorary lecture

on the topic “Balkans vs. Euro-Atlantic Integrations: Challenges and Perspectives” at the

International Balkan University on Wednesday, 10th April 2019. In front of the audience that

included the Rectorate, academic staff and students of various departments, Ambassador

Jazbec addressed the importance of the Euro-Atlantic integration for the Balkan region

countries as a common benefit in political, economic and security point of view.

203 Strategic Partnerships for Innovations “ELSE –

Eco-logical Learning and Simulation Environments in

Higher Education” that IBU is a partner was promoted.

The second day was dedicated to the Erasmus +

Incoming staff for teaching and was opened with

presentations for Erasmus+ and Eurydice, delivered

by the representatives from the National Agency for

European Educational Programmes and Mobility,

Mr. Aleksandar Bogojevski and Mr. Dejan Zlatkovski.

Guest lectures from different universities delivered

their presentations in the areas of: Islamic Banking

and Finance, Sustainable Tourism, EU Integration and

Asylum Policies and Turkish Education System and

Heritage.

Both days networking was organized with traditional

food testing from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Poland, France

and North Macedonia prepared by the Erasmus+

Incoming Students and their IBU mentors.

IBU Participated at the 5th

Annual Meeting of the Balkan

Universities Association (BUA)

International Balkan University (IBU) is

represented by Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem and Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener

Bilalli at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Balkan

Universities Association (BUA), which will be

held at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

on 16-18 April 2019.

This year, the theme of the Conference is

“Implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable

Development Goals in the Balkan Region: The

Role of the Universities”.

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FIELD VISIT

FOR STUDENTS

OF LAW AT

HALKBANK

IBU law students of 2nd year accompanied by Asst.

Prof. Dr. Nikola Dacev had a great opportunity to

visit the headquarters of Halkbank AD Skopje. This

visit was organized for the students within the

course “Law of Obligations-special provisions”.

A comprehensive and highly informative lecture

was delivered to the students by the Chiefs of

the Division of Risk Collection Liquidation Legal

and Information Security. Firstly, a brief historical

overview of Halkbank was given to the students,

including the development and the enormous

success the bank had in recent years, as well as

the new products the bank has introduced for its

customers. Secondly, the organization structure of

Halkbank was presented to the students with brief

explanations of the composition and methods of

work of the Supervisory Board and Management

Board. Thirdly, as the main and essential part of the

presentation, the working activities of the Division

of Risk Collection Liquidation Legal and Information

Security (divided on several departments) were

explained to the students, especially the contracts

that these departments prepare, like the contract

of loan, lease contract, mortgage contract etc.

The students also had the opportunity to learn

more about the collaterals the bank has when

concluding the loan agreements, like movable and

immovable items and some new products that the

bank offers on the market were also introduced to

the students like the bank insurance products that

can be used as additional financial protection for

both the bank and the clients in the contractual

relations. The students also had to opportunity to

understand the meaning of the promissory note

as a financial security that the bank signs when

concluding the contracts with its clients as one

of the most important securities used in business

relations between banks and clients. Another

important aspect of the presentation was the

litigation procedure regarding the disputes the

bank has with its clients. The reasons for the

reduced amount of civil court proceedings, the

type of cases and the enforcement procedure

were explained to the students, pointing out

some interesting examples from practice. The

consequences of non-fulfillment of the contracts

were also explained to the students, the actions

that the bank undertakes when financial

arrangements with the clients become overdue

and the meaning of enforcement agents in risk

collection liquidation and their collaboration

with the bank. Questions regarding the interest

rates, penalty interest rates for non-payment of

the loan were also explained to the students.

The students had the opportunity to see a sample

of a loan contract written in English language. They

showed great interest in this presentation by asking

questions and creating a discussion regarding some

unclear issues.


IBU

IBU attended the Eco-Action of

“Communal Hygiene” Skopje

and contributed for a cleaner

environment

Great contribution by students and staff of

International Balkan University, who supported

the action of the “Communal Hygiene” Skopje on

Wednesday, 24th April 2019. The aim of the action was

to raise awareness among the different categories

of citizens and their inclusion in this action that

provided a cleaner environment for all.

Field visit for Law Students at the

Government of the Republic of

North Macedonia

A group of students of law of International Balkan

University had an exceptional opportunity to visit

the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia

(Влада на Република Северна Македонија) on

Thursday, 25th April 2019. They were welcomed by the

Secretary General, Dr. Dragi Raskovski and Deputy

Secretary General, Mr. Tahir Hani. They presented the

premises of the Government to our students, as well

as explained the organizational structure and the

authorizations of the governmental bodies.

IBU attended the Meeting

of the Macedonian-Turkish

Chamber Of Commerce

(MATTO) with Prime Minister

Zaev and his team

Macedonian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce (MATTO)

hosted a meeting with the Prime Minister of the

Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Zoran Zaev, Deputy

Prime Minister Mr. Koco Angjusev and Minister of

Education and Science, Dr. Arber Ademi on Tuesday,

23rd April 2019. President of the IBU Management

Board and President of MATTO, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski,

along with IBU Management Board Members, Mr. Imer

Selmani, Mr. Eser Cevahir and Ms. Jana Marin, and

Secretary General Mr. Visar Ramadani were among

the attendees of the meeting.

The meeting was an opportunity to share ideas

and opinions on the cooperation of the triangle

government-university-business sector, and in

this direction, IBU representatives shared their

perspectives and ideas for further development

and increase of quality of the higher education in

the country, creating governmental and educational

policies oriented towards supporting the new

generations with scholarships and modern education

opportunities, as well as internationalization of the

whole higher education system of the country. These

ideas were welcomed by Prime Minister Zaev and

his team, and they declared their full support in the

process of their implementation.

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Rector Erdem met the President

of the Republic Of Turkey,

H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan

and briefed him on the recent

developments at IBU

Upon invitation of the Speaker Grand National

Assembly of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop, the

Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem

attended the official reception on the occasion of 23

April, National Sovereignty and Children Day in Turkey.

During the reception, Rector Erdem met the President

of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and informed

him about the recent developments at IBU, with

special focus on the double diploma projects with

Istanbul Technical University and Trakya University.

They also addressed the topic of recognition of IBU

diplomas in Turkey by the Higher Education Council.

In this direction, President Erdoğan and President

of YÖK, Prof. Dr. M.A. Yekta Saraç ensured Rector

Erdem that all graduates from IBU will be provided

recognition of their diplomas as a result of the

accreditation of IBU by YÖK. They also declared their

full support for the further development of IBU as

an important bridge of cooperation between North

Macedonia, Balkans and Turkey.

Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis and

Mr. Tyson Rallens from

University of Oxford delivered a

Guest Lecture At IBU

Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis and Mr. Tyson Rallens,

from Said Business School, University of Oxford,

UK delivered a guest lecture entitled “Updates on

Business Research from the University of Oxford:

Ownership and Responsible Business” on the

class of Entrepreneurship, on Thursday April 25,

2019.

The guest lecturers shared from their current

research projects and took questions from

interested students. Mr. Rallens coordinates

the Ideas to Impact programme which connects

Oxford PhD students in Science and Medicine to

opportunities around Strategy and Innovation at

Saïd Business School. Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis

is the Programme Director of the Ownership

Project at Oxford Said, a multidisciplinary,

multiyear research project that examines the

impact of ownership on responsible business

behavior. The aim of the project is to deliver

excellent independent analysis of how ownership

influences businesses and the communities in

which they operate. The project currently has a

particular focus on large business families. Dr

Johnstone-Louis summarized the project and its

methods and shared the results of the empirical

findings from the project so far. She outlined the

geographical focus of the project and engaged

the audience in their reactions to how the project

findings might change if the Project was to

engage with ownership in the Balkans.


IBU

More than 500 Students from

North Macedonia attended

The IBU Scholarship Exam ’19

More than 500 students from North Macedonia

attended the first Scholarship Exam ’19

organized by International Balkan University on

27th April 2019. Students had the chance to test

their knowledge in questions that covered fields

of general culture, mathematics, geography,

history and IQ. Additionally, they attended a

Test on English Proficiency.

Culture Conference of “28th Hıdırellez Spring Festival”

was held at International Balkan University

The opening event of the “28th Hıdırellez Spring Festival”, a culture conference was held at International Balkan

University on Thursday, 2nd May 2019. The conference was attended by representatives of governmental and

non-governmental organizations, academic society and students. The audience was greeted with welcome

speeches by the President of the Festival, Dr. Senol Tahir, Director of TIKA for Balkans and Eastern Europe,

Mr. Mahmut Cevik and Vice Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Sener Bilalli. Vice Rector Bilalli also moderated the panel

discussion of the following speakers: Prof. Dr. Velika Stojkova-Serafimovska, UNESCO National Committee of

North Macedonia / Prof. Dr. Metin Ekici – UNESCO National Committee of Turkey / Prof. Dr. Ali Durmaz – UNESCO

National Committee of Turkey

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Educational workshop “Health

For All” organized by Acıbadem

Sistina Hospital Held At IBU

On the occasion of the international/ national

week of nurses, technicians and midwives and the

International Day of the Nurse, an Educational

Workshop entitled “Health for all” was organized

by Acibadem Sistina Hospital at International

Balkan University on 6th May 2019. In front of the

academic staff and students of IBU, the following

representatives of Acibadem Sistina Hospital shared

their presentations and views on the importance of

health in today’s life: Lecturers:

Biljana Dilevska / Lence Spasovska

Magdalena Mitevska / Andronicki Bibovska

General Manager of Halkbank

Turkey, Mr. Osman Arslan Visited


A delegation of Halkbank led by General Manager

Mr. Osman Arslan visited the International Balkan

University (IBU) on Friday, 17th May 2019. They were

welcomed by IBU Rector, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem. They exchanged information on the ongoing

activities and future plans, as well as focused on the

successful cooperation between IBU and Halkbank.

The delegation also had the chance to visit the Annual

Student Art & Architecture Exhibition at the Rectorate

Gallery.

International

Conference Organized By

International Academic

Institute nd International

Balkan University

International Academic Conference organized

by International Academic Institute

and hosted by International Balkan University

was held on 20th May 2019 at the

IBU Campus in Skopje.


IBU

IBU Team, part of

The Wizz Air Skopje

Marathon 2019

Field visit at the complex “Diamond of

Skopje” by Limak Holding forthe Civil

Engineering Students

Students of Civil Engineering conducted a field visit at the complex

“Diamond of Skopje” which is being constructed by Limak Holding on 2

May 2019.

The site visit started at the old rail way station in the center of the Skopje,

where Limak Holding company is building an elite complex, known as

“Diamond” which has total initial estimated value of cca 250 mil eur. The

complex “Diamond” is planned of buildings for living and administration,

shopping malls, hotels, mixed use centre etc. For this purpose as an

introduction to the students, Limak staff and Engineers compiled a 3D

video presentation, of the whole project Limak Diamond.

A team of International Balkan

University participated in the

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon 2019

which was held on 4th May

2019. This year’s marathon

was attended by more than

12,500 participants, making it

the most attended marathon

in its history in Skopje. The

event was supported by the

City of Skopje and the Agency

for Youth and Sport of the

Republic of North Macedonia.

In addition to the visit, the students of the Faculty of Engineering (FENG),

Civil Engineering department, have been introduced to the practical

aspects of the Foundation Engineering and Reinforced Concrete.

Blood Donation Action at IBU

International Balkan University organized a Blood

Donation Action at the university campus in cooperation

with Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia. The

Action raised great interest among students and staff, as

more than 50 people donated blood and contributed to

the health of people in need. This social responsibility

project will continue with new activities in the coming

period.

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Conference “The Vision of Global Peace in the New Millenium” with

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop, President of the Grand National Assembly of

Turkey

International Balkan University had the honour to host the conference entitled “The Vision of Global Peace in

the New Millennium” with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of

Turkey on Saturday, 25th May 2019. Speaker Şentop in front of the great audience at IBU presented his views

and thoughts on the challenges of global peace in the new millennium and the aspects that will contribute in

reaching this noble goal for the benefit of all peoples in the world.

IBU Faculty Of Art And Design

Dominated The Youth Spring Saloon

2019 Organized By National Gallery Of

North Macedonia

IBU Faculty of Art and Design dominated the group exhibition

organized by the National Gallery of North Macedonia. The

event was held at the Gallery ‘Mala Stanica’ on 15 May 2019.

Led by their mentor, Assoc. Prof. Srdjan Mikikj, IBU students

Denis Zilije, Cengaver Kerim, Eda Rada, Zani Dida,Mursel

Ademi and Amar Rexhallari participated in the exhibition with

their works. Award for Best Pedagogue: Assoc. Prof. Srdjan

Mikikj (IBU) / Award for Best Student Work: Zani Dida and Eda

Rada (IBU) / Award for Best Collection: Cengaver Kerim (IBU)


IBU

Panel Discussion “Business Diplomacy:

What is it all About?” held at IBU

A panel discussion entitled “Business Diplomacy: what is it all about?”

was held at the International Balkan University on Wednesday, 15th

May 2019. Panelists of the discussions where Dr. Koco Angjusev, Deputy

Prime Minister in the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia,

Mr. Stefan Peter, CEO of EVN Macedonia and President of the Council

of Foreign Investments in North Macedonia and Mr. Ismail Aliji, Foreign

Policy Adviser, Office of the President of North Macedonia. The panel

was moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Snezana Bilic, Dean of the Faculty of

Economics and Administrative Sciences.

DPM Angjusev talked on the topic “Government’s Approach toward

Foreign Investments”, Mr. Peter from EVN shared his experience on

the topic “Doing business with Governments”, whereas Mr. Aliji from

the Office of the President addressed the aspects of “Diplomacy as a

Business Tool”.

High School Competition by the Faculty of

Engineering

Guest Lecture:

“Driving Into

The Future” with

Prof. Dr. Peter

Robinson from

the University of

Cambridge

Guest Lecture entitled

“Driving into the Future” by

Prof. Dr. Peter Robinson from

University of Cambridge

Computer Laboratory was

held on Wednesday, 29th May

2019 at International Balkan

University (IBU).

Faculty of Engineering organized

the High School Competition on

Thursday, 25th April 2019. Students

from Maarif International Schools,

SMUGS “Dr. Pance Karagjozov”,

SUGS “Saraj”, High School “Sami

Frasheri”-Kumanovo participated

with their projects in the

competition and presented their

creativity, ideas and research on

various topics which raised the

interest of the academic staff of

the Faculty of Engineering.

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IFTAR DINNER SERVED AT IBU ON

THE OCCASION OF THE HOLY MONTH

OF RAMADAN

Under the auspices

of the Ambassador

of the Republic

of Turkey in

Skopje, H.E. Tülin Erkal

Kara, International Balkan

University hosted Iftar

dinner on Saturday, 25th

May 2019 at the university

campus in Skopje. More

than 1300 guests were

honored with the presence

of the President of North

Macedonia Prof. Dr. Stevo

Pendarovski, Speaker

of the Grand National

Assembly of Turkey Prof.

Dr. Mustafa Şentop,

high representatives of

governmental institutions,

rectors of universities,

academic community,

civil society, media and

students.

Messages of

peace, solidarity

and cooperation

were given

during the speeches of

President Pendarovski,

Speaker Şentop,

Ambassador Kara and

Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem.

At the end, President of

Management Board, Mr.

Ajdovan Ademoski and

Rector Erdem presented

their gifts for President

Pendarovski and Speaker

Şentop, paintings with

motives of Stone Bridge

in Skopje and the Ohrid

Lake.


IBU

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF

NORTH MACEDONIA, PROF. DR.

STEVO PENDAROVSKI AT IBU

The President of the Republic of

North Macedonia, Prof. Dr. Stevo

Pendarovski attended the iftar

dinner hosted by International

Balkan University on Saturday,

25th May 2019 at the premises

of the university campus in

Skopje.

President Pendarovski

addressed the audience

which included Speaker of

the Grand National Assembly

of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Mustafa

Sentop, former President of

North Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge

Ivanov, ministers, members

of parliament, governmental

high representatives, rectors of

universities, representatives of

civil society, media, academic

and students.

“I come here (at the

campus of International

Balkan University) for the

first time, and I am really

impressed from what has

been done in my city, in my

country.

IBU is one of the most

important investments

of the Republic of Turkey

in our country, because

it educates the new

generations and prepares

them for a brighter future”

noted President Pendarovski

during his speech.

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Annual Student Art & Architecture Exhibition 2019 showcased

the Talent And Creativity of Our Students

The Opening Ceremony of the Annual Student Art & Architecture Exhibition 2019 was held on 17 May 2019 at the

International Balkan University Rectorate Gallery. Guests from various institutions, academics and students had

the chance to see more than 200 art works of the students of the Faculty of Art and Design and the Department

of Architecture, who showcased their talent and creativity in a very productive manner. The Rector of IBU, Prof.

Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem addressed the audience with a greeting speech, whereas the Dean of the Faculty of

Art and Design, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Ristovska and the Head of Department of Architecture, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Aleksandar Andovski shared detailed information about the exhibition and the works of the students.

Guest Lecture: “Identifying

Cancer Genes Using Machine

Learning” with Dr. Damjan

Temelkovski from the Francis

Crick Institute, London

Guest lecture with Dr. Damjan Temelkovski from

Francis Crick Institute, London, UK on the topic

“Identifying Cancer Genes using Machine Learning”

was held on 30th May 2019 at the campus of

International Balkan University (IBU).


IBU

Study visit for

students of

various faculties

at the State

Statistical Office

IBU attended the Job And Career Fair

Organized by Municipality of Kichevo

International Balkan University (IBU) is attending the local Job and Career

Fair organized by the Municipality of Kicevo.

Dissemination and Networking Event in Kicevo is held on June 7 and 8,

2019, under the project “Transnational Educational Network for young

people - new technologies and entrepreneurial thinking in the tourism

industry”, with acronym TRANS-EDU-NET, within INTERREG Balkan-Mediterranean

Program 2014-2020.

The local Job and Career Fair is an event that will attract different kinds

of stakeholders that exist in the Kicevo area and beyond. The aim of

the event is to give the opportunity to businesses, universities, high

schools, VET centersand employers to promote their activities and

present open job positions.Similarly, this event will attract students,

future employees and other participants, who will have the opportunity

to get informed and ask questions to professionals about new business

trends, entrepreneurship and tourism.

Participants will also have the opportunity to register for free practice-oriented

trainings and toparticipate in the Online Educational

Platform, the Business Simulation Game and the Start-up Competition

with educational camps and workshops in Sofia, Vlorë, Thessaloniki

and Kicevo.

Students from various faculties

from International Balkan

University together with the

staff from the Faculty of Economics

and Administrative

Sciences, Asst. Prof. Dr. Luljeta

Sadiku and Dukica Pavlovikj,

attended a study visit at the

State Statistics Office (SSO)

of Republic of Macedonia on

the topic: “Data Collection in

SSO”. The students attending

the course ‘Research Methods

for Social Sciences’ had the

opportunity to get practical

knowledge from experts, Ms.

Silvija Krstevska and Ms. Jasmina

Gjorgjieva, working in

the Statistics Office.

The study visit provided the

students with practical knowledge

related to a variety of research

methods, the process

of data collections, as well as

a variety of techniques related

to data analysis. In the same

time, it increased the readiness

of the students in their

further studies as well as in

the field of research.

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Graduation Ceremony

Class 2019, A Remarkable

event at International Balkan

University

The Graduation Ceremony of Class 2019 at the International

Balkan University was held on 10th June 2019 at

the IBU Campus in Skopje. 250 students from 7 faculties

and 15 departments at bachelor and master studies

graduated from IBU.

The honorable guest of the ceremony was the Prime

Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Zoran

Zaev. Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, H.E. Tulin


IBU

Erkal Kara, Ambassador of Slovenia, Prof. Dr. Milan Jazbec,

Ambassador of Albania, Mr. Fatos Reka, Minister

without portfolio in the Government of the Republic

of North Macedonia, Dr. Elvin Hasan, President of IBU

Management Board, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski, Rector of

IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem, members of the

IBU Management Board, members of the ÜSKÜP Foundation,

rectors of universities, representatives of governmental

and non-governmental institutions, business

sector, media, academic society and graduates’

families attended the Ceremony.

With a GPA 9.87, Nefise Shaban, student of Psychology

was awarded as the best student of Class 2019. She

received her diploma and plaque of excellence from

the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia,

Mr. Zoran Zaev, who congratulated her for the outstandingly

successful academic performance during

her studies.

The ceremony ended with the traditional ‘flying caps’

moment and fireworks for an unforgettable and remarkable

night at IBU.

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Macedonia Mr. Zoran Zaev for his presence. We are

grateful for his support and interest with IBU since

the first day he came into office as Prime Minister of

this country.

To the Honorable President of the Republic of Turkey,

Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, I offer my thankfulness

and gratitude. Since the first day of the foundation

of this university, he has been engaged in providing

all kind of support so that we can serve the young

generations in best way possible and build bridges of

cooperation with all Balkan people.

Born at the present territory, he never lost love

and interest for our country. I would like to thank

the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the

Republic of Turkey and Honorary member of the

Board of Trustees of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop for

standing by our side whenever we needed a helping

hand and an advice.

In addition, I wish to praise all of our past rectors,

management board members, academics,

administrative staff, alumni for their efforts to make

IBU a truly respectable brand today.

The Address of the Rector

of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet

Dursun Erdem at the

Graduation Ceremony Of

Class 2019

From the very first moment I arrived at this university,

I felt the weight and importance of undertaking a

The Rector of International Balkan University, Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem addressed the graduates and

the audience at the Graduation Ceremony which was

held on 10th June 2019 at the IBU Campus in Skopje.

We would like to share Rector’s speech:

Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Zoran Zaev,

Honorable Ambassador of Turkey, Mrs. Tulin Erkal

Kara,

Valuable President of the Management Board of IBU,

Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski,

Dear rectors of universities,

Valuable graduates and parents;

Dear guests and friends of IBU,

In the very beginning, I would like to express my

sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister of North


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major mission on my shoulders.

As a truly international university with 7 faculties,

around 30 bachelor, masters, and doctoral programs,

IBU applies advanced and modern approach in

education based on universal standards.

I have the privilege to announce you that we have

initiated the accreditation of the Faculty of Medical

Sciences and we have started talks of establishing a

Faculty of Civil Aviation here at IBU.

With a 100% education in English language, we offer

our students an international education standard. In

addition, with the mobility programs of Erasmus and

Mevlana, we have opened the doors to 150 universities

from 40 different countries to our students.

Thanks to hard work of our academic staff, IBU in

2017 was ranked as the best university in North

Macedonia in the field of teaching and learning by the

Shanghai University Ranking – a very valid grade for

our success and quality of education.

No matter how proud you are of your children, it

will never be enough. Today, with their knowledge,

courage and motivation, they are ready to start a

new stage in their lives, reach successful careers, but

also serve for the benefit of their countries and to the

peace of the world.

Dear graduates,

Congratulations on your graduation! Whatever you do

in life, never ever forget that IBU will always be your

second home!

We deeply believe that you are the leaders of

tomorrow, and we are really proud of you!

Thank you!


Rector of IBU

Before I end my speech, I have few words to add to the

parents who entrusted their children to us.

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promoting 250 students – graduates on graduate

and post-graduate (master) studies on 7 faculties

and 15 study programs on the International Balkan

University.

The International Balkan University is high-education

institution and presents a serious stakeholder in the

system of high education in the Republic of North

Macedonia. The International Balkan University is

a bridge of cooperation between our country, the

Balkan region countries and Turkey.

By investing in new university campus here, in the

capital, with most modern conditions for education,

science and research, the International Balkan

University has proven that investing in North

Macedonia is a smart step, especially when the

investment directly concerns the young generations

and universities.

The Address of the Prime

Minister of the Republic of

North Macedonia, Mr. Zoran

Zaev at the Graduation

Ceremony Of Class 2019

Being a foundation and non-profitable university, the

International Balkan University in its history so far,

has proven its social responsibility and care for the

young generations, by awarding 1,000 scholarships

for the most talented students. This year’s decision

of the University’s management to award full

scholarships for the best three graduates from all

high schools in the country is in harmony with our

The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia,

Mr. Zoran Zaev honored the International Balkan

University and the graduates of Class 2019 with his

participation at the Graduation Ceremony which was

held on 10th June 2019 at the IBU Campus in Skopje.

Below we would like to share the address of Prime

Minister Zaev at the Graduation Ceremony:

“Distinguished Rector of the International Balkan

University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem,

Distinguished President of the Management Board of

the University, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski,

Distinguished Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey

in Skopje, Mrs. Tulin Erkal Kara,

It is my distinct pleasure to be part of this event of


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shared determination – to keep the best and most

talented young people here, to provide them with

quality education and to create their future here, in

our country and in our region.

Using this approach to the youth the International

Balkan University has developed a unique module

and way of functioning that is worth to be followed

and supported.

The International Balkan University is an international

university in its most essential meaning of the word

because it involves an academic environment for

working and studying into English only while the

scholars and students are consisted of people with

various national, religious and cultural backgrounds.

Additionally, it is important to underline that through

the mobility network Erasmus +, the International

Balkan University besides enabling our students to

acquire experiences in Europe and to build friendships

and network of cooperation with their European

peers in the course of their studies; it also welcomes

European students here, in North Macedonia.

In line with the overall, and especially the economic

development, it is especially important that the

universities respond to the needs of the labor market,

but also to the investors’ needs of qualified and globally

competitive staff.

In that line, I strongly support the cooperation of the

International Balkan University with the business

community and national institutions and I encourage

the deepening of this cooperation with new partnerships

that will bring successful results for all of us.

I hereby support the decision of the University to

establish а Faculty of Medical Science. This is a bold

and true step forward in the high education and while

expressing my most sincere wishes for future successful

academic achievements, I welcome this initiative and

I strongly believe that the young generations who

study at this University will be future leaders in our

communities.

Thank you.

Zoran Zaev

Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia

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IBU HOSTED

THE 5. INTERNATIONAL

CONGRESS ON SOCIAL

SCIENCES (INCSOS 2019)


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Facts and Figures

about INCSOS 2019

1 Congress

8 Symposia

14 scientific areas

3 panel sessions

617 applicants

640 submitted abstracts

42 participants

466 presented papers

13 countries

93 universities

900+ congress attendees

International Balkan University hosted the 5. International Congress on Social Sciences

(INCSOS 2019) on 29 June 2019. With the participation of the Speaker of the Grand National

Assembly of Turkey and Honorary Chair of the Congress, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şentop, the congress

works were open on the opening ceremony which gathered representatives of governmental

organizations, rectors of universities, academics, scientists, researchers, representatives of

business sector, non-governmental organizations, media, etc.

INCSOS 2019 was organized in cooperation with Trakya University, Marmara University, Namik

Kemal University and Turkish Studies Journal.

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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF T

TURKEY, H.E. MEVLÜT ÇAVUŞOĞLU D

AN ADDRESS AT INTERNATIONAL BA


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HE REPUBLIC OF

ELIVERED

LKAN UNIVERSITY

On the occasion of the 15th July Victory of

Democracy and Martyrs’ Commemoration Day,

the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic

of Turkey, H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu delivered an

address at International Balkan University

Conference Hall on 15th July 2019.

During his address, Mr. Çavuşoğlu noted the

importance of the victory of the democracy

on the night of 15th July 2016 against the coup

attempt. He also emphasized the significant

role of fighting FETO not only in Turkey, but

beyond its borders, as he stated that this

terrorist organization represents a danger for all

countries and societies where it operates with its

institutions and extensions.

Minister Çavuşoğlu in the end of his speech

congratulated the management of International

Balkan University for the achievements in its

mission of educating the new generations and

building bridges of cooperation between North

Macedonia, Turkey and the Balkan countries.

The event ended with presentation of gifts

among Minister Çavuşoğlu, the President of the

Board of Trustees and Management Board of IBU,

Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski and IBU Rector, Prof. Dr.

Mehmet Dursun Erdem.

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Academic Gathering for the

Academic Year 2019/2020 held at


A gathering of all academic staff engaged at International

Balkan University was held on 30th September

2019, to mark the beginning of the academic year

2019/2020. Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun

Erdem in his address made a review of the past academic

year and envisioned the plans and activities to

be conducted in the new academic year. Vice Rectors

and deans also shared their views and expectations

from the academic year 2019/2020. As a memory of

the event, a family picture was taken in front of the

Rectorate building.

Future architects from IBU

visited Macedonian National

Theatre

Fourth-year students from International Balkan

University, mentored by the Head of Department

of Architecture: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. ANDOVSKI Aleksandar,

(Faculty of Engineering), on the 9th of

October at the premises of MNT have attended

clinical teaching from Ph.D. JARCHEVSKA Ivana, a

custodian and person in charge in Theatrical museum

of Macedonian National Theater in Skopje.

It was an extraordinary opportunity to learn in

detail from professionals about this emblematic

building of Macedonian architecture.

Congress of International

Eastern European Studies

Opening Ceremony and

first session was held on

Thursday, 10th October

2019 at International

Balkan University


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IBU Opening Ceremony of the

Academic Year 2019/2020

The Opening Ceremony of the academic year 2019/2020 at the International

Balkan University was held on Wednesday, 9th October 2019.

Freshmen of IBU were introduced as the new generation of students

who joined the great family of IBU in front of a great audience which

included representatives of academic, political and social life in North

Macedonia.

“HELLO!” Online System Officially launched

at International Balkan University

In line with our determination to offer our students and staff the best

services and ease their work and studies, in January 2019 we initiated

the development of a totally new online system, aiming to increase

digitalization and efficiency in our daily life at IBU. We are proud to announce

that the new system is now online and says HELLO! to everyone.

The development of HELLO! is a real proof that IBU educates the leaders

of tomorrow. Festim Kamberi MSc, a former scholarship student, a

graduate of bachelor and master studies in Computer Engineering at

IBU, today is the person behind HELLO!

To provide continuous technical support and training to staff and students,

HELLO! Information Office is open at the Rectorate Building,

Ground Floor.

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IBU team participated at the

ELSE Erasmus+ Project 4th

Meeting in Cadiz, Spain

In the period 28-31 October 2019, ELSE Erasmus+

Project 4th Meeting took place in the intriguing

city of Cádiz, Spain.

Increased opportunities within

Erasmus+: new agreements for

2019/2020

International Relations Office under the Erasmus+

program continues the international cooperation

with different universities around the world.

IBU professors Violeta Madzova, PhD and Snezana

BIlic, PhD, together with 30 colleagues from 10

European Universities took part in practicing

serious games and tested previously created

storyboards in different scientific areas. They also

discussed on the next steps of implementation of

other innovative methods of teaching in order to

improve students’ learning and prepare them for

their future work.

International Balkan University during the spring

semester of the academic year 2018/2019 and

summer period has signed a total of 27 new

Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreements, with EU

countries and Turkey.

For more details related to the departments of the

universities, please visit the following link: http://

www.ibu.edu.mk/erasmus-agreements/

International Balkan University is dedicated to

enhance the quality of education and the best

way to achieve this objective is through spreading

the network of cooperation with universities

within and beyond Europe.

Field visit for FEAS Students at the

Macedonian Stock Exchange

4th-year students of International Economic Relations,

Management, and Banking and Finance visited the

Macedonian Stock Exchange, accompanied by assistants

Kristina Velichkovska, Valon Ramadani, and Besart

Bakiji. The field visit was organized under the courses

“Investments” and “Financial Markets and Institutions”.

Students received a thorough presentation by Mrs. Evita

Ivanova about the working activities and the most recent

technological updates in the Macedonian Stock Exchange.

They were also encouraged to open a free-of-charge virtual

account on the official website of the MSE and to buy shares

with the given e-money.


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Model Parliament

started at IBU

Turkish Health Guru Dr. Ender Saraç at IBU

Dr. Ender Saraç delivered a Guest Lecture entitled “How to stay young,

healthy and happy forever?” at the premises of the International

Balkan University on 06 November 2019.

Turkish guru narrated how to have a healthy life-style and at the

same time he had a point about dieting ,Ayurveda art, acupuncture

and alternative medicine. He also by sharing his own experience

illuminated us with significant messages for healty life, being young

and individuals mental development.

His lecture absorbed great interest among students and academics of

International Balkan University.

The First Session of the Model

Parliament is held today

with the participation of 50

students! The Session began

with presentation of “Party

Platforms” by each Political

Party. Then, representatives

established lines with each

other in order to form the

government.

The Simulation is conducted

by four political parties,

that are advised by their

professors.

Students of Communications attended

the “All Web Digital Conference”

In order to improve the quality of students’ education

and the need for acquiring contemporary knowledge and

academic skills, 3rd and 4th year students from Faculty of

Communications, accompanied by Asst. prof. Sanja Adjaip-

Veličkovski, and Asst. Sauda Nurković, had the opportunity

to participate in the 8th “ALL WEB Digital Conference”

which took place on November 15, 2019 at the “Macedonian

Philharmonics” in Skopje. This conference, is more than

a marketing conference, it’s an event that is setting the

standards and pathways for future successful development

of brands, companies and organizations. For the eighth

consecutive year, on November 15th in Skopje our students

had the opportunity to listen to experts from the region on

digital transformation, marketing and communications, from

Europe and the world, who shared their experiences and

knowledge with the audience.

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Orientation session

with Red Cross

Trainers

On 18 February 2019, the trainers

of Red Cross held an orientation

session at IBU premises, which

was aimed to raise awareness

for humanity and health, as well

as to introduce the mission and

vision of this worldwide known

humanitarian organization.

Through this session, students

were informed about the primary

roles and responsibilities of Red

Cross.

IBU Delegation of the President of the

Constitutional Court of the Repuablic of

Macedonia, Mr. Salih Murati

A delegation of International Balkan University headed by

Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dursun Erdem visited the President of

the Constitutional Court of the Republic of North Macedonia,

Mr. Sali Murati on Thursday, 14th November 2019. Rector Erdem

conveyed his sincere congratulations on the election of Mr. Murati

as President of the Constitutional Court and wished him a lot of

success in his new duty. Mr. Murati expressed his gratitude for

the visit and underlined the importance of International Balkan

University as one of the key factors in the system of higher

education in the country.

Department of Architecture organized a study

visit at the company “Knauf” and several cultural

heritage Buildings

The Department of Architecture organized a study visit for students at the company

Knauf Macedonia on 19th November 2019. Students visited the premises of “Knauf”

in the city of Debar, learned about the process of making gypsum materials,

crystal form of gypsum, learned about the construction of interior walls, and the

laboratory for testing of products.

During the visit, students also had the chance to visit the cultural heritage buildings:

Arabati Baba Teke in Tetovo and St. Jovan Bigorski Monastery. They learned about

the process of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage buildings.

The group of students was led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Viktorija Mangarovska, Asst. Dren

Nevzati and Asst. Jeta iljazi.


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Meaningful Award From Red

Cross of North Macedonia for


- The Institution With Best

Results in Blood Donation For

2018

Workshops on the topic

“Overt and Covered Violence”

was held for the high

school students from Maarif

International School

International Balkan University was awarded by

the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia

as the Institution with best results i blood

donation for the year 2018. During the works of

the Yearly Assembly of Red Cross held in Skopje

on 22 November 2019, the contribution of IBU in

blood donation and other humanitarian actions

was highly appreciated.

Workshops on the topic “Overt and Covered

Violence” was held for the high school students

from Maarif International School.

The productive cooperation between

International Balkan University and Maarif

Foundation is continuing in a very positive way.

Two experiential-educational workshops on the

topic “Overt and Covered Violence among High

School Students” was held for the high school

students from Maarif International School.

Students of Architecture visited the Exhibition

“Bau1haus” at the Museum of Contemporary Art in

Skopje

On 20.11.2019, students from the Department of Architecture had a successful

realization of study visit at the “Bau1haus” Exhibition at the Museum of

Contemporary Art in Skopje.

The Exhibition “Bau1haus” was organized as a celebration of 100 years from the

founding of the architectural school Bauhaus in 1919 year from the architect

Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany. Since then, the modernist Bauhaus movement

in architecture was internationally accepted. The realization of the study visit of

the “Bau1haus” Exhibition was under the guidance of our academic staff: Asst.

Prof. Dr. Viktorija Mangaroska, Asst. Meliha Ismail, Asst. Kefayet Edip and Asst.

Jeta Iljazi.

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Former Prime Minister

of Nepal, H.E. Madhav

Kumar Nepal delivered an

Honorary Lecture at IBU

The former Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal

delivered an Honorary Lecture entitled “The Future of the World: Green

& Smart” at the International Balkan University on 25 November 2019.

Introductory Remarks were delivered by Ms. Gözde Dizdar, International

Vice President for Strategic Partnerships - CAPDI, Founder & Managing

Director of Governance and Development (GD Global).

His lecture absorbed great interest among students and academics

of International Balkan University.


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Capacity building

Workshops for High

School Students

After the successful performance

of the first capacity building

workshop, two additional

workshops were organized on

22th and 29th November, by

Asst. Kristina Velichkovska from

the Faculty of Economics and

Administrative Sciences on which

participated around 30 high

school students and other young

unemployed people. The first

workshop “Marketing Strategies

for Startups - Learn How to Stand

Out From the Others” focused on

the following topics: digital and

traditional marketing channels,

market positioning, “Start Up”

business promotion strategies,

branding, top online techniques

for product and service promotion:

Facebook Adds, Google AdWords,

Email marketing, SEO, etc.

In the second workshop entitled

‘Writing a CV, cover letter and

interview techniques’ the

participants were guided through

the whole process of applying for a

job for which purpose simulations

of real interviews were done with

all the participants.

Department of Civil Engineering visited

the “Institute of Earthquake Engineering

and Seismology Engineering”

On 27.11.2019, IBU as a high-quality education provider in order

to invest in learning coordinated a study visit. Asst.Prof.Dr.

Jelena Ristic accompanied by the students of the Department

of Civil Engineering organized a study visit at the “INSTITUTE OF

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND SEISMOLOGY ENGINEERING”.

Students were welcomed by Prof. Lidija Krstevska, Head of the

Department of Dynamic Laboratory Testing and Informatics.

Reputed Prof.Lidija Krstevska held a lecture entitled “Importance

of Structural Design According to Codes and Earthquakes”. At the

same time, the effect of the earthquakes upon humans’ life was

accentuated. After the lecture students from the Department of

Civil Engineering had a successful realization of study visit at the

Dynamic Laboratory which is considered as one of the largest in

Europe.

Autodesk Workshop held at IBU

A Workshop on Autodesk was organized by the Department of

Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Art and

Design at International Balkan University. 40 students successfully

completed the workshop and received certificates. The Workshop

was organized by Asst. Dren Nevzati, whereas Autodesk instructors

were Benjat Isufi and Bojan Matevski, who shared their experience

and skills with our students.

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Guest Lecture with Bilijana

Zarevska and Katerina

Topalova from Macedonian

Radio and Television (MRT)

On Tuesday, 3 December 2019, Billjana Zerevska and

Katerina Topalova from the Macedonian Radio and

Television (MRT) delivered the last session of the series

of clinical lectures at International Balkan University,

included in the course “Communication Skills” for first

year students.

Biljana Zerevska, a well known Macedonian journalist

and publicist, was engaged as a Clinical Lecturer and

trainer by the Faculty of Communications for this

semester, in the framework of the intense cooperation

with MRT.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the

lecturers by the Vice Rector and Dean of Faculty of

Communications, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener Bilali, who

thanked them for the contribution in the implementation

of this series of lectures at IBU.

Bojan Shimbov from World

Bank delivered a Guest

Lecture at IBU

Mr. Bojan Shimbov, an economist from the World Bank

delivered a lecture on the topic: “Rising Uncertainties

World Bank’s Perspective on Western Balkan’s Economies’

at International Balkan University on 5th December

2019. The academic staff and students from FEAS,

together with high school students of the City High

School “Arseni Jovkov” were very pleased to hear the

latest numbers about our country’s economic performance

and projections and messages from the World

Bank for the years to come, along with informative

short introduction of the Bretton Woods Twins, the

World Bank, and the IMF.

Prior to the guest lecture, Mr. Bojan Shimbov had a

meeting with the Dean of FEAS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta

Madzova. During the meeting, they discussed possible

long term cooperation between IBU and the World

Bank Representative Office in Skopje. Several areas for

cooperation were identified, such as field visits to the

WB Representative Office, internship for students, IBU

academic staff participation on forthcoming workshops

and projects provided by WB, etc.


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Study visit at Skopje

international Airport - TAV

North Macedonia for 4th year

Students of Economics

Study visit of the 4th year students of FEAS at TAV

Skopje International Airport in the framea of the

course “International Transport and Logistics”

Students attending the course “International

Transport and Logistics” guided by Assoc. Prof. Dr

Snezana Bilic and Asst. Ceneta Telak Durmishi on

6th December 1019 had a study visit at the Cargo

Center and Passenger Terminal of TAV Skopje

International Airport.

Student Debate on Human

Rights

IBU hosted a visit of

representatives from National

Agencies for European

Educational Programmes and

Mobility and Erasmus+ Offices

from 6 different countries at

the IBU Campus

As part of the program “Cooperation between

SEECP Countries on Erasmus+ Higher Education”,

International Balkan Unviersity hosted a visit

of representatives from National Agencies for

European Educational Programmes and Mobility

and Erasmus+ offices from 6 different countries on

Friday, 6th December 2019. Representatives from

Romania, Moldova, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro

and Kosovo, as well as representatives from the

Macedonian National Agency, were welcomed by

the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator, Assoc.

Prof. Dr. Snezana Bilic, the Secretary-General, Mr.

Visar Ramadani, and the International Relations

Office team.

Following the success of implementation of the

internationalization strategy, IBU was chosen

as a destination for a field visit as part of their

program. IBU representatives gave a short

overview of the university in general, presented

the progressive work of IRO and gave a campus

tour to the guests.

The success story of IBU in the field of international

cooperation is recognized as a model. The

properly applied policies for internationalizaiton,

along with the cooperation and the support of

the Macedonian National Agency resulted in a

very successful implementation of the Erasmus+

Program for the past 5 years.

To mark the International Human Rights Day, a

student debate was organized by the Faculty of

Law on Tuesday, 10th December 2019. The studenrs

Semra Sadiki and Melisa Buqi addressed the

topic of children’s right to a healthy environment,

state’s constitutional obligation to ensure a

healthy environment for its citizens and the civil

right to participate in decision-making process on

environmental issues. The debate was moderated

by Asst. Prof. Dr. Nikola Dacev.

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Field visit for ELT

Students at Maarif

International Schools

Third year students of English

Language Teaching Department

guided by Asst. Prof. Dr. Marijana

Klemenchich visited Maarif

International Schools in Tetovo on

11th December 2019.

The students visited Maarif

International Schools as part of

their Internship and they observed

classes in different subjects in

Elementary and Highschool.

The observations were highly

successful and very beneficial for

the students and they gained a lot

of knowledge.

We are very thankful to Maarif

International Schools for being

wonderful hosts.

Panel Discussion:

Healthy Environment as a

Human Right

On the occasion of 10th December, the International Human Rights

Day, a panel discussion was organized by the Faculty of Law at IBU,

entitled “Healthy Environment as a Human Right” on 10th December

2019. During the discussion, three panelists gave their views about the

healthy environment as a basic precondition for the enjoyment of all

other human rights. Ana Colovic Lesoska, from Eko Svest, spoke about

human rights defenders and the dangers that are being faced; Bojan

Trpevski, from the Macedonian Young Lawyer Association, presented

the air pollution lawsuit submitted this July against the state and its

institutions about not respecting the constitutional obligation related

to healthy environment, and Arianit Xhaferi, from Eco gerila, who

treated the environmental activism, the motives, and obstacles that

the civil society is facing in this regard.

With this event, we want to give our contribution and join the efforts

for raising awareness against the growth of air pollution that constitutes

a serious risk for our future.

The event was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natalija Shikova, Dean of

the Faculty of Law.


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The National Bank Governor Dr. Anita Angelovska Bezhoska

delivered a lecture to students of the Faculty of Economics and

Administrative Sciences at International Balkan University

The Governor of National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dr. Anita Angelovska Bezhoska on 11th

December 2019 delivered a lecture to the students of the International Balkan University on the dynamics

and the model of economic growth before, during, and after the global economic and financial crisis and

the latest macroeconomic forecasts of the National Bank. Afterwards, she addressed the general trends

in Central East and Southeast European countries, pointing out that many countries in the region had an

excessive and unsustainable growth model that came to the fore during the global crisis when growth rates

slowed down significantly. As she pointed out, economic growth in our country decelerated at a slower pace

though, yet being among the highest in the region.

The Governor also spoke about the latest macroeconomic forecasts of the National Bank for the period

until 2022, first referring to the key assumptions of the forecasts. She also pointed out that these forecasts

presume a stable domestic environment, further inflow of foreign investment, extension of the public

infrastructure cycle and increasing foreign demand, albeit more moderate than the April forecasts.

“The forecasted medium-term growth rates of our economy are slightly higher than those of the European

economy reflecting real convergence to the European income level. Yet, faster convergence requires higher

economic growth rates which implies an increased level of potential growth through further structural

reforms”, said Angelovska Bezhoska.

Students at the International Balkan University expressed great interest in the lecture, which grew into an

open discussion with the governor. The discussion also raised a number of relevant issues such as factors

for strengthening capacities for greater long-term economic growth, relationship between deposit growth

and economic growth, and the importance of credit support.

The National Bank financial education has significantly strengthened. It includes a number of lectures

on important central banking topics to students from all interested higher education institutions in the

country. Governor Angelovska Bezhoska’s lecture was delivered as part of these activities. Such lectures to

economics students at other higher education institutions are scheduled for the upcoming period.

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LEADERS MAGAZINE

Amazing Talks+,

A New Platform for Motivation,

Fun and Great Talks at IBU

The first event of the series entitled “Amazing

Talks+” organized by Amazing Ideas Club, a student

club at International Balkan University was held on

12th December 2019 at the Conference Hall of IBU.

On the theme of the event - The Melody of Life: How

to follow the path of your passion? Elena Hristova,

a singer and architect, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shener

Bilali shared their life stories and their passions in

life.

The event raised great interest among students, as

they had the opportunity to hear two outstanding

and successful stories and learn new ways how to

follow their passion and interest in life.


IBU Leaders Magazine (Issue:5)

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