AGREEMENTS SIGNED WITH TWO LUHANSK UNIVERSITIES

ISTOČNO SARAJEVO, NOVEMBER 9 /SRNA/ – The University of Istočno Sarajevo has signed cooperation agreements with the Vladimir Dahl Luhansk State University and the St. Luke Luhansk State Medical University.

Milan Kulić, rector of the University of Istočno Sarajevo, said signing the agreements with the Luhansk institutions was a great honor and an important opportunity to expand academic cooperation and develop joint scientific research, the university said.

Kulić said the University of Istočno Sarajevo was ready to host students and faculty from the two new partner universities through academic exchange programs. He said science must have no borders and should keep expanding and building connections.

The agreements provide for cooperation in education, science and clinical practice, including academic exchanges of students and teaching staff, sharing of knowledge and experience, joint research and publications, and the development of educational and research programs.

They also provide for joint conferences, seminars and other professional and cultural events, as well as professional training for staff.

Republika Srpska Minister for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education Draga Mastilović took part in the signing ceremony by video link.

Attending the signing at the University of Istočno Sarajevo Rectorate were Alexander Borisov, the university's ambassador and the Rossotrudnichestvo representative in BiH; Sandra Ivanović, chair of the University's Board of Directors; Marko Gutalj, vice rector for international cooperation and quality assurance; and Milija Kraišnik, vice rector for human and material resources.