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Date: 19/05/2025 Issue: 70 |
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IBU Successfully Hosts 8th Erasmus+ International Staff Week 2025
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The International Balkan University’s (IBU) International Relations Office (IRO) successfully hosted the 8th Erasmus+ International Staff Week 2025, welcoming 50 representatives from 31 universities across 8 different countries. The event, aimed to promote networking, share best practices, and support EU priorities such as digital transformation and inclusion, marked another milestone in strengthening international academic collaboration and promoting key European Union priorities. |
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IBU Organizes Panel Discussion with Halkbank CEO Osman Arslan on the Future of Banking in Türkiye and the Balkans |
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International Balkan University (IBU) organized a thought-provoking panel discussion on the topic “Global Banking System and the Future of Banks in Türkiye and the Balkans.” The event, held at IBU's campus in Skopje, featured Mr. Osman Arslan, the CEO of Halkbank Türkiye, as the keynote speaker.
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The 2nd International Rumelia Social Sciences Congress Successfully Concluded at IBU |
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The International Balkan University (IBU) successfully hosted yet another significant gathering where scientific thought and academic collaboration were at the forefront. The 2nd International Rumelia Social Sciences Congress concluded with strong participation and content-rich sessions. |
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IBU Hosts the Gallipoli Wars Mobile Museum |
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The Gallipoli Wars Mobile Museum was held at the International Balkan University (IBU) campus, offering a remarkable opportunity to explore the historical legacy of one of the most significant battles in world history. |
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IBU and Insani Hayat Derneği Complete Second Phase of “Basic Training on Addiction” Project in Istanbul |
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The International Balkan University (IBU), in collaboration with Insani Hayat Derneği—the coordinating institution—has successfully completed the second phase of the “Basic Training on Addiction” project, funded by the Turkish National Agency under the Erasmus+ KA154 Youth Participation Program. IBU participated as a partner institution, and the process was carried out under the coordination of the University’s Projects and Research Office, ensuring active student engagement in all phases of the project.
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Balkan University Press Expands Global Reach with EBSCO Partnership |
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Balkan University Press at International Balkan University (IBU) is proud to announce that its publications are now available on the EBSCO platform, significantly enhancing global visibility and accessibility for its authors.
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IBU Economics Students Gain Real-World Insights During National Bank Field Visit |
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Second-year students from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at International Balkan University (IBU) participated in an educational field visit to the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia (NBRM), where they attended a specialized lecture in applied macroeconomics.
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IBU Hosts Engaging Guest Lecture on "Building Collaborative AI Agents in the Cloud" |
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Balkan Information Technology Loft (BIT Loft), and the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at International Balkan University (IBU), in partnership with the Qinshift Academy, successfully hosted a thought-provoking guest lecture titled "Building Collaborative AI Agents in the Cloud." The event featured Dr. Miodrag Cekikj, AI Catalyst and Founder of Adopt Intelligence, who shared his expertise on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
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IBU Banking and Finance Students Gain Real-World Insights at Halkbank Educational Center |
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As part of their academic development, first- and second-year students from the Department of Banking and Finance at International Balkan University (IBU) had the opportunity to participate in an insightful field visit to Halkbank's Educational Center. The visit was organized within the framework of the courses Introduction to Finance (1st year) and Money Laundering (2nd year), led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristina Velickovska.
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FEDU Celebrates Academic Milestone: Two Faculty Members Promoted to Associate Professor |
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In a significant recognition of academic excellence, the Faculty of Education (FEDU) at International Balkan University (IBU) announced the promotion of two distinguished faculty members during its Faculty Council meeting. Asst. Prof. Dr. Seyhan Murtezan-Ibrahimi and Asst. Prof. Dr. Refide Şahin from the Turkish Language Teaching (TLT) Department have been elevated to the rank of Associate Professor, marking a pivotal moment in their academic careers. |
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IBU’s ELT Department Hosts Peace Corps and American Corner for Collaborative English Teaching Initiative |
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Ms. Jacqueline Dejean, a Peace Corps volunteer in North Macedonia, and Nikolija, a representative of American Corner Skopje, visited students from the English Language Teaching (ELT) department at International Balkan University (IBU).
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BRC Hosts Insightful Political Economy Workshop on Power, Policy & Public Finance |
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The Balkan Research Center at International Balkan University (IBU) successfully organized the workshop titled "Power, Policy, and Public Finance: A Workshop on Political Economy Challenges".
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IBU Political Science Staff Participates in Academic Conference on International Security |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Mare Ushkovska, a faculty member from the Department of Political Science at the Faculty of Law, International Balkan University (IBU), took part in the 4th International Security Congress organized by INTPOLSEC (Association of International Politics and Security Studies).
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikola Dacev Delivers Keynote at International Conference on Societal Transformations |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikola Dacev, Dean of the Faculty of Law at International Balkan University (IBU), served as a keynote speaker at the 3rd International Multidisciplinary Academic Studies Conference (IMAS 2025). The conference, titled “Legal, Economic, and Medical Transformations of Contemporary Society: Between Tradition and Reform,” was hosted by Titu Maiorescu University in Romania.
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IBU Leadership Represents University at Regional Conference on Child Online Safety in Prishtina |
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International Balkan University (IBU) was represented at the Regional Conference on Safe Social Media Behavior for Children, held in Prishtina, Kosovo, by two of its distinguished academic leaders. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Igballe Miftari-Fetishi, Dean of the Faculty of Education (FEDU), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liza Alili-Sulejmani, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS), attended the conference as both institutional representatives and active members of the Women in Science Network. |
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IBU Architecture Students Visit Knauf Factory in Debar |
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Students from the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering at International Balkan University (IBU), accompanied by Asst. Prof. Marija Miloshevska Janakieska, Asst. Arbresha Ibrahimi, PhD, and Asst. Harika Shehabi, had the incredible opportunity to visit the Knauf factory in Debar. This field trip was part of the Architectural Structures II course, providing students with valuable hands-on experience.
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