Weekly News Bulletin June 02 - June 08, 2025 Issue: 73

Date: 09/06/2025 Issue: 73

Rector of IBU Meets with Minister, Mayor, and MPs to Discuss University Development and Cooperation

IBU Rector Prof. Dr. Lutfi Sunar met with the Minister of Social Policy of North Macedonia Mr. Fatmir Limani, Mayor of Çair Municipality Mr. Visar Ganiu, and Members of Parliament Merita Koxhaxhiku and Feride Haxhiu to discuss a range of topics, with a special focus on IBU.

Learning, Innovation, and Connection: SEAL Project in the New Reality

The Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) became a vibrant center of exchange and collaboration, hosting the first onsite Project Coordination Meeting and the Executive Training Program for Facilitators of Virtual Exchange in Higher Education and Youth. IBU was represented by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Snezhana Bilic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrijana Bojadzievska Danevska and Asst. Prof. Dr. Ceneta Telak Durmishi.

Happy Eid al-Adha

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Prof. Dr. Lütfi Sunar, Rector of the International Balkan University, extended his sincere wishes to all the students, staff, alumni, friends and all members of the IBU community across the region and beyond.

Work@Campus Certificate Ceremony Held at IBU

At the end of the Spring 2025 semester, students who completed the Work@Campus program at International Balkan University received certificates to recognize their contributions and participation.

Building Cultural Bridges Between Türkiye and North Macedonia: Visit from Bursa Nilüfer Youth Center to International Balkan University

As part of the international mobility project called "Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Macedonia," organized by the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports’ Nilüfer Youth Center in Bursa, a group of university students from Bursa visited the International Balkan University.

International Balkan University and YESKAD Successfully Complete “Young People’s Cultural Heritage Journey” Erasmus+ Project in Skopje

International Balkan University (IBU), in collaboration with YESKAD – Yenilikçi Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Derneği, has successfully completed the Erasmus+ KA152-YOU project titled “Young People’s Cultural Heritage Journey” in Skopje, North Macedonia. Supported by the Turkish National Agency, the project was coordinated by IBU’s Projects and Research Office, ensuring active participation of students throughout the entire process.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekrem Destanov Shares Views on the Role of Reading and Local Literacy Initiatives

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekrem Destanov from the Faculty of Education at International Balkan University (IBU) took part in the book reading competition organized at the Innox Innovation Center, held within the framework of the “Unity Book Reading Club” project, which is conducted by the Vizioni-M cultural association. During the event, he delivered a speech on the topic “The Importance of Reading Books.”

International Balkan University Hosts Virtual Component of Erasmus+ BIP on Sustainability and Innovation

International Balkan University hosted the virtual component of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) titled “Redesigning the Future: Sustainable Food Packaging and Business Innovation.” The event was organized through the joint efforts of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the Faculty of Art and Design.