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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the University of Dayton from the United States offered one-year scholarships to the top three students from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among the three selected candidates is an IUS student Dženeta Begić who was awarded participation in the third year of studies in the program of international studies at the University of Dayton.

Scholarship Dayton Peace Accords Fellowship is one of a number of scholarships offered by the US Embassy in Sarajevo to B&H universities through its Department for Culture and Education.

On Monday, June 1 2015, a delegation of USA Embassy visited the International University of Sarajevo and presented prestigious scholarships and Fulbright academic exchange program, offered by USA State Department. Fulbright Scholar Program for professors offers one year research for recent graduate students who are working on their master or PhD these. United States Institutes for Scholars (SUSI) scholarships are intended for professors who will have an opportunity through short summer institute, to pass an intensive post graduate program with included study trips to explore the United States.

In March 2015, the International University of Sarajevo signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL). This respectable school is part of the Faculty of Law established within the Catholic University of Lille (France). Through good cooperation between our

university and this respectable institution from France, the Social and Political Sciences program of IUS will significantly improve its program. The ESPOL school will be given a chance to open new research topics and organize debates on construction and integration of Europe by cooperating with one of the international institutions in the Balkans.

Dayton Peace Accords Fellowship

Agreement signed between IUS and Mediterranean University in Podgorica

Presentation of US scolarships

Memorandum signed with European School of Political and Social Sciences (France)

Activities of the IUS International Relations Office (IRO) include promoting and encoura-ging the exchange of students and academic staff and researchers (Mevlana and Era-smus+ exchange programs), integration into the EU educational projects, signing of coo-peration agreements, organizing lectures and visits of quests from all around the world and many other activities for the purpose of inter-nationalization of the University.

On Wednesday, April 4 2015, the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) hosted the representatives of the American Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mrs. Ubah Khasimuddin, Office Management Specialist for the Regional Security Office and Elizabeta Delalić, Expert

Advisor for Culture and Education. Mrs. Ubah Khasimuddin gave a lecture on the topic “Customer service”. Khasimuddin drew attention to a very important branch of marketing and business, the customer service.

At the beginning of 2015, the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) established cooperation with the Center for Economic Research and Postgraduate Studies (CERGE-EI) in Prague (Czech Republic). CERGE-EI is a higher education institution that offers master and doctoral studies in economics in compliance with

American universities and has also a permanent US accreditation. In the framework of cooperation, the first exchange of professors

/ researchers in the field of economics was achieved. Assist. Prof. Dr. Nermin Oruč from the Faculty of Business and Administration (FBA) had the opportunity to carry out his planned research in this reputable center, which is considered one of the leading centers in the field of economics in Europe. Mr. Danijela Vuletić, researcher and lecturer in Econometrics, Growth and Development courses, also came to IUS to teach also as representative of the CERGE-EI at IUS.

Mrs. Ubah Khasimuddin gave a lecture at IUS

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On Thursday, May 14 2015, an agreement was signed between the International University of Sarajevo and the Mediterranean University in Podgorica. Rector Oğurlu and Chairman Hanić stressed the fact that they had a common goal of continuing the development and quality of education, with special emphasis on cooperation between the Faculty of Economics of the Mediterranean University and the IUS LIFE and LEC Centers. The ceremony of signing the agreement was held within of the Sarajevo Business Forum.

A delegation of the Selcuk University from the city of Konya (Turkey) visited the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) on Thursday, February 12 2015. The delegation consisted of: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuat Boyacioğlu, Erasmus + Coordinator, İlyas Ferhat Demirbaş, Coordinator of the Erasmus + program and youth programs, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Susran Erkan Eroğlu, Deputy Coordinator. Suad Muhibić, Director of the Erasmus + Office of BiH, also came along with the guests from Turkey.

In early March 2015, the Inter-national University of Sarajevo signed a Memorandum of Un-derstanding with the Institute of East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg (Ger-many). IOS is one of the largest independent research institu-tions of this kind in Germany.

The Memorandum between

IUS and IOS includes a range of activities: exchange of best ideas, experiences and prac-tices, launching of joint research projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, exchange of re-searchers, as well as preparation and publication of academic findings and papers.

Dr. Taro Tsukimura, Professor at the Doshisha University in Japan and Kyoto Kambio Nobumitsu, a repre-sentative of the Embassy of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina visited the IUS on Tuesday, April 28 2015.

During the meeting, the guests and the hosts discussed possibilities of developing cooperation between the two universities, particularly in the field of development of interna-tional cooperation and exchange of students.

A delegation of Bursa Technical University, led by the rector, Prof. Dr. Arif Karademir visited IUS on Tuesday, April 21 2015. Rector Kara-demir visited the university in order to establish cooperation between the University of Bursa and the IUS. During the meeting, Rector Oğurlu and Karademir discussed the possi-bilities of cooperation between the two universities in the fields of edu-cation and exchange.

The Institute of East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) from Germany cooperates with IUS

Cooperation with Japanese institutions

Visit of delegation from Selcuk University

Delegation of the Bursa Technical University visited IUS

Successful academic staff exchange

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Some of the students who applied for Mevlana

A record number of applicantsA record number of applicants: 35 students and 10 teachers of IUS applied for the Mevlana exchange program. Students signed up to spend one semester on the exchange and professors had the opportunity to spend from one to two weeks. Some of the Turkish

English medium universities which our students and teachers can attend within his program are: Marmara University, Hacettepe University, Istanbul Ticaret University, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Sakarya, Akdeniz, Fatih Sultan Mehmet University etc.

Iman Hasanbegović Istanbul Ticaret University

Armin Talić Akdeniz University

Zahide Inal Fatih Sultan Mehmet University

Edin Bušatlija Eskişehir Osmangazi University

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Lamija Herceg Sakarya University

Jasmina RamićHacettepe University

Founded by the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK), Mevlana exchange program aims at the exchange of students and academic staff between the

educational institutions in Turkey and other countries.

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IUS signed a cooperation agreement under the Mevlana exchange program with the Marmara University in Istanbul in April 2015. Coordinated by our office, thanks to the agreement, 8 students and 3 professors of IUS were given the opportunity to improve their knowledge at this prestigious Turkish university.

Cooperation with Marmara University

“Mostly I liked the food in Bosnia, because it has very different and delicious taste, and my favorite is Bosnian pie. It also has a fantastic culture of coexistence where people of different ethnicities live together in harmony”.

Muhammet Fatih DüzbayırCumhuriyet University

“The main expectation I had regarding coming to IUS was to improve my English skills and to learn about the Bosnian culture. Especially interesting

was the opportunity to meet people from different parts of world and to find out more about their culture and lifestyles. I enjoy every part of Bosnian culture and seeing all these interesting remains at every corner of the city is

what I liked the most.”

Çiğdem Duydu Eskişehir Osmangazi University

8 TEACHERS and 11 STUDENTS from Turkey came to IUS on exchange in 2014/15 academic year through Mevlana Exchange Program

Marmara University is a leading institution of higher education in Turkey. It was founded in 1883 and is one of the multilingual universities in Turkey which has Turkish, English, French, German and Arabic as media of instruction.

Dino Mehmedagić

IUS signed 40 agreements through Mevlana exchange program

Assist. Prof. Dr. Joseph KaminskiMihaela Božović

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From January to June 2015, 13 Erasmus+ bilateral agreements on cooperation were signed with foreign universities that support exchange of students and academic staff. The first cooperation agreement was established with the West University of Timisoara in Romania for academic year 2015/2016. Scholarships are provided for economics, management, bioengineering and genetics field. With this initiative, IUS students and professors are enabled to go abroad on a study trip

that is funded within the Erasmus+ program. Thanks to the aforementioned agreements, in the coming academic year arrival of foreign students and professors is expected. Among other bilateral Erasmus+ agreements, IUS also signed agreements with renowned Turkish universities such as Tobb University, Hacettepe University, Gazi University etc. International Relations Office will continue to work on planning more international cooperation agreements in the future.

The lecture on “EU Info Center and EU Youth Programmes” was held on Tuesday, March 24 2015, by Saša Kulukčija from the European Union Info Centre (EUIC) in Sarajevo. Kulukčija presented the Erasmus+ program, EU projects for exchange, possibilities of joining the European network of students, volunteering and getting

cheaper travel opportunities for students through Europe.“Travelling through Europe is an ideal opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge, and enrich their educational, linguistic and cultural experience by meeting their peers from other European countries” - said Kulukčija.

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Erasmus + EU Info Centre on youth programs

Erasmus+ The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) provide grants for all stages of researchers’ careers - be they doctoral candidates or highly experienced researchers - and encourage transnational, intersectoral and interdisciplinary mobility.

Maida Jusović, student of Genetics and Bioengineering program at IUS received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for master’s degree in late May 2015. In coordination with the International Relations Office of IUS, student Jusović applied for the GreenTechWB project

of Erasmus Mundus and was selected among students from all over Europe as one of the best candidates in the contest. She received a scholarship for the period of 18 months at the prestigious University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia (Bulgaria).

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EUROwEB - Fully Funded Scholarships within Europe Vacancy for exchange of students, administrative and academic staff within the Erasmus Mundus EUROWEB (European Research and Educational Collaboration with Western Balkans) is open. Second call for applications was opened from June 10th to August 24th 2015. The Program is open to nationals from selected EU countries and Western Balkans who want to study or work at one of the partner institutions.

International University of Sarajevo succeeded in increasing its international recognition of new forms of education and research and

mobility of students and staff in academic 2014/2015 year.

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Emeritus Professor Dr. Harry Miller

An American who became a

BosnianA teacher of mathematics and researcher, together with his wife, Naza, who died in 2001, made a highly significant contribution to the field of math science in our country.

He has published 86 research papers in more than 20 international journals in 11 countries and counting. In the interview for our newsletter Dr. Miller revealed how he came to Bosnia and what gives him enthusiasm to teach at the age of 76. Prof. Dr. Harry Miller is also recognized as a Foreign Member of Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and has been engaged at IUS since 2011.

How did you come to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and why did you decide to stay until today?My late wife, Naza Tanović is the reason I came to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Naza and I met at graduate school in Chicago in 1963, where we studied mathematics. We fell in love and soon after graduation we decided to continue our life in Bosnia. Now, I am also in love with this country and, after Nazas’ death, my daughter Lejla and I continue to live in Bosnia. Because of my late wife I still live here. I want to work and do good things for the people of Naza’s country.

You came to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time in 1969, when you were 30 years old, what were your first impressions, and did you find it difficult to adapt to the new environment?It was not strange to me. I continued to do all the things I did in America. I was jogging every morning and yes, most of the people looked at me as strange, but that did not bother me. The system here was different but that also did not bother me. Naza was my main reason for everything; it was not overly difficult.

Particularly interesting is that you had a chance to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina at the start of the 1992-1995 war

and your wife and you decided to stay, what was the reason?The war was raging in front of our eyes, and we, like many others were completely unprepared. Naza was a patriot, she was saying; “If everyone goes, the country will fall”. So I told to her that I am not young anymore to take a gun and go fight, but I would stay on one condition, if our daughters stay in USA – our children are more important than the adults. The US Embassy called us to leave Bosnia. We refused. So Bob Simon with “CBS NEWS” came to Sarajevo to make a film about me – the only American who stayed in Bosnia after the war started.

You are an intellectual and a person with many years of experience around the world. Can you tell us more about your recent scientific work?I have published 86 research papers in more than 20 international journals in 11 countries. A.J. Ostaszewski from the London School in Economics is my partner in the new scientific work I am doing. It was presented at the “Real Analysis” conference, in June in St. Olaf in the USA. Interesting to mention is that this conference will be held in 2016 at IUS.

You had opportunity to teach students around the world, is there something special about the students that you have an opportunity to teach at IUS?All students are the same, there are always those in first rows who want to study and those who just think when the break will happen to go out and smoke. Many Bosnian students are traumatized due to economic situation in Bosnia, they are in constant fear of not finding a job or they just lack of enthusiasm.

And finally, what would you say to the readers, especially young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina?Life is hard, it has always been, but do not wait. Options are at every corner, become passionate and use them. Don’t do something only because all others do so. You need to be the change that you want to see in the world.

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Armin Šuša

Armin Šuša is currently an executive director of PROing company that provides superior service design and implementation of all security systems. Although this company is relatively newly established, it is the general representative of Siemens in the field of build-ing technology in B&H. In cooperation with Microsoft Company, PROIng have equipped the modern IT center at the head office of Red Cross in B&H. High level of employment, education according to world standards and highly educated lecturers are just some of the reasons why Armin chose IUS.

Benjamin Talić

He is currently a lecturer and assistant at BIT Camp, an educational program for software developers, teaching both .NET and Java programming. In his free time, he is a frequent lecturer at Microsoft Commu-

nity BH meetings. Recently, he gave a lecture at the biggest IT conference in B&H - MSNetwork. During his studies at IUS, he participated in Google Summer of Code (twice) and was involved in the Microsoft Stu-dent Partner program which among other things got him a trip to Redmond, headquarter of Microsoft.

Acquisition of diplomas, intellectual and creative growth of young people who studied at IUS enabled them to easily involve their talents into the world of successful

professionals, dedicated experts and responsible citizens of society. Some of our students continued their education and training across Europe, while others found

work in their fields or started their own business.

Melina Nuhić

International Relations and Diplomacy graduate, now studing at Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore in Milan (Italy).

“I am very happy to be admit-ted to the International Co-operation and Development Master Program in Milano, Italy. It will be a a life changing experience to live and study in Italy”, said Melina.

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Rukiye Sündüz Gani

VACD graduate, now working for Turkish Airlines Advertise-ment Department as an advertising specialist in Istanbul.

“Studying at IUS VACD Department made a big difference in my life; thanks to my professors, wherever I go and start any project I am always ahead of my competition. We were given a great graphic and an aesthetic eye which you can apply at any field”, said Rukiye.

Şule ÖnerIUS VACD graduate, Şule Öner started work-ing for Turkish Radio and Television (TRT) in Ankara as a graphic designer. She is designing channel’s visuals and promotion materials.

“After graduation, I didn’t have a lot of difficulties finding a job because I speak two foreign languages and I graduated from an international university with a good reputation”, said Şule.

Senad Alibegović

Got the opportunity to work with 10 students from all around the world and to apply his knowledge and skills as a new office reporter for B&H on behalf of the European Parliament. Senad is one of the best students in his class and he is currently an MA student at IUS Architecture Department.

Nadir Herić

International environment was the reason why Nadir Herić chose IUS as his university. After graduating from IUS in June 2014, Nadir continued his studies at the University of Hertford-shire in London. He is currently doing 3D design, 3D modeling and texturing while doing master’s program in animation.

“By studying in English, a person gets the habit of thinking and communicating in this language. English language is very important for any professional in any field”, said Nadir.

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From the 2013/2014 academic year, the International Relation Office of the IUS has been organizing lectures for students, staff and other guests called “Ambassador Talk”. Lectures are held by current Ambassadors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other internationally recognized experts.

Ambassador Talk

AMBASADOR TALK

Through these lectures, we try to bring exceptional and qualified speakers who are truly competent and who can make a consider-able contribution in the field of their activities in a way that will inform IUS students, as well as wider audience, about the current global trends, social, economic, political and cultural situation and affairs in the world.

Lectures are particularly benefitial for the students of IUS pro-gram of Social and Political Sciences and International Relations which adequately prepare students for active involvement in the analysis of the development and functions of government, public politics, political behavior of individuals and groups, social insti-tutions and historical processes.

Beside affirmative presentation of different countries, cultures, traditions and customs, these lectures also have a cultural dimen-sion as their main motive is ‘’ to meet other and different ‘’, which also contributes to convergence and better understanding of people from all around the world.

Generally, the goal of “Ambassador Talk” lectures is to bring IUS closer to current developments on the international level in an appropriate and specific manner, which is consistent with one of the visions and goals of the University.

Since one and a half years, IUS has hosted 13 senior officials in-cluding their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Turkey, Italy, Sweden and Chad.

Ambassador’s Talk

H.E. Mr. Subijaksono SujonoAmbasador of The Republic of Indonesia in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tuesday, 14.0024 December 2013IUS Amphitheater

You are all cordially invited

organised by International Relations Office

The Republic of Indonesia

Ambassador Talk13th Session of

H.E. Mr. Fredrik SchillerAmbassador of Sweden to Bosnia and Herzegovina

May 27, 2015Wednesday, 11 A. M.IUS Amphitheater, Ground Floor (A Building)

You are all cordially invited

Sweden – Swedish Foreign Policy, EU Enlargement, Southeast Europe and Bosnia and Herzegovina

www.ius.edu.ba INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

organised by International Relations Of f ice in collaboration with

Programs Social and Political Sciences & International and Public Relations

Ambassador Talk2nd Session of

H.E. Mr. Hideo Yamazaki

“A Survey on Japan’s Socialand Economic Development”

Ambassador of Japan

March 11, 2014Tuesday, 13:00IUS Amphitheater

www.ius.edu.ba

You are all cordially invited

organised by International Relations Of f ice in collaboration with

Departments of Social and Political Sciences & International Relations

Japan

Japan

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

H.E. Dr. Renzo Daviddi

Integration of the Rest of Balkan Countries to EU:

Prospects and Challenges

Deputy Head of the Delegation to BiH

May 19, 2014Monday, 10 a.mIUS Amphitheater

www.ius.edu.ba

You are all cordially invited

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

Ambassador Talk6th Session of

organised by International Relations Of f ice in collaboration with

Departments of Social and Political Sciences & International Relations

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The official bulletin of the International Relations Office of the International University of Sarajevo, no. 2, Jan - June 2015.

Published by: International Relations Office of International University of Sarajevo,

Editorial Board: Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhamed Ali, Lamija Hadžimurtezić and Emina Bašić

Design Concept & DTP: Emir Isović, Photo: Yunus Demirbaş

Profreading: Azra Radaslić

IRO Bulletin

iro.ius.edu.ba

2014 - 2020

International Dimension of non-formal Learning Opportunities in the Field of Youth

Changing lives, opening minds

How to apply?For projects under Key Action 1 and 3, applications are submitted by organisations or informal groups of young people to the Erasmus+ National Agency of the country in which they are established. For projects under Key Action 2, applications are submitted to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels.

For more information on Actions and activity formats and further details on the application procedure, please have a look at the Erasmus+ Programme Guide, contact details for Erasmus+ National Agencies, and more on Erasmus+: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus

The website of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is:http://eacea.ec.europa.eu

EU Youth StrategyTo learn more about the EU Youth Strategy to which the Erasmus+ youth part closely relates and which provides you with important information about the policy context, please have a look at:http://ec.europa.eu/youth/policy/youth_strategy

Support for the regions neighbouring the European UnionSALTO Youth Resource Centres support youth work and youth organisations in the regions neighbouring the European Union e.g. by providing training or offering training tools.

Further information on the SALTOs is available at: www.salto-youth.net

European Youth Portal: europa.eu/youth

Enjoy your international LEARNING experience

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2014_Youth-E+-03 leaflet int coop_DD.indd 1 09/12/14 14:22The Erasmus+ programme offers the following Actions and activity formats:

Key Action 1 – Mobility of individualsYouth Exchanges, in which groups of young people from different countries work together on relevant topics while discovering new cultures, habits and lifestyles. Youth Exchanges can last up to 21 days.

The European Voluntary Service allows young people either individually or in groups to express their personal commitment through unpaid and full-time voluntary service in another country in fields such as culture, social care, civil protection or environment. The European Voluntary Service can last up to 12 months. Mobility of youth workers enhances the professional development of youth workers through seminars, trainings, job sha-dowing and other mobility opportunities. The activity can last up to 2 months.

Key Action 2 – Cooperation for innovationCapacity building projects are transnational cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of youth in Programme and Partner Countries. Projects aim at fostering coope-ration and exchange in the field of youth, improve the quality and recognition of youth work, non-formal lear-ning and volunteering in Partner Countries and promote transnational non-formal learning mobility between Programme and Partner Countries. These projects can integrate mobility activities like Youth Exchanges, European Voluntary Service placements and Mobility of youth workers.

Key Action 3 – Support for policy reformMeetings between young people and decision makers in the field of youth foster active participation in democra-tic life and focus on the priorities set by the Structured Dialogue between young people and decision makers.

National Erasmus+ Office in BiH

Obala Isa-bega Isakovića 871 000 Sarajevo, B&Herasmusbih.com