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Date: 08/12/2025 Issue: 87 |
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IBU Hosts Traditional Press Breakfast, Strengthening Dialogue with North Macedonian Media
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We were honored to host our Traditional Press Breakfast, a meaningful annual gathering that strengthens our relations with the North Macedonian media community and reaffirms our commitment to transparency, institutional openness, and active dialogue. This year’s event brought together respected media representatives and partners, creating a dedicated space for constructive discussion, networking, and direct communication regarding our strategic direction for the upcoming academic period. |
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IBU Welcomes Turkish Media Delegation to Strengthen Academic and Institutional Dialogue |
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We were pleased to welcome a distinguished group of media representatives from Türkiye to our campus, marking an important opportunity to present the academic strengths, institutional vision, and dynamic learning environment that define International Balkan University. Their visit underscored the growing regional interest in our development, achievements, and dedication to delivering high-quality, internationally oriented education. |
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IKSV General Director Delivers Lecture at IBU |
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We had the honor of welcoming Mr. Görgün Taner, General Director of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), for a distinguished academic and cultural lecture at International Balkan University. The event brought together our professors, students, and members of the wider academic community, providing meaningful insight into the vision, structure, and global impact of one of Türkiye’s most influential cultural institutions. |
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IBU Welcomes Austrian Ambassador Martin Pammer for Official Visit |
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We had the distinct honor of hosting His Excellency Martin Pammer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of North Macedonia, at International Balkan University. During his visit, His Excellency toured our campus, held a meeting with our Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfi Sunar, and visited our Halkbank Library, where he learned about its academic mission and key role in supporting research and teaching. Ambassador Pammer graciously donated a collection of books, enriching our resources with valuable works on Austrian culture and various academic fields. We extend our sincere appreciation for his meaningful contribution and reaffirm our commitment to further strengthening cooperation with the Austrian Embassy in education, culture, and academic exchange. |
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IBU Welcomes Final-Year Students from Zef Lush Marku High School for an Engaging Campus Visit |
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We had the pleasure of welcoming the final-year students of Zef Lush Marku High School for a day filled with dynamic activities and positive energy on our campus. Guided by their teacher, Naser Miftari, and motivated by their future aspirations, the students explored our university environment and participated in a program designed to support their academic and professional orientation. |
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Guest Lecture on International Trade Accounting Held at BISTLAB |
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As part of the course Theory of Foreign Trade, we were pleased to provide our students from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences with an enriching academic experience through a specialized guest lecture delivered by Mr. Veysel Sarach, Managing Partner at Nordvest Consulting. The session was organized under the guidance of Prof. Özkan Baki, whose continuous support ensures that our students engage closely with current professional practices in the field.
The lecture, hosted at BISTLAB, focused on the topic “Accounting Processes in International Trade: Managing Import and Export Operations.” |
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IBU Takes Part in the Kick-Off Meeting of the Erasmus+ Project on Strengthening Organizational Capacity in NGOs |
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We are pleased to announce that the kick-off meeting of the Strengthening Organizational Capacity in NGOs: Strategic Management, Volunteer Management, Enhanced Communication, and Digital Tools project, implemented under the Erasmus+ KA153-YOU programme, was successfully held. The meeting marked the official start of a collaborative initiative dedicated to improving the operational capacities of youth-oriented non-governmental organizations. |
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IBU Participates in the Kick-Off Meeting of the “Social Entrepreneurship Bridge: I Have an Idea!” Erasmus+ Project |
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We are pleased to announce that the kick-off meeting of the Social Entrepreneurship Bridge: I Have an Idea! project, implemented under the Erasmus+ KA210-YOU programme, was successfully held in Istanbul. This important initiative marks the beginning of a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening youth entrepreneurship across partner institutions. |
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IBU Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Nordvest Consulting |
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We at International Balkan University (IBU), through our Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nordvest Consulting, a consultancy firm specializing in business and trade advisory services. |
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IBU Hosts Melita & Partners for a Professional Lecture on Digital Accounting at BISTLAB |
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We were pleased to welcome Mrs. Melita Ymeraga, Founder and CEO of Melita & Partners, to BISTLAB | Balkan Economy and Finance Laboratory, where she delivered a comprehensive and insightful presentation for students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. The lecture was organized on the occasion of the company’s 15th anniversary and offered an in-depth look at the growing importance of digital accounting in contemporary financial practice. |
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IBU Organizes “Youth Volunteerism Studies: Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” Program in Struga |
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We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Youth Volunteerism Studies: Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization program, held in Struga from 28–30 November 2025. The initiative was jointly organized by International Balkan University, in cooperation with the Turkish Youth Club (TGK) and with the support of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), through our Project and Research Office. |
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TranSustain HE Project Partner Meeting Successfully Held with IBU Participation |
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We are pleased to share that the partner meeting of the TranSustain HE: Transforming Sustainability in Higher Education with a Data-Driven Digital Assessment System project, implemented under the Erasmus+ KA220-HED programme, was successfully held. Coordinated by Necmettin Erbakan University, the project includes International Balkan University as a partner, represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristina Velichkovska. The meeting focused on project progress, upcoming activities, and the development of a digital assessment system aimed at strengthening sustainability transformation in higher education institutions. This initiative supports enhanced institutional capacity through digital tools, sustainability indicators, and innovative evaluation mechanisms. |
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IBU Hosts Erasmus+ BIP on Digital Transformation of English Language Teaching |
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Following the successful completion of the virtual component, the on-campus phase of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Digital Transformation of English Language Teaching: Teaching Vocabulary and Writing in the Age of Digital Tools and AI” was launched on 24 November at International Balkan University. |
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IBU Marks Human Rights Day with Panel on Freedom of Expression, Media Responsibility, and Gender Perspectives |
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International Balkan University marked Human Rights Day with a panel organized by the IBU Legal Clinic, focusing on freedom of expression, media responsibility, and gender perspectives in the digital age. Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Ibish opened the event by underscoring the importance of protecting constitutional and international human rights. Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalija Shikova, the panel featured expert insights from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Tuneva on media ethics, Prof. Dr. Sead Dzigal on the evolution of free speech in digital environments, and Ms. Biljana Nastovska on gender-sensitive approaches to freedom of expression. The event reinforced IBU’s commitment to promoting dialogue, awareness, and inclusive values within society. |
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