The Ambassador of Slovenia to Macedonia, H.E. Alan Brian Bergant delivered a lecture at the International Balkan University on the topic "Integration in the European Union and benefits for the youth". The Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Hüner Sencan gave a certificate of appreciation to Ambassador Bergant for his lecture.
As part of the practical work programme of the International Balkan University, a group of second-year students at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences visited the State Statistical Office. During their visit, the students were introduced to the primary objective of the Office, its history, organisation, and to the vision and mission of the State Statistical Office. At the end of the visit, the students and their professor, Prof. Julijana Angelovska, conveyed their satisfaction with the visit and expressed interest for experts from the Office to hold lectures at the International Balkan University.
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SLOVENIAN AMBASSADOR , ALAN BRIAN BERGANT
DELIVERED A LECTURE AT IBU
GERMAN AMBASSADOR, GUDRUN STEINACKER, GUEST SPEAKER AT IBU
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Gudrun Steinacker on th 19th of April 2012 was a guest speaker at the International Balkan University. In front of the academic staff and students of IBU, Ms. Steinacker delivered a lecture on the topic of non-governmental organizations and the civic sector and their practical impact in daily life.
IBU STUDENTS VISITED THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MET AMBASSADOR PAUL D. WOHLERS
On April 23, 2012 students from the International Balkan University visited the Embassy. More than 25 students and their teachers had the chance to speak to diplomats from the Political and Public Affairs sections regarding their work and educational exchange opportunities in the United States. Ambassador Wohlers greeted the students and joined them for a group photo. The visit concluded with a tour of the Embassy building.
THE EMBASSY OF TURKEY IN SKOPJE HOSTED A VISIT FOR IBU STUDENTS
On April 30, 2012 the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Skopje hosted a visit for a group of students from the International Balkan University. Ambassador, H.E. Gürol Sökmensüer welcomed the students. In an interactive discussion with the students, the Ambassador explained the work of the Embassy and answered questions from students.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY OF TURKEY, H.E. CEMIL ÇIÇEK VISITED IBU
On 17.05.2012, The President of the Assembly of Turkey, H.E. Cemil Çiçek visited IBU. In his greeting speech in front of the management, academic staff and students of IBU, Mr. Çiçek said that he is proud with the achievements of IBU, particularly with the fact that IBU is significantly contributing in the cultivation of the excellent relations between the Turkish nation and the other nations in the Balkans. Acknowledging the efforts of IBU to provide qualitative education and international career opportunities for its students, Mr. Çiçek reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to invest in the education of future generations. At the end, Mr. Çiçek received a plaque for the support and the visit he paid to IBU by the Rector, Prof. Dr. Hüner Sencan.