We are pleased to announce that International Balkan University, through our Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Matrona Consulting, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration between academia and the professional sector. The agreement was officially signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanja Adjaip-Velichkovski, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at IBU, and Ms. Tanja Evrosimovska, General Manager of Matrona. The signing ceremony was attended by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ceneta Telak Durmishi from our IBU Career Center, highlighting our institutional commitment to building meaningful partnerships that connect academic knowledge with real-world professional expertise.

Through this cooperation, we aim to develop joint initiatives, events, and programs that contribute to strengthening the knowledge, competencies, and practical skills of students, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and professionals. By bringing together academic perspectives and professional experience, we seek to create opportunities for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative engagement that support individuals and organizations in navigating the evolving demands of today’s dynamic economic environment.

This partnership reflects our broader mission to foster innovation, encourage applied learning, and expand the impact of our academic community beyond the university setting. By working together with Matrona Consulting, we continue to reinforce our commitment to supporting professional development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and helping emerging professionals and organizations expand their operations beyond national borders while increasing their competitiveness in regional and global markets.