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Successful Erasmus + traineeship at the Faculty of Sciences

During the past few months, the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, hosted an internship student from Turkey (İzmir Institute of Technology), Dilan İrem Açan. As part of the Erasmus+ program, she had the opportunity to engage in research activities and to further develop her knowledge and skills under the mentorship of Srđana Đorđievski, research associate at the Department of Biology and Ecology.

During her internship, Dilan worked on the topic “Exploring the environmental and biological factors influencing the health and longevity of honey bee”, gaining valuable experience in the field of biology and environmental protection, as well as in an international research environment.

“My time at the University of Novi Sad has been one of the most valuable experiences in my life. During my internship, I not only improved my scientific and laboratory skills but also learned the true value of teamwork, cultural exchange, and friendship. Living and working in such an inspiring environment helped me grow both as a researcher and as a person. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and for all the support I received. This experience will always remain a special part of my academic and personal journey.” – said Dilan.

The stay of international students within the Erasmus+ program is an important part of the international cooperation of our Faculty, and experiences like this confirm the significance of openness, exchange, and shared learning in international circles.

We wish our colleague Dilan much success in her future personal and academic endeavors.

Integrate gender, diversity and inclusion in teaching and research in the math-intensive STEM fields (GENERA-COPA)

  • Project title: Integrate gender, diversity and inclusion in teaching and research in the math-intensive STEM fields (GENERA-COPA)
  • Project number: 2025-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000363507
  • Institutions participating in the project: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron – DESY (Germany), University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences (Serbia), Universidad de Oviedo (Spain), Lund University (Sweden), University of Limerick (Ireland), Universidad de Alcalá (Spain), Vilnius University (Lithuania), National Institute for Astrophysics – INAF (Italy), National Institute for Nuclear Physics – INFN (Italy), Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), University of L’Aquila (Italy), Swiss Physical Society (Switzerland)
  • Status in the project: Partner (Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, leader: Milica Pavkov Hrvojević)
  • Project leader: Stiftung Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY (Germany)
  • Project type: Erasmus+ Call: 2025 2025-1-DE01-KA220-HED; Type of action: Cooperation Partnership
  • Period of realization: 2025-2028 (1.9.2025-31.8.2028)
  • Project website: https://www.genera-copa.eu

ENLIGHT – The International Conference on Light Pollution and Dark Sky Protection

  • Name of institution(s) organising the scientific meeting: Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Faculty of Sciences (Novi Sad), Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia
  • Name of scientific meeting: ENLIGHT – The International Conference on Light Pollution and Dark Sky Protection
  • Location: Faculty of Sciences Novi Sad
  • Date: 28 – 30 Nov 2025
  • Organiser (Chair, Department): Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Novi Sad
  • Website link: https://www.enlightproject.rs/enlight-conference

Trustworthy Unified Robust Intelligent Generative Systems

  • Project title: Trustworthy Unified Robust Intelligent Generative Systems
  • Project number: 10121503
  • Institutions participating in the project: https://pandora-heu.eu/consortium/
  • Status in the project: Partner
  • Project coordinator for UNSPMF team: Dušan Jakovetić (Department of Mathematics and Informatics)
  • Project type: HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-03, Type of action: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)
  • Period of realization: 1.9.2025-31.8.2028
  • Project website: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101215032

Saying Farewell to researchers from the Polymer Science and Technology programme

Faculty of Sciences at the University of Novi Sad, under the Memorandum of Understanding with Prince of Songkla University (PSU) of Thailand, hosted two doctoral researchers from the Polymer Science and Technology programme – Ms Kwansuda Kongthong and Ms Thitirat Rammak – from 26 March to 26 July 2025.

During their stay, the students conducted collaborative research in polymer science and technology at the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Environmental Protection, while also engaging in a vibrant cultural exchange.

They immersed themselves in Serbian language and traditions, sampled regional cuisine, visited several cities, and participated in community events – building lasting connections with local students and faculty.

Hospitality and expert support were provided by Associate Professor Dr Berta Barta Holló and the IRO Office.

We thank her for her dedication and look forward to future collaborative projects within our international cooperation framework.

Future-oriented social entrepreneurship through Ecovillage Design (Ecoprise)

  • Project title: Future-oriented social entrepreneurship through Ecovillage Design (Ecoprise)
  • Project number: 101140200
  • Institutions participating in the project: CESIE (Italy), Eurotraining (Greece), ISCTE – University Institute of Lisabon (Portugal), Gen Europe – Global Ecovillage Network, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences (Serbia), The Critical (Lithuania), LAND (Italy), ReadLab Brussels (Belgium), CSI – Center for Social Innovation (Cyprus), GrantXpert (Cyprus), MB Zaliasis judejimas (Lithuania), ECQA (Austria)
  • Status in the project: Partner
  • Project coordinator: CESIE (Italy)
  • Project manager: Miroslav Vujičić (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management)
  • Project type: Erasmus+ (Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances)
  • Period of realization: 2024-2027 (01.02.2024-31.01.2027)
  • Project website: https://ecoprise.eu

How to make Science speak clearly and reach everyone – successful workshop within the TwinSubDyn Project

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Science Communication Workshop was held at the Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, as part of the TwinSubDyn project (Horizon Europe – Twinning Western Balkans), dedicated to developing science communication skills and promoting science to broader audiences.

The workshop was very well attended, which clearly indicates the growing interest among researchers and teaching staff in learning how to present their work to wider audiences – in clear, engaging, and socially relevant way.

Through interactive lectures and open discussions, participants gained practical insights and heard firsthand experiences from speakers who have been actively involved in various forms of science communication for years.

  • Dr Branislav Jović, Full Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, spoke about challenges faced by modern researchers from project deliverables and reporting obligations to media relations and building trust with decision-makers. His talk “How Has Science Failed?” sparked an engaging discussion on the current role and perception of science in society.
  • Dobrivoje Erić, Head of International Cooperation at the Center for the Promotion of Science, presented different approaches to involving the public in scientific processes in his lecture “How to Communicate Science to (Un)Desired Audiences?” emphasizing the importance of open, tailored communication strategies for different target groups.
  • Dr Dajana Bjelajac, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, through her talk “From Idea to Impact” and the story “Carpe Noctem“, demonstrated how scientific events can be transformed into immersive experiences that break down the barrier between science and the public – especially when addressing topics such as light pollution ant the natural night sky.

Over the course of three hours, participants explored how to make science more visible, inspiring, and accessible to those outside the academic world. The clear goal of the workshop was to empower participants to think creatively and to share their research in a way that people can understand, relate to, and want to follow.

The Science Communication Workshop confirmed the importance of science communication, not only as a skill but also as a responsibility of every researcher who wants to leave an impact beyond scientific journals.

 
Све уплате на садашњи рачун Факултета могу се извршити закључно са понедељком, 29.12.2025. године, до 17:00 часова. За уплате извршене након тог термина, постоји могућност да неће бити евидентиране, а евентуални повраћај средстава тада неће бити могућ. Због увођења Система за припрему, извршење, рачуноводство и извештавање (СПИРИ), почетком јануара 2026. године биће отворени нови рачуни преко којих ће се вршити уплате. Сва обавештења биће објављена на овој страници и на друштвеним мрежама, и биће послата кроз платформу Moodle свим студентима.
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