Symposia and Other Events

BiH must strive to retain its top talent and fill the skills gaps that many industries and employers face today. This round table will have human capital, government, academia, entrepreneur representatives and youth. We will use this time to discuss the ongoing concerns surrounding brain drain and talent pool, especially in the sphere of attracting and retaining youth in our country. We believe that through open discussion, with representatives of different facets of our society, we can come up with creative ideas for how to solve this significant problem of our country.
Speakers: Isma Stanić (Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees BiH); Enita Nakaš (Vice Rector for International Cooperation, University Sarajevo); Azra Berbić (Western Balkans Alumni Association), Melika Husić-Mehmedović (Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo); Zerina Sulejmanović Terzić (Authority Partners), Ljiljana Đukanović (BHAAAS)
Moderator: Berina Bukva Alibašić (Authority Partners).

Video Interviews: Prof. Dr. Alan Hanjalić ( Delft University of Technology, Delft) and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Kovačević (City University of London, London)
Round table participants: Prof. Dr. Dušanka Bošković (University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo); Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Nikolić (Ministry of higher education, science and youth Canton Sarajevo, Sarajevo); Prof. Dr. Muhamed Hadžiabdić (International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo) Prof. Dr. Zlatan Akšamija (University of Utah, Utah)
Moderator: Kenan Šehić and Zlatan AjanovićBH diaspora accounts for more than 2 million well-integrated individuals, some of which are affiliated with leading universities worldwide. Engaging those diaspora members to transfer experiences, know-how and professional connections, combined with the tradition of BH universities, outstanding examples of excellence, a solid educational basis and the motivation and talent of local students offers a high potential for rapid scientific and technological advancement of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During this forum, we try to answer questions like “Why is it important to capacitate academic society in BiH?”, “How it can achieve academic excellence and global leadership?”, and “What is required for establishing meaningful international and industry-academia partnerships, and to be able to provide solutions for contemporary issues?”.

Lecturer: Lejla Kafedžić, Ph.D.
Moderator: Ljiljana DukanovićInclusion is an approach to education and society that is based on human rights and which recognizes that every person has the right to a dignified life in all segments, regardless of their characteristics. Realization of the right to education is a prerequisite for enjoying many other rights, but also a prerequisite for improving the quality of life of all. Inclusion in education is key to achieving high quality education for all, including people with disabilities, as well as to developing inclusive, peaceful and fair societies. In this process, universities have a very important role. Social sensitivity and responsibility are an important task of universities, which through their actions can ensure that society is more open, fairer and more inclusive. By establishing and supporting the work of the Office for Student Support (UPS!), The University of Sarajevo ensures the realization of its vision and mission in this way as well. The main activity of the Office is aimed at providing support to students and developing inclusive culture, policies and practices in the field of higher education.