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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.

Take climate action alongside young global leaders this October!

Project Green Challenge (PGC) educates, empowers, and mobilizes high school, college, and graduate students on climate action, environmental and social justice, public health, and advocacy. This powerful and diverse call to action features 30 days of eco-themed challenges that transform lives, shift mindsets, harness ideas, and equip students with skills, knowledge, resources and mentorship to lead change on campus and in communities.

Through individual and collective action, systems thinking, behavior change, and informed consumption, PGC participants are challenged to envision and work toward a healthy, just, resilient future.

PGC launches on October 1st and runs until October 30th each year. Every day, a unique challenge is unveiled at 6am PST. Each challenge is live for 24 hours, inviting participants to complete actions and upload content to acquire points and prizes.

Up to 14 finalists are selected from global participants to attend the PGC Finals in San Francisco and compete for the grand prize

LEARN. DO. CONNECT. WIN.
LET’S CHANGE LIVES + HEAL THE PLANET.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Go Styria Research Grant.

This programme offers master’s and doctoral candidates—who are actively working on their theses—as well as post‑doctoral researchers (PhD completion within the last three years) the opportunity to spend up to four months on a research stay at the University of Graz during the summer semester 2026 (earliest start February 2026).
Eligible participants must be enrolled or employed at an accredited university in one of the target countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia or Turkey.

To apply, please review the full call and eligibility criteria on the programme website (https://international.uni‑graz.at/en/incoming‑exchange/go‑styria‑scholarship‑programme/) and submit your details for access to the online application tool by 7 October 2025.
An introductory online information session will be held on 23 July 2025 at 14:00 CET, with a repeat session on 24 September 2025 at the same time.
The final deadline for completed applications is 13 October 2025 at 13:00 CET.

For questions regarding the master’s and PhD track, please contact Sarah Perner at incoming.exchange@uni‑graz.at or +43 316 380‑1253.
Post‑doctoral researchers may direct enquiries to Mediha Ohranović at staffmobility@uni‑graz.at or +43 316 380‑2214.

Kancelarija za mlade Grada Novog Sada obaveštava studente i studentkinje Univerziteta o mogućnosti pohađanja deset besplatnih treninga iz oblasti “mekih veština”, čiji je cilj unapređenje preduzetničkog duha, zapošljivosti i uslužnih mehanizama.

Treninzi će trajati po 2,5 časova i biće organizovani tokom jula, avgusta i septembra 2025. godine. Program je osmišljen tako da kroz interaktivne radionice razvijete veštine timskog rada, komunikacije, vođenja i kreativnog rešavanja problema.

Agenda programa, kao i detaljne informacije o terminima i lokacijama, mogu se pronaći na sajtu Kancelarije za mlade Grada Novog Sada:
https://www.kzm.novisad.rs/?p=5622

Prijave se vrše isključivo onlajn, putem formulara dostavljenog u agendi i dostupa na sledećem linku:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhEz7ZrAqTopEu82HcZc0Mza5ZeNVS5B-wIH6kPyJ1Jrp-MQ/viewform?usp=header

Iskoristite priliku i ojačajte svoje komunikacione, liderske i organizacione veštine besplatno!

The Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand, has announced a call for applications for their Ph.D. Student Exchange Scholarship Program, offering international students the opportunity to conduct research and exchange knowledge at PSU.

Key Information:

• Level of study: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Application deadline: 31 July 2025
• Eligibility: International PhD students who are currently enrolled in a PhD program and will maintain student status throughout the research period

For more information about the program, eligibility criteria, and application process, please visit: https://link.psu.th/1R9s5p

For any questions or further details, please contact PSU’s Graduate School at: grad@psu.ac.th

This is a great opportunity for PhD students to take part in research and academic exchange abroad — we encourage you to apply.

Izdvajamo aktuelne konkurse DAAD-a (Nemačka služba za akademsku razmenu) koji nude mogućnosti za istraživačke boravke i stipendije. Svi konkursi imaju rok za prijavu do 31.07.2025.:

Radni boravci za predavače na umetničkim akademijama i arhitektonskim fakultetima: Link

Ponovni pozivi za bivše stipendiste: Link

Istraživački boravci u Nemačkoj (2-12 meseci, uključujući postdoc studije): Link

ERA Zeleni Hidrogen za strane studente postdoc studija: Link

IPS- Stipendija Nemačkog parlamenta – Međunarodna parlamentarna stipendija: Link

Za dodatne informacije o prijavama i uslovima, molimo vas da pratite prateće linkove.

Svi zainteresovani se pozivaju da se upoznaju sa detaljima i iskoriste ove izuzetne mogućnosti.

The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships (pilot program) offer funding for individual short-term stays for V4 and WB6 scholars, lecturers, academic staff, researchers & scientists in two main directions—citizens of V4 countries can apply to relevant host institutions in the Western Balkans (WB6), and citizens of the WB6 region can apply to relevant host institutions in V4 countries.

The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships allow WB6 citizens to apply for short-term fellowships at V4 research institutions (in Czechia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovakia). Reciprocally, V4 applicants can apply for fellowships at WB6 institutions (in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo,* or Serbia).

The program is jointly funded by the International Visegrad Fund and the Western Balkans Fund.

The fellowships are provided for a limited period ranging from 2 to 10 weeks during which the respective fellow is to conduct (or participate in) research, hold lectures or seminars at a higher-education level, or study or review specific sets of written or other materials available in public archives or libraries.

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Additional information, conditions and rules for applying can be found here

Kancelarija za međunarodnu saradnju Prirodno-matematičkog fakulteta sa velikim zadovoljstvom organizovala je Lunchtime Talk #8 na temu Dokaz Koncepta u Nauci, koji je održan u prostorijama fakulteta. Dr Nataša Slijepčević, naučna saradnica na Departmanu za hemiju, biohemiju i zaštitu životne sredine, podelila je svoje bogato iskustvo i znanje u implementaciji projekta SedSubMat, koji se finansira iz Fonda za nauku Republike Srbije, kao nastavak BEuSED projekta.

U okviru prezentacije, dr Slijepčević je obuhvatila ključne aspekte razvoja inovacija, fokusirajući se na proces od ideje do dokaza koncepta. Učesnici su imali priliku da saznaju:

• Kako se razvija inovacija u okviru projekta Dokaza Koncepta FN i koje su ključne lekcije iz procesa implementacije.
• Kako pravilno razviti inovativno rešenje, uz poseban naglasak na izazove i uspehe tokom implementacije i saradnju sa Fondom za nauku.
• Prezentacija je uključivala praktične preporuke, uključujući šta je funkcionisalo, a šta nije, uz vodič za istraživače koji žele da transformišu svoje ideje u konkretne inovacije.

Ovaj događaj je bio prilika za sve prisutne da se detaljnije upoznaju sa izazovima i prilikama koje donosi implementacija naučnih projekata i razvijanje inovacija.

Stay tuned za najavu teme lunchtime talk #9!

Kancelarija za međunarodnu saradnju PMF-a

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If you’re interested in studying in Spain, now is a great opportunity! Spain offers a wide range of scholarships for international students, covering tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation, and other academic costs.

Why Study in Spain?

• Access to prestigious universities.
• Rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
• Opportunities for work and research in an international environment.

What Scholarships Are Available?

• Scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies.
• Many scholarships cover part or all of the tuition fees, with some also covering living expenses.

How to Apply?
Deadlines for applications vary, so it’s important to stay updated on the latest application conditions and deadlines. Apply on time and seize the opportunity to study in Spain!

For more information on available scholarships, application criteria, and the application process, visit the official link for more information.

Speak Science communication workshop successfully delivered

within the TwinSubDyn Project

TwinSubDyn Science Communication Workshop, dedicated to developing science communication skills and promoting science to broader audiences, was held on April 17, 2025at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad (TwinSubDyn Coordinator). The main goal of the workshop was to embrace the dynamic world of science communication and learn how important it is to share the research impact in a way that inspires positive actions, raises awareness and capacity and creates fresh ideas that eventually change the world for the better.

The workshop was very well attended, which confirms the growing interest among the researchers in learning how to maximize the impact of their research by presenting the results in a clear, engaging, and relevant way. Experienced speakers, very active in science communication, have shared their knowledge on how to approach the targeted audience and the media, how to (re)build trust in science and inspire academic careers through interactive lectures and open discussion. 

Dr Branislav Jović (full professor at UNSPMF) talked about the scientific community juggling between the project deliverables and financial reports and the famous “reviewer number 2”; the media around us with distorted mirrors and their interpretation of scientific truth; decision-makers—investors in the process of ideas—technology—a better world.

Dobrivoje Erić (Head of Department of International Cooperation at Center for the Promotion of Science CPN) focused on ‘How to communicate science to (un)desired audiences,’ and presented various methodologies and approaches through which we connect non-scientific audiences, laypeople, with scientists, involve them in the research process, or in active exchange of inspiration, knowledge, and practices.

Dr Dajana Bjelajac (Assistant Professor at UNSPMF) focused on how to turn science into an adventure through firsthand experience, how important light pollution is and what the natural night sky can tell us.

Participants enjoyed exploring 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 outside the box and to share their research in an attractive way that citizens can understand and relate to.

Speak Science Communication Workshop confirmed the importance of science communication – not only as a desirable soft skill, but also as a responsibility of every researcher to leave a relevant impact that will outlive the project.