VISIT FROM THE HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION FROM THE STATE OF GERMANY BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD

The delegation from the state of Germany Baden-Württemberg visited the University of Novi Sad on April 17, 2018. The delegation which included representatives of the state and prestigious higher education, scientific and art institutions was led by Minister President of Baden-Württemberg Mr. Winfried Kretschmann.

 

The program of the visit to the University of Novi Sad included discussions with students entitled ʼEurope as a chance: Serbia - an important partner for the European higher education and research area of the futureʼ, which was intended for discussions with students of the University of Novi Sad, as well as a meeting with representatives from the University of Novi Sad and its faculties which closely cooperate with partners from Baden-Württemberg through scientific and educational projects.

The participants involved in the discussions included Minister President of Baden-Württemberg Mr. Winfried Kretschmann, German Ambassador in Serbia H.E. Axel Dittmann, Rector of the University of Novi Sad Prof. Dr. Dušan Nikolić, State Secretary of Baden-Württemberg Ms. Petra Olschowski, CEO of Baden-Württemberg International Dr. Kai Schmidt-Eisenlohr, President of the Students’ Parliament of the University of Novi Sad Jovan Žugić, representative of students with disabilities Stefan Savić and former student of the University of Novi Sad and the University of Education Ludwigsburg Dragana Bubulj.

At the opening of the discussion, the University of Novi Sad marked the continuation of cooperation with the University of Education Ludwigsburg by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding. The cooperation between the University of Novi Sad and the University of Education Ludwigsburg was initiated in 2008 and further enhanced by means of active exchange of students and staff in the subject areas of the Faculty of Philosophy and the Academy of Arts within the Erasmus+ KA1 program.

During the visit from the Baden-Württemberg delegation, the representatives of the University of Novi Sad discussed the development and enhancement of cooperation with Rector of the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, Vice President for International Affairs of the University of Hohenheim, President of the Ulm University, President of the Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Director of the Film Academy  Baden-Württemberg, and representatives of the Ministry of Science of the Federal Republic of Germany, cultural centers and museums.

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION LUDWIGSBURG

The University of Education Ludwigsburg, whose seat has been in Ludwigsburg ever since 1966, is the largest of six universities of education in Baden-Württemberg, with 5,500 students and 450 staff members. The University offers doctoral and postdoctoral degrees and is focused on educational science both in research and teaching.

The University of Education Ludwigsburg (LUE) is a modern center for educational sciences in four closely related disciplines: school education, extra-curricular education of children and youth, adult/further education and education in cultural and social areas. The University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses for primary school, secondary school, European secondary school, and special education. LUE is increasing its participation in grammar school teacher training. The special feature of three Bachelor’s degree courses is the interconnection of educational science and pedagogical approaches with the extra-curricular fields of education (early years teaching and education, educational science, cultural and media education).