The University of Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad have fallen on the Shanghai Ranking, prompting discussions regarding science funding and the state of higher education in Serbia.
Key facts
- •The University of Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad both dropped in the latest Shanghai Ranking.
- •Staff at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš have not been paid for nearly one month.
- •Parents of students at 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' Gymnasium are seeking information from the Minister of Education regarding the school's upcoming academic year.
- •Aleksandar Seničić of YUTA is discussing refund policies for tourists affected by regional wildfires.
The University of Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad have experienced a decline in their positions on the Shanghai Ranking. This development has raised questions regarding the future of higher education in Serbia, the current level of investment in scientific research, and the working conditions of university professors.
Faculty and Education Concerns
Staff members at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš have been without salary for nearly a month, raising concerns about whether they will receive payment or pursue legal action. Additionally, parents of students at the 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' Gymnasium in Novi Sad have requested that Minister of Education Dejan Vuka Stanković clarify where students will attend classes starting in September and who will manage the school's operations.
Regional Wildfires and Tourism
As wildfires continue to affect Serbia, the broader region, and parts of Europe during the peak of the summer tourist season, questions have arisen regarding travel rights. Aleksandar Seničić, director of the National Association of Travel Agencies of Serbia (YUTA), is addressing whether tourists are entitled to cancel arrangements and request refunds due to fire-related disruptions at specific destinations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
