Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching - Dr. Styliani (Stella) Kladou from Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Greece
As part of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching, Dr Styliani Kladou, Assistant Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Heraklion, Greece), visited the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka from June 16 to June 20, 2025. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Kladou serves as Editor-in-Chief of Services Marketing Quarterly and is a Visiting Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University.
During her stay, Dr. Kladou delivered a lecture titled: “Resilient Futures & ESG: A Focus on Gender and Inclusion,” engaging students and staff in a timely discussion on sustainability, equity, and responsible business practices.
She expressed particular admiration for the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting how the visit left a strong personal and professional impression.
Her visit contributed to the strengthening of academic ties and international collaboration between the two institutions. Dr. Kladou can be contacted for further academic exchange at: stellakladou@hmu.gr
Published 24.09.2025 at 23:38
Visit of Professors from the University of Granada within the Erasmus+ Program
As part of the Erasmus+ international exchange program, the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka had the honor of hosting two distinguished professors from the University of Granada, Spain: Prof. Dr. Manuel Ríos de Haro and Prof. Dr. Amparo María Molina Martín.
The professors visited the Faculty from July 7 to July 11, 2025. During their stay, they met with representatives of the Faculty of Economics to discuss opportunities for future academic collaboration, including student and staff mobility, as well as prospects for joint research projects.
This visit represents a significant step forward in strengthening international cooperation and academic mobility, which are vital for the continued development and enhancement of both teaching quality and scientific research at our Faculty.
Through initiatives such as this, the Faculty of Economics seeks to expand its institutional capacities, enrich teaching practices, and actively contribute to the internationalization of higher education.
Published 10.07.2025 at 15:59
Visit of Lucie Mořkovská from Masaryk University in Brno within the Erasmus+ Staff Exchange Program
The Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, hosted Lucie Mořkovská from Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, as part of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training program. Ms. Mořkovská is a Project Manager at Masaryk University. The visit took place from June 2 to June 6, 2025.
This visit represents an important step in strengthening international cooperation between our institution and Masaryk University, with whom we already maintain a successful partnership. It opens new avenues for joint research projects, academic exchange, and the development of innovative educational programs.
The exchange of experiences and expertise contributes to the enhancement of teaching quality and the expansion of partnership networks within the Erasmus+ framework.
Published 02.07.2025 at 13:21
Visit of Representatives from the Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete to the Faculty of Economics within the Erasmus+ Program
As part of the Erasmus+ staff mobility program – Mobility Agreement: Staff Mobility for Training – five representatives from the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Crete, Greece) visited Banja Luka from May 12 to May 16, 2025.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the delegation visited the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka. During the visit, the guests became familiar with the Faculty’s academic programs, institutional structure, and the activities of the Office for International Cooperation.
The Faculty’s work and achievements in the fields of scientific research and internationalization were presented through an interactive exchange of experiences with Greek colleagues by Prof. Dr. Dragan Gligorić, Vice Dean for Research and International Cooperation, and Vladana Ritan, International Cooperation Coordinator.
Experiences were shared on both administrative and academic practices, along with examples of good practice in the implementation of international partnerships. The visit unfolded in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, with both sides expressing a strong mutual interest in continuing cooperation—particularly in the area of student and staff mobility.
The Faculty of Economics remains committed to fostering internationalization and to building stronger ties with partner institutions across the European Higher Education Area.
Published 16.05.2025 at 12:13
Knowledge and Experience Exchange within the CEEPUS Network at the Faculty of Economics
As part of the CEEPUS exchange program and the FINALIST network, the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, hosted Prof. Svetlana Nikoličić, Full Professor at the Department of Logistics and Intermodal Transport, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, in early May 2025.
During her stay in Banja Luka, Prof. Nikoličić became acquainted with the work of the host institution, exchanged experiences related to teaching and research, and discussed possibilities for future collaboration.
As part of the visit, on May 5, 2025, she delivered a lecture to students of the Faculty of Economics on the topic of study opportunities abroad through the CEEPUS platform, also presenting her home institution.
Students had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the application process, advantages of the program, and received valuable personal insights and tips on selecting partner institutions.
These types of exchanges represent an important aspect of the internationalization strategy and serve as a motivational platform for young people to take full advantage of academic mobility opportunities across Central Europe.
Published 16.05.2025 at 12:10