Representatives of the University of Mostar took part in the work of the Student Council of the European University Alliance EUPeace, held from May 5 to 11, 2025, at the University of Calabria in Italy. This international gathering brought together student and academic representatives from partner universities with the aim of strengthening student participation and developing joint initiatives within the European higher education area.
The University of Mostar was represented by Dr. Ivona Čarapina Zovko, Dr. Ivan Tomić, and Student Union representatives Mija Sabljić and Mile Musa.
Throughout the working week, participants engaged in discussions on key topics related to amplifying the student voice and fostering inter-university collaboration. Special focus was placed on the organization of the first general student elections within the EUPeace network, the drafting of a Joint Declaration on Peace, and the establishment of cooperation with the EDIB Committee (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board). Strengthening local student communities across partner institutions was also a key point, with the goal of building a more inclusive, participatory, and sustainable university environment.
The event also included activities within Work Package 5: Campus and Student Life, during which guidelines were agreed for the future student festival aimed at promoting EUPeace's core values. Plans were also developed for launching calls for student-led projects focused on peace, justice, and inclusion. Additionally, it was agreed to establish six working groups that will address specific challenges related to sustainable campuses and student welfare.
An important part of the program was the educational component, including two lectures on creative thinking and the use of multisensory technologies to enhance inclusivity in education. Participants also visited the Italian Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, emphasizing the importance of inclusion in modern higher education.
The participation of the University of Mostar in these meaningful activities reaffirms its continued commitment to European educational values, inter-university cooperation, and empowering students as active contributors to the future of the European university landscape.
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