University of Montenegro and Gymnasium „Stojan Cerović“ Signed Memorandum of Cooperation
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The University of Montenegro and the “Stojan Cerović” Gymnasium from Nikšić have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, with aim of enhancing joint activities in education, science, research, and professional development.
The Memorandum was signed by the Rector of the University of Montenegro, Vladimir Božović, PhD, and the Assistant Principal of the Gymnasium, Slobodanka Žižić. Signing was attended by the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the University of Montenegro, Milivoje Radović, PhD, the Vice-Rector for Teaching at the University of Montenegro, Veselin Mićanović, PhD, Gymnasium teacher Jelena Rojević, and Gymnasium student Milena Kosović.
The agreement foresees the implementation of joint educational activities, including lectures, workshops, and projects aimed at bringing contemporary scientific and professional trends closer to high school students. Special focus is placed on the promotion of the University’s study programs and timely informing of future students about the opportunities offered within the academic community.
“Signing this Memorandum has special significance for me because it represents a bridge between the tradition this school has in supporting young talents and the future opportunities for them at the University of Montenegro. As a former student of this school, I feel an added professional and personal responsibility for the cooperation with this institution to be of high quality and substance,” Rector Božović said.
During the meeting, the University of Montenegro’s program “Scholarships for the Best. Jobs with the Best.” was also presented, within which the best students are awarded monthly scholarships in the amount of 300 euros over a period of ten months annually, with the possibility of internships or professional development in partner companies from the business sector.
Representatives of the Gymnasium were also informed about the status of the University of Montenegro as a full member of the Ulysseus alliance, a European university network that brings together eight partner institutions from different countries, enabling students and teachers international mobility, joint study programs, and collaboration on research projects.
Representatives of the “Stojan Cerović” Gymnasium, as one of the most prestigious secondary education institutions in Montenegro, emphasized their readiness for the signed memorandum to be the foundation of a long-term and meaningful cooperation, especially in the area of preparing students for the challenges of higher education.
Initiative for establishing this cooperation, which culminated in memorandum signing, originated from the school team working on the TV project “Generation Now”, with full support from the school’s principal, Professor Dušan Kilibarda. Rector Božović, as a former student of the Nikšić Gymnasium, was a guest on the show. The team for the school program consists of project coordinator Prof. Jelena Rojević, Prof. Marija Vujošević, and students Sara Radulov