Belgrade University Rector Announces New Student Initiative 'Serbia or Mafia?'
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The rector of the University of Belgrade, Vladan Đokić, attended a forum in Vrbas discussing elections and the student movement.
- Đokić announced a new student initiative called "Serbia or Mafia?" set to launch next week, focusing on security, rule of law, and institutional accountability.
- He asserted that despite attacks, the government has failed to erode public trust in higher education in Serbia.
Vladan Đokić, rector of the University of Belgrade, has announced a new student initiative titled "Serbia or Mafia?" The campaign, set to begin next week, will involve a series of civic and student events addressing critical issues such as security, the rule of law, and institutional accountability.
Đokić made these remarks during a forum in Vrbas, organized by the Vrbas Municipality Citizens' Assembly. The discussion also covered the current political climate and the student movement. He emphasized that proposed candidates for the student list would collaborate with experts.
The rector further stated that the government has been unsuccessful in undermining public confidence in Serbia's higher education system, despite ongoing challenges. He conveyed a message of resilience and continued trust in academic institutions.
The government has not succeeded in eroding trust in higher education.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.