Acting Assistant Minister of Science Dr. Marina Soković visited the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA

On May 27, 2025, Acting Assistant Minister of Science Dr. Marina Soković and her associates visited the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. During a constructive meeting with the Institute’s management, led by Director Dr. Milan Radovanović, they discussed the Institute’s previous activities related to national and international projects, the organization of scientific conferences, and the involvement of Institute associates in higher education. Dr. Radovanović also introduced Dr. Soković to the the Institute’s plans for further development, its goals, as well as the challenges the Institute faces.

Dr. Soković highlighted the significance of visiting scientific research institutions and engaging in discussions with their management. She emphasized that such visits provide better insights into the institutes’ work, reveal potential and challenges for future development of these institutions, and help identify ways to support the enhancement of scientific research work.

The meeting also included discussions about specific proposals for future projects of national interest that could be implemented, as well as plans for organizing major international scientific conferences in the upcoming period. Dr. Radovanović took this opportunity to express gratitude to Dr. Soković for the continuous support provided by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation in implementing various scientific activities at our Institute.

The visit of Acting Assistant Minister for Science Dr. Marina Soković to our Institute was also reported on the website of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia.

https://www.nitra.gov.rs/cir/ministarstvo/vesti/pomocnica-ministra-za-nauku-dr-marina-sokovic-posetila-geografski-institut-jovan-cvijic-sanu

Date: June 2, 2025
Source: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA

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GUEST LECTURE AT THE INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, BEIJING, CHINA

Dr. Dunja Demirović Bajrami participated as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, from May 11 to May 20, 2025.

The visit was supported by the prestigious ANSO Fellowship for Visiting Scientists, awarded by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO). During her stay, Dr. Demirović Bajrami delivered a lecture on sustainable tourism development and digital transformation, and engaged in meaningful academic exchange and collaboration with researchers in the fields of geographic sciences and sustainable development.

This fellowship affirms her ongoing commitment to advancing international scientific cooperation and research that connects sustainability, tourism, and digital technologies.

Date: May 26, 2025
Source: dr Dunja Demirović Bajrami

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International Conference of the European Association of Geographers EUROGEO 2025 Conference HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD

Name of the event: International Conference of the European Association of Geographers
EUROGEO 2025 Conference HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD
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Date: 2025-05-16 до 2025-05-18 године

Venue: Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Univers, Skopje, North Macedonia

Organisers: European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO) & Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia

Participants: Dejana Jakovljević

Announcement title: Water quality as a prerequisite for sustainable water tourism development in National Parks in Serbia

Coautors: Jovana Brankov, Ana Milanović Pešić

Учесници: Ana Milanović Pešić

Саопштење: Understanding Natural Disaster Mitigation through Storytelling in Geography Education

Коаутори: Jovana Brankov, Marko V. Milošević

Учесници: Suzana Lović Obradović

Саопштење: A multidimensional composite index approach to assessing spatial inequalities in local development in Serbia

Коаутори: Stefana Matović, Tamara Jojić Glavonjić

Учесници: Stefana Matović

Саопштење: Is a Global Framework the Solution for the Circular Economy? Challenges and Constraints for Developing Countries

Коаутори: Suzana Lović Obradović

Учесници: Jovana Brankov

Саопштење: Understanding Natural Disaster Mitigation through Storytelling in Geography Education

Коаутори: Ana Milanović Pešić, Marko V. Milošević

Associates of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA), Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić, Dr. Suzana Lović Obradović, Dr. Jovana Brankov, Dr. Stefana Matović, and Dr. Dejana Jakovljević, participated in the International Scientific Conference “EUROGEO 2025 Conference: HUMANISING GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE IN A GLOBAL WORLD,” held at the Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University (Skopje, North Macedonia). The event, organized by the European Association of Geographers, took place from May 16 to May 18, 2025, during which the participants presented their scientific research papers.

The colleagues from our Institute used the opportunity to learn about current trends and modern methodologies in geographical research, as well as to explore possibilities for involving our staff in projects implemented by EUROGEO.

As part of the conference, a panel session on geographical journals was held, focusing on the role of academic publishing in the field of geography. The panelists were editors of the following journals: Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society, European Journal of Geography, Geographical Reviews, and the Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA. The session addressed topics such as peer review standards, open access publishing, and the importance of interdisciplinary research.

Representatives from our Institute, Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić and Dr. Suzana Lović Obradović, used their participation in the panel to present the Institute’s journal, the thematic areas it covers, opportunities for authors to publish their papers, and to highlight the key challenges the journal faces in the context of contemporary academic publishing.

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GUEST LECTURE AT THE INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, BEIJING, CHINA

Name: GUEST LECTURE AT THE INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, BEIJING, CHINA.
Date: May 11, 2025, to May 20, 2025
Venue: Beijing, China
Organisers: The Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS
Lecturers: dr Dunja Demirović Bajrami

 

Dr. Dunja Demirović Bajrami participated as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, from May 11 to May 20, 2025.

The visit was supported by the prestigious ANSO Fellowship for Visiting Scientists, awarded by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO). During her stay, Dr. Demirović Bajrami delivered a lecture on sustainable tourism development and digital transformation, and engaged in meaningful academic exchange and collaboration with researchers in the fields of geographic sciences and sustainable development.

This fellowship affirms her ongoing commitment to advancing international scientific cooperation and research that connects sustainability, tourism, and digital technologies.

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Guest lectures at the Eurasian National University in Astana

Institute’s senior research associates, Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić and Dr. Marko D. Petrović are engaged as visiting professors at the Eurasian National University (ENU), Department of Physical and Economic Geography in Astana (Kazakhstan).

During February and March 2025, Dr. Petrović gave invited lectures at ENU, and the goal of his visit was to create educational and scientific ties between institutions and exchange knowledge in the field of international academic practice. During his stay in Astana, a meeting was also held with His Excellency, Mr. Vladimir Jovičić, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Kazakhstan, on the topic of strengthening bilateral scientific and academic cooperation between the two countries.

From January to April 2025, Dr. Milanović Pešić was engaged as a visiting professor in the Master of Geography Educational Program during the summer semester. The lectures and practice were conducted online for two groups of Master of Geography students.

Special appreciation is extended to the Office for International Cooperation of ENU and the management of the Department of Physical and Economic Geography for the invitation and support.

Date: April 2, 2025
Source: Dr. Marko D. Petrović

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Promotion of the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years”

On February 21st, 2025, the promotion of the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years” was held at the Belgrade City Library. In the presence of employees of the PE Đerdap National Park, reviewers, numerous associates from scientific institutions and national parks, as well as the media, this significant monograph, published on the occasion of the anniversary – half a century since the proclamation of the Đerdap National Park was presented to the audience.

One of the reviewers of the monograph, our colleague Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, had a speech at the promotion. In her address, she pointed out the decades-long successful cooperation between the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA and the PE Đerdap National Park, which also resulted in the publication of the Lexicon of the Đerdap National Park in 2015. She also highlighted the participation of numerous associates of our Institute in projects and publications implemented by the PE Đerdap National Park, as well as the participation of Dr Jelena Ćalić in the Commission for the implementation and proclamation of the Geopark Đerdap.

According to the reviewer, Dr Ana Milanović Pešić, the monograph “Đerdap National Park – the First 50 Years” is a popular scientific publication that will enable the academic community, as well as nature lovers, to gain systematic knowledge about the untouched natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of our largest national park. The promotion of the monograph was attended by several colleagues from our Institute, including Dr. Jelena Ćalić and Dr. Dragana Milijašević Joksimović, who participated as collaborators in the creation of this publication.

Date: March 11, 2025
Source: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA , Belgrade City Library, Serbia

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CATCHMENT EROSION AND POLLUTION PROBLEMS

CATCHMENT EROSION AND POLLUTION PROBLEMS

We are pleased to inform you that a special issue of the journal GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY has been published under the title “CATCHMENT EROSION AND POLLUTION PROBLEMS”, where one of the guest editors was also an associate of the Institute – Dr. Marko Urošev, and among others, the articles of colleagues from the Institute were published. Some of the articles from this issue were also presented at the international conference held in July 2023 in Belgrade, co-organized by the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA.

We invite you to take a look and read the papers that are of interest to you at the following link: https://ges.rgo.ru/jour/issue/current

Date: February 11, 2025
Source: Dr. Marko Urošev

Guest lectures at the Eurasian National University in Astana

Name: Guest lectures at the Eurasian National University in Astana
Date: February and March, 2025
Venue: Astana, Kazakhstan
Organisers: Eurasian National University (ENU), Department of Physical and Economic Geography in Astana (Kazakhstan)
Lecturer: Dr. Marko D. Petrović

 

Institute’s senior research associates, Dr. Ana Milanović Pešić and Dr. Marko D. Petrović are engaged as visiting professors at the Eurasian National University (ENU), Department of Physical and Economic Geography in Astana (Kazakhstan).

During February and March 2025, Dr. Petrović gave invited lectures at ENU, and the goal of his visit was to create educational and scientific ties between institutions and exchange knowledge in the field of international academic practice.During his stay in Astana, a meeting was also held with His Excellency, Mr. Vladimir Jovičić, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Kazakhstan, on the topic of strengthening bilateral scientific and academic cooperation between the two countries.

From January to April 2025, Dr. Milanović Pešić was engaged as a visiting professor in the Master of Geography Educational Program during the summer semester. The lectures and practice were conducted online for two groups of Master of Geography students.

Special appreciation is extended to the Office for International Cooperation of ENU and the management of the Department of Physical and Economic Geography for the invitation and support.

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Call for papers: Special Issue of Sustainability

Драге колегинице и колеге,

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to announce the open call for article submissions for upcoming Special Issue entitled Addressing the Challenges of Sustainable Development in Transition Countries: Progress in Environmental Research and Climate-Resilient Development, which will be published in the academic journal Sustainability (IF 2023: 3.3; CiteScore: 6.8).

Guest Editors:
Dr. Slavica Malinović-Milićević, Geographical institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA
Dr. Gorica Stanojević, Geographical institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA
Dr. Goran Trbojević, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka

Manuscript submission deadline: January 31, 2026

More information you may find at
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/3AM4C9O5WX

Date: February 6, 2025
Source: Geographical institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA

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The traditional New Year’s cocktail party of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”

On January 13, 2025, the traditional New Year’s cocktail party was held in the banquet hall of the “Palace” hotel for all employees, associates and friends of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”.

The Director of the Institute, Principal Research Fellow Milan Radovanović PhD, addressed the audience with an appropriate speech, summarizing the results achieved in the past year and announcing some future projects.

Date: January 31, 2025
Source: Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”

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