The Minister of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of The Republic of Srpska, Prof. Draga Mastilović PhD, spoke today with the Chair of the Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska, Prof. Nedeljka Ivković PhD.

The role of the Council for Higher Education is to continuously engage with the academic community, provide recommendations and submit guidance to the Ministry on how higher education in the Republic of Srpska should be directed. During the meeting, Ivković familiarised Minister Mastilović with the Council's working processes, as well as reports on its previous work and analyses carried out in the field of higher education.

Minister Mastilović emphasised that the Council is an important pillar of the higher education system.

"Through its expert and advisory work, the Council makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of higher education. The Ministry will continue to provide support to ensure that members of the Council for Higher Education can carry out their duties objectively and independently," the Minister stated.

Following the meeting, the Minister joined the 9th regular session of the Council for Higher Education. The Council operates as an independent academic, professional and advisory body in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Higher Education. It has 17 members: two from each of six scientific fields and one from the field of the arts, representing distinguished university professors, as well as four members representing the business sector.

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