Representative of the National Transport University Completes Administrative Staff Internship at Educons University (Serbia)
From 24 to 28 November 2025, Vladyslav Podpisnov, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Service of the National Transport University, completed a scientific and pedagogical internship at Educons University in Sremska Kamenica, Republic of Serbia. The mobility was carried out under the Erasmus+ Grant Agreement for Mobility Participants (KA171) No. 2024/2025-RSNOVISAD04-KA171-STA-17.
Educons University, founded in 2008 as the first private university in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, is an integrated academic community committed to aligning its educational programmes with European standards, strengthening competitiveness, and preparing graduates for successful careers in industry and research both in Serbia and internationally.
The internship programme focused on the exchange of experience in modern educational technologies, innovative teaching methods, and the development of international cooperation. During the training, Vladyslav Podpisnov was acquainted with:
– the organization of the educational process in Serbia, including assessment systems and models of instructor-student interaction;
– digital tools and platforms used in environmental and economic study programmes;
– functioning of Educons University’s laboratories and innovation hubs;
– opportunities for participation in joint Erasmus+ projects and other international initiatives.
A working meeting was held with Erasmus+ Projects Coordinator Dr. Jovana Kisin, during which potential areas for future cooperation were discussed. The parties agreed to explore joint research in ecology, circular economy, and environmental protection technologies (including microplastic impact mitigation), participation in academic mobility programmes, development of joint educational modules, and the organization of international conferences and seminars.
As part of the cultural component of the visit, the NTU representative also became acquainted with the historical and cultural heritage of Novi Sad and Belgrade, which contributed to a deeper understanding of the social and educational environment of Serbia.
The National Transport University expresses its gratitude to Educons University for the high level of organization and international cooperation support. The experience gained will contribute to enhancing the NTU educational process with modern international practices and strengthening the University’s presence in the global academic community.
