Opening of the exhibition “Erasmus Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina – A Journey of Culture and Creativity”

Today, the University of Sarajevo officially opened the exhibition “Erasmus Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina – A Journey of Culture and Creativity”, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The opening ceremony featured addresses by H.E. María Molina Álvarez de Toledo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Prof. Dr. Kemal Durić, Vice-Rector for International Relations of the University of Sarajevo, and Prof. Dr. Tarik Zaimović, Rector of the University of Sarajevo, who formally declared the exhibition open.

In their speeches, the speakers highlighted the successful and long-standing cooperation between the University of Sarajevo and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing its contribution to strengthening academic, educational, and cultural ties. Particular attention was given to the fruitful collaboration between the University of Sarajevo and Spanish universities through Erasmus+ mobility programmes, joint projects, the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and the development of international partnerships in higher education and research.

It was noted that the Erasmus+ programme represents far more than academic exchange, as it connects people, cultures, and ideas, fosters mutual understanding, and contributes to creating an open, inclusive, and internationally connected academic environment. The speakers also stressed the importance of international cooperation in contemporary higher education, particularly in the development of young people’s competencies, the promotion of European values, and the advancement of intercultural dialogue.

The exhibition offers a visual and experiential journey through the stories of students, academic staff, and administrative personnel from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain who have participated in Erasmus+ mobility programmes between the two countries.

Through photographs, personal testimonies, and snapshots of everyday life, visitors can explore experiences of academic exchange, intercultural dialogue, language learning, professional development, and personal transformation made possible through international mobility.

A special focus of the exhibition is placed on strengthening cultural and educational ties between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain, while promoting creativity, international cooperation, and mutual understanding.

The exhibition forms part of this year’s International Staff Week programme, which brings together 95 participants from 58 universities across 19 countries.