Students in blockade: Separation of departments in Niš aims to cause division
Students in blockade assessed today that the separation of departments for Serbian language, Russian language, and history from the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš, or their affiliation with the newly founded Faculty of Serbian Studies, is only beneficial to the authorities, as they gain "another dean through whom they will exert pressure on the academic community and which divides the student body and prevents their mutual acquaintance and cooperation."
TL;DR
- Students in blockade criticize the separation of Serbian, Russian, and History departments from the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš.
- They believe the move is beneficial only to the authorities, allowing for increased pressure on the academic community.
- The separation is seen as a blow to university autonomy, happening without the consent of the University of Niš.
- The intention behind this move is to create division and disconnect among scientists and the academic community.
- The Ministry of Education revoked the operating license for these departments at the Faculty of Philosophy and established them at the new Faculty of Serbian Studies.