Dojče vele writes: The Unclean One at the Faculty of Philosophy
What is happening in Niš? The authorities have established a new faculty in that city, and now three departments have been taken away from the Faculty of Philosophy and they want to transfer them to the new "Faculty of Serbian Studies". Students and professors are protesting.
TL;DR
- A new "Faculty of Serbian Studies" was established in Niš by the Serbian government.
- Three departments (History, Serbian Studies, Russian Studies) were removed from the Faculty of Philosophy and intended for the new faculty.
- The establishment proceeded without positive opinions from the University of Niš Council or the Faculty of Philosophy.
- Students and professors are protesting, stating their employment and enrollment are tied to the Faculty of Philosophy.
- Legal experts and professors argue the move violates the Law on Higher Education, as permits can only be revoked due to proven quality issues, which have not occurred.
- The Faculty of Philosophy plans to file an administrative court appeal.
- Critics suggest the new faculty's existence is tied to the current government's tenure.
- Students and professors are determined to resist the transfer and seek legal recourse.