A delegation from the Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IMBiH), led by Director Mr. Milica Ristović-Krstić and Prof. Dr. Zijad Džemić, visited the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) on February 11th 2025. The delegation was warmly welcomed by IUS Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yıldırım, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and Research, Prof. Dr. Kanita Karađuzović-Hadžiabdić, Prof. Dr. Muhamed Hadžiabdić, and RDC Acting Manager Ms. Šejla Džakmić.

The visit provided an excellent opportunity for both institutions to exchange information and explore avenues for collaboration. Discussions focused on joint research initiatives, academic partnerships, strengthening ties between the university and the industrial sector, supports laboratories at the IUS Research and Development Center (RDC), and enabling student internships at IMBiH. The delegation also toured the RDC laboratories, gaining insight into the current research conditions and opportunities available.

A significant milestone of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IUS and IMBiH by the IUS Rector and the IMBiH Director. This agreement marks the first step towards formalizing cooperation between the two institutions. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering collaboration, enhancing research development and providing students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

The Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina has maintained and cherished cooperation with academia for many years, resulting in various forms of fruitful partnership. The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) further deepens and broadens this cooperation, strengthening support for higher education and research activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.