The Ludovika Scholars Program continues to foster international academic exchange, welcoming five distinguished visiting professors from the Czech Republic, Latvia, Georgia, Kosovo and Türkiye during its november session. Through their lectures, the visiting scholars will share their expertise and perspectives on current developments and challenges in their respective fields with the University community.
The program covers a broad range of academic disciplines, including international law and human rights, water diplomacy, the future of public administration, law enforcement practices and international security.
Joining the program from Kosovo, Gjylbehare Bella Murati, Professor of Law and Vice-Dean for International Affairs at the University of Prishtina, will share her expertise in international law, human rights and the rule of law. Her lecture will explore the lessons of transitional justice through the lens of experiences and examples from the Balkans.
From Türkiye, Ayşegül Kibaroğlu, Head of Department and Full Professor of Political Science and International Relations at MEF University, will focus on water diplomacy. Her lecture will examine how water diplomacy can contribute to conflict prevention and foster cooperation among states sharing transboundary river basins.
Colonel Robert Knobloch of the Police Academy of the Czech Republic will address selected aspects of law enforcement and criminal investigation. His lecture will focus on specific features of Czech law enforcement practices and related European experiences.
From Latvia, Romāns Putāns, Associate Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University, will bring his expertise in management studies, with a particular focus on public administration and the public sector. His lecture will explore emerging economic and business models and their anticipated future developments.
From Georgia, Givi Amiranashvili, Associate Professor at the School of Governance of Caucasus University, will discuss the EU Centres of Excellence initiative addressing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks. Having previously headed the Regional Secretariat for South-East and Eastern Europe, he will draw on his professional experience to examine the initiative and its broader international security context.
The Ludovika Scholars Program aims to strengthen international academic relations, facilitate the exchange of expertise and foster professional dialogue between the University community and distinguished international scholars. The program's final visiting professorship week of the year will once again provide an opportunity for students, faculty members and other interested participants to engage with diverse academic perspectives and gain insights into current professional and societal challenges.
Text: Éva Sőregi-Vilén