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HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics named seniors Slavko Stevic and Ka’Lyn Watson the school’s 2023-24 Athletes of the Year Wednesday. Stevic and Watson will be recognized at the 2024 North Oaks Health System Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet Sept. 13, along with the 2024 Hall of Fame class of Amir Abdur-Rahim, Chris Laiche, Kevin Millican and Alex Young, as well as the 1975 national champion men’s track and field team. Volleyball standout Courtney Donald was elected to the 2024 class, but will take part in the 2025 ceremony due to a personal commitment. Tickets for the event are available at www.LionSports.net/HOF. Southeastern Athletics has presented the Athlete of the Year to the department’s top male and female performers since 1990. Stevic, one of 10 track and field student-athletes to earn the honor, was named SLU Male Athlete of the Year for the second straight year. He is one of five student-athletes in school history, along with Young and women’s tennis standouts Renee Villarreal, Emilija Arnaudovska and Renata Smekalova to be named the school’s Athlete of the Year multiple times. Watson’s selection marks the third straight year the SLU Female Athlete of the Year has come from the Southeastern softball program. She joins Bailey Krolczyk, Aeriyl Mass, Jacquelyn Ramon, Mahalia Gibson, Katie Duhe and Sarah Gascon to give Lady Lion Softball seven Southeastern Female Athletes of the Year. Stevic, a native of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, capped one of the finest careers ever by a SLU student-athlete this spring. He pulled off the sweep in the high jump at both the Southland Conference Indoor and Outdoor championship meets. For his Southeastern career, he won four SLC championships in the high jump in both indoor and outdoor competition. Stevic qualified to compete in the NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary Round, but decided to forego the opportunity, instead attempting to qualify to represent his native Serbia in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Stevic was also an outstanding performer in the classroom, earning SLC Indoor Student-Athlete of the Year honors for the second straight time and claiming SLC All-Academic recognition for the fourth time. Watson was one of the catalysts of a 47-win SLU softball team that won its first-ever Southland Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. The Missouri City, Texas native was named SLC Hitter of the Year, first team All-Southland Conference and first team All-Louisiana after setting a new single-season school mark with 55 runs scored. Watson batted .394 with a league-high 31 steals – good for 12th in the nation. She also added 74 hits, eight doubles, five triples, six home runs and 39 RBI. Her strong play continued in the postseason, as she was named to the SLC All-Tournament team and hit a home run in an elimination game victory over No. 21 Clemson that sent the Lady Lions to the championship game of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional. The 2023-24 Male and Female Athlete of the Year were selected by the department’s head coaches and administrative staff. The 2024-25 Southeastern Athletics season kicked off with the first stop on the Coaches Caravan Tuesday at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Denham Springs. The caravan moves on to The Rusty Pelican (482 Myrtle Dr.) in Covington Thursday. The final stop sees the Lions and Lady Lions return to Hammond, America Wednesday at Gnarly Barley Brewing (1709 Corbin Rd.). All Coaches Caravan events start at 6 p.m. Southeastern’s first athletic competition of the 2024-25 season is set for Aug. 16 when the SLU women’s soccer team hosts Grambling at 7 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium. Southeastern Louisiana University Athletes of the Year 2023-24: Male: Slavko Stevic, Track and Field; Female: Ka’Lyn Watson, Softball 2022-23: Male: Slavko Stevic, Track and Field; Female: Bailey Krolczyk, Softball 2021-22: Male: Preston Faulkner, Baseball; Aeriyl Mass, Softball 2020-21: Male: Cole Kelley, Football; Female: Megan Gordon, Soccer 2019-20: Male: Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Football; Female: Jodi Edo, Volleyball 2018-19: Male: Corey Gaconi, Baseball; Female: Jaquelyn Ramon, Softball 2017-18: Male: Marlain Veal, Basketball; Female: Mahalia Gibson, Softball 2016-17: Male: Alex Young, Track and Field; Female: Ashley Davis, Track and Field 2015-16: Male: Jameson Fisher, Baseball; Female: Renee Villarreal, Tennis 2014-15: Male: Alex Young, Track and Field; Female: Renee Villarreal, Tennis 2013-14: Male: Bryan Bennett, Football; Female: Renee Villarreal, Tennis and Hope Sabadash, Soccer 2012-13: Male: Robert Alford, Football; Female: Courtney Donald, Volleyball 2011-12: Male: Brock Hebert, Baseball; Female: Maiya Cooper, Soccer 2010-11: Male: Tyler Watkins, Baseball; Female: Katie Duhe, Softball 2009-10: Male: Adonson Shallow, Track and Field; Female: Dana Mayer, Soccer 2008-09: Male: Cedric Scotto, Golf; Female: Kristy Carlin, Basketball 2007-08: Male: Wade Miley, Baseball; Female: Emilija Arnaudovska, Tennis 2006-07: Male: Chris Province, Baseball; Female: Emilija Arnaudovska, Tennis 2005-06: Male: Lars Laursen, Track and Field; Female: Iva Velkovska, Tennis 2004-05: Male: Chris Carter, Track and Field; Female: Kim McNally, Soccer 2003-04: Male: Amir Abdur-Rahim, Basketball; Female: Kendra Oney, Soccer 2002-03: Male: Chris Carter, Track and Field; Female: Sarah Gascon, Volleyball/Softball 2001-02: Male: Andy Smith, Golf; Female: Becca Weingartner, Soccer 2000-01: Male: Steve Trosclair, Baseball; Female: Christine Amertil, Track and Field 1999-00: Male: Jacques Chevallier, Golf; Female: Stacey Turner, Basketball 1998-99: Male: Macky Waguespack, Baseball; Female: Allison Holladay, Soccer 1997-98: Male: Grant White, Golf; Female: Simona Nedorostova, Tennis 1996-97: Male: Martin du Toit, Golf; Female: Anne Bauer, Volleyball 1995-96: Male: Sam Bowie, Basketball and Jeff Williams, Baseball; Female: Darci Starr, Volleyball and Deneka Knowles, Basketball 1994-95: Male: Harvey Baker, Basketball; Female: Felisa Howard, Track and Field and Rena Faust, Basketball 1993-94: Male: David Bennett, Track and Field; Female: Renata Smekalova, Tennis 1992-93: Male: Hank Washington, Basketball; Female: Renata Smekalova, Tennis 1991-92: Male: Troy Melancon, Baseball; Female: Millie Williams, Basketball 1990-91: Male: Oja Fjellstrom, Tennis; Female: Diana Brown, Track and Field https://crescentcitysports.com/stevic-watson-named-2023-24-slu-athletes-of-the-year/

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2024 The CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism is meant to promote high-quality investigative journalism and acknowledge the efforts of investigative journalists often working under difficult conditions in the context of threats to media freedom and personal safety. FOCUS 2024 This year’s Award seeks to highlight the role of investigative journalism in raising public awareness of critical issues in the agriculture/food security, environment, and health sectors, with the aim of advocating for transparency and good governance as regards practices, procedures, funding. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS The Call is open to nationals of CEI Member States: Albania, Belarus¹ , Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine. The Award is divided into two categories: 1. PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS 4,000 EUR 2. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS (born on/after 1994) 1,000 EUR Category 1: candidates who have been actively involved in investigative reporting over the last three years and are still active in journalism. Two samples of journalistic work will be relevant for the evaluation from the jury. Category 2: candidates who have been actively involved in investigative reporting, even in the context of training activities organised by schools/ universities/ NGOs and, as a result, should have published at least one investigative story meeting all professional standards. One sample of journalistic work will be relevant for the evaluation from the jury. Print, Radio, TV, news agencies and Internet media are admitted. ¹Suspended HOW TO APPLY Candidates shall fill in the Online Application Form available here: https://www.cei.int/contact/application_cei_seemo The following documents in PDF format shall be uploaded: 1. Curriculum vitae (in English). 2. Recommendation letter (in English) written and signed by trustworthy individuals, journalism and media organisations, media companies, civil society organisations, journalism schools or universities, trade unions or other social organisations from the target countries. 3. Up to three samples of journalistic work in a single PDF document (minimum two samples in Category 1, one sample in Category 2). For online work samples, insert hyperlinks in a PDF document, or print out online articles in a PDF file. Hyperlinks need to be accessible by 15 December 2024. In the case of audio/video material, please upload the files making use of file-sharing services (e.g. WeTransfer or Dropbox) including a script or scenario. Material prepared in local languages should be accompanied by a short summary in English. Applications that do not include all requested documentation will not be considered. DEADLINE Applications shall be submitted by 31 July 2024 (23:59 CEST). SELECTION Applications will be examined by an international jury composed of distinguished journalists and media experts from the region, which may also include winners of previous editions of the Award. The awarding ceremony will take place during the South East Europe Media Forum (SEEMF) to be held in Podgorica, Montenegro, on 27 November 2024. The jury will take into account the relevance of the matters covered by the reports, which should have a focus on the target countries as well as the quality of reporting in terms of documentation, data, writing and production. The personal risks taken while performing the duties as well as the impact on society of the messages conveyed will also be evaluated. FOR INFORMATION www.cei.int // fabro@cei.int www.seemo.org // info@seemo.org https://seemo.org/cei-award-2024/

With its latest signing, Washington State is taking a swing on a prospect with some upside. Seven-footer Dimitrije Vukicevic, a native of Serbia who averaged 2.5 points in 10.6 minutes per game last season playing for Austria's St. Polten, has signed with the Cougars, the program announced Monday. Vukicevic, whose pledge gives WSU scholarship player No. 13, will be a true freshman when he arrives on campus. With his relative lack of experience — his most minutes last season came with a 25-minute outing, in which he scored a season-high 10 points — it's clear the Cougs are banking on Vukicevic's upside and his physical tools. With his numbers, it appears Vukicevic feels more comfortable around the interior, where he shot 69% on 2-pointers last season. He took just 16 triples, making five of them, for a clip of 31%. But perhaps the most jarring number: He made just 7 of 22 free throws, which is 32%. Does Vukicevic fit in new WSU coach David Riley's up-tempo, read-and-react offensive system? Riley clearly thinks so, but if Vukicevic's numbers are any indication, he might need some time to adjust to the American college game. It's possible Vukicevic takes a redshirt year this coming season. It's also worth noting that the league Vukicevic's St. Polten team played in, Austrian Basketball Superliga, is the most prestigious league in Austria. WSU lands pledge from former EWU standout Casey Jones ... with a caveat Turns out, Riley isn't done recruiting from his old Eastern Washington club. Former Eagle Casey Jones has committed to the Cougs, according to multiple reports, but he won't be suiting up until 2027-28 as he's planning to take a two-year church mission, then use the following season to redshirt and get back in shape. A Seattle-area native who played his high school ball at Wasatch Academy in Utah, Jones averaged 12.6 points per game on 51% shooting from the field last season, earning All-Big Sky second-team and all-conference defensive team honors. He scored in double figures on 24 occasions, becoming a key cog on Riley's team. Jones now becomes the fifth former Eagle to follow Riley to WSU, joining wings Cedric Coward and LeJuan Watts and centers Ethan Price and Dane Erikstrup. When he finally suits up for WSU, Jones will have one year of eligibility remaining. https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/local/7-foot-serbian-center-dimitrije-vukicevic-signs-with-wsu-as-cougs-bank-on-potential/article_9ea29402-9644-5d0f-9c8a-ee23b82a7d04.html

Priprema za digitalni SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u subotu, 6. jula 2024. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u avgustu 2024. godine, ali se može iskoristiti i za termine u drugoj polovini godine. Test se od početka 2023. godine isključivo obavlja u digitalnoj verziji u ovlašćenim centrima za polaganje. Više informacija o terminima, cenama, novom obliku testa i drugim detaljima možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org. Na tom istom sajtu prijavljujete i plaćate polaganje na izabranoj lokaciji. Prijava za zvanični test odvojena je od priprema i mora se platiti na navedenom sajtu. Priprema se organizuje onlajn ili uživo u prostorijama Međunarodnog akademskog Centra u Beogradu. Termini su utorak i četvrtak, uz mogućnost organizovanja pojedinih časova subotom. Nastava uključuje i određene vrste simulacija koje će posebno biti najavljivane polaznicima. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju uz dostupni materijal sa nama bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo na polovini kursa. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test je dostupan onlajn i link će biti prosleđen svim kandidatima za pripremu nakon prijave na sajtu Centra. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/DWFaSPXj8MJUwkA16 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena na 0113349639 ili 0653349639 ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Priprema za digitalni SAT General, ispit potreban za upis koledža i univerziteta u Americi i na drugim lokacijama u svetu, počinje u subotu, 6. jula 2024. godine. Ovaj termin priprema prilagođen je polaganju testa u avgustu 2024. godine, ali se može iskoristiti i za termine u drugoj polovini godine. Test se od početka 2023. godine isključivo obavlja u digitalnoj verziji u ovlašćenim centrima za polaganje. Više informacija o terminima, cenama, novom obliku testa i drugim detaljima možete pronaći na zvaničnom sajtu ispita http://www.collegeboard.org. Na tom istom sajtu prijavljujete i plaćate polaganje na izabranoj lokaciji. Prijava za zvanični test odvojena je od priprema i mora se platiti na navedenom sajtu. Priprema se organizuje onlajn ili uživo u prostorijama Međunarodnog akademskog Centra u Beogradu. Termini su utorak i četvrtak, uz mogućnost organizovanja pojedinih časova subotom. Nastava uključuje i određene vrste simulacija koje će posebno biti najavljivane polaznicima. Kada se pripreme završe, kandidati i dalje mogu da vežbaju uz dostupni materijal sa nama bez ikakvog plaćanja i da se konsultuju sa predavačima oko delova testa koji im mogu biti problematični. Priprema košta 48,000 dinara i plaća se u dve rate. Prvi deo u iznosu od 30,000 dinara se plaća na početku, a drugi deo na polovini kursa. Sam test ne ulazi u cenu priprema i mora se prijaviti na sajtu http://www.collegeboard.org i platiti kreditnom ili debitnom karticom kojom se može plaćati na Internetu. Broj mesta za testove je ograničen i savetujemo svim kandidatima da se za test prijave što je pre moguće. Za sva pitanja o registraciji za test kontaktirajte Centar tokom radnog vremena. Na časovima se obrađuju jezički i matematički deo testa. Osim rada na samim časovima, sa predavačima ćete moći da razmotrite šta bi od dodatne dostupne literature moglo da vam bude od koristi za vežbanje pre polaganja. Pre početka priprema potrebno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja engleskog jezika. Test je dostupan onlajn i link će biti prosleđen svim kandidatima za pripremu nakon prijave na sajtu Centra. Prijava za pripremu obavlja se na našem sajtu popunjavanjem odgovarajućeg formulara na stranici https://forms.gle/DWFaSPXj8MJUwkA16 . Ako imate problema sa formularom, molimo vas da nas nazovete tokom radnog vremena na 0113349639 ili 0653349639 ili pošaljete e-mail na office@iacbg.org .

Karl-Kaser Visiting Fellowship for Historical Anthropology Center for the Study of Balkan Societies and Cultures (CSBSC) / University of Graz Call 2025/2026 During the academic year 2025/2026, the Center for the Study of Balkan Societies and Cultures (CSBSC), in cooperation with the Research Unit for Southeast European History and Anthropology, Department of History, University of Graz, will host a Junior Visiting Fellow who will spend a semester in Graz to conduct and present research and collaborate with other researchers. The Karl Kaser Visiting Fellowship is aimed at early career researchers from the fields of history, social and cultural anthropology, ethnology, cultural studies and sociology, who: ▪ follow a historical-anthropological approach in their research on Southeastern Europe; ▪ have recently (since 2022) completed their doctorate at a Southeast European university; ▪ and wish to pursue transdisciplinary research paths with a focus on historical anthropology in their future career. The Karl Kaser Visiting Fellowship is particularly intended to facilitate the transitory phase between the time following a PhD and the next academic career step. The fellowship includes 5,000 EUR for a four-month stay in Graz and a lump-sum of 500 EUR for research-related travel in the summer semester 2025 or in the winter semester 2025/2026. The Visiting fellow will also be provided with a workplace at the Research Unit of Southeast European History and Anthropology, have access to the intranet and library resources of the University of Graz and enjoy full participation in the activities of the Research Unit for Southeast European History and Anthropology and the Center for Southeast European Studies for a period of one semester (4 months, either March–June or October–January). During the stay, the Visiting fellow can also use the advisory services of the Research Management Service Center of the University of Graz for her/his project development. The UNESCO World Heritage City of Graz offers an inspiring urban environment, while the University of Graz is an excellent place for exchange and networking with a large variety of academics from different disciplines and backgrounds, especially due to its rich research tradition with regard to Southeastern Europe. The Visiting fellow is expected to hold a lecture and write a blog post on a topic of her/his choice related to Southeastern Europe. Visiting fellows are also encouraged to contribute to seminars, lectures and other teaching and research activities related to Southeastern Europe in Graz. The fellowship can only be taken up once the doctorate has been defended. Please submit with your CV a two-page research proposal and a work plan, an official confirmation that the PhD thesis has been defended successfully and the names of two referees in either German or English to suedost@uni-graz.at by September 30th, 2024. The decision will be announced by the end of 2024. For informal inquiries contact suedost@uni-graz.at.

Students from anywhere in the world can apply for a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in England. The Rhodes Scholarship, administered by the Rhodes Trust, is accepting applications for its global scholarships. Scholarships are intended for outstanding students who are motivated to engage with the global challenges facing humankind and committed to the service of others and to the promotion of international understanding and peace. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and be fluent in English. The deadline is Aug. 1. https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/

Journalists and film, video, sound and new media artists can apply for this fellowship in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions and creative arts, including journalism. The institute provides stipends of up to US$78,000 for eight months with additional funds for project expenses. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship, which extends from September 2025 through May 2026. Applications are judged on the quality and significance of the proposed project and the applicant’s record of achievement and promise. Visual, film, video, sound and new media artists may apply for either one or two semesters. Journalism applicants must have worked professionally in the field for at least five years. The application deadline is Sept. 12. https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/radcliffe-fellowship/become-a-radcliffe-fellow

The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) announces a call for applications for 50 PhD scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 in several Doctoral Programs: https://www.ssmeridionale.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Call-for-application_40th-cycle_SSM_ENG.pdf Successful candidates will receive a scholarship (including social security contributions) and additional research funding as specified in the “Scholarship” section of this call. Courses will begin on November 2, 2024. No fees or contributions are required to enroll in the doctoral program. Successful candidates are only required to pay the regional tax, levied each year, as long as they are enrolled in the course. Admissions to the SSM Doctoral Programs are based on a public competitive exam of all the candidates consisting of an evaluation of the documents submitted by the applicant and, for shortlisted candidates, of an oral interview. The SSM Doctoral Programs combine coursework and research activities. The former usually takes place in the first year; designed to broaden the doctoral students’ knowledge and to prepare them for research, it aims to further the student’s specialization in a specific scientific area and his ability to pursue independent research. Doctoral students are expected to spend at least two semesters of study and research in qualified foreign universities or scientific institutions and, during these research stays, are entitled to a 50% increase of the relevant Finanziato dall’Unione europea allotments of their scholarship. At the end of the Doctoral Program, provided that all due obligations have been fulfilled and the dissertation successfully defended, the student will be awarded a PhD degree in their program of choice.

LOGAN, Utah – The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ loss is the Utah State Aggies’ gain after 6’9 forward Pavle Stosic committed to Jerrod Calhoun’s first USU team. The Aggies announced the signing of the 215-pound Niš, Serbia, native on Monday, June 10. Stosic has three years of eligibility remaining. “We are excited to welcome Pavle to the Aggie family,” Calhoun said. “Pavle brings a unique skill set to our program as he can play multiple positions and his versatility makes him a great fit in our system.” Stosic played 46 minutes across 14 games for Gonzaga last season as a freshman. He scored a career-high four points against Arkansas Pine-Bluff in early December. Stosic averaged one point and 0.8 rebounds for the Bulldogs on 38 percent shooting. Stosic played two seasons professionally in Spain before starting his career at Gonzaga. He played one season for Casademont Zaragoza in the Champions League and then a season with CBP Huesca in Spain’s LEB Gold League. Stosic also appeared in eight games over two Adidas Next Generation Tournaments with Zaragoza U18. He averaged 6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while helping the Serbian Top 18 nation team to the FIBA U18 European Challengers tournament in 2021. https://kslsports.com/518715/utah-state-basketball-signs-pavle-stosic/

Wisconsin has added a fourth player to its 2024-25 roster this off-season, but this one does not come by way of the transfer portal. 20-year-old forward/center, Andrija Vukovic, a native of Serbia, has committed to head coach Greg Gard and the Badgers, the school announced Monday. Vukovic played last season with KK Vrsac Swisillion in the Serbian KLS league. He averaged 6.1 points per game while shooting 65.8 percent from the field. Vukovic also averaged 2.5 rebounds per game and shot 66.7 percent from 3-point range. At 6-foot-11 and 260 pounds, a source described Vukovic as "big as a house." "Played at a high level in the Serbian Adriatic League," the source told Badger247. "He was hand-selected. He's really good. Draws comparisons to Nikola Pekovic -- big strong kid that moves really well. He's really good in the pick n' roll." "Very highly regarded over there." Vukovic joins Xavier Amos (Northern Illinois), Camren Hunter (Central Arkansas), and John Tonje (Missouri) as the off-season additions for the Badgers. "We are excited to announce the addition of Andrija to our program," UW head coach Greg Gard said in a statement. "Since the conclusion of last season, our staff has been on a mission to find an impact big man to help our team going into next year. After watching all of the film, countless phone calls and zoom chats, we were fortunate to find such a tremendous player and person that will fit in perfectly with our program. Andrija has played a lot of high-level basketball against older and established competition. This experience has had a great impact on his development. His ability to play in the pick-and-roll as a finisher, plus his strength around the rim will fit perfectly with how our offense has continued to evolve. His strength and physicality will also help him transition defensively into playing in the Big Ten Conference. "As the landscape of college basketball continues to change, we are constantly looking to evolve and grow. This addition will not only help our current team, but it will also help us continue to establish our program as a great fit for players from across the entire globe. "Being able to get a world-class education while playing at the highest level in college basketball is a dream come true for Andrija. We look forward to welcoming Andrija to Wisconsin and can't wait to get to work with him." Vukovic will have four years of eligibility remaining. https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/article/badgers-fb-recruiting-nizyi-davis-updates-232731451/

The Institute of Contemporary History in Ljubljana is now accepting applications for the Visiting Fellowship program, for the visits to take place between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2024. The decisions will be made by July 31, 2024, at the latest. Scholars working in the field of contemporary political, social, economic history or related disciplines, as well as scholars working in the field of digital humanities, are invited to apply for the fellowship for the periods of two weeks, one month, or two months in the given period. To apply, please submit: Your CV with the list of publications. Motivation letter, with the description of why you are interested in the Fellowship and the important information about the preferable length of your stay. Please also write which months are possible, and which months are not possible for your stay. For applications and further questions, please contact projekti@inz.si Contact person Isidora Grubački. This application call was published on April 26, 2024 Download: VF/VF_Program_Call_202425.pdf [438 kB] Visiting Fellowship Program More about the program The Institute of Contemporary History in Ljubljana (INZ) has launched a Visiting Fellowship program in 2022. The Institute of Contemporary History is the central scientific institution in the Republic of Slovenia that conducts humanities, contemporary history, and digital humanities research with an emphasis on historiography. It is the national coordinating institution for the national digital infrastructure for arts and humanities DARIAH-SI, and a member of DARIAH ERIC. The Institute is a member of CLARIN.SI – Slovene Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure – the Slovene national node of the CLARIN ESFRI. The Institute of Contemporary History strives for the permanent verification of the scientific foundations, influences of the environment, and national scientific policies. The fields of research currently conducted at the Institute include digital humanities, and contemporary political, cultural, economic, social, and ecological history. For more about the current research programs, see the following link. Eligibility requirements and the goals of the fellowship Scholars working in the field of contemporary political, social, economic history or related disciplines, as well as scholars working in the field of digital humanities, are invited to apply for the fellowship of two weeks, one month, or two months. We welcome applications from doctoral candidates, early career researchers, and senior academics. The visiting fellows are expected to contribute to the work of the Institute, yet the scope and the essence of the contribution are negotiable and will be agreed upon on a case-to-case basis. Some fellows will be invited to hold a lecture at the Zgodovina na Špici/History on the Edge lecture series organized by the Institute. More generally, through this exchange, the goal is to foster long-term institutional cooperation, to orient towards the Institute’s long-term vision of international institutional cooperation in Europe and beyond, and to broaden the methodological, thematic, and geographical scope of the research conducted at the institute. The priority will be given to the applicants who will work on applying for collaborative research projects with the researchers from the Institute or who will work on collaborative publications, and to the early career researchers who would like to explore the possibility of applying for a Marie Curie fellowship (MSCA) at the Institute in the upcoming years. The range of TOPICS we are interested encompasses but is not limited to: political history of East Central Europe (parliamentary history, transition, post-socialism, and the most recent (post-1989) history, women and politics, politics from below, etc.), history of former Yugoslavia, comparative and transnational history of organizations and associations in the 20th century, particularly during the period of state-socialism, history of political thought and intellectual history in East Central Europe, border studies, economic history and social history, environmental history - relations between economic and social development and the natural environment, migration and social transformation, digital humanities, other. The Institute is offering: Free accommodation in an apartment in Dom Podiplomcev in Ljubljana Travel expenses for a round trip from the home institution (max 500 euros). A working space at the Institute (Privoz 11, near the National Archives and the National and University Library). An access to the library of the Institute, which is one of the finest libraries for 20th-century history in Slovenia, containing publications from the whole Yugoslav space (and broader). A friendly working environment and an opportunity to participate in the work of the Institute and to foster long-term individual and institutional cooperation. Depending on availability and vacancy, we might be able to offer short-term accommodation to scholars who would be traveling with small children in Dom Podiplomcev. The Institute does not offer any additional financial assistance, but the fellowship can of course be combined with other forms of funding (for example, researcher’s home institution, COST Actions’ Short Term Scientific Missions, Erasmus traineeship program, CLARIN ERIC Mobility Grants, etc.) https://www.inz.si/en/VF/

CHATTANOOGA --- Chattanooga indoor volleyball continues to bolster its 2024 roster with the addition of Serbia's Elena Vukmanov to the team's ranks, head coach Julie Torbett Thomas announced on Tuesday. A native of Subotica, Serbia, Vukmanov's six-foot-one frame adds immediate size to UTC's crop of outside hitters. The 19-year-old also brings a sizable amount of high-level playing experience with her to the Scenic City, with Vukmanov having played in the Serbian Superliga from 2020-24. "We are thrilled to welcome Elena Vukmanov to the Mocs volleyball family," Coach Torbett Thomas said. "Her impressive experience playing at the highest level in Serbia, combined with her exceptional skills and court awareness, make her a perfect fit for our team." "Elena's addition will undoubtedly strengthen our lineup and contribute to our success on the court. She is a very sweet person and very independent. She is ready to come in and work and has been training hard to make her dream of studying and playing in the United States a reality." Vukmanov split time between two teams during her four-year stint in the Serbian Superliga, having been with ZOK Spartak Subotica from 2020-23 before playing with OK Radnicki Beograd for the 2023-24 season. Over her two most recent seasons of action in 2023-24 and 2022-23, Vukmanov saw action in a total of 63 sets. Her most notable run came in 2022-23 with her hometown team of ZOK Spartak Subotica, with the squad finishing the season 12-10 overall with a sixth-place finish in the Superliga standings. ZOK Spartak's run in the playoffs would ultimately come to an end in the Superliga Quarterfinals with a loss to Crvena Zvezda Beograd. Born January 22, 2005, Vukmanov brings four years of eligibility with her to the Scenic City. https://gomocs.com/news/2024/5/7/volleyball-tabs-serbian-outside-hitter-elena-vukmanov-as-latest-signing-for-2024.aspx

CHATTANOOGA --- Serbian national Masa Buzic became the latest player to put pen to paper and join the Chattanooga women's basketball team, head coach Deandra Schirmer announced on Monday. An 18-year-old standout in her home country of Serbia, Buzic adds an impressive 5-foot-10 frame to the UTC lineup which is paired with her ability to score and rebound the ball. Buzic also joins Sigrun Olafsdottir and Frode Flos van der Schans as players with experience playing in the FIBA European Championships. "Masa is a versatile player who can impact a team in a number of ways," Coach Schirmer said. "I think she is a perfect fit for our system and will be able to thrive here. In addition to her basketball abilities, she is also an amazing person that we are so happy to welcome into our family." Most recently in 2023-24, Buzic spent her time playing in the second division of the Women's Basketball League of Serbia (2. ZLS) for ZKK Ras. With Ras, Buzic averaged 26.8 minutes/game serving as the team's starting shooting guard. Buzic ended her year with Ras having scored 223 points (13.9 points/game), holding shooting splits of 43 percent (81-for-190) from the field, 37 percent (35-for-95) from behind the arc and 76 percent (26-for-34) from the free throw line. ZKK Ras ultimately ended the 2023-24 season with a record of 17-1, with Buzic serving as a primary contributor to the team's success. The rising freshman also adds some more international experience to the Mocs' 2024-25 roster, with Buzic being a part of the Serbia's U18 National Team during the 2023 FIBA Women's European Championship in Turkey. Buzic and the rest of the Serbian squad ultimately finished in fourth-place in the tournament, falling to Spain in third-place game. Over the course of the 2023 European Championships, Buzic averaged 9.7 minutes/game, 4.1 points/game, 1.4 rebounds/game and 0.4 assists/game. Buzic's best game came in the group stage against Spain, scoring her tournament-best of 10 points. She went on to have two additional eight-point games against Finland in the Round of 16 and against Poland in the Quarterfinals. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Buzic was born on October 7, 2005. She becomes the first Class of 2024 freshman to sign under Coach Schirmer's staff. https://gomocs.com/news/2024/5/6/womens-basketball-serbian-standout-masa-buzic-commits-to-womens-basketball.aspx

The Mathematics Munster Graduate School at the University of Munster, Germany invites applications for doctoral research associates in all mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at Mathematics Munster. We offer fully funded doctoral positions (75% FTE, salary level E13 TV-L) for three years. Benefit from the amenities of the Cluster of Excellence and the Mathematics Munster Graduate School, including funding for conference travel or summer schools and opportunities to co-organise academic events and participate in numerous networking opportunities and events. The expected starting date is no later than October 2024. Application deadline: 1 May 2024. All information and the online application form are available at: https://www.uni-muenster.de/MathematicsMuenster/careers/join/apply.shtml Ada Lovelace Fellowships: If you plan to do your doctoral studies with one of the groups at the department, why not apply for one of our Ada Lovelace Fellowships for excellent doctoral researchers? With the Ada Lovelace Fellowship Mathematics Munster supports underrepresented groups and aims to increase gender equality in mathematics. The Fellowships include a 25% TV-L E13 add-on position (salary raise). Please note that Fellowships must complement a doctoral position and may be combined with an application for a doctoral position at Mathematics Munster. Doctoral researchers already accepted at Mathematics Munster (including those funded by scholarships) are also eligible to apply. Application deadline: 1 May 2024. All information and the online application form are available at:ž https://www.uni-muenster.de/MathematicsMuenster/careers/join/apply.shtml

Three PhD positions on illumination optics design at Eindhoven The Computational Illumination Optics group (Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands) is one of the few mathematics groups worldwide working on optical design problems from illumination optics. The team has a healthy portfolio of PhD positions and close collaborations with industrial partners. It consists of four full FTEs at Eindhoven University of Technology and one part-time professor. The group has three research tracks: freeform design, imaging optics and improved direct methods; for more details see https://www.win.tue.nl/~martijna/Optics/. The following mathematical disciplines are important in our work: geometrical optics, ray tracing, (numerical) PDEs, transport theory, nonlinear optimization, Lie operators and Hamiltonian systems. As part of the research program Optical coherence; optimal delivery and positioning (OPTIC, NWO Perspectief) we offer three PhD projects, see https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/three-phd-positions-on-illumination-optics-design-1069716.html .

The IT Department at Uppsala University (Sweden) has an open PhD position within the Division of Scientific Computing. The project focuses on inverse problems in earthquake modeling. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.jobb.uu.se/details/?positionId=718531 The application deadline is May 10 2024.

Full Announcement: https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres/2024-07293 Applications are welcome at the Inria Strasbourg Antenna, located in the city center of Strasbourg, at the University of Strasbourg, for a PhD position (3 years duration), to start in September 2024 or after a 4 to 6 month Master internship. This is a multi-partner collaborative project with the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, located close to Oxford, Uniten Kingdom; frequent visits to Culham are planned. The project will also be immersed in a stimulating ecosystem of researchers and students as part of PEPR PDE-AI and Numpex (exascale computing). Existing links with Nvidia and Caltech at UKAEA will also be relevant to the PhD project. The goal of the project is to study neural network-based approaches solving multi-scale problems. We will investigate approaches that maintain accuracy and stability over long times on general geometries. To that end, a balanced approach combining traditional methods and innovative techniques related to machine learning (Neural Galerkin, Neural Operators) will be introduced to solve complex problems in the physical sciences. In particular, applications include fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics, with turbulence and convective mixing, with potential applications to engineering and fusion. The PhD position is open to students curently enrolled in an MSc in Applied mathematics or Scientific computing or connecting disciplines but with a strong mathematical background. The candidate is expected to have a solid knowledge in numerical methods for the solution of PDEs, basic programming skills and a minimal knowledge of Machine Learning. Application must be sent online via the official Inria webpage above. The application package needs to contain a CV, a motivation letter, copies of relevant course transcripts, and the contacts of at least two academic references.

The Scientific Computing group at TU Eindhoven is recruiting for a 4 year fully-funded PhD position to on "Numerical linear algebra (NLA) tools for Scientific Machine Learning (SciML)". The position will be supervised by Prof. Victorita Dolean and Dr. Michiel Hochstenbach and the student will join the Centre for Analysis, Scientific Computing and Applications within the Mathematics and Computer Science department. Candidates with a Master degree in Applied Mathematics or a connected field with a strong mathematical and computational background are encouraged to apply. The PhD project will explore the use of NLA tools in SciML for the solution of large scale problems stemming from the discretisation of partial differential equations. Interaction between the field of NLA and optimisation will be explored, with the purpose of designing faster, more robust and reliable methods. Prior knowledge of traditional machine learning is not mandatory, but the candidate should be open to work at the interface of different research fields. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with a priority given to applications received before the 19th of May. The ideal starting date would be before October 2024 but some flexibility is possible. Full information can be found at https://jobs.tue.nl/nl/vacature/phd-on-numerical-linear-algebra-tools-in-scientific-machine-learning-1071179.html and inquiries can be directed to v.dolean.maini@tue.nl

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a funded PhD studentship in the area of "Nonlinear problems related to traction force microscopy". The project will involve the numerical approximation of models arising in nonlinear elasticity alongside associated biologically relevant inverse problems. Further details are available at https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1723-PhD-Studentship-in-Nonlinear-problems-related-to-traction-force-microscopy The funding includes a fee waiver at the home or international fee status alongside a tax-free bursary for living costs and funding to support travel. Informal queries are welcome from potential candidates. The deadline for applications is 3rd May 2024.

Topic: Adaptive strategies for explainable deep learning PDE solvers to speed up the generation of large and significant datasets. The research program is a cutting-edge research activity mixing numerical methods for PDEs, deep learning and adaptive strategies for explainable PDE solvers. At the forefront of computational sciences, we are extending the approach to solving complex equations across diverse fields and investigating the reliability and efficiency of new deep-learning approaches. Expertise in Python/C++, neural networks, and numerical methods will contribute to accelerating dataset generation and problem solutions. We are currently in search of passionate individuals who can demonstrate a high level of autonomy while also being eager to collaborate within a dynamic team environment. Instructions for application can be found at https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/205194

A two years postdoctoral position in scientific computing is proposed at Inria and University Cote d'Azur, Nice, France in collaboration with IFPEN. The research position deals with the simulation of coupled thermo-hydro- mechanical processes in faulted geological media with applications to fault reactivation in CO2 storage. The main objectives of the project are to design robust and efficient iterative coupling algorithms and nonlinear solvers for these coupled processes. Applicants should have a background in scientific computing/numerical analysis/applied mathematics, and be familiar with the discretization of PDEs and iterative solvers. An experience in computational mechanics will be an additional asset. The position is for two years and should start between September 2024 and the end of 2024. Send applications with CV, letter of motivation, and references, to roland.masson@univ-cotedazur.fr, isabelle.faille@ifpen.fr and Guillaume.enchery@ifpen.fr Details can be found at the following link: https://math.univ-cotedazur.fr/~massonr/Postdoctoral-Position-IFPEN-UniCA.pdf

The University of Bayreuth with its familiar campus is one of the largest employers in the region. The Chair of Engineering Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics at the University of Bayreuth has a vacancy for the position of Postdoc in numerical fluid mechanics to be filled full-time (40.1 hours/week) as soon as possible. The position is to be filled as part of a three-year research project. The project systematically investigates the observability of modes in a compressible flow using imaging techniques and acoustic measurements. For this purpose, synthetic and experimental PIV and schlieren images respectively measurements of acoustic arrays of compressible flows are analysed using the adjoint Navier-Stokes equations. Both experimental data and numerical codes for solving the compressible flows and their adjoints are available. Knowledge of compressible flows, stability analysis, adjoint equations and methods of artificial intelligence is advantageous, but not mandatory. You will work on mainframe computers or graphics cards and be part of an international team. Your profile: PhD in computational fluid mechanics, numerical linear algebra, artificial intelligence and imaging methods or related topics. Programming skills. What you can expect: interesting, varied work in a university environment; flexible working hours; constructive working atmosphere in a friendly and open-minded team; company health management; compatibility of family and career. The University of Bayreuth values the diversity of its employees as an enrichment and is expressly committed to the goal of equal opportunities for men and women. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are very welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best-practice club "Familie in der Hochschule e.V." and has successfully participated in the HRK audit "Internationalization of the University". Please send your detailed application documents addressed to Prof. Dr. sc. techn. habil. Jorn Sesterhenn to office.tms@uni-bayreuth.de.

A postdoctoral position in numerical analysis at Universita di Catania has been advertised at https://www.unict.it/it/bandi/ricerca-e-trasferimento-tecnologico/dipartimento-di-matematica-e-informatica-selezione-7 The duration of the contract is 12 months with possible renewing. The deadline for applications is 29th April 2024. This contract is part of the PRIN 2022 project "Efficient numerical schemes and optimal control methods for time-dependent partial differential equations", in collaboration with the University of Ferrara (Walter Boscheri, PI), Verona (Giacomo Albi) and Trento (Ilya Peshkov). The project aims to develop a fourth-order accurate numerical method for solving the Navier-Stokes equations in moving domains, with the potential for extending its accuracy to higher orders. This method adopts a monolithic approach, solving the equations simultaneously and resulting in a large linear system at each time step. The numerical algorithm will be implemented on 3D parallel architectures, making extensive use of MPI and PETSc libraries. This method falls under the category of unfitted boundary methods, where the domain is immersed in a fixed grid and curved boundaries are handled using ghost-point techniques. Spatial multiscale effects, influenced by potential high curvature of the boundaries, will be addressed using a multigrid approach. For clarifications, please contact Armando Coco at armando.coco@unict.it.

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at University College London, to work with Assoc. Prof. Iain Smears, as part of the EPSRC grant Advanced Numerical Methods for Mean Field Games, EP/Y008758/1. This post is available from 1st of July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the duration is approximately 3 years. Salary will be UCL Grade 7, point 30-31 which is 42,099-43,205 GBP per annumžž inclusive of London Allowance. The project presents opportunities to develop new mathematical theory for finite element approximations of the partial differential equations of mean field games, as well as performing sophisticated numerical computations. For full details on the position and instructions for how to apply, see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=21942&jobTitle=Research+Fellow The deadline for applications is 09 May 2024.