TV SA Report on Mr. Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan Lecture at IUS

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) hosted a distinguished lecture titled “Building the New World: Academic and Cultural Bridges for Balkan Youth,” delivered by Mr. Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, President of the Board of Trustees of the İlim Yayma Foundation. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Kuşakcı, Rector of the International University of Sarajevo, the lecture brought together IUS leadership, distinguished guests, faculty members, students, and media representatives for an important discussion on the responsibility of institutions, intellectual communities, and young people in shaping a more just, humane, and stable world. The conversation explored key issues of our time, including: global instability and the weakening of international mechanisms meant to protect peace, the role of higher education and cultural heritage in building the future, intellectual independence as a foundation for sustainable progress, the importance of youth engagement, mentorship, and real responsibility. The lecture also reflected IUS’s mission as a bridge between cultures, ideas, and people, reaffirming the University’s commitment to empowering young generations across the Balkans and beyond. At IUS, we believe that investment in people is the greatest investment, and that education remains one of the strongest paths toward dignity, stability, and shared progress. #iussarajevo #balkanyouth #highereducation #academicdialogue #culturalbridges #youthempowerment #internationaldialogue