Honorary professor Dr. Peter Mark: Bridge builder between Bochum and Skopje!

Honorary professor Dr. Peter Mark: Bridge builder between Bochum and Skopje!

Skopje, Nordmazedonien - On May 30, 2025, Prof. Dr. Peter Mark, Chairman of Solid Building at the Ruhr University Bochum, appointed honorary professor at the University of Holy Kyrill and Method in Skopje. This award took place as part of the celebrations for the 76th anniversary of the foundation and the patronage festival, the day of St. Kyrill and Method. Prof. Mark, who has promoted the exchange of knowledge and experiences between the two universities for over 20 years, was recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the development of science and education.

Rector Prof. Dr. During the ceremony, Biljana Angelova spoke about the importance of international exchange for permanent partnerships in science. The longstanding cooperation in civil engineering, which has existed for over 40 years, was particularly emphasized. The aim of this collaboration is to enable a transition from a master to a PHD cooperation, in which doctoral students should research both in Skopje and in Bochum.

Promotion of young researchers

The collaboration between the universities also provides that the doctoral students support the apprenticeship in Skopje. In order to enable this exchange, scholarships are provided to finance accommodation, experimental equipment and trips to conferences. Rector Angelova emphasized that further bridges between the universities are being built to support the promotion of young researchers and students. Prof. Mark was convinced that trust has no national borders and emphasized the need for attention, prudence and patience for the structure of true partnerships.

The Technical University of Berlin, which is also internationally active, looks after worldwide science cooperation and promotes student exchange. These international networks, such as the German Science and Innovation Houses (DWIH), offer a platform for cooperation between scientists from various disciplines. Such cooperation often arises from direct work relationships and contribute to deepening the exchange of knowledge. Information about the exchange of students can be found on the TU Berlin TU, which provides support offers for international researchers.

global importance of science cooperation

UNESCO plays a crucial role in promoting international science cooperation. Their initiatives, such as the European Center for Core Research (CERN) and the sesame in Jordan, show the commitment to global exchange of knowledge. This organization ensures that countries of the global south are integrated into the science dialogue and deals with a wide range of research topics, from medical physics to climate economy.

In summary, it can be said that the award of Prof. Dr. Peter Mark, as an honorary professor, is not only an recognition of his merits, but also an example of the valuable international cooperation in science, which is further strengthened by initiatives by the UNESCO and the strategies of institutions such as the Technical University of Berlin.