Representatives of the company Naftna industrija Srbije a.d. (NIS) from Novi Sad held a guest lecture and presentation for chemistry students at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Banja Luka on May 4, 2023. This activity is part of the “Energy of Knowledge” program, through which the company has been providing support to educational institutions in Serbia since 2012.

During the visit, Jovana Savković, an expert in cooperation with universities, presented the activities, mission, vision, and values that NIS a.d. Novi Sad stands for. She also introduced two student internship programs that are available to students at the University of Banja Luka. The first is a three-month program called “NIS Calling,” in which students can gain 480 hours of practical experience. The second is a one-year paid program called “NIS Energy” for students in their final year of undergraduate studies and master’s students. The program provides training and real-life experience, as well as work on projects under the mentorship of company experts.

Dr. Maja Stanisavljević, a leading engineer in the chemistry of production processes and an alumna of the University of Banja Luka, gave a lecture on the use of chemicals in oil and gas production. The vice-rector for international and interuniversity cooperationof the University of Banja Luka, prof. dr. Milica Balaban, was also present. The lecture was an excellent opportunity to showcase career development opportunities for students in the future.