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DR MARKO ZAJC’S ACADEMIC VISIT TO BEIJING

Between 19 and 25 May 2026, our colleague Dr Marko Zajc participated in a series of academic activities at the Institute of Global and Area Studies at Capital Normal University in Beijing.

He delivered a lecture on technological optimism in Yugoslav self-management, took part in discussions on establishing institutional cooperation, and contributed to conversations about new publishing projects.

At the international China–Southeast Europe Cultural Exchange Forum, he presented his research on the political thought of Slavoj Žižek and established numerous new contacts with Chinese and international scholars.

Congratulations on this successful presentation and contribution to international academic cooperation!

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