University of Sarajevo Rector, Prof. Dr. Rifat Skrijelj received the honorary title Ambassador of Knowledge on 7 July 2017. The title was awarded by the Slovenian Life Learning Academia from Slovenia.

The honorary title Ambassador of Knowledge was bestowed upon Rector Skrijelj by Life Learning Academia director, Mrs. Merjetka Kastner at the UNSA Rectorate. It had been planned to award Rector Skrijelj with the title on ceremony to be held at the Academic-Economic Congress held in Brdo near Kranj on 31 May 312017, however Rector Skrijelj postponed the receiving due to a discussion on the Sarajevo Canton Law on Higher Education.

The Academic-Economic Congress is one of the leading international events in the region that gathers individuals and organizations from around the world annually with the goal of presenting achievements, potentials, and mentors in the field of knowledge at the global level. The emphasis is on learning, knowledge and networking.

At the receiving ceremony were also present Dr. Zijad Becirovic, Director of the International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES), UNSA Vice Rectors: Prof. Drs. Aida Hodzic, Izet Radjo, Zeljko Sain, Zijad Mehic, Maida Cohodar Husic and student Vice-Rector Mirza Ibrahimovic.