MARGISTAR on the Road

Fiona’s Short-Term Scientific Mission in Novi Sad, Serbia: Tourism Research Training in a Leafy Green City Steeped in History 

This May, MARGISTAR’s Fiona Bakas attended a MARGISTAR Short-Term Scientific Mission in Novi Sad, Serbia, hosted by Tamara Jovanović at Novi Sad University. The mission focused on quantitative methodologies for destination personality research in marginalised mountainous areas and fostering international collaboration. The experience included valuable training, cultural immersion, and networking, leading to discussions on joint research projects. Read on to find out how this mission enriched Fiona’s professional competences and set a foundation for future sustainable creative practices in Europe's mountainous regions.

Exploring the Hidden Part of Croatia: A Short-Term Scientific Mission to Lika, Croatia 

In the period from May 13 to 17, MARGISTAR’s Tamara Jovanović and Igor Ponjiger visited the region of Lika, Croatia. They were invited by the Gospić branch of the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar and Velebit Nature Park. Over the course of five days, they achieved their scientific goals and got to know a fascinating part of Croatia that is often overlooked. Because their research and interests are closely tied and they have in the past collaborated on several papers within MARGISTAR, they decided to take the trip during the same period. Read on for more about their mission and the experiences they had.

MARGISTAR Launches Fourth Call for Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its fourth call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for mobilities occurring between January 15 and June 30, 2026. All applications must be made before the deadline...

MARGISTAR Launches Second Call for Virtual Mobility Grant Applications

MARGISTAR has launched its second call for Virtual Mobility Grants for mobilities occurring between January 15 and June...

MARGISTAR Launches 5th Call for Dissemination Conference Grant Applications

MARGISTAR is launching its fifth call for Dissemination Conference Grants occurring between March 1 and June 30, 2026....

MARGISTAR convenes in Gospić for 7th Management Committee Meeting

Written by Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) and Anita Bušljeta Tonković (Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar) The MARGISTAR...

Empowering Sustainable Development in Mountain Areas Through Virtual Mobility

By Dr. Mirela Tase and Dr. Murat Sarginci Virtual Mobility Details Title: Policy Brief Virtual Mobility Grant: “Sustainable Development in...