Student team “Hexacor” to Represent Serbia in the Global HackAtom Final

Student team “Hexacor” won first place in the national stage of the international student competition Global HackAtom 2026 with its concept aimed at promoting nuclear energy and raising awareness of its role in the future energy development of Serbia. The team consists of students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, and the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Belgrade. Their winning concept is based on education and building public trust in the nuclear industry, while highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and strengthening the country’s energy independence.… опширније…

The Future of Engineering Education: Learning through Virtual Reality and Digital Twins

What the future of engineering education may look like could be seen these days in the laboratories of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade. Students and researchers from Serbia, Italy and Estonia are using virtual reality, robots and digital twins to jointly develop new learning models that could significantly transform the way future mechanical engineers are educated. The University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has recently hosted and international workshop as part of the Erasmus+ project XREN (Extended Reality Tools to Support Learning Activities in Engineering), which focuses on the development of innovative extended reality (XR) methods and applications for the education of mechanical engineering students. The project is jointly implemented by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in… опширније…

Triumph of Belgrade Mechanical Engineering Students at the 65th Mašinijada

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is the absolute winner of this year’s Mašinijada, held in Peštani, North Macedonia. Students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade triumphed in both competition categories – winning first place in the overall academic knowledge ranking as well as first place in the overall sports ranking, which rightfully earned them the title of overall winners of the 65th Mašinijada. The competitors in the academic disciplines particularly distinguished themselves by winning as many as six first places. In the field of Mechanics, the winners were Dunja Broćić and Miljan Vinković, under the mentorship of Professor Aleksandar Obradović, while in Thermodynamics the top performers were Petar Velisavljević and Andrej Vukajlović, mentored by teaching assistant Branislav Petrović.… опширније…

The Information Booklet on the application requirements for enrolment in the first year of Bachelor’s Academic Studies for the 2026/2027 academic year is available for purchase

THE INFORMATION BOOKLET on the application requirements for enrolment in the first year of Bachelor’s Academic Studies for the 2026/2027 academic year is available for purchase at the Bookstore of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade. The FME Bookstore is open on working days from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. On Saturday, June 20, the FME Bookstore will be open from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. опширније…

Insight into Modern Logistics: Students Visit the “Milšped“ Centre in Krnješevci

First-year Master’s students enrolled in the Material Handling, Constructions and Logistics module at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, recently visited the logistics and distribution centre of Milšped d.o.o. in Krnješevci as part of the course Transport and Logistic Systems Design. The aim of the visit was to familiarise students with modern logistics technologies, warehouse system organisation, and the practical application of logistics processes. During the tour of the center, students had the opportunity to learn about warehouse operations, systems and subsystems, storage equipment, mobile logistics equipment, modern technology for storing and picking small parts, the sorting system, customs brokerage services, as well as the application of WMS software solutions in warehouse process management. Particular emphasis was placed… опширније…

Weishaupt Infomobile at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: A Window into the Future of Energy-Efficient Systems

As an example of successful cooperation between academia and industry, the Department of Thermal Science Engineering of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, together with Weishaupt d.o.o. Belgrade, organized an attractive and unique professional presentation for students. The Weishaupt Infomobile, a mobile exhibition space showcasing state-of-the-art thermal engineering solutions, was set up on the plateau in front of the Faculty building. During the presentation, students were introduced to the tradition, technological development and innovations of Weishaupt, as well as its extensive product portfolio in the fields of combustion technology and heating systems. Particular emphasis was placed on practical demonstrations of the equipment installed inside the Infomobile, allowing future engineers to gain first-hand insight into the advanced functions and… опширније…

Knowledge, Dedication and Success: A New Generation of Engineers Promoted at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade ceremonially promoted another generation of engineers ready to transform their acquired knowledge and skills into future projects, industrial development and technological innovation. Diplomas confirming the completion of Master’s academic studies and the academic title of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering were awarded to 118 graduates, while 50 students who had completed their Bachelor studies received the professional title of Mechanical Engineer. At separate ceremonies, diplomas were presented to the young colleagues by the Vice-Dean for Teaching, prof. dr Živana Jakovljević, who extended sincere congratulations, as well as words of support and encouragement for their future professional development and careers. Addressing the new Master Mechanical Engineers, prof. dr Jakovljević emphasised that the diploma… опширније…

Visit to the “Vahali” Shipyard – Season 2025/26

As part of the traditional annual study visit, students from the Department of Naval Architecture visited the “Vahali” shipyard in Zasavica near Mačvanska Mitrovica on May 7. The shipyard specialises in the construction of luxury river cruise vessels, which can frequently be seen sailing along the Danube or docked at the Belgrade passenger terminal below Kalemegdan Fortress. The Dutch-based shipbuilding company Vahali has been operating in Serbia since 2005 – initially at the former “Beograd” shipyard site in New Belgrade, and since 2013 it has been permanently based in Zasavica, where it took over the former “Sava” shipyard. This facility was built according to the original design and patented solution of a mechanised slipway with “pitless” lateral vessel transfer, developed… опширније…

Professional Visit to the Zemun TPS Depot: Maintenance of Modern Rail Vehicles in Practice

First and third-year undergraduate students of the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, attending the elective courses Railway Systems and Life Cycle of Railway Vehicles, recently visited the TPS (Depot) in Zemun – a specialised maintenance workshop for electric multiple units and passenger coaches. The visit was organised as part of the long-standing and highly successful cooperation between the Department of Railway Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the railway company Srbija Voz. The cooperation is primarily focused on the development of highly specialised engineering staff, as well as joint work on development projects aimed at improving and optimising the company’s operations. Particular importance is attached to the education of Master Engineers in Railway Mechanical Engineering,… опширније…