**University Chief Keeps Mum After Meeting with Prime Minister**
The rector of Belgrade University, Vladan Djokic, remained tight-lipped after his second meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut on Wednesday. Despite repeated questions from reporters as he left the government headquarters, Djokic refused to comment.
As he walked up to a waiting car and got in without saying a word, the rector ignored the press corps’ attempts to get a statement. This lack of transparency has raised eyebrows among university officials and observers alike.
**A Brief Recap**
The meeting between Djokic and Prime Minister Macut was expected to discuss the first steps towards resolving the ongoing crisis that has gripped Serbia’s academic community since November 1. A concrete awning collapsed at the newly-reconstructed Novi Sad Railway Station, claiming 16 lives, sparking protests and a student blockade of universities.
The rector had previously announced that he would present a document outlining a platform for talks with state bodies and institutions to find a way out of the crisis.
**A Somewhat Ambiguous Response**
When asked by reporters if the meeting went well, University School of Chemistry Dean Goran Roglic replied simply: “Relatively.” This enigmatic response has fueled speculation about the outcome of the meeting and what it might mean for Serbia’s universities.
The fact that Djokic spent more than 2 hours in discussions with Prime Minister Macut suggests that some progress may have been made. However, without a clear statement from the rector, it is difficult to say exactly what was achieved or discussed during the meeting.
**What Next?**
As Serbia continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Novi Sad Railway Station disaster and its impact on universities, the public will be watching closely for any developments. The university community and state authorities are under increasing pressure to find a solution to the crisis, which has lasted for six months now.
In the absence of clear communication from Rector Djokic, it remains to be seen how this meeting might affect the situation on the ground. One thing is certain: the people affected by these events deserve transparency and clarity about what’s happening.
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