Academy of Science and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina facts for kids
| Abbreviation | ANUBiH AHУБиX |
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| Formation | 1951 in Sarajevo |
| Type | National academy |
| Purpose | Science, arts, academics |
| Headquarters |  Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Miloš Trifković | |
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Main organ
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Presidency of the Academy |
| Website | www.anubih.ba |
The Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian: Akademija nauka i umjetnosti Bosne i Hercegovine) is the main national academy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was started in 1951 in the city of Sarajevo. This Academy brings together the best minds in science and art from all over the country. Its main goal is to encourage and support new discoveries and creative works. It helps to develop science and arts for the benefit of everyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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What the Academy Does
The Academy works to promote knowledge and creativity. It does this by organizing meetings, publishing important research, and supporting talented people. Members of the Academy are often experts in their fields. They help to guide future studies and artistic projects. The Academy also works with other similar groups around the world. This helps to share ideas and discoveries globally.
Departments of the Academy
The Academy is organized into different sections, called departments. Each department focuses on a specific area of knowledge or art. There are six main departments:
- Social Sciences: This department studies how people live and interact in society. It covers subjects like history, economics, and law.
- Medical Sciences: This group focuses on health and medicine. They research new ways to treat illnesses and improve public health.
- Technical Sciences: This department deals with engineering and technology. They explore new inventions and how things work.
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics: This section explores the natural world and numbers. It includes subjects like biology, physics, chemistry, and math.
- Literature: This department is for writers and poets. They focus on language, stories, and the art of writing.
- Arts: This group includes artists from different fields. They work on visual arts, music, and other creative expressions.
Special Members: Honorary Members
The Academy also has special members called "honorary members." These are people who have made huge contributions to science, art, or society. They are recognized for their amazing achievements. Being an honorary member is a very high honor. Some famous people who have been elected as honorary members include:
- Josip Broz Tito (elected in 1969) – a former leader of Yugoslavia.
- Ivo Andrić (elected in 1969) – a famous writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Edvard Kardelj (elected in 1971) – an important political figure.
- Ivan Supek (elected in 2002) – a well-known scientist and philosopher.
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