Vesna Janevska
Vesna Janevska | |
|---|---|
Весна Јаневска | |
.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Minister of Education and Science | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Hristijan Mickoski |
| Preceded by | Jeton Shaqiri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1958 Skopje, Socialist Republic of Macedonia, Yugoslavia |
| Party | VMRO – People's Party |
| Education | Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje |
Vesna Janevska (Macedonian: Весна Јаневска; 27 June 1958) is a Macedonian pathologist, academic and politician. She has been serving as Minister of Education and Science of North Macedonia since 2024 and was the first woman leader of the VMRO – People's Party.
Early life and education
Janevska was born on 27 June 1958 in Skopje, Socialist Republic of Macedonia, then Yugoslavia.[1][2] She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a degree in pathology from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje.[1][3]
Career
She is a full professor at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje since 2011.[1][3] In July 2004, Janevska was named the first woman leader of the newly founded VMRO – People's Party.[4]
On 24 June 2024, she became Minister of Education and Science of North Macedonia, succeeding Jeton Shaqiri.[1][2] On that day, in an interview, Janevska herself announced the plan for comprehensive reform and modernisation of education, prioritising inclusive education and the promotion of scientific research.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 I., K. (24 June 2024). "Janevska took over the post of Minister of Education and Science from Shaqiri". Sloboden Pečat. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Altiparmakova - Marusic, Bisera (24 June 2024). "New education minister announces thorough changes at handover". Media Information Agency.
- 1 2 "Весна Јаневска: Секогаш ќе бидам на страната на наставниците, но повисоки плати ќе добијат кога реалноста ќе го дозволи тоа" [Vesna Janevska: I will always be on the side of the teachers, but they will get higher salaries when reality allows it.]. Fokus (in Macedonian). 29 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Buechsenschuetz, Ulrich (9 July 2004). "New Conservative Party Founded In Macedonia". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- 1958 births
- Living people
- People from Skopje
- Macedonian academics
- Macedonian medical doctors
- Academic staff of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje
- Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje alumni
- Education ministers of North Macedonia
- Science ministers of North Macedonia
- Women government ministers of North Macedonia
- Members of the Assembly of North Macedonia
- VMRO-DPMNE politicians
- 21st-century women politicians
- 21st-century Macedonian politicians