At the 22nd session, held May 14, 2021, the Council of the University of Novi Sad elected Prof. Dr. Dejan Madić, full professor at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, as the new rector of the University of Novi Sad. Professor Madić will take office on October 1, 2021, serving for the three-year mandate until September 30th, 2024. The newly elected rector has been a member of the current University leadership, serving as the Vice-Rector for International Affairs.