Sad. At the end of 2020, the Novi Sad tech company Vega IT bought the former building of the university for 5,2 million Euros. The reconstruction of the building was designed by the architect Lazar Kuzmanov. The reconstruction of the building started in 2021 and was initially planned to be finished for August 2022, but the deadline was moved for the next year. NOU centers NOU is organizationally was divided into two basic sections: The Center for Culture and the Center for Permanent Education. Center for Culture The most popular program of Novi Sad Open University take place in this center, which develops the taste and criteria of visitors according to cultural values. Through the work of the center, Novi Sad citizens can meet famous and prominent people of the artistic, musical, stage, literary, film and scientific walks of life. Activities are aimed at spreading and promoting culture in the community. Literary evenings, promotions, film screenings, concerts, exhibitions, summer programs, etc. are organized. Among the traditional programs, the "Novi Sad salon" is the annual art event for Novi Sad artists, with public stands, artistic creative workshops for adult education, as well as programs for children. As part of the Children's Cultural Centre, the Novi Sad Open University has achieved co-operation with a number of Novi Sad primary schools through its Creative Workshops Program, which reaches more than 2,500 children annually. With the "Raspustilište" group, the Novi Sad Open University implements the most popular cultural and educational event for children “RASPUSTILŠTE” during winter and summer school holidays. Center for Permanent Education It covers three forms of education: Informal or Permanent Education, Computer Center, and Language Learning Center. Informal or Permanent Education With nearly 110 different forms and possibilities of qualifications and pre-qualifications at all levels of knowledge. Since the United Nations has declared the 21st century the age of education, this center the most promising part of NOU. Permanent education is provided in the form of training, courses, seminars, counselling, creative workshops. In co-operation with the "Društvo za obrazovanje odraslih" (Adult Education Society), NOU is one of the founders and promoters of the program "Univerziteta trećeg doba" (Universities of the Third Age). Computer Center The Computer Center was founded with the rise of the general use of personal computers. Following modern tech trends, about 16,000 students have so far passed through this center, having taken programs ranging from basic computer literacy