Skopje, November 9, 2026 – On the occasion of November 9, World Science Day for Peace and Development, Mother Teresa University in Skopje organized its traditional competition for the presentation of innovative ideas, bringing together secondary school and university students on a shared platform.

In his welcoming address, the Rector of MTU, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., emphasized the importance of cooperation between secondary and higher education, highlighting that such collaboration enables young people to learn through observation, argumentation, and teamwork.

At this year’s competition, a total of six (6) innovative projects were presented and evaluated by an expert jury composed of representatives from the academic and professional communities, namely: MTU Vice-Rector for Finance, Assoc. Prof. Bujamin Bela, Ph.D.; Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Full Prof. Bukurie Imeri Jusufi, Ph.D.; and Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kitanovski, Ph.D.

Due to the high quality and similar levels of creativity demonstrated by all six competing projects, the jury faced a tough decision and had considerable difficulty selecting the winners.

🥇 First Place: FOOD 360 innovative project, presented by Zef Lush Marku State High School.

🥈 Second Place: DECISION LAB AI innovative project, presented by SEPUGS Arseni Jovkov – Skopje.

🥉 Third Place: STUDENT PASSPORT innovative project, presented by SEPUGS Arseni Jovkov – Skopje.

Mother Teresa University in Skopje remains committed to supporting young talent and transforming knowledge and creativity into pillars of social development.

On this occasion, we extend our sincerest gratitude to the secondary school teachers for their contribution, dedication, and tireless efforts in guiding and educating students towards academic success.