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During a guest appearance on TV Most, the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Nebojša Arsić, and Dr. Aleksandra Petrović emphasized the global significance of the initiative. He noted that the Researchers’ Night is a worldwide phenomenon, regularly hosted in Belgrade and at other major universities. For the first time this year, the European Researchers’ Night will be organized across multiple locations, including Kosovska Mitrovica, Leposavić, Zubin Potok, and Štrpce. The central event is set to take place on September 25 at the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Priština, temporarily headquartered in Kosovska Mitrovica. The program promises an engaging experience for visitors of all ages, featuring live experiments, educational workshops, interactive zones, exhibitions, quizzes, and panel discussions. Rector Arsić pointed out that this is a historic milestone for the University, as it steps up as the primary organizer of an event of this magnitude for the very first time. The event is being realized as part of the major international “Horizon” project known as DiBS, which the University is implementing alongside its European partners. What is particularly important is that we could not have organized this event alone, without the strong support of the local community and school administrations. Over the past few months, including throughout the summer, a dedicated team of people has been working intensively on the organization, holding numerous working meetings with all stakeholders. Prof. Dr. Nebojša Arsić, Rector, for TV Most He added that meetings with the principals of local primary and secondary schools were successfully concluded a few weeks ago. We have completed all necessary preparations to ensure the event runs at the highest possible level. We have also secured valuable prizes for the children participating in the quiz. The competition will feature both semi-final and final rounds, and the local government has kindly assisted us in providing the awards. Prof. Dr. Nebojša Arsić, Rector He concluded that this will be a truly memorable event for Mitrovica, as it brings together the university, local schools, and the local government in one place for the very first time to celebrate science and education. #DiBS#ScienceForAll#DiBSConnect#UPKM#FTNKM#ResearchersNight

A meeting with the principals of primary and secondary schools was held at the Rectorate of the University of Priština temporarily settled in Kosovska Mitrovica (UPKM), as part of the upcoming activities within the DiBs project, with a special focus on the European Researchers’ Night, taking place on September 25. The school principals were presented with the programme and activities planned for this year’s European Researchers’ Night, as well as the importance of involving schools and young people in this initiative. They were invited to actively contribute to the realization of the event by encouraging and organizing the participation of their pupils and bringing children to the planned activities, thus providing them with an opportunity to explore science, innovation and research in an engaging and inspiring way. The programme and significance of this event were presented by the Rector of the University Dr. Nebojša Arsić, Dr. Branimir Jakšić and Dr. Aleksandra Petrović. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the objectives of the project and the importance of strengthening cooperation between the University and educational institutions, particularly in bringing science and research closer to younger generations.A constructive discussion followed, during which the participants exchanged ideas, suggestions and experiences regarding the organization of the event and possibilities for further cooperation with schools. Following the meeting, a press conference was held, during which the participants spoke to the media about the upcoming European Researchers’ Night, the DiBs project and the importance of involving schools, pupils and the wider community in activities promoting science, research and innovation. #DiBS#ScienceForAll#DiBSConnect#UPKM#FTNKM#ResearchersNight

Save the date: on 25 September 2026, science takes over the streets of the Western Balkans. The first DiBS European Researchers’ Night will be held simultaneously in Kosovska Mitrovica, Pristina, Podgorica, Tirana and Durrës — connected by a joint live link-up. Visitors of all ages can look forward to street labs and hands-on experiments, a main-stage science show, an EU corner, and “Meet the researcher” speed talks. Special buses will connect rural schools with the main venues. What is the European Researchers’ Night? It is Europe’s largest science communication event, held every year on the last Friday of September as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Its mission is to bring researchers closer to the public and to show how research shapes our everyday lives. One evening a year, the whole region discovers that science is exciting, human — and for everyone. Full programmes for each city will be published on the ERN 2026 page. Entrance is free.