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.