Wednesday, 18 April 2018 University of Primorska International Mathematics Competition 2018

On Monday, 16th April, 19 pupils from 5 kosovar schools participated to the second Mathematics competition which the University of Primorska organized in Kosovo. Last year the competition took place in Gjakova (click here for more), while this year the location was moved to the capital.

The competition was organized by UP FAMNIT professors and 2nd year Mathematics students Eda Kaja and Lisi Qarkaxhija, and was supported by the municipalities of Pristina and Peja.

The competition was held the in the Specialised Mathematics Gymnasium in Pristina, where competitors tested their knowledge in mathematics. They are all last year pupils of the following schools »Sami Frasheri«, »Xhevdet Doda«, »Aluddin«, »Specialized Mathematics Gymnasium« (Prishtina) and »Bedri Pejani Gymnasium« (Peja).

One of the aims of the competition was to discover, encourage and challenge mathematically gifted pupils who will consider the possibility to study at UP FAMNIT. In fact, two scholarships will be offered by the University of Primorska to the best ones.

Official results will be announced in May.

Apart from our two students from Kosovo, UP FAMNIT would like to thank everyone who has contributed in making the competition happen. Special thanks go to: Mrs. Diana Qarkaxhija, Mr. Fatos Osmani – Chief of the Directorate of Education in municipality of Prishtina, Mr. Shemsi Berisha – Director of Specialized Mathematics Gymnasium, Mr. Jonuz Salihaj – Director of the Department of Education in Prishtina and Mr. Besim Avdimetaj – Director of  the Department of Education in Peja, Mrs. Ardiana Hyseni, Mrs. Shpresa Berisha and all the teachers that prepared the pupils for the competition.

And of course, congratulations to all participants!