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Today, 10 November, the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje joins the global community in marking the World Science Day for Peace and Development, proclaimed by UNESCO. This year's theme, 'Trust, Transformation and the Future: The Science We Need for 2050', calls for reflection on how science is created today, and how trust in it is built for future generations.

Because science has always been a driver of human progress, and today, more than ever, we need a science that builds trust – trust between researchers and society, between universities and industry, between knowledge and ethics. It is in trust that the opportunity for true transformation is born – one that changes systems, the economy, education, and the way we look to the future. We need a science that creates new technologies, but also new values; a science that cares for people, society, and the planet; a science that is open, sustainable, and humane.

Today, on World Science Day, we proudly honour the best scientists and artist of the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje, whose results for 2024 represent precisely that vision – science that builds trust and paves the way to the future. The Rector of UGM, Prof. Dr Biljana Angelova, presented the University's annual Award for outstanding achievements in scientific research and artistic activity during the past calendar year. The recipients of the UGM Award for the Best Scientists and Artist of UGM for 2024 are:

• Prof. Dr Jasmina Petreska Staneva, from the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, best scientist in the natural and mathematical sciences.;
• Prof. Dr Hristo Goreski, from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, best scientist in technical and technological sciences;
• Prof. Dr Dragan Mijakoski, from the Faculty of Medicine, best scientist in medical sciences and healthcare;
• Asst. Prof. Dr Martin Nikolovski, from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, best scientist in veterinary and agricultural sciences;
• Prof. Dr Ognen Spasovski, from the Faculty of Philosophy, best social scientist, and
• Prof. Dr Dragan Dautovski, from the Faculty of Music Arts, best scholar in the humanities.

Emphasising the importance of scientific activity for our society, the Rector of UCM, Prof. Dr Angelova, extended her congratulations to all the awardees, stating: "You are an inspiration to all of us, especially to the future generations who will lead our society towards a more intelligent and sustainable future. Let us all continue to nurture trust in science, to encourage transformation through knowledge, and to build the future we deserve – a future in which science is at the heart of peace, development and human well-being."„