The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) has invited the University of Mostar to nominate two representatives for the prestigious WURI Award for Excellence in Innovation for 2024, marking a special recognition for the university. Following this invitation, the University of Mostar nominated Prof. Dr. Tomislav Volarić, Assistant Rector for Innovation and Information Technology, and Hrvoje Ljubić, Head of the Center for Artificial Intelligence at the University of Mostar. These nominees have been recognized for their significant contributions to innovative processes and achievements at the university, making them key figures in the University's exceptional performance on the WURI rankings.
The WURI Award for Excellence in Innovation is given to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the development of universities, research, social responsibility, and the overall improvement of the educational system through their innovative work and approach to education.
The WURI Expert Committee highlighted that the University of Mostar stands out due to its professors, researchers, and administrative staff who directly and indirectly foster innovation and successfully plan and implement various innovative initiatives. Because of these initiatives, WURI recognized the potential and contribution of the University of Mostar. The WURI Expert Committee also invited representatives of the University of Mostar to participate and present the university's successful innovation projects at the Global WURI Conference 2024 (WGC24), which will be held in September in Seoul, Korea.
It is worth noting that the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) published its 2024 rankings, where the University of Mostar, as the only university from Bosnia and Herzegovina, achieved an impressive 167th place globally, standing out for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Notably, the university achieved 4th place worldwide in the category of Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence. It also secured an impressive 6th place in the category of Industrial Application and 7th place in the category of Student Mobility and Openness. In the category of Student Support and Engagement, which covers academic and career success, student well-being, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, the University of Mostar ranked 69th globally.
Following these remarkable achievements on the WURI rankings, the invitation from the WURI Expert Committee is a special acknowledgment for the University of Mostar, serving as global confirmation that the university's continuous work on improving educational standards and fostering innovation is being noticed. This recognition further solidifies the University of Mostar's position on the global academic stage, confirming that the university continues to inspire and lead innovative changes, setting new standards in education and research.
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