MPNI: Jovan Janković wins bronze at the European Physics Olympiad

At the 10th European Physics Olympiad, held in Gothenburg, Sweden from June 12 to 16, Jovan Janković, a student at the Slobodan Škerović Gymnasium, achieved exceptional success by winning a bronze medal, the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MESI) announced.

They add that he thus repeated last year's result and once again confirmed that he belongs to the very top of young physicists in Europe.

"This prestigious international competition was attended by around 200 students from 34 European countries, as well as representatives of seven guest countries - the United States, China, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan. In such strong competition, winning a medal represents an extraordinary achievement and a great success for both Jovan and the Montenegrin education system. The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and the Examination Center extend their sincere congratulations to Jovan Janković on the achieved result, with the wish that he continues to achieve success on the international scientific scene. His result is an inspiration to young generations and confirmation that dedication, work and love for science are always recognized and rewarded," they said.

The Montenegrin team at the Olympics also included students from the Slobodan Škerović Gymnasium: Andreja Popović, Vanja Lazarević, Jovan Aranđelović and Milo Popović, while the team leaders were Prof. Dr. Predrag Miranović and MA Stevan Đurđević from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of the University of Montenegro. Their joint work, effort and dedication made a significant contribution to the successful representation of Montenegro at this prestigious competition.

"The participation and successes of our students in international Olympiads are of particular importance for the promotion of physics and other natural sciences among young people. They show that Montenegro has talented students capable of measuring their knowledge on an equal footing with the best in the world, but also indicate the importance of continuous investment in education, science and the development of the research spirit among young generations," the statement said.