The final of the fifth season of Slovakia’s nationwide BARS5 youth science competition has concluded. A total of 228 secondary school students from across the country took part in the competition, with the final held in the High Tatras.

The main prize is a month-long scientific research expedition to Kazakhstan. During their stay, the students will visit unique nature reserves, take part in environmental initiatives, and conduct field research in cooperation with international scientific teams.

The winning team was from Bratislava’s School for Exceptionally Gifted Children. Finalists from the Gymnasium on Grösslingová Street in Bratislava will also join the research expedition to Kazakhstan.

Diplomats from the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Slovakia attended the award ceremony, congratulating the winners, highlighting Kazakhstan’s tourism and research potential, and inviting all participants to visit the country.

The BARS5 competition is organised by the Slovak Academy of Sciences in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Slovakia, and the AMBA Association, under the auspices of the Slovak Commission for UNESCO.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1312719?lang=ru