In the category OSIRIS: Open Science and Research Integrity, Richard Marfo from the Department of Information Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Management, CZU was recognised for his exceptional submission, “Building Trust in Healthcare: How Expert Systems Can Save Lives.” His story compellingly highlights how transparency, reproducibility, and responsible data use in healthcare technologies can enhance trust, improve decision-making, and ultimately save lives. The winning narrative brings the OSIRIS mission to life by illustrating why open science and research integrity are foundational to modern scientific practice. 

In the category COMUNIDAD: Geospatial Intelligence for Community Resilience, Anxhela Hameti from the Department of Agroecology and Crop Production, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, CZU was recognised for her outstanding submission, “Exploring Land Use Changes in Albanian Coastal Wetlands Through Remote Sensing.” Her story masterfully demonstrates how satellite data, remote sensing, and spatial analysis can reveal environmental transformations and guide community-level decision-making. The winning narrative brings the COMUNIDAD mission to life by illustrating the power of geospatial intelligence to support resilience in landscapes facing mounting climate and ecological pressures. 

In the category AgriSci-UA: Applied Agri-Tech Innovation and Pre-Commercial Research, Pavla Přinosilová from the Institute of Genetics and Plant Breeding in Lednice, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno was recognised for her engaging submission, “Growing olives in a glass jar – heroism or madness?” Her story offers a creative, reflective look into early-stage agri-tech experimentation and the curiosity-driven research that fuels agricultural innovation. The winning narrative captures the essence of AgriSci-UA by highlighting how hands-on trials, unconventional thinking, and scientific exploration can shape the future of sustainable food production.