On November 6, 2026, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mondher Belaid, received students from the National School of Engineers at Tunis (ENSIT) who were awarded a bronze medal in the 9th edition of the Global Competition for Future Design and Innovation (GCD4F 2026). The competition was held in Beijing, China, from October 24 to 25, 2026, in collaboration with UNESCO's Institute for Information Technologies in Education.
The ENSIT students, who make up the team "The Architects," are Mothna Tah Khalifallah, Ayah Drif, and Reihan Eissa. They developed a project called "MindEase," a functional prototype that uses artificial intelligence and reinforcement learning to adapt educational content in real-time to individual learners' needs. This innovation opens up possibilities for personalized learning and improving the quality of the educational experience.
The achievement reflects the dynamic environment at ENSIT, which emphasizes engineering education, applied research, and international openness. The school has also initiated research projects, including the "TUN-MarineLitter" database, which uses drone images and computer vision and artificial intelligence applications to monitor coastal waste.
Minister Belaid praised the students' achievement and their ability to compete and excel globally. He commended the efforts of ENSIT's academic, pedagogical, and administrative staff and stressed the importance of supporting student initiatives, scientific research, and innovation to enhance the reputation of Tunisian universities.
The Minister also acknowledged the contribution of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Modeling (GMAM), led by Professor Sofiane Qasmi, and the support of Professor Slawya Mraihi, who accompanied the team during the preparation of the project. This support led to three ENSIT students reaching the global award platform.
The competition, which drew over 1,000 participants from more than 40 countries and regions, awarded six main medals to outstanding projects. ENSIT's "MindEase" project secured one of the bronze medals, demonstrating the school's capabilities in producing innovative and competitive engineering talent.
The recognition of Tunisian students' achievements in international competitions highlights the potential for growth and innovation in the country's education sector. It also underscores the importance of continued support for scientific research and innovation initiatives to maintain and enhance the global reputation of Tunisian universities.
Key points
- The students' project, "MindEase," uses artificial intelligence to adapt educational content to individual learners' needs.
- The achievement reflects the dynamic environment at ENSIT, which emphasizes engineering education, applied research, and international openness.
- The Minister praised the students' achievement and emphasized the importance of supporting student initiatives, scientific research, and innovation.
Reporting sources
- Radio Jeunes · Radio Jeunes
