The German Jordanian University (GJU) organized the second edition of the GJU 3030 competition for university students, with broad participation from both public and private Jordanian universities, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. This highlights the university's focus on advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, which has influenced the development of its specializations and academic programs to stay in line with the latest developments in this vital field, which profoundly impacts various aspects of human, environmental, and industrial life, among others.
A total of 117 projects from 18 public and private universities participated in the competition. A specialized committee in the field of artificial intelligence conducted a thorough evaluation to select 28 projects that qualified for the finals. The evaluation was based on several criteria: first, the level of innovation, novelty, and uniqueness of the idea; second, the extent to which artificial intelligence was integrated into the project and how AI techniques were employed; and finally, the quality of the presentation and the overall achievement of the project.
In his opening speech at the event, Prof. Alaa Al-Deen Al-Halahouli, President of GJU, expressed his happiness at having such bright minds at the university. He emphasized that everyone deserves recognition for their efforts and noted that the submitted projects offered solutions to real-world problems we face in various aspects of life, showcasing genuine innovation and leadership in society. He highlighted that the challenges and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and future technologies present opportunities for today’s youth to help change the world. Prof. Al-Halahouli encouraged students to develop their skills and pursue their ambitions, stressing the importance of always striving for excellence—not just in competitions, but in their personal lives and the realization of their dreams.
For his part, Prof. Ala Khalifa, the University President’s Advisor for University Affairs, expressed his support for this ambitious competition launched by GJU, which was initiated in response to the rapid changes in our contemporary world and the rise of a future driven by artificial intelligence. He confirmed that the goal of the competition was to foster innovation among students, both in universities and schools, with a particular focus on encouraging future-oriented thinking in modern technological fields.
The event concluded with the announcement of the winning projects. The University of Jordan took first place with the project AI Signs, earning a cash prize of $1,500. The Applied Science University secured second place with the project Real-time System for Recognizing Arabic & English Language Signs, winning $1,000. In third place, Hashemite University was recognized for the project Automated Intelligent Image-Based Tomato Sorting System, earning a prize of $750. Students from the University of Jordan repeated their success by securing fourth place with the project CoDi Story, which earned a prize of $500. Princess Sumaya University for Technology took fifth place with the project Morshed: AI-Powered Academic Advisor & Virtual Assistant, winning a prize of $250.
This competition is part of the university’s efforts to foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the educational environment. It reflects the university’s commitment to its societal and educational role by encouraging effective communication between educational institutions, which in turn helps develop students' capabilities, motivates creative thinking, and promotes collaborative work.