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Planning Renewable Energy Without Conflict?
The transition to renewable energy is a political necessity. But how can it be implemented without compromising other vital objectives – such as biodiversity conservation, water management, cultural heritage preservation, and public health – while also ensuring active public engagement?
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New Tools to Combat Deepfakes
In a world where trust in photos and videos is increasingly fragile, a significant breakthrough comes from the University of Ljubljana. Researchers from the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, in collaboration with experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, have developed an advanced model capable of detecting digital forgeries with remarkable accuracy – even the most sophisticated ones created using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence techniques.
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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič elected Rector of the UL for the term 2025–2029
Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič received 54.48% of the valid votes in the second round of rector elections, while Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič-Raščan received 45.52%. Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič was thus elected Rector for the term of office from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029.
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10th Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and Western Balkans and the ULYSSEUS International Networking Conference
From April 7 to 8, 2025, the University of Montenegro hosted the 10th meeting of the Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and Western Balkans and the ULYSSEUS International Networking Conference.
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A representative of Slovenian universities joins the Board of the European University Association for the first time
In a historic milestone for Slovenian higher education, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, Rector of the University of Ljubljana, was elected to the Board of the European University Association (EUA) – the first representative from Slovenia to hold this prestigious role. The election of the new members for a four-year term took place at the EUA General Assembly on 10 April at the University of Latvia in Riga.
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The Guild: A sustainable and just transition must remain a priority amid emerging global crises
On 1 April 2025, The Guild – an international network of European research-intensive universities – published a new policy document reaffirming the universities' commitment to addressing the challenges of the sustainability transition with recommendations for policymakers. The University of Ljubljana (UL), a member of The Guild, actively contributed to the preparation of this key publication.
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How to Enrich the Nutritional Value of Flour – Collaboration Between Slovenian Industry and Academia
Researchers from the Biotechnical Faculty and the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at the University of Ljubljana have successfully developed a process for improving the nutritional value of pea flour through lactic acid fermentation. The interdisciplinary study, conducted in collaboration with a Slovenian food processing company goes beyond academic boundaries and presents a significant commercial value for the techonlogical application on an industrial scale.
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UL School of Economics and Business launches redesigned website
On Monday, 31 March 2025, the School of Economics and Business of the University of Ljubljana (UL EF) launched its newly redesigned website. The year-long project involved over 30 subject-area editors, who will continue to manage and maintain their respective content. The website was developed in collaboration with Innovatif, selected through a public tender process.
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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič and Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan advance to the second round of the University of Ljubljana rector elections
On 2 April 2025, the University of Ljubljana (UL) held its rector elections. Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič received the highest share of valid weighted votes, with 46.91%, followed by Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan with 32.54%.
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Diversity as a Driver of Social Progress: A consultation within the Rectors' Conference of the Republic of Slovenia
On Monday, 31 March 2025, the University of Ljubljana hosted a panel discussion entitled “Diversity as a Driver of Social Progress: The Contribution of Universities to Social Inclusion and a Fairer Society”, organised within the framework of the Rectors' Conference of the Republic of Slovenia. The event brought together representatives from all eight Slovenian universities, along with decision-makers and experts, to discuss the role of universities as agents of social responsibility and inclusivity.
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University of Ljubljana hosted Erasmus+ staff training
Last week of March, the University of Ljubljana hosted two trainings for professional staff working in the field of international cooperation and projects within the Erasmus+ programme. The training aimed to facilitate the exchange of best practices and to reflect on the changes that the new Erasmus+ program perspective, set to begin in 2028, will bring.
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UL Senate adopts the UL Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030
The UL Senate adopted the UL Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, which aims to strengthen the University's contribution and commitment to co-creating a sustainable transformation of society and a shared sustainable future – through its research, development and artistic work, as well as its everyday business operations.
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University of Ljubljana adopts its first comprehensive sustainability strategy for 2025–2030, with a vision up to 2040
At its 36th regular session on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the Senate of the University of Ljubljana (UL) adopted the UL Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030 (including its vision up to 2040). The Strategy aims to strengthen the UL’s contribution and commitment to co-creating a sustainable transformation of society and a shared sustainable future – through its research, development and artistic work, as well as its daily operational processes. With this step, the UL joins other higher education institutions that have already outlined their commitments and goals relating to the sustainable transformation of higher education and the broader natural and social environment through strategic documents of this kind.
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UMC Ljubljana becomes an associate member of the University of Ljubljana
The University of Ljubljana (UL) and the University Medical Centre (UMC) Ljubljana signed an agreement today on associate membership of UL, opening the door to the formal association of two of the biggest public institutions in the country.
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The need for art in unstable times: the round table Art and its Factor of Influence
On the opening of an exhibition of works from the UL ALUO collection Student Graphics by representatives of the Ljubljana graphic art school, Tinca Stegovec, Adriana Maraž, Metka Krašovec and Zora Stančič in the UL Gallery, the University held a round table on the role of the University in preserving museum cultural heritage and the development of modern art, entitled Art and its Factor of Influence. Participants debated how to archive the artistic memory and how to link the past with the future, and what art means in the context of new distribution channels. The round table was moderated by the UL Vice Rector for Art, Prof. Matjaž Drevenšek.
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University of Ljubljana wins Netko 1st prize for the best website of a public or non-governmental organisation
Along with the first prize in the category of best website of a public or non-governmental organisation, the University of Ljubljana (UL) also won second prize in the category of best website of an educational and scientific organisation. The prizes were received by the UL Vice Rector for Art, Prof. Matjaž Drevenšek, and the head of the project and chief editor, Peter Jenko, with the Innovatif agency team.
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Young People and COVID-19 Vaccination: What Influenced Their Decision to Get Vaccinated?
In Slovenia, young people aged 23 to 26, with higher education levels and above-average material status, were the most likely to choose COVID-19 vaccination. Conversely, the youngest (15–18 years old) and slightly older (27–30 years old) individuals, who had lower education levels, lived more often in rural areas, and had mothers or primary caregivers with lower education levels, were more likely to refuse vaccination. These individuals also more frequently reported having already contracted COVID-19. A study by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, which examined why Slovenia had one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the EU in 2021, revealed that young people's vaccination decisions were strongly linked to their socioeconomic status.
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Dr. Liju Raju is a recipient of the MSCA 2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship at UL FKKT
Dr. Liju Raju, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Ljubljana, has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowship for his project CHITOCAT. The research work will be conducted at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology under the mentorship of Dr. Ross Jansen van Vuuren.
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Pi Day at UL FMF: winner Vid Goršek counts to 5,111 decimal places
On 14 March 2025 the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (UL FMF) held its now traditional competition in reciting the decimal places of pi and the “Pi Bake” (tekmovanje v peki pit) competition. The top contender turned out to be 17-year-old Vid Goršek, who succeeded in reciting a full 5,111 decimal places.
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Mark Weber from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology visits UL FE
Mark Weber, an artificial intelligence researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), visited the UL Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL FE), accompanied by the Dean of UL FE, Prof. Dr Marko Topič. During his visit, he explored key AI projects currently being developed at the Faculty.
