In the past, the Managing Board of the University of Ljubljana mostly dealt with open issues related to the development of the University of Ljubljana and society as a whole. The debate was aimed towards resolving various limitations on the development potential of the University. Statutory employment limitations prevent quality work in pedagogical as well as research and professional fields, yet only the highest quality studies can enable better visibility and international comparability of our graduates. The unregulated financing system for doctoral studies and the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS), in reducing funding by two percent, prevents connection with development centers in the economic sector. The resulting stagnation of research is indirectly weakening our pedagogical efficiency and international comparability. Furthermore, unstable financing is reflected in programme implementation on all study levels. Research work and related costs are crippling the development potential of researchers across all scientific disciplines. Allocation of additional funds to the most successful researchers or members of the University as an additional financing pillar is encouraging. Last year, we actively participated in resolving spatial issues of the University with renovations and planned new constructions. This investment cycle into new facilities and equipment, consequently, is reducing other broader development potential, since we cannot procure replacement of spent and rejected equipment. With careful operations among our members, the University of Ljubljana ended the business year successfully.
president of Managing Board
