International Conference on Communicating Climate Crisis and Extreme Weather Events
Arne Hodalič
Event date: to
Event location: University of Ljubljana Kongresni trg 12, Ljubljana
University of Ljubljana will host the 2nd International Conference on Communicating Science, this time on communicating the climate crisis and extreme weather events. The conference will be held in English language.
Organised by the University of Ljubljana, the online magazine Alternator and the Museums and Galleries of Ljubljana, the conference brings together experts in the practice, research, training or education of science communication (and related fields).
Confirmed speakers
- James Painter, Institute Reuters, University of Oxford,
- Anastasia Denisova, Westminster University,
- Matjaž Ličer, Slovenian Environment Agency and National Institute of Biology,
- Tjaša Pogačar, University of Ljubljana.
Directions
Directions can be found here.
Traveling to Ljubljana
Below you can find some useful information regarding your arrival to Ljubljana.
Jože Pučnik Airport: 20 km from the centre of Ljubljana, has good connections to other European airports. Airport shuttle buses take passengers to the city centre.
Hotel accommodation (nearby)
Suggestions for hotel accommodation in the centre of Ljubljana.
- Occidental Ljubljana, Slovenska cesta 16, Ljubljana
- Hotel Cubo, Slovenska c. 13, Ljubljana
- Hotel Slon, Slovenska cesta 34, Ljubljana
- Central hotel, Slovenska cesta 51, Ljubljana
- Hotel Lev, Vošnjakova ulica 1, Ljubljana
- Grand hotel Union, Miklošičeva 1, Ljubljana
- Hotel Emonec, Wolfova ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana
- Antiq Palace Hotel, Vegova 5a, Ljubljana
- Fluxus Hostel,Tomšičeva ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana
- Penzion Pod Lipo, Borštnikov trg 3, 1000 Ljubljana
- CUBE central rooms for 2, Kladezna ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana
- Hostel Vrba, Gradaška ulica 10, 1000 Ljubljana
- Apartments Maria, Petkovškovo nabrežje 43, 1000 Ljubljana
- Hostel SLEEPING BEAUTY, Trubarjeva cesta 54, 1000 Ljubljana
Transport options from the airport to the city centre:
Taxi
Almost all the taxies in Ljubljana are registered and safe to use, but we recommend:
- Taxi Alma d. o. o., +386 686 520
- Taxi LAGUNA, +386 31 492 299, +386 1 511 23 14
Shuttle Door to Door
Travel in Ljubljana
URBANA
URBANA enables cashless payment for travel on LPP buses on urban, integrated and intercity lines, as well as on the electric train Urban. It can also be used to pay for parking fees in white zones, parking garages and car parks, as well as for services provided by the Ljubljana City Library.
- You can also pay for funicular rides to Ljubljana Castle, guided tours and other events organised by the Ljubljana Castle Public Institution.
- You can use it to pay for rides on the BicikeLJ city bike and for rides on LPP electric vehicles.
The price of one ride on LPP buses in the city area is 1.30 euros. With the Urbana card, you can change buses free of charge within 90 minutes of paying for the ride. You can also pay for your bus ride with a payment card, i.e. without using Urbana, but in this case you cannot change buses for free.
Ljubljana Tourist Card
The Ljubljana Tourist Card allows you to travel free of charge on Ljubljana Passenger Transport (LPP) buses for the entire duration of the card. When you board the bus, simply confirm your journey by holding the card up to the reader.
The card also offers you:
- Free visits to 30+ attractions
- Free transport on city buses
- Free guided city tour
Useful numbers
Police – call 113
Medical emergency – call 112