The event will be held partially in Slovene and partially in English. A machine-generated translation into English will be provided for contributions in Slovene.

At the event, you will gain first-hand insights into opportunities for international collaboration and networking, as well as available support and other activities. Additionally, there will be a lecture on the use of IT tools and various plenary talks featuring distinguished guests from abroad. The event will be conducted partly in Slovenian and partly in English. After the formal program, we will host a relaxed informal gathering.

If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form at THIS LINK. Registrations will be open until 8 January 2025 or until all spots are filled.

The event is organized by the Doctoral School of the University of Ljubljana in cooperation with the UL Academy of Music.

The Programme

12:00–12:05: Flute Quartet Inuaria, mentor Prof. Dr. Karolina Šantl Zupan

12:05–12:15: Welcome address

12:15–13:15: Plenary lecture (in English)
• 12.15–12.45: Stephen Broad, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Glasgow), Productive tensions in doctoral research
• 12.45–13.15: Davinia Galea & Mario Frendo, University of Malta, Well-being

13:15–14:15: Support Services for Doctoral Students – Round Table (in English)
• Prof. Dr. Tatjana Marvin Derganc, Head of the University of Ljubljana Doctoral School
• Haris Agović, Doctoral Student Representative
• Tanja Paneva, International Doctoral Student Ambassador
• Ljiljana Lazikić, University Office for International Cooperation
• Jelena Ličanin, Career Centres of the University of Ljubljana
• Helena Šukljan, doctoral student of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Study Programme in Art

14:15–14:35 Coffee break

14:35–15:05: Choosing the right AI tool for You (in English)
Dr. Ajda Pretnar Žagar, Researcher at the UL Faculty of Computer and Information Science

15:05–16:05: Opportunities for International Collaboration and Networking
• Collaboration within International Networks and Associations, Katja Cerar, University Office for International Cooperation
• Collaboration within the EUTOPIA European University Alliance, Miha Lebič, University Project Office
• Exchange Opportunities within the Erasmus+ Programme, Bibi Ovaska, University Office for International Cooperation
• Exchange Opportunities within the Fulbright Programme, Špela Sušec, U.S. Embassy in Slovenia

16:05–16:15: Piano Duo RAVI, mentor Assoc. Prof. Sae Lee

16:15–: Networking

Moderator: Dr. Jure Mravlje, Teaching Assistant at the UL Biotechnical Faculty, recipient of the Commendation for Young University Teachers and Associates, and President of the Young Academy Association (Mlada akademija)