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VIDI System Enables Precision Spraying in Vineyards and Orchards
Researchers at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, have developed VIDI, an innovative upgrade that adds precision-spraying functionality to existing vineyard sprayers. Using LiDAR technology, the system detects the presence, density and shape of vegetation in real time, determines the required dose and adjusts the output of each individual nozzle accordingly.
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UI in the context of university practices, youth protection and the issue of supervision
Artificial intelligence in education is no longer simply a question of using tools. Rules, trust, security, institutional accountability and the question of who controls the systems that are having an ever-greater impact on learning, work and decision-making are coming to the fore.
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Are future healthcare professionals ready to use telemedicine?
Telemedicine promises easier access to healthcare, but its future will also depend on the people who will use it. How prepared are future healthcare professionals to work with new technologies?
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The latest issue of PublIKaTor has been released
This summer, we are once again publishing a new issue of PublIKaTor, in which we have compiled key information about the operations of the UL Digital Center during the first half of the year and begun planning activities for the second half of the year.
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Slovene language obtains its own generative large language model GaMS
Researchers at the University of Ljubljana have developed a generative large language model for Slovene GaMS, which places Slovene alongside languages for which advanced open-source artificial intelligence models already exist. This achievement marks an important step towards Slovenia’s technological sovereignty, as it enables the development and use of artificial intelligence tailored to the Slovene language, culture, and the needs of its users.
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Professor Boštjan Kobe elected Fellow of The Royal Society
The University of Ljubljana (UL) would like to pass on its sincere congratulations to Professor Boštjan Kobe on being elected fellow of The Royal Society, one of the most prestigious scientific institutions in the world. An alumnus of UL’s Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Dr Kobe is one of the world’s leading structural biologists. His research in the field of molecular and structural biology has made a significant contribution to our understanding of fundamental biological processes and to the development of modern science.
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Green hydrogen as the foundation of energy independence of military bases
Military bases worldwide remain heavily dependent on fossil fuels for their energy supply, increasing their carbon footprint and vulnerability due to logistical challenges. Researchers from the UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, have developed an innovative methodology for designing autonomous energy hubs based on renewable energy sources and green hydrogen, and demonstrated its capabilities on the case of the energy system of the military barracks in Kranj.
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Four new microMOOCs on the use of UI for higher education lecturers will be available from 20 July
The Digital UL Centre is launching four standalone online micro-MOOCs on the pedagogically sound, safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. They are aimed at university lecturers, research staff, teaching assistants and other staff involved in teaching, preparing teaching materials or assessing students’ knowledge.
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With the new EUTOPIA EDGE project, the University of Ljubljana continues to be part of innovative projects that are set to transform European higher education
At the beginning of July, the European Commission approved the EUTOPIA EDGE project, which represents the next phase of development of the EUTOPIA Alliance taking place within the flagship European Universities Initiative. The project, which is being co-financed by the European Commission to the tune of EUR 7.2 million, brings together ten universities, including the University of Ljubljana, and 20 associate partners from across Europe.
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First Slovenian quantum key distribution network based on entangled photons
Members of the SiQUID project have established Slovenia's first quantum communication network and developed the country's first industrial quantum encryptor. These achievements represent an important step towards the future quantum internet, as quantum technologies are expected to transform secure communications, computing, and sensing in the coming decades.
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From the classroom to the laboratory: AI takes on new roles
AI is increasingly becoming part of learning, research, decision-making and everyday life, but its benefits are accompanied by significant questions regarding responsibility, fairness and trust. This newsletter explores how students are using AI, how universities are developing guidelines and new pedagogical approaches, and how AI is transforming academic work. It also highlights linguistic and global inequalities, the potential for biased or misleading results, and privacy concerns. Examples of AI’s use in healthcare and sport are also presented.
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Higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia
Higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, even among older adults with biological markers indicating an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases. This is the key finding of a new study co-authored by asst. Anja Mrhar, MSc in Nutrition Engineering, a researcher and doctoral candidate at the Biotechnical Faculty UL.
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Rector of the University of Ljubljana Visits CERN on the First Anniversary of Slovenia’s Membership
On the first anniversary of the Republic of Slovenia’s full membership of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the Rector of the University of Ljubljana (UL), Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, visited the world's largest particle physics laboratory. He was welcomed at the organisation’s headquarters in Geneva by the Director for Research and Computing, Dr Gautier Hamel de Monchenault, and the representative for cooperation with Slovenia, Dr Jeff Wiener. During a working meeting, they presented CERN’s key activities and discussed the importance of involving Slovenian researchers and students in cutting-edge international research projects.
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The RE:ABCD method for thoughtful planning and redesign of teaching
For many higher education lecturers, the summer months are a time to review their courses, prepare new versions and consider which teaching activities it would be sensible to adapt before the start of the new academic year. RE:ABCD – a method for planning individual teaching activities, revamping a teaching module or comprehensively updating a course, which we have developed at the UL Digital Centre – can assist them in this.
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Global map of ancient DNA research places the University of Ljubljana among the world's leading institutions
The University of Ljubljana ranks among the world's leading research institutions in terms of scientific publications on DNA recovered from ancient human skeletal remains. Particularly noteworthy are the publications of Dr. Irena Zupanič Pajnič, Senior Research Fellow and Associate Professor at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine UL and Dr. Tamara Leskovar, Assistant Professor at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts UL.
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Professor Nina Gunde-Cimerman Becomes the Second Slovenian Woman Elected to EMBO
Professor Nina Gunde-Cimerman of the Department of Biology at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, has been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), one of the world\'s most prestigious organizations in the life sciences. As the second woman from Slovenia and only the sixth Slovenian researcher overall, she has received this recognition, which is awarded by the international scientific community for outstanding research achievements and an exceptional contribution to the advancement of science.
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There is not yet a magic orb to solve all the issues surrounding the use of AI in education
News reports from the past two weeks suggest that the debate on artificial intelligence in education is still moving away from individual tools. The focus is on questions such as what pupils and students should know, how institutions should set limits on permissible use, how to deal with the burden of testing and assessment, and whether schools and universities have sufficient staff, expertise and infrastructure to make informed decisions.
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The University of Ljubljana signs agreement for shared access and landscaping in the new construction for the UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and UL Faculty of Pharmacy
Following a public procurement procedure and in accordance with the final decision to award the contract of 22 June 2026, the University of Ljubljana (UL) concluded a construction contract with the selected contractor CBE, d.o.o.
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The University of Ljubljana hosts a celebratory reception and exhibition to mark the outstanding sports achievements of students in the 2025/2026 competition season
The University of Ljubljana (UL) and the Sports Association of the University of Ljubljana (ŠZUL) held a special reception today in the UL Assembly Hall for UL athletes, and opened an exhibition of sports achievements in the 2025/2026 competition season. The event was dedicated to the generation of students who this year demonstrated that outstanding academic results and excellence in sports are not at odds with each other, but rather they represent the fundamental building blocks of a modern university.
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Prof. Dr. Marko Žnidarič Awarded Prestigious ERC Advanced Grant
Physicist and researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics UL, Prof. Dr. Marko Žnidarič, has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) grant for established researchers (ERC Advanced Grant) for his project NUMBS – Effective Non-Unitarity in Many-Body Systems. The ERC Advanced Grant is one of the most prestigious funding schemes available to individual researchers, supporting established scientists with outstanding research achievements.
