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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.
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Letter to Serbian students: The University of Ljubljana stands with you
University of Ljubljana strongly condemns the violence the against peaceful protesters in Belgrade. In response to the ongoing demonstrations, the Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, sent a letter of support to the University of Belgrade, a partner institution of the UL.
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University of Ljubljana ranked among the world’s top 400 universities in ten subjects by QS in 2025
The 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject was published in March 2025. The University of Ljubljana (UL) ranked among the top 400 universities in ten subjects or programmes, improving upon last year’s ranking by adding an additional subject. It was placed among the world’s top 500 universities in a total of 14 subjects, up from 12 last year.
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The University of Ljubljana will play a key role in establishing the Slovenian Artificial Intelligence Factory
Slovenia has secured European funding for the establishment of a new supercomputer and the Slovenian Artificial Intelligence Factory. The supercomputer will be tailored for building and utilizing artificial intelligence models, while the AI factory will help Slovenian experts create an ecosystem that provides key services for the development and application of artificial intelligence in one place for businesses, research organizations, and the public sector. The University of Ljubljana will play a significant role in this initiative.
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Revolution in manufacturing: Machine learning improves the precision of sheet metal stamping
Advancements in sheet metal stamping processes are creating new opportunities in industrial production. Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana have developed an advanced method that uses machine learning to improve accuracy and reduce material waste.
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Novartis donates to the Srčna UL fund for students in need
Novartis, the leading pharmaceutical company in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines in Slovenia, has supported the Srčna UL (Engl. Heart UL) fund with a donation of EUR 4,000. The funds will go to students in need who applied for the latest Heart UL call for applications.
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German Ambassador Sylvia Groneick visits the University of Ljubljana
On 17 February, the University of Ljubljana (UL) welcomed a visit from the German Ambassador, Sylvia Groneick. The Rector of UL, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, presented the extensive cooperation between the UL and German institutions, while the Ambassador emphasised the importance of these connections and expressed her satisfaction with the numerous collaborations and the presence of German students in Slovenia.
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Public hearings for the University of Ljubljana rector elections
The public hearings for the candidates in the University of Ljubljana (UL) rector elections for the 2025–2029 term will take place between 11 and 19 March 2025. The candidates for the election on 2 April 2025 are Prof. Dr Metka Tekavčič, nominated by the UL School of Business and Economics, Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan, nominated by the UL Faculty of Pharmacy, and Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, nominated by the UL Veterinary Faculty.
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UL Senate adopts amendments to the Rules on the Selection and Funding of Young Researchers
On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, at its 35th regular session, the Senate of the University of Ljubljana (UL) adopted amendments to the Rules on the Selection and Funding of Young Researchers, which simplify the selection process for young researchers, ensure full-time employment for researchers in this position, and provide clearer guidelines on funding.
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How do snow leopards communicate among themselves and how can such knowledge help monitoring of these elusive cats?
Snow leopards use at least seven different behaviours for communication and most often leave scant messages in narrow gorges by scraping and urine marking. These are among the results of a new study by international team of researchers that took place in the Altai mountains of Mongolia and was led by Biotechnical Faculty from University of Ljubljana. New insights will be used to improve the efficiency of camera-trapping monitoring.
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Serious Game Reduces Victim Blaming and Encourages Reporting of Cyber Violence
A study conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana has shown that serious games can play a significant role in preventing cyber violence. Young people who participated in the educational program were less likely to blame victims after the workshops and became more aware of the importance of reporting cyber violence. However, the results also indicate that many young people lack knowledge on how and where to report such incidents.
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Candidates for the rector elections 2025–2029 are announced
In accordance with the decision on initiating the election process for the Rector of the UL for the 2025–2029 term, the senates of the University’s member faculties had until 12 noon on Thursday, 20 February 2025, to submit their reasoned proposals for Rector candidates to the University of Ljubljana’s Electoral Commission.
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Researchers and company representatives from 18 countries on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and a Clean Environment for a Healthy Life
As part of the KRPAN project, the University of Ljubljana organized a networking event on 13 February 2025, titled "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and a Clean Environment for a Healthy Life." The event was attended by over 80 researchers, research consultants, and company representatives from 18 European countries. In addition to Slovenian participants, the event was also attended by researchers and company representatives from Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Croatia, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia, Portugal, Serbia, and Tunisia.
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Digital Nomads Reveal the Future of Work: What Do Their Stories on Reddit Tell Us?
The way we work has changed significantly in recent years, and in the coming years, it will become even more digital, mobile, and tailored to individuals. Digital nomads play a crucial role in this transformation. What drives them to choose this lifestyle, how do they shape their careers, and in what ways do they build their networks? Answers to these questions are provided by a study, which included Professor Dr. Matej Černe from the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana, analyzing over 66,000 discussions on the Reddit forum Digital Nomad.
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University of Ljubljana welcomes the introduction of Science Day
The Government has adopted a proposed new amendment to the Public Holidays and Work-off Days in the Republic of Slovenia Act, introducing Science Day as a new public holiday to be observed on 10 November. The initiative was proposed by the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Rectors' Conference of the Republic of Slovenia – of which the University of Ljubljana is a member – the Coordination of Independent Research Institutes of Slovenia, the Slovenian Academy of Engineering, and the Slovenian Medical Academy.
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Associate Prof. Dr Janez Vodičar from the UL Faculty of Sport receives the Bloudek Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest national award for sport
The remarkable work of Associate Prof. Dr Janez Vodičar from the Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, is characterised by perseverance, innovation, research, development, and competitive success. His name is firmly embedded in the history of Slovenian and international sport, having made significant contributions not only to biathlon but also to other disciplines, where his expertise played a key role in their advancement.
