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Use of ship technology for self-maintenance of saltpan cottages
Ship technology could offer a solution for the saltpan cottages which are falling inexorably into ruin in the area of the Sečovlje saltpans. This has been determined by students of various University of Ljubljana faculties under the mentorship of Senior Lecturer Mag. Valter Suban of the University’s Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport. They were aware of the problem of degradation in the area of the Sečovlje saltpans, so they were looking for a way for the saltpan cottages to be reconstructed and changed into sustainable self-maintaining projects.
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Online workshop – Transformative Sustainability Learning
Welcome to online workshop.
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SMART ERA: SMART Community-led Transition for Europe's Rural Areas
Europe's rural areas are facing processes of depopulation, particularly of young people, which is leading to an ageing demographic profile. This is causing a number of structural problems, such as fewer jobs, deteriorating infrastructure and a shrinking supply of services of general interest. On the other hand, development of digital technologies and the increase in remote work have also led to a reverse trend of rural in-migration, which was most evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. These trends can be harnessed for rural growth through smart adaptation strategies, development of new integrated solutions, and the integration of local knowledge and cultural heritage.
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How successful was psychology in policy-making during the pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on people's daily lives. Decision-makers had to make decisions and implement measures to curb the spread of the virus, which impacted many. Because similar situations are likely to occur again in the future, it is important to explore how psychology can help develop more efficient measures to curb the pandemic. This was the focus of the study, published in thejournal Nature and conducted by researchers from over 30 countries, including Dr Žan Lep from the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana.
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Soap bubbles can be used as lasers
Soap bubbles, with their changing colors, impress both adults and children and are a source of inspiration for researchers in various fields - mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Among them are Zala Korenjak and Asst. Dr. Matjaž Humar from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, who were the first to show that soap bubbles can be used as lasers.
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Connected Communities - ‘From Local to Global: A Future for the Environment’
The EUTOPIA Learning Community, ‘Global Connections’ will be hosting another learning opportunity for students interested in building working relationships across borders; engaging in intercultural discussions on environmental issues; and becoming part of a multidisciplinary research team.
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Smart Agro Grape – Digital platform for vineyard managers
How can you set up smart vineyards that would be sustainably oriented and that would only use the essential quantities of sprays and fertilisers? This challenge has been taken up by the European project Smart Agro Grape, in which the lead partner is the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana. The project will involve the development of a digital platform and a mobile phone app, which will allow vineyard managers to access / get notifications and thereby to respond early to situations that could lead to the onset of various diseases in the vineyard, and will enable more commercially successful operation.
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Almost 2.8 million European funds for innovative student exercise programs
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved almost 2.8 million euros in European funds for the zMIGAJ! program. This program will provide young students with two extra hours of exercise per week, which they will co-create with their teachers. Encouraging regular exercise is essential for young people's health and well-being, especially as they are increasingly exposed to stress, sedentary lifestyles, and digital screens. Regular exercise has been proven to improve mood, self-esteem, concentration, and academic success, as well as promote social bonds, cooperation, and mutual respect.
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Students, you are invited to a simulation exercise of the parliamentary session of the European Union
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel, together with the original EUTOPIA partners (University of Ljubljana, University of Warwick, CY Cergy Paris, University of Gothenburg and Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona), is organising a simulation exercise on the EU parliamentary session for its students.
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EUTOPIA Student Career Ambassadors Workshop: Let's move to... Italy!
Join us for an online workshop!
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Competition for students of the University of Ljubljana: video on inclusion, equality and diversity
EUTOPIA brings together ten European universities (University of Ljubljana, University of Warwick, CY Cergy Paris, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Gothenburg and Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, Technical University of Dresden, Babeş Bolyai University of Cluj, Ca'Foscari University of Venice, NOVA University of Lisbon) to create together the inclusive university of the future. Putting students at its heart, we invite you to share your views on inclusion, equality and diversity at the University of Ljubljana. Your participation is co-creating the university of the future.
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Third EUTOPIA Learning Communities Group to meet at the University of Warwick in December
The University of Warwick will host the Learning Communities meeting again in mid-December. All Learning Communities of the third group, currently in their last year of supported development, will meet.
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VUB Ethics Week from 11-15 December, 2023
The VUB’s Ethics Week is an opportunity for researchers from within and outside the VUB to reflect on how ethics contributes to excellent research. This year’s thematic kick-off session will focus on the role of AI in research.
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The University of Ljubljana has selected new representatives of the EUTOPIA Young leaders Academy (YLA)
University of Ljubljana has selected new representatives for the EUTOPIA Young Leaders Academy –asst. prof. dr. Davor Kržišnik from the Biotechnical Faculty University of Ljubljana and dr. Ross Jansen-van Vuuren from the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology University of Ljubljana.
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EUTOPIA Learning Community Inequalities in Contemporary Societies invites you to a series of online lectures
The EUTOPIA Learning Community "Inequalities in Contemporary Societies" is organising a series of online lectures with 3 guest speakers from the academic and professional sectors.
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The negative effects of the corona period still burden the development and health of children
They were less physically active, spent even more time in front of screens and slept longer, we all still remember the "new reality" of children and adolescents during the covid closure of society. But - how long-term harmful restrictions and (too) long school closures have really (re)shaped the behavior of our children, is one of the first to reveal a population cohort study based on the Slovenian system for monitoring physical fitness (SLOfit), which has just been published in the prestigious scientific journal The Lancet Regional Health Europe.
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Diversity and Inclusion UL day: together we create an inclusive academic environment
University of Ljubljana (UL) is a member of EUTOPIA, an alliance of ten European universities. Together we are dedicating November to diversity and inclusion. The University of Ljubljana is (also) joining the efforts towards an open and inclusive university environment with a Safe and Diverse UL Day and a number of events for students, which will take place on 7 November between 9 am and 5 pm at the Rector's Office and online.
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Eutopia invites you to the Language Café event
Eutopia invites you to the Language Café event, where you can take part in virtual discussions on topical issues with students from different European universities. It is a great opportunity to get to know other cultures, make new friends and at the same time practise your language skills in French, Italian, Spanish or English.
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EUTOPIA Student Career Ambassadors Launch Event
International career opportunities and inspirational workshop contributions are the goals of the EUTOPIA network of Student Career Ambassadors. The Student Career Ambassadors group brings together students from EUTOPIA universities and mentors from their home universities to focus on career options and opportunities.
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EUTOPIA officially launches the EUTOPIA Ideas Club
The BeEUTOPIAn conference and the Erasmus+ Days celebration, held at the CY Cergy University in Paris, presented a student-led debate programme aimed at raising awareness of European values, intercultural differences and identities, with a view to fostering the development of a European identity and inclusive citizenship.
