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Innovative Tractor-Mounted Vacuum System Opens New Possibilities for Sustainable Plant Protection
Could farmers one day simply vacuum harmful insects from their fields? Researchers from the Biotechnical Faculty and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana have developed and tested an innovative device that removes insect pests from plants using airflow, without the direct application of chemical pesticides. The results of the three-year study are promising: the tractor-mounted vacuum system achieved an approximately 50% reduction in true bug abundance immediately after treatment.
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111 University of Ljubljana Researchers Among the World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists
111 researchers from 19 faculties of the University of Ljubljana have been included in the latest Stanford University ranking of the world's top 2% most influential scientists. This outstanding achievement confirms the international impact of research conducted at the University of Ljubljana and its significant contribution to the advancement of science worldwide.
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University of Ljubljana Participates in the 16th UNSA Study Expo
The 16th UNSA Study Expo Scholarship Fair was held at the University of Sarajevo on 7 October, bringing together more than 50 exhibitors, including universities, embassies and international organisations. The University of Ljubljana was also among the participating institutions.
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University of Ljubljana at the Student World Online Europe and Turkey Postgrad Fair 2026
The University of Ljubljana took part in the Europe and Turkey Global Master's Online Fair, held on 15 October 2026. During the event, prospective students from across the region had the opportunity to visit the University's virtual stand, explore brochures and videos, and find out more about studying at the University of Ljubljana. They could also chat directly with university representatives, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about available study programmes.
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Presenting Study Opportunities in Montenegro
The now-traditional autumn Study in Slovenia Balkan Tour took place in October. As part of this initiative, representatives of participating Slovenian universities, together with a representative of CMEPIUS, presented the Slovenian higher education system and study opportunities to prospective students in Montenegro.
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University of Ljubljana at Balkan Edu Expo in Zlatibor and Belgrade
The University of Ljubljana also took part in the Balkan Edu Expo fair and forum in Zlatibor, as well as the two-day education fair in Belgrade.
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University of Ljubljana at the Brazil Global Master's Online Fair
The University of Ljubljana participated in the Brazil Global Master's Online Fair, held on 28 October 2026. During the event, prospective students had the opportunity to visit the University's virtual stand, browse brochures and videos, and learn more about study opportunities at the University of Ljubljana. They could also communicate directly with university representatives via live chat, ask questions and get further information about the available study programmes.
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The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering UL is involved in the development of intelligent laser technologies
The University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, will participate in the European research project INTELLASE, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. The project brings together European research institutions and industrial partners to develop intelligent laser micro- and nanoprocessing technologies that leverage artificial intelligence to enable more precise, reliable, and efficient manufacturing.
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As the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Increases, Slovenians Are Becoming Increasingly Concerned
A study on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) among adult internet users in Slovenia, conducted by researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences UL, shows that as the use of this technology rapidly expands, concerns are also growing about the future development of artificial intelligence (AI), its impact on work and interpersonal relationships, as well as issues related to privacy and surveillance.
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University of Ljubljana students runners-up in World Cup 3x3 Basketball
The women’s team from the University of Ljubljana (UL) enjoyed a historic success at the FISU University World Cup 3x3 Basketball held in Macao in China, taking the silver medal. Showing excellent form throughout the tournament, they made it to the grand final, facing the team from Peking University, who took the title after a close, hard-fought match.
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University of Ljubljana researchers win all five Grand Krka Awards
The 56th Krka Awards for undergraduate and postgraduate research took place in Novo Mesto on Friday, 16 October, with all five Grand Krka Awards going to researchers from the University of Ljubljana (UL). There were also four researchers from the UL among the recipients of special recognition for outstanding research work. This year’s competition saw a record number of research project submissions.
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New Research Offers Insights into the World of Painted Beehive Panels
Painted beehive panels are more than just picturesque decorations on beehives. New research at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana reveals that they are a valuable source of information about the lives, values, and creativity of our ancestors, as well as an important part of Slovenia’s cultural heritage.
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Ten years of The Guild: the European university working for science, resilience and Europe’s future
Prof. dr. Gregor Majdič, rector of the University of Ljubljana, joined the meeting of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities in Brussels on 15 and 16 October to mark its tenth birthday. The celebratory meeting brought together university leaders, researchers, experts and European decision-makers to discuss the future of the European research environment and universities’ responsibilities in a time of societal and geopolitical change.
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UL MF to Establish Comprehensive Genomics Research Infrastructure
The University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine (UL MF) will establish a comprehensive national research infrastructure for genomics, supporting the advancement of functional genomics and personalised medicine, as well as more effective diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases, including cancer and rare diseases.
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2026 Rector’s Awards for the Best Innovations at the University of Ljubljana From breakthrough technological solutions to innovations with a profound social impact
The University of Ljubljana’s Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television today hosted the 2026 ceremony for the rector’s award for the university’s best innovations. Traditionally organised by the University of Ljubljana and the Ljubljana University Incubator (LUI), the competition is a focal point of academic creativity, breakthrough research work, and the transfer of scientific discoveries into social and economic practice. The closing event took place as part of the UNI.MINDS festival, Slovenia’s largest festival for promoting a culture of innovation and forging lasting links between academia and business.
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University of Ljubljana opens new €81.7 million building for its Veterinary Faculty
On Wednesday, 21 October, the University Ljubljana held the gala opening of the new building of its Veterinary Faculty, one of the Slovenian higher education sector’s most important infrastructure investments in recent years. Costing a total of €81.7 million, the new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for education, research and clinical work. The opening coincides with the 70th anniversary of the academic study of veterinary medicine in Slovenia.
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New Imaging Method Opens Up New Possibilities for Studying Fluid Flows
Researchers from the The Laboratory for Hydraulic Machines at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana, have developed a novel imaging system for flow visualization that uses 30 synchronized cameras to observe tiny ultrasound-induced cavitation bubbles from all directions. Their findings show that conventional imaging with a single camera can miss important details of bubble dynamics. The new method opens up new possibilities for a better understanding of cavitation and for improving technologies that rely on this phenomenon.
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FAI international award for the Laboratory for Aeronautics for its encouragement of young people in aviation and engineering
The Laboratory for Aeronautics (AEROL) at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has received the international Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant, awarded by the World Air Sports Federation (FAI). The award is major recognition of the laboratory’s work in the area of aeronautical education, its linking of theory with practice, and its role in encouraging young people with an interest in aviation and engineering.
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2026 recipients of top national science awards and prizes announced
This year’s recipients of the most prestigious national awards and prizes for exceptional achievements in the field of scientific research and development include seven scientists from the University of Ljubljana: akad. prof. dr. Slavko Splichal, prof. dr. Nataša Poklar Ulrih, doc. dr. Denis Golež, prof. dr. Kristina Sepčić, prof. dr. Irena Mlinarič-Raščan, akad. prof. dr. Ferdinand Gubina and doc. dr. Barbara Gornik, viš. znan. sod. This year’s winners were announced on 14 October at the National and University Library by dr. Rok Strašek, state secretary at the ministry of education, science and youth, and prof. dr. Maja Ravnikar, president of the national committee for the awarding of prizes and awards for outstanding achievements in scientific research and development.
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When Feelings Mislead: Technology for a Better Golf Swing
When playing sports, our own perception can easily mislead us. We may be convinced that we have performed a movement perfectly, when in reality we have positioned our arms at a slightly different angle than intended. Researchers at the Laboratory of Information Technologies (LAIT) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, have addressed this challenge by developing a system that provides golfers with biomechanical feedback on their swing during practice.
