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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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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.
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Science and Society: the University of Ljubljana is involved in creating a new international master’s programme
As part of its involvement in the Erasmus project Science X Society: Training the next generation of science-society communicators, the University of Ljubljana is working hard on preparations for a new interdisciplinary master’s programme named Science and Society. With the University of Nova Gorica as the co-coordinator, the programme is being put together in partnership with institutions from Austria (University of Klagenfurt), Italy (Ca' Foscari University of Venice and SISSA in Trieste), and Croatia (University of Rijeka).
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AI can help. But do we know how to use that help properly?
New research and publications in the field of AI also show that the benefits of AI do not depend solely on what the tools are capable of, but primarily on how we use them. In this issue of the AI Newsletter, we present the latest findings on the impact of AI on teachers’ learning and work, its growing role in research and the workplace, and the issues raised by reliability, judgment, and responsible use.
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SMUL conference on the independence of universities, social responsibility and trust in science
How can universities retain their independence in research and teaching, while playing a responsible part in addressing societal issues? What effects do political, economic and technological pressures have on academic work, and how can public trust in science be strengthened? These were the questions at the heart of the SMUL 2026 Conference, which was held on Thursday, 8 October in the Assembly Hall of the University of Ljubljana, and brought together researchers from the domestic and international academic spheres, university leaders, and other stakeholders.
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From Producer to Consumer: How Many Vitamins Remain in Fruit and Vegetables?
Are locally grown fruit and vegetables really richer in vitamins? Freshness, origin, production method, as well as the duration and conditions of storage all play a role, according to a study conducted by the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana and the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia.
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Fifth Dr Uroš Seljak prizes and commendations for the best scientific publications by students
Friday, 9 October in the assembly hall of the Rectorate at the University of Ljubljana saw the Dr Uroš Seljak prizes and commendations being awarded for the best scientific papers produced by first- and second-cycle students in Slovenia. This year’s prizes went to Valter Hudovernik from the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Sara Klopčič from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, and Jona Novljan from the Biotechnical Faculty.
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UL Shop opens: university publications and merchandise now at a single site
The lobby of the Rectorate at the University of Ljubljana is now home to the UL Shop, which offers visitors a huge range of publications by the University of Ljubljana Press, and the very latest collection of UL merchandise. The new collection was created as part of a redesign of the UL’s image and branding, and the merchandise is also available from the University of Ljubljana Press online store.
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Tone Tomšič Academic Choir celebrates its centenary with a gala concert
The Tone Tomšič Academic Choir, which brings together students from all faculties at the University of Ljubljana, is celebrating its centenary this year. Following the choir’s busy programme during the 2025/26 academic year, the climax of the celebrations was a sell-out gala concert in the Gallus Hall at Cankarjev dom on 3 October.
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University of Ljubljana again supporting the municipality's bus shelter greening project
Starting in September and running through October, the University of Ljubljana, in collaboration with the UL Botanical Garden, has been involved in greening four Ljubljana city bus shelter roofs in support of Ljubljana city council’s greening project.
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Engineering a Solution for Karst Grassland Restoration
Researchers at the LECAD Laboratory for Engineering Design at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, have developed the Semenko P200PSJ brush harvester, which will be used by Škocjan Caves Park to collect native seed mixtures and support the restoration of Karst grasslands. The machine has been designed specifically for the demanding conditions of the Karst, where overgrowth increasingly threatens species-rich grassland habitats.
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Universities in the region move to strengthen cross-border cooperation
On 24 September, UL Rector Professor Gregor Majdič took part in a strategic academic meeting at the University of Klagenfurt aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation. He met Klagenfurt’s Rector Professor Ada Pellert, as well as other rectors and representatives from universities from across the region.
