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30 Years of MSCA: The University of Ljubljana demonstrates its excellence with 57 projects
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It is one of the European Union’s key programmes, designed to support doctoral education, postdoctoral training, research mobility, and the development of research careers. The University of Ljubljana has been remarkably successful in this regard, having secured as many as 57 MSCA projects over the past five years.
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EUTOPIA Day 2026: The International Environment as an Opportunity for Learning and Collaboration
Last week, the University of Ljubljana hosted the main event of EUTOPIA 2026 Day at the House of EU. The event, held under the slogan “EUTOPIA in Action,” brought together students, researchers, and faculty members to explore new opportunities within this European university alliance.
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11th Rectors’ forum of the Southeast Europe and Western Balkans and EUTOPIA Western Balkans Conference: for more cooperation between university and business
Last week, the University of Ljubljana hosted the 11th Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans and the EUTOPIA Western Balkans Conference, both of which were entirely dedicated to strengthening cooperation between universities and the business sector. The event brought together rectors and vice-rectors from 34 universities in the region, as well as representatives of the EUTOPIA Association of European Universities, with the aim of exchanging best practices and developing strategies for faster knowledge transfer into practice.
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way we think, learn and work
In this edition of the AI Newsletter, we present the latest news on how artificial intelligence is transforming the ways in which research, learning, assessment and work are carried out in higher education and wider society. Among other things, we highlight concerns regarding the impact of AI on research habits and critical thinking, changes in assessment and academic integrity, the growing importance of AI literacy, and the shift by universities from individual trials towards systematic policies on the use of AI. We also present examples of AI integration into course redesign, discussions on future skills and working in the age of AI, and current social and technological trends – from robotaxis in Ljubljana to the development of autonomous AI systems and smaller, specialised language models.
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Selected works of art for the new UL Veterinary Faculty building
As part of the New Building of the University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty project, six works of art have been selected to enrich the new university premises of the UL Veterinary Faculty and contribute to the creation of an academic environment infused with art. The expert committee selected the works from among 91 competition proposals, following the criteria of artistic quality and suitability for the space.
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Twelve bicycles serviced and repaired at the student bicycle repair workshop
On Thursday, 14 May 2026, the University of Ljubljana, in cooperation with the May Games student festival, organised a bicycle repair workshop at the student residence campus in Rožna dolina. The workshop was led by Matej Jager, a student at the UL Biotechnical Faculty.
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More than 6,000 children from 35 countries have spoken – their words now have a place where we can all hear them
The Wind of Peace 2025 project symbolically concluded its journey at the UL Faculty of Education with the opening of a digital exhibition on 22 April 2026, where children’s messages to adults were given a special place.
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Ahead of World Bee Day, we created artworks inspired by nectar-producing plants
On Thursday, 14 May 2026, we gathered at the Botanical Garden of the University of Ljubljana to explore the fascinating world of nectar-producing plants. These plants also served as the central motif and inspiration for the creative part of the workshop, during which participants worked using the screen-printing technique.
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Academician Professor Dr Ivan Bratko receives the Golden Order of Merit
At the conclusion of the 6th Presidential Forum on Artificial Intelligence on 7 May 2026, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, presented the Golden Order of Merit to Academician Professor Dr Ivan Bratko in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the establishment and development of artificial intelligence in Slovenia, his pioneering and internationally acclaimed contribution to the development of machine learning and logic programming, and his lasting impact on the international recognition of Slovenian science.
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Presidential Forum on Artificial Intelligence
This year’s Presidential Forum on Artificial Intelligence was significantly shaped by experts from the UL Faculty of Computer and Information Science, whose work builds on 50 years of artificial intelligence (AI) research in Slovenia. On 7 May 2026, experts, decision-makers, researchers and business representatives gathered at Brdo pri Kranju to discuss the current state of AI and the steps needed for the successful implementation of the technology in practice.
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European Student Cycling Challenge invites you to help shape the future of mobility
The University of Ljubljana supports the CYCLE2CONNECT – European Student Cycling Challenge 2027 project and invites students to take part in one of Europe’s largest initiatives promoting sustainable mobility, an active lifestyle and international networking. The project is part of the Erasmus+ Sport programme and brings together students from 12 European countries in a shared cycling challenge. The initiative aims to encourage the integration of cycling into everyday life, improve young people’s health, and reduce adverse environmental impacts.
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International spring school on the Environment and Sustainable Development brings together students and experts in Ljubljana
The international spring school entitled Environment and Sustainable Development took place at the UL Faculty of Education between 20 and 24 April 2026 as part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP). The event was organised by the UNESCO Chair on Teacher Education for Sustainable Development in cooperation with the University of Klagenfurt, Private University College of Teacher Education Augustinum in Graz, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
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Selected works of art for the new Vrazov Trg Campus of the UL Faculty of Medicine
As part of the New Building of the University of Ljubljana, Vrazov Trg Campus project, seven works of art have been selected for installation in the publicly accessible interior spaces and outdoor areas of the new campus. The expert committee selected the works from among 100 competition proposals, following the criteria of artistic quality and suitability for the space.
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Teaching Assistant Jaka Zaplotnik receives the highest international accolade, the Diamond Award for young researchers in the field of liquid crystals
Teaching Assistant Jaka Zaplotnik, a doctoral student at the UL Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, has received the prestigious international Liquid Crystal Research Excellence Award, presented by the International Liquid Crystal Society and Meta Reality Labs Research. Among the three awards presented annually to young researchers from around the world, he received the highest distinction – the Diamond Award.
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UL FS with a coordinating project towards the development of more efficient and sustainable e-mobility
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana will lead the breakthrough research and development project NEO-TWIN: Next-Generation Methods, Tools, and Products for Innovative Diagnostics and Prognostics of Electric Vehicles Based on Digital Twins. Through the project, they aim to improve the diagnostics of batteries and other e-vehicle components, extend their service life, and thereby contribute to even more efficient and sustainable e-mobility.
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Slovenian astronomer from the UL FMF Gregor Rihtaršič awarded prestigious ESA fellowship
Gregor Rihtaršič, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana, has been awarded a research fellowship from the European Space Agency (ESA), one of the most competitive research programs in astrophysics in Europe. His achievement represents an important recognition of both his research work and Slovenian astrophysics.
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AI between regulation, new tools and questions about the value of knowledge
Over the past two weeks, developments in the field of artificial intelligence in higher education have intensified at the intersection of three forces. On the one hand, universities are testing new tools that promise personalisation and a reduction in the workload of teaching staff; on the other hand, they are facing increasingly vocal concerns from teaching staff. At the same time, the final trilogue on the AI Omnibus has collapsed at European level, meaning that the deadline of 2 August 2026 for the full implementation of the AI Act remains in force and will also have a direct impact on higher education practice. In Slovenia, reflection continues on what AI means for the quality of knowledge and competences; at the same time, visitors can view an interesting exhibition on five decades of AI development in the country, which concluded on 3 May with guided tours in English.
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Combating the Most Dangerous Heart Diseases with High-Voltage Electrical Pulses
Researchers from the University of Ljubljana, together with partners in the interdisciplinary project CardioEP Experimental and Clinical Cardiac (Electro)physiology and Cell and Gene Therapy with Electroporation, are developing therapies for the treatment of a broad spectrum of heart diseases, from the most dangerous arrhythmias to heart failure, based on electroporation.
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Dr. Jana Bedek is a recipient of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Jana Bedek, employed at the Croatian Biospeleological Society, was successful under the mentorship of Associate Professor Dr. Cene Fišer from the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana in securing a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowship.
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Edvard Rusjan Team triumphs at Design/Build/Fly 2026
The Edvard Rusjan Team have soared to first place at the international Design/Build/Fly 2026 competition in the USA, with their ‘Brvinc’ aircraft beating off competition from 98 other university teams from around the world. Knowledge, persistence and several months of intense work propelled the team to the top of one of the most demanding student aviation competitions. Success was made possible by more than 30 students from a range of University of Ljubljana faculties: of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer and information science, chemistry and chemical technology, social sciences, and the biotechnical faculty.
