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EU–Canada cooperation at the centre of discussions at UNICA Days 2026
UNICA Days 2026, devoted to discussion of the future directions of academic cooperation between the European Union and Canada, took place in Brussels between 25 and 27 February at the University Foundation building and at the European Parliament. The event, entitled “Shared Values, Shared Futures: A Roadmap for EU–Canada Academic Cooperation”, brought together leading representatives of universities from both regions.
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Student ambassadors of UL FE once again show strong support for the Srčna UL charity campaign
The road to an inclusive and equal society is paved with compassion and cooperation, as demonstrated once again by the students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana (UL FE), who have renewed their support for the Srčna UL charity campaign. During Charity Week they raised €1,250 for the initiative, which the University of Ljubljana (UL) organises in cooperation with the Association of Friends of Youth of Slovenia, around half as much again as last year, when €772.11 was collected.
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Food For Thought Festival 2026: Sustainable Digitalisation and Digitalisation for Sustainability
Between 16 and 26 March, the University of Ljubljana will host the third edition of the Food For Thought Festival, a series of events dedicated to addressing current societal challenges related to sustainability. This year’s festival will focus on the sustainable aspects of digitalisation, and on the synergies and deviations between the two development priorities/transitions: the green transition and the digital transition.
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GreenHer Launches Operations and Puts Slovenia at the Forefront of European Heritage Science
The GreenHer Centre of Excellence for Green Heritage Science has today entered its operational phase, marking an important milestone in the development of Slovenia’s first interdisciplinary centre dedicated to sustainable research and innovation in the field of cultural heritage. The Centre operates as an autonomous unit within the University of Ljubljana and brings together numerous established Slovenian researchers in this field.
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AI in Advertising, Education, and Academic Evaluation
Over the past two weeks, the issue of stability and critical use has come to the forefront of AI usage, as new developments and changes have forced us to recognize that behind every AI model there are companies and people.
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Cavitation Bubbles: How “Bursting” Micro-explosions Can Create Better Chitosan
Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering UL and the Institute of Chemistry have developed a new, faster, and more environmentally friendly method for preparing low molecular weight chitosan. In their work, they utilized cavitation—a clean, fast, and efficient technology that could replace some less sustainable existing methods. This breakthrough opens the way for the development of a new generation of materials that could be used in medicine, pharmacy, food applications, industry, and environmental solutions.
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Porsche Leasing supports the Srčna UL charity campaign with a €2,500 donation
Porsche Leasing has joined the Srčna UL (Warm-Hearted UL) charity campaign as a donor. The University of Ljubljana has been carrying out this initiative since 2021 in cooperation with the Slovenian Association of Friends of Youth. Porsche Leasing’s donation of €2,500 makes a significant contribution to supporting students who, due to various life circumstances, have found themselves in financial distress.
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How prepared is society for a potential outage of global satellite navigation systems?
Modern society is increasingly dependent on global satellite navigation systems (GNSS) such as GPS, Galileo and BeiDou. These systems are no longer merely a navigation aid; rather, they represent the invisible backbone of modern societies—supporting everything from transport and energy to banking, telecommunications, and emergency services. The key question is whether society is even aware of how deeply it is intertwined with this technology, and how unprepared it may be for a potential outage.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: From policies to laboratories and lecture halls
Today we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim of strengthening awareness of gender equality and empowering women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Pedagogical Decisions to Social Consequences
Today’s AI Newsletter provides an overview of current discussions, research, and initiatives that shed light on how educational institutions, teachers, and students are responding to these changes. Special attention is given to pedagogical decisions, institutional responsibility, and the development of competencies for the future. We also broaden our perspective to include broader societal examples that help us understand the impact of artificial intelligence beyond the classroom.
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Results Announced for the EUTOPIA_HEALTH Seed Funding Call
The EUTOPIA_HEALTH seed funding call generated significant interest among the project partners: three partners (NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal; Babeș-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Romania; University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) submitted a total of 26 proposals. Six projects were selected, two from each partner. The selected projects will receive funding over a two-year period.
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Public Call for the Award of Scholarships to Foreign Citizens from Western Balkans for Studying in Slovenia in 2026
The Public Scholarship, Development, Disability and Maintenance Fund of the Republic of Slovenia has published a call for candidates from the Western Balkan countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Kosovo, the Republic of North Macedonia, and the Republic of Serbia), offering €9,600 per year for living expenses.
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3D-Printed Sensors with Automatic Adaptation to Temperature Changes Without Additional Detectors
Researchers at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering have developed a groundbreaking method that enables 3D-printed sensors to automatically adapt to temperature variations without the need for additional temperature sensors. The discovery opens the door to broad use of smart structures in variable environments—from aircraft to infrastructure—where existing solutions have not been reliable enough or have been overly complex.
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University of Ljubljana among the top 200 European universities in the QS Europe rankings for the first time
In the third edition of the international QS Europe 2026 rankings of the best European universities, published in January, the University of Ljubljana (UL) was ranked 197th, marking its best-ever position in this list and its first entry among the top 200 universities in Europe. At the same time, the UL achieved an excellent 8th place among European universities in the category of Employment Outcomes, or graduate employability.
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Artificial intelligence in education is putting us through a pedagogical stress test
Over the past two years, artificial intelligence has entered higher education with a intensity that goes beyond typical technological shifts. Not merely as a new tool, but as a force that challenges established pedagogical practices, power dynamics, and implicit expectations about what we even consider knowledge in the academic sphere. The articles collected in this newsletter show that the debate is shifting away from the question of whether AI is good or bad, and increasingly toward what it reveals about our own educational models.
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University of Ljubljana inaugurates 75 new professors
A total of 75 new professors for the year 2025 were officially announced in the Assembly Hall of the Rector's Office at the University of Ljubljana (UL). The titles, recognising achievements in scientific, research, artistic and pedagogical work, were conferred by the Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič.
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Researchers from the University of Ljubljana are co-developing smart autonomous vessels for safer seas
esearchers from the University of Ljubljana participated in the development of autonomous biomimetic underwater vehicles for underwater surveillance, monitoring, and reconnaissance, operating in groups (swarms or schools). This work is the result of the international project SABUVIS II, carried out under the auspices of the European Defence Agency (EDA). In addition to Slovenian partners, the project also involves partners from Germany, Poland, and Portugal.
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Notice for prospective students: UL does not cooperate with intermediaries or agencies in the enrollment process
The University of Ljubljana (UL) informs all applicants who wish to study at UL that they do not need the services of agents or agencies to apply for enrolment in UL study programmes. Exceptionally, within the application‑admission procedure, applicants from migration‑risk countries will be invited by UL to participate in an interview, which will, in certain countries, be carried out in cooperation with an external provider.
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You Have Selected The Most Interesting Research Achievement Of 2025
The most interesting research achievement of 2025 is the news item “Waste heat – a problem or a solution?”. Out of a total of 49 research achievements, it was selected through voting by readers of the University of Ljubljana’s website and social media channels.
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High attendance at the first Festival of Slovenian Universities, UNI-SI
On 16 and 17 January, the first Festival of Slovenian Universities, UNI-SI, took place at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, bringing together all eight Slovenian universities that are members of the Slovenian Rectors’ Conference (RKRS). The organisers expressed satisfaction with the attendance.
