In his opening address, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič emphasised the crucial role of knowledge dissemination, stating,  “In recent years, we have increasingly encountered doubts about the missions of universities, about science, and about our work and knowledge. The only way to combat this is by continuing to pursue excellence – while ensuring that our knowledge does not remain confined within offices or laboratories. The knowledge we generate at the University must reach the people. This does not mean we should only research what society or the economy deems useful. Throughout history, many scientific discoveries were initially considered useless, yet time has proven their value. Most great scientific achievements eventually find their place in society – whether in the form of innovations that make our lives easier, or in the form of knowledge that enriches our society and human relations, or simply in the knowledge that we know something more, or in the feelings evoked by the outstanding artistic creations that we produce at our University.” 

The newly appointed professors were addressed by Prof. Dr Monika Kalin Golob from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Prof. Dr Stanislav Gobec from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Ljubljana. In her address, Prof. Dr Monika Kalin Golob highlighted the role of universities, saying, “It is the duty of modern universities to integrate technological advancements as tools to enhance the educational process. However, it is even more important to teach young people that meaningful achievements cannot be made instantly, with just a click. Lasting knowledge requires patience, study, and time – along with reflection, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas. This should be our shared mission." 

In his speech, Prof. Dr Stanislav Gobec emphasized the role of higher education teachers in an era of rapid technological progress: “Of course, the way we work is evolving, but we must remain aware of both the capabilities and limitations of modern information services, including artificial intelligence. Words are becoming more abundant and easily accessible, yet at the same time, their meaning is increasingly difficult for people to grasp. Our primary responsibility, therefore, is to cultivate ever more critical judgment and the ability to discern relevant data across all fields of science.” 

On behalf of the new professors, Prof. Dr Boštjan Batagelj from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, and Prof. Dr Metoda Dodič Fikfak, who holds positions at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, the Faculty of Medicine, and the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, expressed their gratitude. 

New professors at UL in 2024

UL Academy of Music

  • Prof. Miha Haas, Professor of Chamber Music 

UL Academy of Fine Arts and Design

  • Prof. Lucija Močnik Ramovš, Professor of Conservation and Restoration
  • Prof. Barbara Prinčič, Professor of Industrial Design 

UL Biotechnical Faculty

  • Prof. Dr Maja Mikulič Petkovšek, Professor of Horticulture 
  • Prof. Dr Marija Klopčič, Professor of Animal Husbandry 
  • Prof. Dr Valentina Schmitzer, Professor of Horticulture 
  • Prof. Dr Darja Keše, Professor of Microbiology 
  • Prof. Dr Tomaž Polak, Professor of Technologies in Food of Animal Origin 
  • Prof. Dr Ana Slatnar, Professor of Horticulture 

UL School of Economics and Business

  • Prof. Dr Aleksandar Kešeljević, Professor of Economics 
  • Prof. Dr Tomaž Hovelja, Professor of Management and Organisation 

UL Faculty of Architecture

  • Prof. Dr Sonja Ifko, Professor of Architecture 

UL Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Prof. Dr Aljoša Pužar, Professor of Cultural Studies 
  • Prof. Dr Samo Uhan, Professor of Social Methodology 
  • Prof. Dr Rok Zupančič, Professor of Defence Studies 
  • Prof. Dr Matjaž Uršič, Professor of Sociology 
  • Prof. Dr Vladimir Prebilič, Professor of Defence Studies 
  • Prof. Dr Irena Bačlija Brajnik, Professor of Political Science 
  • Prof. Dr Andreja Vezovnik, Professor of Media Studies 

UL Faculty of Electrical Engineering

  • Prof. Dr Igor Pušnik, Professor of Electrical Engineering 
  • Prof. Dr Peter Zajec, Professor of Electrical Engineering 
  • Prof. Dr Boštjan Batagelj, Professor of Electrical Engineering 
  • Prof. Dr Simon Dobrišek, Professor of Electrical Engineering 

UL Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Prof. Dr Petra Kocbek, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology 
  • Prof. Dr Mojca Kerec Kos, Professor of Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics 
  • Prof. Dr Tomaž Vovk, Professor of Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics 
  • Prof. Dr Urban Švajger, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 
  • Prof. Dr Matej Sova, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 

UL Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

  • Prof. Dr Oliver Bajt, Professor of Environmental Chemistry 

UL Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

  • Prof. Dr Emil Žagar, Professor of Mathematics
  • Prof. Dr Luka Snoj, Professor of Nuclear Engineering 
  • Prof. Dr Polona Oblak, Professor of Mathematics 

UL Faculty of Sport

  • Prof. Dr Tadej Debevec, Professor of Sports Science – Kinesiology 

UL Faculty of Computer and Information Science

  • Prof. Dr Uroš Lotrič, Professor of Computer and Information Science 
  • Prof. Dr Damjan Vavpotič, Professor of Computer and Information Science 
  • Prof. Dr Miha Moškon, Professor of Computer and Information Science  

UL Faculty of Arts

  • Prof. Dr Peter Simonič, Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology 
  • Prof. Dr Janja Polajnar Lenarčič, Professor of German 
  • Prof. Dr Vojko Strahovnik, Professor of Philosophy 
  • Prof. Dr Irena Samide, Professor of German-language Literatures 
  • Prof. Dr Marko Krevs, Professor of Geography 
  • Prof. Dr Borut Klabjan, Professor of Recent and Modern History 
  • Prof. Dr Matej Šekli, Professor of Comparative Slavic Linguistics 
  • Prof. Dr Rok Stergar, Professor of Recent and Modern History 
  • Prof. Dr Maja Šabec, Professor of Spanish and Spanish American Literature 
  • Prof. Dr Marjana Šifrar Kalan, Professor of Spanish Language Teaching Methodology 

UL Faculty of Education

  • Prof. Dr Gregor Torkar, Professor of Biology in Education 
  • Prof. Dr Andreja Istenič, Professor of Teaching Methodology 

UL Faculty of Medicine

  • Prof. Dr Metoda Dodič Fikfak, Professor of Occupational Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Vladka Salapura, Professor of Imaging Diagnostics 
  • Prof. Dr Jasmina Primožič, Professor of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics 
  • Prof. Dr Alenka Pavlič, Professor of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry 
  • Prof. Dr Janja Pretnar Oblak, Professor of Neurology 
  • Prof. Dr Mojca Jensterle Sever, Professor of Internal Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Bojana Pinter, Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 
  • Prof. Dr Borut Jug, Professor of Internal Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Maja Trošt, Professor of Neurology 
  • Prof. Dr Jure Derganc, Professor of Biophysics 
  • Prof. Dr Peter Popović, Professor of Imaging Diagnostics 
  • Prof. Dr Marjeta Terčelj Zorman, Professor of Internal Medicine 

UL Veterinary Faculty

  • Prof. Dr Valentina Kubale Dvojmoč, Professor of Veterinary Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Tina Kotnik, Professor of Veterinary Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Alenka Seliškar, Professor of Veterinary Medicine 
  • Prof. Dr Marina Štukelj, Professor of Veterinary Medicine 

UL Faculty of Health Sciences

  • Prof. Dr Alan Kacin, Professor of Physiotherapy