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Slovene language obtains its own generative large language model GaMS
Researchers at the University of Ljubljana have developed a generative large language model for Slovene GaMS, which places Slovene alongside languages for which advanced open-source artificial intelligence models already exist. This achievement marks an important step towards Slovenia’s technological sovereignty, as it enables the development and use of artificial intelligence tailored to the Slovene language, culture, and the needs of its users.
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Green hydrogen as the foundation of energy independence of military bases
Military bases worldwide remain heavily dependent on fossil fuels for their energy supply, increasing their carbon footprint and vulnerability due to logistical challenges. Researchers from the UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, have developed an innovative methodology for designing autonomous energy hubs based on renewable energy sources and green hydrogen, and demonstrated its capabilities on the case of the energy system of the military barracks in Kranj.
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First Slovenian quantum key distribution network based on entangled photons
Members of the SiQUID project have established Slovenia's first quantum communication network and developed the country's first industrial quantum encryptor. These achievements represent an important step towards the future quantum internet, as quantum technologies are expected to transform secure communications, computing, and sensing in the coming decades.
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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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Installation of a new bicycle service station at the Rožna Dolina campus in support of sustainable micromobility
In collaboration with Študentski Dom Ljubljana, the body responsible for managing the halls of residence, and following an initiative from the Student Community Gardens organisation, the University of Ljubljana installed a new bicycle service station at the Rožna Dolina campus on Wednesday 15 April. The aim is to encourage UL students to choose sustainable forms of micromobility such as cycling for their daily transport needs.
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Prof. Marko Anderluh from the UL FFA awarded a prestigious MSCA Doctoral Network project
Prof. Marko Anderluh from the Faculty of Pharmacy UL is coordinating a prestigious European MSCA Doctoral Network project that received €4.3 million in funding from the Horizon Europe framework programme. Within the LLIMIT project, partners and doctoral students will develop innovative therapeutic agents to precisely modulate the immune system by targeting lectins.
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Why Gas Content Matters for Cavitation: The Hidden Role of Tiny Gas Bubbles
Cavitation plays a key role in many technologies – from ultrasonic cleaning to chemical processing – but can behave unpredictably depending on the quality of the liquid. It is influenced not only by dissolved gases, but also by small undissolved gas bubbles.
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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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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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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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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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A new method enables significantly more precise measurements in engines – a step toward cleaner and more efficient vehicles
Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana participated in the development of a new method for measuring pressure in internal combustion engines, which can significantly improve their efficiency and reduce emissions. Using this method, they achieved up to 48% more accurate determination of heat release, up to 38% more accurate measurement of the rate of pressure rise, and up to 13% more accurate measurement of in-cylinder pressure.
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Assist. Prof. Dr Denis Golež, recipient of the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for strengthening an independent research career
Dr Denis Golež, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana and a researcher at the Department of Theoretical Physics of the Jožef Stefan Institute, has been awarded one of the most prestigious European research grants – the ERC Consolidator Grant, aimed at strengthening an independent research career.
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Waste Heat – Problem or Solution?
Waste heat could become one of the key sources of clean energy in the future. A new breakthrough study by researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana shows that advanced high-temperature heat pumps can significantly reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and thermal environmental impact—particularly in industry and the energy sector.
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Why Small Differences in Materials Lead to Big Energy Savings?
Even small statistical variations in the magnetic properties of magnetocaloric materials have a major impact on the performance of future environmentally friendly cooling systems, researchers from the UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering observe. These findings support the development of robust and reliable cooling devices and heat pumps that operate without harmful refrigerants.
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The Slovenian smart box, developed at the UL FE, has returned from Antarctica
How reliable are Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) when a ship sails through the harshest conditions on Earth? This question was answered by researchers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana, the “Jožef Stefan” Institute, and the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport of the University of Ljubljana. On board the Italian icebreaker Laura Bassi, they carried out a 200-day research expedition. The collected data are crucial for developing the next generations of autonomous ships.
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Meta Sterniša recipient of the Danubius Young Scientist Award
Assist. Prof. Dr. Meta Sterniša from the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana is the recipient of the Danubius Young Scientist Award, which is presented to young researchers with outstanding achievements in their field. She received the award for her scientific contributions in food science and microbiology
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Slovenian Students Explore “Space Mayonnaise” in Microgravity
The CAVE 0g team from the University of Ljubljana studied the formation of emulsions in microgravity during the 87th parabolic flight campaign of the European Space Agency – a key step toward preparing food and medicine in space.
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Breakthrough Materials for Atmospheric Water Harvesting – A Success by Assist. Prof. Primož Poredoš
The shortage of drinking water is one of the greatest global challenges of the modern world. While surface freshwater resources are rapidly declining, the atmosphere contains as much as six times more water vapor than all the water in the world’s river systems combined. This remarkable yet still underutilized natural resource opens the way to new, sustainable solutions for supplying drinking water. It is precisely in this field that an important scientific milestone has been achieved by Assist. Prof. Primož Poredoš from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering UL.
