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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič elected Rector of the UL for the term 2025–2029
Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič received 54.48% of the valid votes in the second round of rector elections, while Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič-Raščan received 45.52%. Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič was thus elected Rector for the term of office from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029.
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A representative of Slovenian universities joins the Board of the European University Association for the first time
In a historic milestone for Slovenian higher education, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, Rector of the University of Ljubljana, was elected to the Board of the European University Association (EUA) – the first representative from Slovenia to hold this prestigious role. The election of the new members for a four-year term took place at the EUA General Assembly on 10 April at the University of Latvia in Riga.
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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič and Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan advance to the second round of the University of Ljubljana rector elections
On 2 April 2025, the University of Ljubljana (UL) held its rector elections. Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič received the highest share of valid weighted votes, with 46.91%, followed by Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan with 32.54%.
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UL Senate adopts the UL Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030
The UL Senate adopted the UL Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, which aims to strengthen the University's contribution and commitment to co-creating a sustainable transformation of society and a shared sustainable future – through its research, development and artistic work, as well as its everyday business operations.
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UMC Ljubljana becomes an associate member of the University of Ljubljana
The University of Ljubljana (UL) and the University Medical Centre (UMC) Ljubljana signed an agreement today on associate membership of UL, opening the door to the formal association of two of the biggest public institutions in the country.
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The need for art in unstable times: the round table Art and its Factor of Influence
On the opening of an exhibition of works from the UL ALUO collection Student Graphics by representatives of the Ljubljana graphic art school, Tinca Stegovec, Adriana Maraž, Metka Krašovec and Zora Stančič in the UL Gallery, the University held a round table on the role of the University in preserving museum cultural heritage and the development of modern art, entitled Art and its Factor of Influence. Participants debated how to archive the artistic memory and how to link the past with the future, and what art means in the context of new distribution channels. The round table was moderated by the UL Vice Rector for Art, Prof. Matjaž Drevenšek.
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Letter to Serbian students: The University of Ljubljana stands with you
University of Ljubljana strongly condemns the violence the against peaceful protesters in Belgrade. In response to the ongoing demonstrations, the Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, sent a letter of support to the University of Belgrade, a partner institution of the UL.
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University of Ljubljana ranked among the world’s top 400 universities in ten subjects by QS in 2025
The 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject was published in March 2025. The University of Ljubljana (UL) ranked among the top 400 universities in ten subjects or programmes, improving upon last year’s ranking by adding an additional subject. It was placed among the world’s top 500 universities in a total of 14 subjects, up from 12 last year.
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Novartis donates to the Srčna UL fund for students in need
Novartis, the leading pharmaceutical company in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines in Slovenia, has supported the Srčna UL (Engl. Heart UL) fund with a donation of EUR 4,000. The funds will go to students in need who applied for the latest Heart UL call for applications.
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German Ambassador Sylvia Groneick visits the University of Ljubljana
On 17 February, the University of Ljubljana (UL) welcomed a visit from the German Ambassador, Sylvia Groneick. The Rector of UL, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, presented the extensive cooperation between the UL and German institutions, while the Ambassador emphasised the importance of these connections and expressed her satisfaction with the numerous collaborations and the presence of German students in Slovenia.
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Public hearings for the University of Ljubljana rector elections
The public hearings for the candidates in the University of Ljubljana (UL) rector elections for the 2025–2029 term will take place between 11 and 19 March 2025. The candidates for the election on 2 April 2025 are Prof. Dr Metka Tekavčič, nominated by the UL School of Business and Economics, Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan, nominated by the UL Faculty of Pharmacy, and Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, nominated by the UL Veterinary Faculty.
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UL Senate adopts amendments to the Rules on the Selection and Funding of Young Researchers
On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, at its 35th regular session, the Senate of the University of Ljubljana (UL) adopted amendments to the Rules on the Selection and Funding of Young Researchers, which simplify the selection process for young researchers, ensure full-time employment for researchers in this position, and provide clearer guidelines on funding.
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Candidates for the rector elections 2025–2029 are announced
In accordance with the decision on initiating the election process for the Rector of the UL for the 2025–2029 term, the senates of the University’s member faculties had until 12 noon on Thursday, 20 February 2025, to submit their reasoned proposals for Rector candidates to the University of Ljubljana’s Electoral Commission.
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University of Ljubljana welcomes the introduction of Science Day
The Government has adopted a proposed new amendment to the Public Holidays and Work-off Days in the Republic of Slovenia Act, introducing Science Day as a new public holiday to be observed on 10 November. The initiative was proposed by the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Rectors' Conference of the Republic of Slovenia – of which the University of Ljubljana is a member – the Coordination of Independent Research Institutes of Slovenia, the Slovenian Academy of Engineering, and the Slovenian Medical Academy.
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UL leadership condemns violence against students in Serbia
The University of Ljubljana has expressed solidarity with its partner, the University of Belgrade, in a letter of support for the peaceful student protests in Serbia and strongly condemned all forms of violence.
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UL Senate appoints the Electoral Commission for the election of the Rector
On Tuesday, 21 January 2025, the Senate of the University of Ljubljana (UL), at its 34th regular session, adopted a decision on initiating the election process for the Rector of UL for the 2025–2029 term.
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65 new professors inaugurated at UL
A total of 65 new professors for the year 2024 were officially announced in the Assembly Hall of the Rector's Office at the University of Ljubljana. The titles, recognising achievements in scientific, research, artistic, and pedagogical work, were conferred by the Rector, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič.
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University of Ljubljana and University of Rwanda sign cooperation agreement
The Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, and the Rector of the University of Rwanda, Dr Kayihura Muganga Didas, signed a cooperation agreement between the two institutions in Kigali on Thursday, 16 January 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in teaching and research, fostering academic exchange and joint initiatives between the universities.
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University of Ljubljana and Novartis Slovenia sign cooperation agreement
The Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič, and the General Manager of Novartis d.o.o., Dr Petra Štefanič Anderluh, have formalised a strategic partnership by signing a cooperation agreement. This agreement, building on their longstanding collaboration, establishes a framework for strengthening joint efforts in human resource development, talent cultivation within academic programmes, lifelong learning initiatives, and the advancement of scientific research, development, and innovation
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The University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan Institute respond to the National Council debate on agriculture and the environment: Climate change is a reality, and denial of scientific consensus has no place in the National Council
The University of Ljubljana (UL) and the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) wish to respond to the recent consultation entitled “Agriculture is the Protector of the Environment and Nature, Scientifically Supported”, organised by the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia. During this event, some researchers expressed doubts about climate change and the ensuing climate crisis. The UL and IJS would like to reaffirm that the scientific evidence regarding the climate crisis is clear and unequivocal, with a strong consensus among experts in the field of climate change.
