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Veterinary Faculty project in the process of obtaining DGNB certification
In accordance with University of Ljubljana (UL) guidelines regarding the principles of sustainable development in planning and construction processes, we have begun the process of pre-certification of the Veterinary Faculty project within the sustainable building assessment system promoted by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).
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University Week 2024
The week from 2 to 6 December 2024 will be University Week at the University of Ljubljana – a now traditional week of events organised to mark the anniversary of the start of teaching at Slovenia’s oldest established university. This year’s 105th anniversary will be marked by the presentation of awards honouring outstanding research achievements, the conferral of honorary titles and the presentation of plaques and prizes to those who make the University of Ljubljana a better university every year.
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Ceremony to mark the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on Teacher Education for Sustainable Development
A gala ceremony was held at the Assembly Hall of the Rector’s Office to mark the official founding of the UNESCO Chair on Teacher Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Ljubljana, which will be headquartered at the Faculty of Education. The Chair will facilitate cooperation between international researchers and teaching staff at the university and those based in other institutions within the country and around the world.
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SLOfit research team receives a 2024 European Innovative Teaching Award
In September the SLOfit research team at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Sport received a 2024 European Innovative Teaching Award, together with the University of Tartu, the University of Vilnius and Vytautas Magnus University, for their Enjoyable MVPA Erasmus+ project.
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National awards and prizes for University of Ljubljana scientists
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has announced the recipients of this year’s Zois and Puh awards and the Slovenian Ambassador of Science award. University of Ljubljana scientists are among the recipients.
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Start of the UNI.MINDS science and innovation festival
The fifth UNI.MINDS Festival is taking place as part of Science Month. Its aim is to promote innovation and partnership between academia and business in Slovenia and the wider region. During the festival, which takes place from 14 to 22 October, faculties and enterprises will open their doors to the public, present their groundbreaking innovations, and outline the opportunities that exist for bringing universities and business together. The festival will conclude with the presentation of the Rector’s Award for Best Innovation at the University of Ljubljana by Rector Gregor Majdič.
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Questioning the standardized cavitation erosion test
Mechanical engineers often rely on standardized procedures when testing materials. Since the standardized cavitation erosion test ASTM G32 has repeatedly been shown to be inaccurate in the past, researchers at the Laboratory for Water and Turbine Machines (LVTS) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, have closely examined it and uncovered its shortcomings.
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University of Ljubljana holds an international conference on communicating the climate crisis and extreme weather
The University of Ljubljana, the online journal Alternator and MGML (Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana) held Slovenia’s second science communication conference on 10 and 11 October. More than 30 researchers discussed issues around communicating the climate crisis and extreme weather with reference to social and cultural changes, artificial intelligence and journalism.
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Science communication in Slovenia – A response by the Jožef Stefan Institute, the National Institute of Chemistry and the University of Ljubljana
The three oldest and largest scientific research institutions in Slovenia – the University of Ljubljana, the National Institute of Chemistry and the Jožef Stefan Institute – received the ‘Science communication in Slovenia’, published this August, with great interest. They welcome and support the efforts of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation to improve science communication. However, we believe that the document does not address the science communication field in a sufficiently comprehensive way, which is why we are expressing our concerns and putting forward a number of proposals.
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University of Ljubljana improves its ARWU ranking and maintains its position in the World University Rankings
The University of Ljubljana was ranked between 501st and 600th place on the latest international ARWU (the ‘Shanghai Ranking’), which was published in August. This represents a move up from the ranking it achieved in 2023, when it was between 601st and 700th place, and a return to the position it last reached in 2020 and 2021. The ARWU features 1,000 universities, with more than 2,500 taking part in this year’s evaluation process.
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SMUL Conference – The importance of knowledge and the university in society
On Monday, 7 October 2024, the Academy of Music hosted the first international conference of the University of Ljubljana Global Alumni and Associates Network (SMUL), entitled The importance of knowledge and the university in society: comparative international perspectives and new opportunities for cooperation. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO.
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Ethical Artificial Intelligence for Access to Justice
In the past decade, and especially with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, online dispute resolution (ODR) systems have grown rapidly, particularly in resolving consumer disputes arising from the e-commerce sector. These systems offer a cost-effective, faster, and convenient alternative to traditional court proceedings. However, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ODR has raised significant ethical concerns, particularly around accessibility, accountability, and fairness.
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This year’s Dr Uroš Seljak prizes and commendations are awarded at the University of Ljubljana for the third year: 10,000 US dollars for the best academic papers by students in Slovenia
On Thursday 3 October, the Dr Uroš Seljak prizes and commendations were awarded for the best scholarly essays produced by first- and second-cycle students in Slovenia. This is the third year of the awards. The aim of the awards is to encourage students to publish and become more involved in research work. The invitation to enter the competition is announced every academic year by the University of Ljubljana and the American Slovenian Education Foundation (ASEF).
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Freshers’ welcome and the official start of the 2024/25 academic year
On Tuesday 1 October, the University of Ljubljana and its Student Council held their traditional event on Kongresni trg to welcome new students to the academic community. It was addressed by Professor Gregor Majdič (Rector), Nejc Tacer (Chair of the Student Council) and Assistant Professor Rok Žnidaršič (Deputy Mayor of Ljubljana), who were also joined by the deans of the 23 faculties and three academies that make up the University of Ljubljana, which is the oldest and most successful higher education and academic research institution in the country. An excellent musical atmosphere was created by Leopold I. in Drügi and Dan D.
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Round table on the role of the university in times of social unrest and uncertainty
Representatives of the Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans met to discuss the role of universities at times of unrest and uncertainty at a University of Ljubljana round table titled ‘The University in a Time of Social (Dis)Order: Regional Perspectives’. It took place within the four-day international ECREA conference and as part of the NOO ULTRA project.
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Improving the Quality of Life in Arid Areas with a System for Generating Electricity and Fresh Water
In parts of the world where water is increasingly scarce, it is crucial to establish effective and sustainable systems for energy and water supply. The interdisciplinary project PV-W2WFresh is changing the way we think about solar energy and water scarcity, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6 and 7) by promoting clean energy and water availability in rural and underserved regions. This cutting-edge research combines concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology with an innovative evaporation desalination process, creating a system that not only generates electricity but also provides a continuous source of clean drinking water.
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Summer school for students - Space science and technology: challenges in space and on earth
During the summer school for prospective students, on Saturday, August 31, the participants visited Planica to know the Nordic Center in Planica up close, and they also got to know the new interdisciplinary, international master's study program Space Medicine (SpaceMed), which will be held in Slovenia in the future winter, III. semester of master's studies, performed for the first time.
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New methods for removing algae from drinking water
How to remove algae from drinking water? Since traditional methods, such as coagulation and sedimentation, are usually ineffective, Prof. Dr. Matevž Dular from the Laboratory for Water and Turbine Machines (LVTS) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, together with colleagues from Yangzhou University, sought a solution in the use of ultrasound and advanced carbon-based materials.
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How to Reduce Drop-out Rates in Music Schools?
What factors contribute to music school drop-out, and which impact it most significantly? What creates an optimal supportive environment for a child to persist in music school? Researchers from the University of Ljubljana, Academy of Music: Dr. Ana Kavčič Pucihar, Dr. Katarina Habe, Dr. Branka Rotar Pance, and from the University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Dr. Maruša Laure, addressed these topics in their paper "The key reasons for dropout in Slovenian music schools - a qualitative study," published in the Frontiers in Psychology (2024).
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Wild animals are a good indicator of environmental pollution
Wild animals are a good indicator of environmental pollution that affects the entire ecosystem. Therefore, the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and the Biotechnical Faculty, has decided to conduct a study to examine the amount of toxicants in the tissues of certain animal species in Slovenia.
