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Planning Renewable Energy Without Conflict?
The transition to renewable energy is a political necessity. But how can it be implemented without compromising other vital objectives – such as biodiversity conservation, water management, cultural heritage preservation, and public health – while also ensuring active public engagement?
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New Tools to Combat Deepfakes
In a world where trust in photos and videos is increasingly fragile, a significant breakthrough comes from the University of Ljubljana. Researchers from the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, in collaboration with experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, have developed an advanced model capable of detecting digital forgeries with remarkable accuracy – even the most sophisticated ones created using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence techniques.
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How to Enrich the Nutritional Value of Flour – Collaboration Between Slovenian Industry and Academia
Researchers from the Biotechnical Faculty and the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at the University of Ljubljana have successfully developed a process for improving the nutritional value of pea flour through lactic acid fermentation. The interdisciplinary study, conducted in collaboration with a Slovenian food processing company goes beyond academic boundaries and presents a significant commercial value for the techonlogical application on an industrial scale.
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Young People and COVID-19 Vaccination: What Influenced Their Decision to Get Vaccinated?
In Slovenia, young people aged 23 to 26, with higher education levels and above-average material status, were the most likely to choose COVID-19 vaccination. Conversely, the youngest (15–18 years old) and slightly older (27–30 years old) individuals, who had lower education levels, lived more often in rural areas, and had mothers or primary caregivers with lower education levels, were more likely to refuse vaccination. These individuals also more frequently reported having already contracted COVID-19. A study by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, which examined why Slovenia had one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the EU in 2021, revealed that young people's vaccination decisions were strongly linked to their socioeconomic status.
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Dr. Liju Raju is a recipient of the MSCA 2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship at UL FKKT
Dr. Liju Raju, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Ljubljana, has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowship for his project CHITOCAT. The research work will be conducted at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology under the mentorship of Dr. Ross Jansen van Vuuren.
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Mark Weber from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology visits UL FE
Mark Weber, an artificial intelligence researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), visited the UL Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL FE), accompanied by the Dean of UL FE, Prof. Dr Marko Topič. During his visit, he explored key AI projects currently being developed at the Faculty.
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The University of Ljubljana will play a key role in establishing the Slovenian Artificial Intelligence Factory
Slovenia has secured European funding for the establishment of a new supercomputer and the Slovenian Artificial Intelligence Factory. The supercomputer will be tailored for building and utilizing artificial intelligence models, while the AI factory will help Slovenian experts create an ecosystem that provides key services for the development and application of artificial intelligence in one place for businesses, research organizations, and the public sector. The University of Ljubljana will play a significant role in this initiative.
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Revolution in manufacturing: Machine learning improves the precision of sheet metal stamping
Advancements in sheet metal stamping processes are creating new opportunities in industrial production. Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana have developed an advanced method that uses machine learning to improve accuracy and reduce material waste.
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How do snow leopards communicate among themselves and how can such knowledge help monitoring of these elusive cats?
Snow leopards use at least seven different behaviours for communication and most often leave scant messages in narrow gorges by scraping and urine marking. These are among the results of a new study by international team of researchers that took place in the Altai mountains of Mongolia and was led by Biotechnical Faculty from University of Ljubljana. New insights will be used to improve the efficiency of camera-trapping monitoring.
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Serious Game Reduces Victim Blaming and Encourages Reporting of Cyber Violence
A study conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana has shown that serious games can play a significant role in preventing cyber violence. Young people who participated in the educational program were less likely to blame victims after the workshops and became more aware of the importance of reporting cyber violence. However, the results also indicate that many young people lack knowledge on how and where to report such incidents.
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Researchers and company representatives from 18 countries on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and a Clean Environment for a Healthy Life
As part of the KRPAN project, the University of Ljubljana organized a networking event on 13 February 2025, titled "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and a Clean Environment for a Healthy Life." The event was attended by over 80 researchers, research consultants, and company representatives from 18 European countries. In addition to Slovenian participants, the event was also attended by researchers and company representatives from Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Croatia, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia, Portugal, Serbia, and Tunisia.
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Digital Nomads Reveal the Future of Work: What Do Their Stories on Reddit Tell Us?
The way we work has changed significantly in recent years, and in the coming years, it will become even more digital, mobile, and tailored to individuals. Digital nomads play a crucial role in this transformation. What drives them to choose this lifestyle, how do they shape their careers, and in what ways do they build their networks? Answers to these questions are provided by a study, which included Professor Dr. Matej Černe from the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana, analyzing over 66,000 discussions on the Reddit forum Digital Nomad.
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Life of lynx across Europe: insights from continental-scale research
Eurasian lynx are adaptable apex predators that can survive in a large variety of habitats – from Arctic tundra to Mediterranean forests. But only if people allow them. This was the focus of new continental-scale research co-led by researchers from the University of Ljubljana. Two studies published these days provide new insights into lynx foraging behaviour and mortality patterns.
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How nanoparticles for fuel cell applications continuously change
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells use hydrogen as a fuel and are one possible alternative to internal combustion engines that run on fossil fuels. The wider deployment of fuel cells, and thus the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is hampered by their cost. They require the expensive and scarce metal platinum to operate efficiently.
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Interreg Project T4RAIL IT-SI for More Efficient Information Transfer in Railway Transport
Europe is striving to shift as much freight as possible from overcrowded roads to rail transport. Efficient information transfer among stakeholders is key to achieving this goal, which is the central focus of the T4RAIL IT-SI project. The project involves the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport at the University of Ljubljana.
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5th EUTOPIA MORE workshop: Preparation of a MSCA project proposal
The University of Ljubljana organises various activities, events and workshops on topical issues within the framework of EUTOPIA, the Alliance of ten European universities, and the Rectors' Forum of Southeast Europe and Western Balkans.
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EUTOPIA_HEALTH introduces new tools to facilitate mobility and networking of researchers
Under EUTOPIA_HEALTH project, a Health Research Map and a Mobility Portal have been created to help researchers find new links and plan mobility.
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With Artificial Intelligence Towards Better Research in Digital Humanities
The Faculty of Computer and Information Science at the University of Ljubljana (UL FRI) has been successful in the Horizon Europe research and innovation program. It has secured €2.5 million for a five-year ERA Chair project – Artificial Intelligence for Digital Humanities (AI4DH). As part of the project, an interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities will be established.
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Membership of Slovenia in the European Space Agency creates new opportunities for UL
On 1 January 2025, Slovenia became a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA), providing additional opportunities for various stakeholders, including the University of Ljubljana, to develop and innovate.
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EUTOPIA_HEALTH training workshop: Impact and science communication
The University of Ljubljana organised a two-day on-site training workshop on impact and science communication for researchers and other non-academic staff as part of the EUTOPIA_HEALTH project. The aim of the workshop was to provide participants with tools to achieve a better and more sustainable impact of research and projects on society and industry, and to to improve the clarity and effectiveness of communication of research results to the public, business and policy makers.
