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Young researcher from UL BF Živa Alif receives the L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” award
Živa Alif from the Department of Animal Science at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana has received the L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” award, granted to doctoral candidates in their final year of study for outstanding research achievements. She received the award for her work in the field of social aspects of nature conservation in agriculture.
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Amina Gačo Jež of the UL Biotechnical Faculty wins science slam
This year’s Food for the Brain Festival concluded at Kino Šiška on 26 March 2026 with the science slam event “(Algo)rhythm of the Planet”. At the event, researchers presented a range of digital solutions for a sustainable future in an engaging and entertaining way. The jury and the audience were most impressed by Amina Gačo Jež of the UL Biotechnical Faculty.
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Recipients of the 6th University of Ljubljana Innovation Fund announced
The evaluation committee selected six projects from among those submitted. The selected projects are distinguished by strong interdisciplinarity and address key challenges of the present day. They cover sustainable materials, biodiversity protection, medicine, energy, quality of life and the development of advanced therapeutic solutions. Through their innovations, they contribute to a more sustainable future, improved health and quality of life, and the development of advanced technologies with a direct societal impact.
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University of Ljubljana receives the ED.VITA Grand Prize for its ULTRA project
The University of Ljubljana (UL) has received the ED.VITA Grand Prize for the “UL for a Sustainable Society – ULTRA” project. Prizes for individual categories have also been won by the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, the Biotechnical Faculty, the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, the Faculty of Education and the Veterinary Faculty. The ED.VITA prize is the first and only national award designed to recognise sustainable initiatives and practices in higher education.
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Cup of Knowledge with Eva Mustafa and Gašper Korat: From a student idea to the Nonstop Food company
At March’s “Cup of Knowledge” gathering, we looked at how a student idea could grow into a successful enterprise story. Eva Mustafa and Gašper Korat, co-founders of Nonstop Food, shared their experiences with the participants by tracing the path they had taken from their first student attempts to the development of an innovative food company.
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GreenHer Launches Operations and Puts Slovenia at the Forefront of European Heritage Science
The GreenHer Centre of Excellence for Green Heritage Science has today entered its operational phase, marking an important milestone in the development of Slovenia’s first interdisciplinary centre dedicated to sustainable research and innovation in the field of cultural heritage. The Centre operates as an autonomous unit within the University of Ljubljana and brings together numerous established Slovenian researchers in this field.
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Prešeren Prizes presented to students at the University of Ljubljana
As part of University Week, the University of Ljubljana (UL) presented the Prešeren Prizes to its students. The Prešeren Prizes are awarded for outstanding student achievements in the fields of science and the arts. The guest speaker at the ceremony was Prof. Dr Igor Švab from the UL Faculty of Medicine.
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Honorary titles of Professor Emerita and Professor Emeritus awarded at the University of Ljubljana
As part of University Week, the University of Ljubljana awarded the titles of Professor Emerita and Professor Emeritus. These titles are conferred on retired teachers of the University in recognition of their significant contributions to the development of science or the arts, as well as for their dedicated teaching and mentoring work. This year, the titles were awarded to 14 retired teachers.
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Centre of Excellence in Green Heritage Science to Be Established in Slovenia
In a collaborative European partnership, the University of Ljubljana is in the process of establishing the Centre of Excellence in Green Heritage Science. The new Centre will bring together an interdisciplinary community of researchers – from archaeologists and chemists to computer scientists and conservator-restorers – who develop knowledge in the understanding and management of cultural heritage. The development of the Centre is being led by Professor Matija Strlič.
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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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The recipients of the highest national prizes and awards in the field of science for 2025 have been announced
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Igor Papič, and the President of the Committee of the Republic of Slovenia for the Awarding of Prizes and Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Scientific Research and Development, Prof. Dr Nataša Vaupotič, have announced this year’s recipients of the highest national prizes and awards in the field of science. The recipients include several scientists from the University of Ljubljana.
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Winners of the Dr Uroš Seljak Prizes and Commendations for 2025
The recipients of the Dr Uroš Seljak Prizes and Commendations for 2025 have been announced. These awards are presented for the best scientific publications by students in the first and second cycles of study in Slovenia. The call for applications is issued each academic year by the University of Ljubljana (UL) in cooperation with the American Slovenian Educational Foundation (ASEF).
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The Queen of the Mountains Returns to Porezen
The Botanical Garden of the University of Ljubljana is saving a rare and endangered plant species – Eryngium alpinum, known as the Queen of the Mountains or alpine sea holly – with the help of seed banks.
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UL Biotechnical Faculty establishes two centres for science and sustainable development
On 19 May 2025, the Biotechnical Faculty at the University of Ljubljana (UL BF) established two new specialised units: the One Health – Environment Centre and the Centre for Circular Bioeconomy. Their purpose is to strategically integrate knowledge and address key societal challenges.
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Climate Change Threatens the Future of Bananas
The cultivation of the world’s most popular fruit – bananas – is under threat from climate change, particularly due to tropical cyclones. Plantations in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean will be most affected, where production will face significantly greater risks – in the Caribbean, almost 50% more. This is revealed by an international study that included participation from the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana.
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The LIFE Lynx project has won two prestigious awards
The LIFE Lynx project, in which the University of Ljubljana participated as a partner, received two prestigious LIFE 2025 awards. The expert jury declared it the best project in Europe in the category “Nature Conservation and Biodiversity,” and it was also chosen as the best by the audience.
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How Micro- and Nanoplastics (MNPs) Are Shaping European Agricultural Soils
Modern agriculture relies heavily on plastic products such as mulch films, greenhouses, and irrigation systems. However, a significant portion of this plastic ends up as micro- and nanoplastics in the soil. How does this affect ecosystems and food production across Europe? This is the central question addressed by the MINAGRIS project.
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The Life Lynx Project Has Been Nominated for the LIFE Awards 2025
The LIFE Lynx project, in which the Biotechnical Faculty and the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Ljubljana participated, has been nominated for the prestigious LIFE Award 2025. The award is given to the most effective, innovative, and inspiring projects within the LIFE programme.
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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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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.
