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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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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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Erasmus+ Beyond Mobility: Funding for Innovative Teaching and Training
On 5 December 2024, the partner universities of the EUTOPIA Alliance held an information day for Erasmus+ KA2 and Jean Monnet projects.
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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.
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Students for an open and creative society
EUTOPIA’s Inclusion and Diversity Month highlighted a range of student-led projects funded by the Alliance, addressing contemporary issues of inclusion and exclusion with a solution-oriented approach.
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From Posthumanism to Artificial Intelligence: Learning for an Intelligent Future at the EUTOPIA Autumn School on Ecological Intelligence
The EUTOPIA Ecological Intelligence Autumn School, held on 21 and 22 November 2024 at the University of Ljubljana, brought together students and professors from the Universities of Amsterdam, Venice, Sarajevo, Prishtina, Tirana, Gjilan, Warwick, Malta, and Ljubljana. Designed as an interdisciplinary platform, the event focused on exploring ecological intelligence and its importance in addressing contemporary ecological and technological challenges.
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EUTOPIA_HEALTH Science Cafe: Science from the comfort of the living room - talking about sleep
On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, the University of Ljubljana organised a Science Cafe on the topic of sleep in the lounge of the University Rehabilitation Institute Soča (URI Soča). Sleep disorders in general are a serious public health problem as they increase the risk of chronic diseases, reduce quality of life and negatively affect productivity and safety. The event, which is part of the EUTOPIA_HEALTH project, brought together parents of children with developmental disabilities, professional staff from the URI Soča and researchers from the Department of Public Health at the Medical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana (MF UL).
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Student-driven innovative solutions addressing organisational and business challenges in the international EUTOPIA TeamWork program
On 19 July, 42 students from the University of Ljubljana successfully completed the EUTOPIA TeamWork programme.
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First EUTOPIA_HEALTH Day
The first EUTOPIA_HEALTH Day was held University of Babeș-Bolyai in Cluj, Romania.
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ECOTOPIA: “Living in Ljubljana has been an amazing experience”
Montse Cirera and Max Guasch are two GNMI students participating in the first edition of the Ecotopia exchange program in Ljubljana. Now that their exchange experience is ending, they told us more about what it's like to be part of the Ecotopia Program, University of Ljubljana and living in Slovenia.
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EUTOPIA Review
The publication EUTOPIA Review is a meeting point of ideas, a platform that gives space to different voices and schools of thought, as well as a forum for interdisciplinary scientific discussions. The publication contains the papers of the most promising researchers in the EUTOPIA Alliance, and the honor of writing the first chapter of the first edition belonged to Slovenian scientist and Nobel lavreate, prof. dr. Lučka Kajfež Bogataj. She wrote about the role of the city in reducing global pressures on the environment.
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UL celebrated EUTOPIA day for the first time: international networking to tackle climate challenges
Yesterday, the University of Ljubljana (UL) celebrated EUTOPIA day for the first time with a series of events on climate challenges and finding solutions for a sustainable future. Experts and students experts discussed and presented how UL, researchers and researchers are tackling and finding solutions to climate challenges at the European Union House in Ljubljana. The Alliance Day was held simultaneously at all ten partner universities and celebrated the efforts to create a common higher education space that fosters the development of education, research and innovation both locally and globally.
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Exploring the relationship between science and citizens
We, the EUTOPIA_HEALTH team, are embarking on a journey to explore the dynamic relationship between science and citizens, and we need your invaluable perspective to make a difference.
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EUTOPIA Impact School for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates
EUTOPIA Impact School will be held from between 9 and 13 September 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Each EUTOPIA partner university will select up to 3 doctoral or postdoctoral candidates.
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EUTOPIA Impact School for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates
EUTOPIA Impact School will be held from between 9 and 13 September 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Each EUTOPIA partner university will select up to 3 doctoral or postdoctoral candidates.
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Food for thought: discussing the menu of the future with scientists
The University of Ljubljana invites you to the Food for thought Festival, a series of interdisciplinary events organised by the University in collaboration with the "Jožef Stefan" Institute and the Institute of Chemistry. The festival menu has a sustainable theme and brings together researchers, UL alumni and students around a common table to discuss current societal issues and the challenges of creating sustainable food systems. The events, which will take place between 23 and 25 April, are free of charge,intended for the broader public and (most of them) can also be attended online.
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Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Startup
Do you have a business idea? Ever thought of starting your own company? Join us at the workshop "Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Start-Up", where we will explore the initial steps in realizing your business idea.
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Become a member of EUTOPIA Alliance’s Young Leaders Academy Programme
As a member of the EUTOPIA alliance, University of Ljubljana is inviting post-doctoral researchers to apply for the Young Leaders Academy programme (YLA). The purpose of the YLA call is to support research exchanges between high-potential, early to mid-career researchers from all EUTOPIA partner universities and support their career development.
