Based on the prepared concept and methodology for PhD studies in art, the University of Ljubljana Senate confirmed its intent to prepare a PhD study programme in art and adopted bases for it. The preparation of the programme is in its closing stage.
Prof. Matej Zupan,
Vice-Rector for Arts
The University of Ljubljana Council for the Arts pursues the mission of presenting cultural events and achievements in art. It enriches the wider academic community, promotes new forms of presenting works of art, improves the environment for the cooperation of art and other study programme providers through panel discussions, and promotes cooperation with artists from Slovenia and abroad.
In 2016, we organised and held exhibitions, shows, concerts and films, panel discussions and several events upon the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television at the University of Ljubljana. In cooperation with the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, we organised the second consecutive International summer school on cultural management, and with the Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana, a Summer school of old music. The visit of the Symphony Orchestra of the Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana, upon the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence at the Bozar Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels drew a great deal of attention, and we were particularly happy to receive a donation from the Swiss parish St. Josef Horgen. The parish donated the University of Ljubljana organs by the renowned Swiss manufacturer Kuhn, which now stand prominently in the large hall of the Kazina Palace.
We were very active in choir singing, primarily due to the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Tone Tomšič Academic Choir. The Choir bringing together University of Ljubljana students performed a jubilee season of different successful events and a gala concert.
Based on the prepared concept and methodology for PhD studies in art, the University of Ljubljana Senate confirmed its intent to prepare a PhD study programme in art and adopted bases for it. The preparation of the programme is in its closing stage.
With respect to the adopted amendments to the amending Higher Education Act, which now legally enables third-cycle study of art, we will continue activities to enter art in the register of scientific research areas kept by the Slovenian Research Agency, and continue to pursue interdisciplinarity in art.