The University of Ljubljana can only be successful in its mission if it has highly motivated, engaged and excellent professors, researchers, experts and students. Therefore, the University of Ljubljana provides creative conditions to work and study, which promote engagement in work and studies among students and employees, and provide them with a quality career and student life. We have prepared guidelines for working with students with special needs, which also include the recruitment of an expert who would offer them expert assistance and at the same time advise employees. Furthermore, it is planned to check equipment and architectural adaptations for students with special needs.
Summer schools in various disciplines are organised regularly, and alumni clubs have been set up to develop cooperation with graduates and promote the wider economy (and public sector) . Aware of the importance of knowledge applicability and the ability to obtain own financial resources, we have also developed commercial activities, closely linking the University with the Slovenian economy and foreign companies. Our partners are multinational corporations and the most successful domestic companies.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, offers its students the open laboratory MakerLab, which offers access to the tools and knowledge required to develop programming, creative and other innovative skills. It covers both a passive and proactive role of support for innovations in students.
The Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, organised the first get-together event of two alumni clubs entitled Slovenian business leaders worldwide. Thus we brought together electrical engineers and economists, power and business, through excellent companies led by chairmen of the alumni clubs.
The Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana, places special attention on the constitutional right to a healthy living environment, whereby the Faculty carries out its study programmes and practical training in the spirit of concern for the marine environment pursuant to international conventions, EU acquis, national legislation and European transport and integrated maritime policy. Within that scope, the study programmes Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering have been subject to additional international accreditation as performed by EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) and IMO (International Maritime Organisation) standards.
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, signed a letter of intent to cooperate with the companies Mahle Letrika and Letrika Lab. Cooperation will refer to scientific and industrial research, education and personnel training. Under the Slovenian Smart Specialisation Strategy, the University and Faculty cooperate in priority areas, such as Smart buildings and homes, including the wood chain, Networks for transition to circular economy, Factories of the Future, Mobility and Development of materials as end products.
With physical exercise carried out twice a week for employees at the Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, we provide a high level of motivation for employees’ work, thus increasing the efficiency and quality of work.
The Faculty of Administration, University of Ljubljana, enables students to participate in the organisation of various events, conferences and summer schools as volunteers. By actively participating, they gain the organisational and communication skills that one requires to enter the labour market.