University of Ljubljana
Math physicist first Slovenian to win two ERC advanced grants
Mathematical physicist Tomaž Prosen, a professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, has won his second European Research Council (ERC) advanced grant for research in mathematical statistical physics.
International cooperation indispensable in higher education
Metka Tekavčič, dean of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana, is leaving her post in September after ten years. During her tenure the school has become renowned internationally based on work done by previous generations.
Academia, business and govt sign deal to boost innovation
The government, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) and education and research institutions have agreed to enter strategic cooperation to bring about an innovation breakthrough in the country to increase value added it generates.
Aircraft mechanic picked as Woman Engineer of 2022
Rosana Kolar, an aircraft engineer at Adria Tehnika, was declared the Woman Engineer of the Year as the title was awarded for the fifth year running to inspire young women to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Slovenian author Marwan receives Austrian literary prize
Klagenfurt – Ana Marwan, a Slovenian author who lives and works in Austria, is the recipient of this year’s Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, a prestigious prize for works in German conferred by the city of Klagenfurt, Austrian broadcaster ORF reported.
Education minister nominee plans white paper, changes to national primary school exam
Ljubljana – Igor Papič, the candidate for minister of education, science and sport, was cleared by the relevant parliamentary committee on Saturday after announcing a white paper on education and changes to the national exams at primary schools, whose results he believes should be one of the criteria for admission to the secondary school of choice.
Risks and opportunities of AI discussed in parliament
Ljubljana – The opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as Slovenia’s pioneering role in the field were discussed on Friday as the National Assembly’s delegation for cooperation with the OECD hosted a debate with experts to shed light on key issues.
New fund to support reproductive cancer research
Ljubljana – Europa Donna Slovenija, the Slovenian branch of the European breast cancer coalition, has established a fund to support research into reproductive cancers, which is seen as key in the efforts to reduce breast and gynaecological cancers.
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Ljubljana one of hubs in citizen-led effort to reduce carbon footprint
Ljubljana – The Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana is a partner in a European project that will allow citizens to take initiative in the debate on climate change and reducing the carbon footprint. Ljubljana will thus become one of five European hubs demonstrating how to transform the energy system.
Experts say epidemiologists should have main say on epidemics
Ljubljana – Prominent Slovenian health experts said at a round table on Wednesday that epidemiologists should have had a major say in the management of the Covid-19 epidemic in Slovenia, with some adding that there was an unclear line between the government’s advisory group and political interests.