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University of Ljubljana members (academies and faculties):

01. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN 6

02. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF MUSIC 8

03. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF THEATRE, RADIO, FILM AND TELEVISION 10

04. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA BIOTECHNICAL FACULTY 12

05. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION 14

06. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE 16

07. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ARTS 18

08. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 20

09. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF CIVIL AND GEODETIC ENGINEERING 22

10. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 24

11. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ECONOMICS 26

12. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF EDUCATION 28

13. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 30 14. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 32

15. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF LAW 34

16. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MARITIME STUDIES AND TRANSPORT 36

17. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS 38

18. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 40

19. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MEDICINE 42

20. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING 44

21. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF PHARMACY 46

22. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 48

23. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK 50

24. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SPORT 52

25. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF THEOLOGY 54

26. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA VETERINARY FACULTY 56

27. ALUMNI UL 58

Map of University of Ljubljana members (academies and faculties) 60 4 UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA

With 23 faculties, 3 art academies and estab- largest research institution in Slovenia, with lished in the year 1919, the University of Lju- 30% of all registered researchers. It promotes bljana is the oldest higher education and sci- interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary stud- entific research institution in Slovenia. Each ies and exchanges its achievements in science year over 40,000 students upgrade and devel- and art with other universities and scientific op their knowledge and skills at the country’s research institutions. A particular concern of largest educational institution, famous for the University of Ljubljana is the transfer of top-quality achievements in social science, knowledge to the economy, which is why it natural science, humanities, medicine, tech- cooperates closely with Slovenian and foreign nology and engineering, as well as for artistic companies. Its partners include multinational achievements by the three academies. Further- corporations and top Slovenian firms. more, the University has been most successful in research and is therefore the central and

FACTS AND FIGURES

• A comprehensive, traditional, research-oriented University

• 26 full Members: 3 academies and 23 faculties

• 3 associated Members: National University Library, University of Ljubljana Central Technical Library, University of Ljubljana Innovation-Development Institute

• Around 40,000 students

• Among the top Erasmus exchange destinations

• Cross-border, inter-regional, transnational cooperation

• Developing market activity

• Actively involved in a variety of humanitarian campaigns

• The University of Ljubljana Global Network was founded in 2014 and primarily includes foreign scientists, professors and other prominent persons from academic, research and development fields who are connected with Slovenia.

5 1. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

EDUCATION restoration of paintings and polychrome plas- tic material, Conservation/restoration of wall The Academy of Fine Arts and Design paintings and stone sculptures), Industrial (ALUO) takes pride in its tradition. It was and applied arts (Industrial design, Applied established on 27 October 1945 as the Acad- arts), and Visual communications design emy of Fine Arts, providing courses in paint- (Photography, Graphic design, Illustration). ing and sculpture. Throughout the years, the Academy has changed its name and expanded its activities in line with its development. In RESEARCH AND 1984, the studies expanded with the incorpo- ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES ration of industrial design and visual commu- nications design, and a good ten years later it At the Academy of Fine Arts and Design stu- also introduced conservation/restoration. Stu- dents gain valuable experiences by participat- dents can choose among several programmes: ing in various projects and teams, organised Painting (Painting, Graphic arts, Video and together with national and private Slovenian new media), Sculpture, Conservation and galleries, museums, the Restoration Centre restoration of works of art (Conservation/ of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural

In 2016, the exhibition ALUO LXX. Past, Present, Future at the Jakopič Gallery in Lju- bljana was dedicated to the anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design. The exhibition was designed as a hybrid spatial installation of the past, present and future, combining the traditional gal- lery setting with spatial instal- lations and sites intended for live performances of creative/ educational activities. In its three months the exhibition ALUO LXX has hosted more than 20 events, round tables, lectures and workshops and received more than 6,000 visitors.

Photo: Miha Benedičič

6 Photo: Sara Vatovec

The Academy of Fine Arts perts from similar institutions at the Moderna Coffee Shop and Design regularly arrang- and from the private sector, in the Ljubljana’s Museum of es extra curriculum activities that focus on various fields of Modern Art. So far each sea- in relevant areas that are part work, were consolidated un- son was organised in cooper- of the modern concept of fine der a common name – ALUO ation with a different venue. arts and design. While these uho (Eng. ALUO Ear). The forthcoming fifth season events are primarily meant (2018/19) will unfold at the Ja- for the Academy’s students, In the academic year kopič Gallery, also in Ljublja- the general public is also wel- 2017/2018, the faculty suc- na’s city centre. come to attend. Four years cessfully held the fourth ago all lectures of visiting ex- season of ALUO uho events

Heritage of Slovenia, industrial and design DEVELOPMENT AND ARTISTIC bureaus and several industries. Through the ACTIVITIES - COOPERATION studies, which favour an individual approach, WITH THE PRIVATE AND the Academy strives to combine different dis- PUBLIC SECTOR ciplines in socially responsible processes to maintain the excellence of its educational, The studies are carried out in small groups, artistic, research and development activities. where the student develops creativity and in- The Academy of Fine Arts and Design pro- novation through an individual approach in- vides a dynamic study environment, allowing volving consultations, corrections, discussions close cooperation between students, lecturers and seminars, emphasising the importance and other artists and experts. and the role of the disciplines in a broader social context in order to cultivate individual responsibility. The Academy cooperates with Slovenian and foreign partners through stu- dent exchanges and the inclusion of domestic and international students in its projects, exhi- bitions, competitions, conferences, etc.

7 2. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF MUSIC

EDUCATION RESEARCH AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES The Academy of Music offers two bachelor’s degree programmes: Musical arts, with its 26 The Academy’s research group joins scientists principal study options, and Music educa- and researchers who deal with research ques- tion, and four master’s degree programmes: tions in the fields of subject-related teaching Instrumental and vocal education (22 princi- methods, musicology, music theory, compo- pal studies), Musical arts (26 principal studies sition and the performance of music. Its aim available), Music education and Music theory is to create new knowledge and produce new education (3 principal studies). The available works of art, which can be directly translat- principal studies are as follows: Accordion, ed into classroom practice, enrich the music Bassoon, Cello, Choral conducting, Clar- and cultural life of the general population on inet, Composition and music theory, Dou- the national scale or be used to represent the ble Bass, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, country’s research activity abroad. Horn, Oboe, Orchestral conducting, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Sacred music, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Vio- DEVELOPEMENT AND loncello, Viola, Violin and Voice. ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR

Performance activity

The chief aim of the various courses (the principal course, chamber music, orchestras, choirs, etc.) is the public presentation of stu- dents’ work. The Academy of Music alone organizes two concert series (Tutti and Solo e da camera) and a number of other concerts and opera projects, altogether more than 100 public events per year in Slovenia and abroad.

8 Photo: Igor Kadunc

The main concert of the The concert was repeated to Academy of Music Sympho- great acclaim in August 2018 ny Orchestra represents the in the Konzerthaus Berlin at peak of the Academy’s con- the Festival Young Euro Clas- cert season. The 2018 edition sic 2018. featured performances by the Symphony Orchestra and the pianist Urban Stanič in a programme of music by Leon Firšt, Robert Schumann and Richard Strauss under the ba- ton of Quentin Hindley.

9 3. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA ACADEMY OF THEATRE, RADIO, FILM AND TELEVISION

EDUCATION

The Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and plemented by research and theoretical mod- Television was founded in 1945. Since 1975, ules involving a large degree of facultative it has been one of the 26 members of the Uni- choices. Under the thorough guidance of versity of Ljubljana. The teaching process at highly qualified university lecturers, Academy the Academy combines artistic and research aim to enhance the study process by inviting activities and is strongly based on individual prominent artists and professionals from the tutoring. Degree programmes are designed fields of theatre, film and television to share in line with an artistic, creative and practical their expertise and practical experience. The foundation. Their objective is to train stu- teaching process at the Academy honours dents for provisions and implementation of tradition but aims to include research and various art projects in their respective fields. innovative approaches as well. The practical aspects of art training are com-

Theatre production of the Molieremobil

Photo: Željko Stevanić, IFP, Ljubljana

10 Filming of the student short film “Slastni gnus” (Delicious disgust)

Photo: Klemen Kraševec

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ARTISTIC ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND The Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and PUBLIC SECTOR Television’s mission consists of implement- ing bachelor, master and doctoral degree pro- Each year, students present their practical grammes to train students for professions in work in numerous theatre productions, short the fields of theatre, radio, film and television, films and television dramas. The productions implementing creative activities in theatre, ra- are open to the general public while the films dio, film and television intrinsic to education directed by our students are regularly broad- in art professions and performing research cast on national television. activities in the scientific fields of theatre and film studies.

11 4. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA BIOTECHNICAL FACULTY

EDUCATION RESEARCH

Studies in the Biotechnical Faculty are organ- The research activity of the Biotechnical Fac- ized on all three levels, bachelor’s, master’s and ulty covers a wide range of biotechnologi- doctoral, and include the respective fields: cal sciences (life sciences). Researchers are agronomy, biology, biotechnology, microbi- engaged in both fundamental and applied ology, forestry, wood science and technology, research, and in this form they intensely landscape architecture, animal breeding, eco- cooperate on practical work. In addition to nomics of natural resources, food technology the biological sciences, their work is largely and nutrition. In the studies special emphasis characterized by agri-food and forest-wood is given to the practical work in laboratories value chains and by both natural resource and in the field. Studies at the Biotechnical management and landscape architecture. Faculty are related to basic disciplines, such as From the national perspective, food safety is biology, and are in tight correlation with the based on research work related to agronomy, agri-food and forest-wood value chains and animal breeding and food technology. In this with natural resource management. recent period special emphasis is being placed

Managed beech forest with abundant regeneration.

Photo: Kristjan Jarni

12 For decades, Biotechnical fac- ulty is conducting outstanding research at its various depart- ments to support sustainable multi-purpouse use of stra- tegic renewable natural re- sources, such as forests, and effective conservation-orient- ed management of protected plant and animal species like brown bear.

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Dinaric silver fir-beech forest on Menišija plateau.

Photo: Alojz Skvarča

on wood, which is one of the most impor- ning in the frame of the Smart specialization tant natural resources in Slovenia. Different strategy of Slovenia. There are already four modification technologies can be applied to projects running in the frame of this domain. wood, hence it can be used in many applica- The Faculty is additionally included in the tions where wood was not used in the past. preparation of the key strategic documents for the following domains: Sustainable food production, Networks for the transition to a DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION circular economy and Smart buildings and WITH THE PRIVATE AND home, including the wood chain. PUBLIC SECTOR

The Biotechnical Faculty has a strong connec- tion to knowledge users, such as those coming from the governmental sector and industry. In this recent period, the Biotechnical Faculty plays an important role in the activities run-

13 5. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION

EDUCATION management and information science. Stu- dents can develop and deepen their knowl- The Faculty of Administration holds the edge and skills in the master’s and doctoral longest tradition for education in the field degree programmes. of administration in Slovenia. The Faculty provides its students with knowledge and practical experience to ensure they can com- RESEARCH pete on the job market. In the field of public administration educational programmes, the Research activity at the Faculty of Adminis- Faculty of Administration is the only Slove- tration has a rich tradition and represents an nian faculty awarded by the most prestigious important part in reaching the Faculty’s goals. European Association for Public Administra- Within the Research Institute of the Faculty tion Accreditation (EAPAA) for bachelor’s of Administration, the researchers and profes- and master’s degree programmes. The Faculty sional workers function as a highly interdisci- is also a member of the EMPA Network (the plinary team in three fields of administrative European Masters in Public Administration science: economics, administrative-legal, and Network). The bachelor’s degree programmes informational-organizational fields. They are modern, targeted programmes, providing develop modern system solutions in public interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of administration included in pedagogical and administration, organisation, law, economics, counselling activities. They also work closely

The Faculty of Administration provides students with knowl- edge and practical experience for entering on the job market.

Photo: Matevž Paternoster

14 University of Ljubljana Faculty of Administration

Photo: Faculty of Administration archive

with foreign researchers and post-graduate Administration establishes close contacts with students within research projects and pro- external stakeholders both from public and grammes. Results of their work are presented private sectors. The created networks ema- in monthly research forums of the Faculty nating from within these connections enable of Administration as well as at domestic and knowledge transfer in both directions and foreign international conferences. Researchers build close links between profession and sci- within the Research Institute of the Faculty ence, hands-on experience and the academic of Administration focus on the study of phe- sphere. With the benefit of a such coopera- nomena, processes and practices in the field of tion, the Faculty of Administration can adapt public sector economics and finance, admin- its degree programmes according to the needs istrative and legal matters, informatization arising from the real environment and thus of the public sector and e-government and better prepare its students for the labour HRM in the public sector. market. At the same time, researchers at the Faculty of Administration are able to con- nect with and perceive the real problems of DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION organizations and their employees and serve WITH THE PRIVATE AND as potential for their own research and pro- PUBLIC SECTOR jects. This knowledge transfer helps to ensure and create the knowledge and findings that The importance of connecting higher educa- organizations may use in the course of their tion institutions with external stakeholders is business, training and counselling, as well as crucial for successful development and pro- for graduates who are ready to confront real gress of society, and therefore the Faculty of challenges.

15 6. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana is The Faculty of Architecture is engaged in generally considered one of the best Central researching architecture, urban planning, European schools of architecture. Confirma- interior design, digital design, architectural tion of its quality comes from numerous suc- technology, etc. From basic to applied and de- cessful students and graduates, often achiev- velopment research it focuses through optics ing enviable results domestically and abroad. of sustainable development on professional Graduates are known for their general and education, research training at the doctor- professionally profiled knowledge and sys- al level and on lifelong learning in the field tematic project approach enabling successful of architecture. As such, it is engaged in the employment in various fields of artistic and whole range of research between the theoret- architectural endeavours. The Faculty of the ical and practical poles, at both extremes and Architecture provides a single-cycle master’s pointedly in the search for a dynamic balance degree programme in Architecture, bachelor’s between the two. and master’s degree programmes in Urbanism and a doctoral programme in Architecture.

Photo: Žiga Koritnik

16 Photo: Žiga Koritnik

DEVELOPMENT – COOPERATION non-profit organisation Streha za vse (A roof WITH THE PRIVATE AND for all) focused on the design and construc- PUBLIC SECTOR tion of social buildings in less developed parts of the world. In cooperation with municipali- The Faculty of Architecture cooperate most ties and cultural institution the Faculty regu- intensively with the public and private sector larly organises exhibitions to present the work through urbanism, architecture and design of its students and activities to the general workshops, organised and implemented in public. The Faculty is also engaged in efforts partnership with Slovenian municipalities, for preservation of architectural and urbanis- public institutions, industry and private un- tic heritage in the society. All these external dertakings. The Faculty exploits international activities constitute the connections of the in- workshops, dealing with broader spatial and stitution’s internal education process with the social issues to connect with European and private sector, public sector, as well as broader global state bodies, organisations and inter- professional and general public. national corporations. Mentors of the Faculty of Architecture are co-founders of a charity

17 7. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ARTS

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Arts is the most important na- The Scientific Research Institute of the Facul- tional university institution for education and ty of Arts (ZIFF) is an organisational unit that research in humanities and social sciences. It organises and coordinates scientific research educates students and creates superior intel- work at the Faculty. The Institute brings lectuals with open and critical thinking in together over 450 researchers and annually the field of humanities, social sciences and in conducts more than 100 national and inter- teacher education. It gives particular attention national projects. The Institute’s research is to strengthening the disciplines of national recognizable in the Slovenian and interna- importance, and at the same time creates the tional arenas and represents fundamental and environment of equality, co-existence and applied research in the humanistic scientific mutual respect. Its activities contribute to fields. The Scientific Publishing House of the solving social issues and to the intellectual Faculty of Art publishes the latest research and spiritual development of the Slovenian, achievements in the humanities and social European and world societies. sciences. With more than 70 new titles per year, this publishing house ranks among the largest scientific publishers in the field of hu- manities and social sciences.

In the year 2018, Faculty of Arts organized European re- searchers’ night called Hu- manistika, to si ti!

Photo: Nina Krajnc

18 The Philharmonic Orchestra of Faculty of Arts at the Liber.ac Academic Book Fair.

Photo: Matjaž Rebolj

DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION lic Fund “Po kreativni poti do praktičnega WITH THE PRIVATE AND znanja” (On the Creative Path to Practical PUBLIC SECTOR Knowledge) which are funded by the Euro- pean Social Fund and the Ministry of Edu- In addition to the basic activities, the Faculty cation, Science and Sport. The projects are of Arts successfully provides training courses, coordinated by The Centre for Pedagogical counselling and professional services on the Education at the Faculty of Arts. Education market in cooperation with partners from the is closely connected to numerous networks wider economy. The most important activities of student and staff mobility with more than in this respect are language courses (28 lan- 370 European universities. The Faculty pro- guages), programmes of pedagogical training, vides for a network of lectureships and studies professional seminars and services in cultural of Slovenian language as a second or a foreign heritage protection. Since 2014, the Faculty language at 61 universities worldwide. of Arts has gained 18 projects from the pub-

19 8. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION

The degree programmes that are offered at the and construction, chemical engineering is a Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technol- fundamental technical discipline that enables ogy cover all important aspects of the chem- the rational implementation of chemical or ical sciences, while technical safety even ex- biochemical processes in the production of ceeds the strict limits of chemistry. The degree useful substances. Biochemistry represents a programmes offer the following fundamental link between chemistry and biology: it ex- content: chemistry is one of the central nat- plains life processes at the molecular level ural sciences that studies matter, its com- and researches the structure and activity of position, structure, properties and material biological molecules. Technical safety is be- changes. In addition to electrical engineering, coming one of the basic elements of quality information science, mechanical engineering and reliability in production processes.

Applied research and devel- opment fosters contacts with industry.

Photo: Andrej Križ

20 The Faculty’s new premises include 154 research labora- tories

Photo: Andrej Križ

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND Research occupies an important place in the PUBLIC SECTOR activities of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Basic research means The Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical keeping abreast of developments in science Technology creates the conditions necessary and technology, while applied research and to carry out integral interdisciplinary research development fosters contacts with industry. in basic knowledge development and for col- Scientific and research work at the Faculty laborating with the chemical and pharmaceu- of Chemistry and Chemical Technology is tical industry in Slovenia and beyond in solv- linked to postgraduate education, since this ing applied problems. A single location brings is the only way to ensure internationally com- together expertise from a variety of fields of petitive studies. The research work carried out chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engi- also caters to the needs of industry. Impor- neering, which gives the Faculty of Chemis- tance is also given to the interdisciplinary re- try and Chemical Technology a competitive search, which is carried out between various advantage over other providers by creating a faculties of Slovenian universities and other highly professional group with a critical mass research institutions in Slovenia, as well as to of knowledge that facilitates rapid solutions international links within joint projects and to a range of problems in the chemical and collaboration with foreign universities and pharmaceutical industries. research laboratories.

21 9. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF CIVIL AND GEODETIC ENGINEERING

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineer- The Faculty carries out basic and applied re- ing educates professionals on all three degree search with an emphasis on ensuring optimal levels with the aim to provide functionality of functionality and the sustainable develop- the built environment and optimum develop- ment of the built environment. Researchers ment of relations between society, the built participate in seven research programmes, environment and nature. The degree pro- about 15 different national projects and grammes from the areas of civil engineering, more than 20 different European projects. water science and environmental engineer- Special attention is paid to the transfer of ing, geodesy and geoinformation, technical knowledge from the latest research into the real estate management, spatial planning and curricula, which ensures the long-term excel- buildings are an excellent guarantee to the lence of the degree programmes. The Faculty’s new generations of students to spend one’s ca- vision of future research is to increase inter- reer engaged in interesting and inspiring pro- national cooperation within different research jects in cooperation with stakeholders. With projects, mainly within the EU Framework the recent economic revitalisation, especially Programme for Research and Innovation, in the construction sector, the demand for Horizon 2020. these occupations is considerably increasing, which offers good chances of employment, whether in Slovenia or abroad.

Laser scanning of tall chim- ney for determination of its non-verticality using modern total station

Photo: Aleš Marjetič

22 Cyclic test of a secondary structural element in the lab- oratory

Photo: Vlatko Bosiljkov

DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION ment. The Faculty cooperates with small and WITH THE PRIVATE AND large companies and with the public sector, PUBLIC SECTOR thus creating new services and products. In this way it contributes to increasing the added The Faculty promotes cooperation with both value of the industry and to strengthening the the private and public sectors, which is why functionality of the built environment. The it is involved in many development projects Faculty cooperates in the implementation on the national and international levels. In of all major national infrastructure projects cooperation with the private sector the Fac- while the aim of its development work is also ulty is solving the most important problems to improve the national and international from the field of the built environment. The regulations and standards related to the built research work at the Faculty of Civil and Ge- environment. odetic Engineering is involved in various ex- perimental investigations and in the design, building and maintenance the built environ-

23 10. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

EDUCATION practical knowledge required for working in the profession, while the optional dimensions The principal activity of the Faculty of Com- in the programmes ensure that graduates are puter and Information Science (FRI) is the broadly educated and highly qualified profes- education of computer science professionals sionals. of various profiles, ones who generate new knowledge and seek solutions to present-day problems. The main degree programmes are RESEARCH devoted to computer science and information technology, but as part of interdisciplinary Research, development, consulting and train- cooperation with other faculties, the Facul- ing at the Faculty focus on machine learning ty also offers joint degree programmes in the and perception, artificial intelligence, mul- fields of computer science and mathematics, timedia, computer systems, networks, soft- administrative IT, multimedia, and interdis- ware engineering, informatics, theoretical ciplinary fields of cognitive science and bio- computer science, mathematical methods, sciences. Through a diversity of programmes, and computational biology. 19 laboratories students are offered the fundamental and work on international and national research

Training an autonomous ro- botic arm in the Artificial In- telligence Laboratory

Photo: Željko Stevanić, IFP, Ljubljana

24 Hands-on work in the comput- er laboratory

Photo: Željko Stevanić, IFP, Ljubljana

projects, and the Faculty develops commer- and contribute to the rapid development of cial solutions with partners from industry. In the economy and the effective digitalisation collaboration with around 200 international of Slovenia. The Faculty cooperates with partners, researchers at the Faculty have com- enterprises in commissioned joint projects, pleted 270 projects in the last five years. Cur- providing strengthening of the industry’s in- rently, the Faculty is involved in 102 projects: novative abilities while solving research and 9 EU, 9 other international research projects, development challenges with students and 30 with industry and 54 nationally funded academic staff and transferring the knowl- projects. Researchers at the Faculty organize edge into practice. The establishment of an the VOT (Visual Object Tracking) challenge, innovation centre at the Faculty – FRI Acad- which attracts hundreds of researches world- emy – provides education, training and prac- wide, and our students successfully partici- tical workshops customised to the needs of pate in international data mining and other enterprises. FRI Garage is a student-oriented competitions. technological incubator intended for teams that wish to enter the market independently. Collaboration with industry is further en- DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION hanched through competitions, challenges, WITH THE PRIVATE AND hackathons, our makerspace Frižider, and PUBLIC SECTOR summer schools for students, organized and supported by industry partners, as well as Applying its knowledge and competenc- joint supervision of students’ final theses on es, the Faculty aims to achieve a close link all degree levels. with the Slovenian business environment

25 11. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ECONOMICS

EDUCATION

The Faculty of Economics is Slovenia’s lead- in economics and business sciences to over ing education institution in the fields of 5,300 students annually. It offers two bach- economics and business sciences. It provides elor’s degree programmes, 17 master’s degree internationally recognised and comparable programmes, one doctoral programme in eco- degree programmes on all degree levels and nomics and business and double-degree pro- in double-degree programmes. It is the only grammes. It also runs the MBA programme, faculty in the wider region to be awarded with which has been awarded the highly regarded the EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA internation- international accreditation by AMBA (As- al accreditations, thereby seeing among the sociation of MBAs). This programme offers elite group of triple-crowned schools. This senior management staff with many years of achievement ranks it among the top 1% of experience the opportunity to upgrade their business and economics schools in the world. practical economics and business knowledge. The Faculty of Economics imparts knowledge

Ljubljana Summer School - Take the Best from East & West

Photo: Faculty of Economics archive

26 The Faculty of Economics

RESEARCH

The Faculty of Economics is an institution Photo: Faculty of Economics archive with a 70-year research tradition and over 150 highly qualified and experienced re- searchers in the fields of business sciences and economics. Its vision is to become the its study process and in shaping the Faculty’s first-choice school in Central and Eastern Eu- activities. Even though corporations are not rope distinguished by research excellence and directly involved in the student admissions building on the values of integrity, co-opera- process at the Faculty of Economics, repre- tion, responsibility, knowledge and academic sentatives of the corporate world advise the freedom. The Faculty of Economics promotes Faculty’s management on strategic issues in interdisciplinarity and international research programme development through the Fac- excellence in the areas of competitiveness, ulty’s Business Advisory Board and Steering innovation and sustainability, leadership, Committees. Corporations are therefore re- business process and supply chain manage- garded as one of the Faculty’s key stakeholders ment, international operations and financial and comprise the Faculty’s external govern- markets. Its research is underpinned by re- ance. search funds, awards for best articles, research seminars, etc., while it enhances the quality of Most of Faculty’s executive education is pro- its degree programmes and caters to the needs vided through the Centre of Business Excel- of the business community. lence (CBE). CBE connects organisations and individuals from the region in executive edu- cation programmes to enhance their personal DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION and professional development based on inter- WITH THE PRIVATE AND nationally competitive and practical knowl- PUBLIC SECTOR edge. The CBE designs modern programmes with top domestic and foreign experts from For many years, the Faculty of Economics has different fields and creates a dynamic and been cooperating with the business commu- creative environment together with highly nity in shaping its academic study process. motivated participants. The involvement of corporate partners is im- portant for developing successful Faculty of Economics graduates. The Faculty involves the business community in many ways in

27 12. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF EDUCATION

EDUCATION regularly organises on-going and in-service teacher educational programmes for teachers The Faculty of Education educates teachers who are already teaching. and other professionals in the field of edu- cation. The Faculty of Education educates all kinds of professionals, i.e. preschool and RESEARCH primary teachers who can also learn how to teach English in the first years of the primary Scientific research and artistic work per- school, teachers who are specialists in teach- formed by academics from the Faculty of ing two subjects and fine art teachers. By pro- Education takes place in the fields of educa- viding the degree programmes of Social peda- tional sciences, natural sciences, social scienc- gogy, Special and rehabilitation pedagogy and es, humanities and arts, both in national and Speech and language therapy, the Faculty ed- international research projects. Researchers at ucates specialists for inclusive education and the Faculty conduct their research and artis- the education of children and young people tic work within the Institute for research and with special needs. The Faculty of Education artistic work and in several research groups

The cover page of the scien- tific monograph in which the contributions presented at the 2017 conference on Part- nership of the Faculty of Edu- cation, University of Ljubljana and Educational Institutions were published.

Photo: Jurij Selan

28 The opening of Show the Youth exhibition in which the students and professors from the University of Nantong, China exhibited their works – the exhibition was held in the Gallery of the Faculty of Edu- cation as part of the Summer School for the students and academics of the Nantong University, which was ar- ranged by Faculty of Educa- tion from 5–12 June 2017.

Photo: Jurij Selan, Črtomir Frelih

and centres, i.e. the research groups for Sci- dents, continuous professional development ence and Technology, Art, Early Learning, for professionals in education, qualification Educational Studies, Inclusion of Vulnerable programmes leading to new qualification Groups, the Center for Educational Poli- and in organising scientific and professional cy Studies (CEPS), the Center for Discrete conferences. Since 2014, the Faculty has or- Mathematics (CDM), the Center for Re- ganized the annual international conference search and Promotion of Giftedness (CRSN) Partnerships of Faculty of Education and ed- and the Center for Quality Development in ucational institutions, the purpose of which Education. For the promotion of artistic ac- is to connect the Faculty with educational tivities, the Faculty of Education Gallery is institutions in addressing various current is- of special importance, where the artistic cre- sues in the field of education. Therefore, in the ativity of employees, students, and alumni is previous four conferences the following the- presented. matic issues were addressed: The quality and assessment of knowledge (2017), Reading lit- eracy – the responsibility of all professionals in DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION education (2016), the impact of social chang- WITH THE PRIVATE AND es on education (2015), and The pedagogical PUBLIC SECTOR challenges in theory and practice (2014).

The Faculty of Education collaborates with educational institutions in a number of ways, e.g. in practical pedagogical training of stu-

29 13. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EDUCATION In addition to these degree programmes, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering also provides The Faculty of Electrical Engineering offers an further professional training and supplemen- academic degree programme in Electrical En- tary education. Special attention is devoted gineering, a professional degree programme to the education of junior researchers who in Applied Electrical Engineering and an are introduced to research and teaching work. interdisciplinary degree programme in Mul- timedia; a master’s degree programme in Elec- trical Engineering, an interdisciplinary mas- RESEARCH ter’s degree programme in Multimedia and an interdisciplinary master’s degree programme Research work at the Faculty of Electrical in Applied Statistics, a doctoral degree pro- Engineering is conducted by the Faculty’s gramme in Electrical Engineering and an in- 32 laboratories, bringing together the efforts terdisciplinary doctoral degree programmes of teaching and scientific staff researchers, in Biosciences (Nanosciences) and Statistics. young researchers and other associates. Re-

In addition to full-time study, the Faculty of Electrical Engi- neering also offers various ex- tracurricular activities aimed at encouraging creativity and innovation.

Photo: Faculty of Electrical Engineering archive

30 The Faculty of Electrical En- gineering operates in various scientific research fields.

Photo: Faculty of Electrical Engineering

search programmes and projects are carried DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION out on the basis of tenders published by the WITH THE PRIVATE AND ministries and agencies of the Republic of PUBLIC SECTOR Slovenia. The Faculty also works with the Slovenian business sector and takes part in The Faculty of Electrical Engineering labo- projects within framework programmes, fi- ratories are developing various forms of re- nanced by the European Community. All of search and development also in cooperation this is made possible by the first-rate experts, with Slovenian industry: they participate in modern laboratory equipment and ramified technology platforms and networks, carry out activities of the Faculty of Electrical Engineer- research and development projects, cooperate ing, operating within the following scientific with international industry and are involved research fields: Electrical Power Engineering, in projects of framework programmes and Photovoltaics, Electronics, Microelectronics, other European Community programmes. Optoelectronics, Microsensors, Nanostruc- Project-based cooperation is facilitated by tures, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, public calls published by ministries and pub- Intelligent Systems, Control Systems, Ro- lic agencies which encourage joint applica- botics, Metrology and Quality Engineering, tions, partnerships on applied projects and Biomedical Engineering, ICT and Multime- the involvement of complementary partners, dia Systems. in particular co-funding and partnership in applied projects of the Slovenian Research Agency and certain public calls of the Minis- try of Education, Science and Sport.

31 14. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

EDUCATION

The Faculty of Health Sciences is an educa- encompassing a wide subject range. They are tional and research institution in the field aware of the importance of interdisciplinary of eight allied health sciences. It offers a teamwork and the patients’ active role in the bachelor’s degree of university education in management and treatment of their diseases. Sanitary engineering and a bachelor’s degree During the master’s study, the students deep- of higher professional education in Labora- en and broaden their knowledge and/or en- tory dental prosthetics, Midwifery, Nursing, hance their professional competence through Occupational therapy, Orthotics and pros- other disciplines. The programme prepares thetics, Physiotherapy and Radiologic tech- the students for doctoral studies, life-long nology. During bachelor’s studies, students learning and independent scientific research. acquire the knowledge and the most impor- tant skills needed for the contemporary job market. Graduates possess general knowledge

Aquaponics

Photo: Prof. Tjaša Griessler Bulc, PhD

32 Exercise for the elderly

Photo: Prof. Darja Rugelj, PhD

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND Research at Faculty of Health Sciences is PUBLIC SECTOR mostly focused on the study of the preserva- tion of health, reduction of the consequences The Faculty of Health Sciences experts are of injuries and diseases and environmental competently engaged in a process of tech- health. Research work covers various fields, nological and non-technological innovation, including the investigation of the concept of particularly in the fields of biomedicine, healthy future human settlements, homeosta- eco-Slovenia, smart homes and smart facto- sis in terms of diet, lifestyle and environmen- ries, and to a lesser extent smart cities and tal factors, all of which are valued according energy and power systems. In chains and to basic and newer mechanisms of health networks of value the Faculty’s experts may assessment (intercellular communication in represent a connecting element between the health and disease). Researchers at the Facul- technology companies, natural science and ty of Health Sciences develop methods with engineering research centres and users from all which they may follow systems at the levels social and age groups (children, adolescents, of cells, tissues, organisms and social systems active employees, elderly persons, etc.) in the and in this way form a comprehensive ap- field addressing the quality of growing up, la- proach to the integration of different research bour, housing, food, drinking water, health fields, such as diet, lifestyle, environment and (preventive and curative health programmes), health mechanisms. ageing and ensuring general welfare.

33 15. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF LAW

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Law, established in 1919, is The Faculty of Law has established a number one of the founding faculties of the Univer- of research institutes, some of which acquired sity of Ljubljana and the largest law faculty independent legal entity status. They are all in Slovenia. The Faculty aims to provide its still closely connected to the Faculty and are students with the mastery of individual legal often directed by its professors. These insti- areas as well as the overall structure of the le- tutes include the following: the Institute of gal system, and to equip them with the meth- Comparative Law, the Institute of Criminol- ods of legal analysis and reasoning enabling ogy, the Institute of Public Administration, them to tackle practical legal problems. It the Institute of Labour and the Institute of also strives to foster their broader intellectual International Law and International Rela- development and critical thinking, reflecting tions. Through its institutes and its professors, and reassessing the fundamental values of the the Faculty of Law is strongly interconnect- legal system. The Faculty of Law offers three ed with universities and research institutes cycles of legal education: a four-year bache- around the world. In the last few years, the lor’s programme, a one-year master’s degree Faculty has become increasingly active in programme, and a four-year doctoral pro- national research projects, in joining trans- gramme. national research consortia and answering

Besides having a high quality curriculum and renowned pro- fessors, Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana gives great emphasis on the coop- eration between students and professors in preparing for the law students’ competitions worldwide.

Photo: KoKa Press, Katja Kodba, s.p.

34 Faculty of Law of the Univer- sity of Ljubljana has one of the largest law libraries in the region.

Photo: KoKa Press, Katja Kodba, s.p.

international funding programmes, such as knowledge of specific fields they endeavour to calls by the European Commission, financing ensure expert formation of legal texts, through international projects within the programmes participation in expert meetings aimed at JUSTICE, Erasmus+, etc. A large number of training professionals from various fields and the Faculty’s academic and research staff are exchange of views (cooperation with the Judi- engaged in international research projects. cial Training Centre, the Bar Association and the Chamber of Notaries) through comment- ing and clarifying legal issues in mass media. DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION The Faculty attests its relationship with the WITH THE PRIVATE AND environment primarily through participation PUBLIC SECTOR in national and international competitions for law students, organization of legal clinics (e.g. In addition to educating excellent legal ex- for refugees and the environment), numerous perts, the Faculty of Law is committed to the excursions for students, lectures by domestic development of legal science and law in Slo- and foreign expert guests from various fields venia. Its staff and students are engaged in as well as presentations of various legal pro- legislative and social processes, namely in the fessions. following ways: through research and advi- sory work within institutes operating at the Faculty or in one way or another associated with it, through participation in legislative drafting, where with in-depth and extensive

35 16. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MARITIME STUDIES AND TRANSPORT

EDUCATION ies, Marine engineering, Maritime systems) and Transport (Transport technology, Traffic The Faculty of Maritime Studies and Trans- safety, Transport logistics). The Faculty offers port offers degree programmes on all degree doctoral degree programme in Transport and levels. The bachelor’s degree programmes maritime sciences and the interdisciplinary include the academic degree programme doctoral degree programme in Environmen- Transport technology and logistics and the tal protection. professional degree programmes are in Ma- rine engineering, Nautical studies and Traffic technology and Transport logistics, with gen- RESEARCH eral elective courses and elective courses from the field of logistics, road transport, railway The Faculty of Maritime Studies and Trans- transport, maritime transport and air trans- port carries out research in the fields of mari- port. The Faculty offers two master’s degree time studies, traffic and logistics. It cooperates programmes, Maritime studies (Marine stud- in numerous research projects. The Institute

Group analysis, economic planning and strategic prob- lem solving of the logistics processes

Photo: Peter Florjančič

36 Nautical students with the aid of GPS measure the EM field fading distance of a direction- al antenna

for Maritime Studies and Transport includes research groups for transport logistics, mari- time studies, traffic safety and traffic engineer- ing. Most of the research and development work is carried out by the programme group titled “Modeliranje in simulacije v prometu in pomorstvu” (Modelling and simulations in traffic and maritime engineering). The research within the programme is mainly fo- cused on the following fields: traffic and mari- time systems, traffic safety and risk analysis in traffic, and vessel dynamics and their impact on the environment, where the programme group members already achieved important results. Photo: Franc Dimic

DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION links between students and employers. The WITH THE PRIVATE AND Faculty also has an alumni club, which allows PUBLIC SECTOR cooperation between the graduates and facul- ty, exchange of experience and a Section for The Faculty of Maritime Studies and Trans- Transport Promotion, which was founded by port offers counselling in the fields of mari- the students to promote transport. time studies, traffic and logistics, education and training, and recruitment of students. The Faculty cooperates closely with national and international partners from the private and public sectors and offers many services in different fields. It carries out courses and training from its field of work on the most advanced simulators in accordance with the international STCW convention, it offers courses and professional exams for the acqui- sition of the title vessel agent, and through the services of the Career Centre it promotes

37 17. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

EDUCATION Computer science and mathematics. A mas- ter’s degree allows students to deepen and The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics’ upgrade their knowledge and prepares them main mission is higher education, scientific for independent research in a selected area research, professional work and development in doctoral studies. At undergraduate and in the field of two fundamental natural and postgraduate levels students of mathematics mathematical sciences, mathematics and and physics have creative, original and flexi- physics. The Faculty of Mathematics and ble minds. They are therefore successful and Physics provides education on all degree lev- sought after in many fields of work, such as els. The bachelor’s degree programme carries research, education, industry and finance. out two professional degree programmes, Practical mathematics and Techniques of measurment in physics, and three academic RESEARCH degree programmes, Financial mathematics, Mathematics, Physics and one single-cycle The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics is master degree programme Mathematics ed- home to the Department of Physics and the ucation. Together with the Faculty of Com- Department of Mathematics. It cultivates puter and Information Science, the Faculty basic, applied and development research and carries out the interdisciplinary study of strives to achieve excellence in all its related

maφja - first science cafe in Slovenia

Photo: Miran Kambič, arhitecture: Abiro and studiobotas

38 A student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics slacklined between the two faculty buildings.

fields. In the field of both, theoretical and experimental physics, the researchers work in the areas of solid state physics, soft mat- ter physics, astronomy, meteorology, low and medium energy physics, elementary particles, optics, biophysics, medical physics and nu- clear technology. In the field of mathematics, the researchers work on the following areas: analysis, topology, numerical and computa- tional mathematics, algebra, graph theory and statistics. Researchers of the Faculty play Photo: Prof. Dr. Peter Legiša a leading role in major international scientific collaborations, e.g. the Belle collaboration for research in the physics of elementary particles in Tsukuba, Japan, the Large Hadron Collider implementation of knowledge, useful for the in Cern, Switzerland and the Thomas Jeffer- Slovenian private sector and research insti- son National Accelerator Facility in Newport tutes. The Faculty of Mathematics and Phys- News, Virginia, USA. The Faculty is in regu- ics cooperates with the private and the public lar cooperation and maintains close contacts sector through companies seeking for specific in the field of research with Slovenian as well knowledge from the field of work expertise as international universities and institutions, of the Faculty, with public research institutes and obtains research funds at national and and with educational institutions. The avail- international research tenders. able data shows a stable and high level of employability of the faculty’s graduates who often form ties with the research environment DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION and the private sector during their studies. WITH THE PRIVATE AND Due to a wide range of knowledge and their PUBLIC SECTOR adaptability skills, they have no difficulties finding employment after graduation. The principle driving force at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics is collaboration in top-level research. In combination with knowledge of the latest achievements and the transfer of knowledge to students, this results in the creation of know-how and the

39 18. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EDUCATION

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and environmental engineering, Production provides education on all degree levels. In engineering. The university programme is the bachelor’s study, programmes for a pro- dedicated to the acquisition of basic knowl- fessional degree and a university degree are edge, which becomes an appropriate starting carried out. The former is dedicated to the point for research study at the master’s level. acquisition of knowledge from a wider field Doctoral study is dedicated to educating ex- of mechanical engineering, providing grad- ceptionally successful post-graduate students uates with appropriate skills for immediate of master’s programmes in independent scien- employment. The latter half of the degree tific and research work as well as to creating programme is divided into five disciplines new breakthroughs in mechanical engineer- Aviation, Engineering design, operation and ing sciences. maintenance, Mechatronics, Power, process

Equipment in the laboratory, designed for research and ed- ucational purposes

Photo: Željko Stevanić

40 Formula, designed by stu- dents of the Faculty of Me- chanical Engineering

Photo: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering archive

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering fulfils PUBLIC SECTOR its social mission even in the field of scien- tific research. Research is carried out within The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is 38 laboratories, which are active in the wid- one of the most intensely integrated research er field of mechanical engineering. As the organisations in the area of economic coop- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering actively eration. It is closely involved with the vast collaborates with institutes, domestic and majority of companies from a wide range of foreign companies in the fields of medicine, mechanical and electrical engineering. Due electrical engineering, chemistry, computing to its broad knowledge base, the Faculty is a and construction, it exceeds the limitations of competent partner throughout the processes classical mechanical engineering research by of research, development, design, optimisa- treading onto new research areas, which bring tion and validation of products, as well as the added value to society. 14 programme groups design and optimisation of production pro- at the Faculty operate in the context of the cesses. Great potential for development has Slovenian Research Agency. They represent also enabled the Faculty to penetrate inter- comprehensive areas of research relevant for national markets where it collaborates with an extended period of time and have a greater many companies and enters international importance for Slovenia. publicly financed projects. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is classified among the best 350–400 universities in the field of mechanical engineering in the world accord- ing to QS Top Universities.

41 19. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Medicine offers students the Research work is an important driver of pro- single-cycle master’s degree programme Med- gress in medicine and dental medicine. The icine and Dental medicine, as well as an in- mission of the Faculty of Medicine is to re- terdisciplinary doctoral degree programme in main the leading institution in this field in Biomedicine, Environmental protection and Slovenia as well as to obtain further recogni- Statistics. The essential goal of the single-cy- tion among the most successful medical facul- cle master’s degree programme Medicine is to ties in the world and thus ensure that in Slo- train an expert to perform the professional venia, medicine and dentistry will remain on duties and tasks in the field of medicine and the highest professional level. Teaching staff, also give him a sound basis for further profes- researchers, doctoral students as well as a large sional training in the field of specializations number of graduate students participate in re- and continuing the study onto the doctoral search work. Research fields in which the Fac- level. The essential goal of the single-cycle ulty of Medicine maintains its top position on master degree programme Dental medicine the global scale are broad; among the most is to train an expert to perform the profes- notable are metabolic diseases and diabetes sional duties and tasks in the field of dental mellitus, virology and viral diseases epidemi- medicine and also provide a sound basis for ology, molecular epidemiology of microor- further professional training in the field of ganisms, system biology, pharmacogenomics, specializations and continuing the study onto neurobiology of glia cells, public health and the doctoral level. neurodegenerative diseases.

Slovenian scientists from the University of Ljubljana has become the first in the world to prove the link between the Zika Virus and foetal brain damage. The research team was made up of ten female and four male researchers, headed by Tatjana Avšič Županc, Ph.D.

Photo: Jože Suhadolnik

42 Award ceremony held by the President of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Borut Pahor – the award “Apple of Inspiration” given for the discovery of the connection between the Zika virus and microcephaly

Photo: Daniel Novakovič, STA

DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION immunology, pathology and forensic medi- WITH THE PRIVATE AND cine. The strong connections in these fields PUBLIC SECTOR between excellent research work and pro- fessional work ensure the highest quality of Apart from education and research work, the practice and services provided to public sector Faculty of Medicine has an important social and health system. Strong emphasis is placed responsibility to transfer basic sciences into on implementation of modern and high-tech the profession and public services. The ex- applications important for the high-quality pert institutes of the Faculty of Medicine in treatment and healing of patients. Ljubljana are the best qualified organisations in Slovenia in the fields of microbiology and

43 20. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

EDUCATION RESEARCH

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engi- The research activity of the Faculty of Natural neering consists of four departments: the Sciences and Engineering is interdisciplinary. Department of Geology, the Department of It extends to the fields of natural sciences, Geotechnology, Mining and Environment, technology and art where it incorporates re- the Department of Materials and Metallurgy search in the areas of matter (geology, min- and the Department of Textiles, Graphic Arts ing), organic and inorganic materials (textile, and Design. At these departments, the study graphic, metallic, non-metallic, composite), of individual disciplines is offered on all de- production and processing technologies (tex- gree levels. Fields of study include graphics tile and graphic technology, geotechnology, and media communications, textiles, fashion metallurgy), information technologies, textile design, materials and metallurgy, geology and and graphic design, fashion design and envi- geotechnology, mining and the environment. ronmental protection. Scientific-research and artistic work is carried out within 11 research groups which operate in all four departments.

Development of multi-func- tional durable sol-gel film; the research achievement was ranked among the ten most prominent research achieve- ments of the University of Ljubljana in 2016.

44 Student presentation at the annual Fashion Week: Štrik- over, 2016/2017 collection: The sustainable collection was created by interweaving, entangling and unravelling old sweaters. Author Katarina Kimovec, supervisor Assoc. Prof. Nataša Peršuh

Photo: Klemen Razinger

DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION diploma works, master’s theses and doctoral WITH THE PRIVATE AND dissertations, cooperation between engineers PUBLIC SECTOR and experts from their fields of practice and industry and career counselling services, in- The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engi- cluding recruitment services for companies neering offers services in research, expertise, provided by the Career Centres of the Uni- project design and the audit of projects in versity of Ljubljana. materials, metallurgy and production tech- nologies, geology, terotechnology, mining and geoengineering, textiles, graphic and information technology, fashion design, en- vironmental protection, education, training and student recruitment. The Faculty covers natural sciences, technology and art in the following areas: research, counselling and expertise, business education and training, project work with students, cooperation in

45 21. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF PHARMACY

EDUCATION

The Faculty of Pharmacy is a research-orient- where education connects to research innova- ed higher education institution and enrols tion and healthcare. There is an excessive de- up to 1500 students in five undergraduate mand for admission to the Faculty every year. programs; the single-cycle master’s degree Enrolled gifted and highly motivated students programme in Pharmacy, bachelor’s and are easily integrated into wider European ed- master’s degree programmes in Laboratory ucational area, as exchange students, as well biomedicine, bachelor’s degree programme in as into research projects under the guidance Cosmetology, and master’s degree programme of dedicated supervisors. in Industrial pharmacy. Doctoral degree pro- grammes in the fields of Pharmacy, Toxicolo- gy, and Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Biomedicine are integrated in the university doctoral program Biomedicine. The Faculty follows the contemporary concept of educa- tion and implements the knowledge triangle,

Faculty of Pharmacy hosting the European night of re- searchers, September 2018

Photo: Matjaž Weiss

46 Graduation ceremony, No- vember 2017

Photo: Faculty of Pharmacy archive

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND The Faculty of Pharmacy is devoted to pro- PUBLIC SECTOR moting the discovery, development and the appropriate use of medications, by fostering The cooperation policy of the Faculty of Phar- an environment where education of profes- macy focuses on interdisciplinary approach in sionals is tightly linked to basic and transla- its various academic disciplines to meet the tional research in the areas of pharmacy, lab- major future challenges in the development oratory biomedicine and cosmetology. The of medicines, products and services. Together participation in the process of drug develop- with partners, the Faculty aims to best serve ment is multi-segmented. The Faculty partici- the needs of the society via implementation pates and executes numerous basic researches, of applicative industrial projects, as well as the applicative and industrial projects at diverse education of competent professionals devel- stages of drug development. Basic research oping and delivering patient-centred services and applicative projects enter and leave the and care. The Faculty serves the ever evolving Faculty’s laboratories at various stages of the profession as a life-long learning platform. life-cycle of a particular drug. The Faculty is well integrated in several international collab- orations in research and education.

47 22. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

EDUCATION plinary doctoral programme in humanities and social sciences. With more than 200 The Faculty of Social Sciences is well known signed bilateral agreements within the Eras- for its interdisciplinary and international- mus programme and 30 bilateral agreements ly recognised study programmes and high with universities located outside of the EU, quality teaching on all degree levels. It builds the Faculty is also one of the most recognised its academic excellence through outstanding among foreign students. The Central Social theoretical and empirical research, extensive Sciences Library is one of the largest academic scholarly publishing, and a successful trans- libraries in Slovenia and houses an impres- fer of research results in its teaching processes sive social sciences collection to support all as well as in the sphere of public and private research, teaching and learning needs of the sector. Up-to-date and interactive study pro- Faculty, the University and the community. grammes offer extensive, relevant, systematic, high quality and applicable knowledge about society and social phenomena within core RESEARCH areas – sociology, political science, commu- nication, journalism and cultural studies. The Social science research at the Faculty has been Faculty offers 11 undergraduate programmes, providing new insights on society and devel- 12 master study programmes and interdisci- oping new knowledge for the past 51 years.

In 2018, the Faculty of Social Sciences introduced a re- newed scheme of newly ac- credited study programmes for undergraduate and post- graduate studies. The 4 + 1 scheme will be replaced by the 3 + 2 study scheme.

Photo: Primož Hrvacki

48 In January 2018, the Faculty of Social Sciences organised a widely noticed event on fake news and disinformation in current society.

Photo: Primož Hrvacki

There are 20 research centres with more than DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION 170 active researchers within the framework WITH THE PRIVATE AND of the Social Sciences Research Institute, PUBLIC SECTOR globally active in all areas of social sciences. Research at the Institute is carried out within The Faculty of Social Sciences cooperates the framework of national and international with companies and institutions in all ar- research programmes, with intensive coop- eas of its activity (in teaching, research and eration within the European Union research the transfer of knowledge to society). The projects. Faculty regularly collaborates with domes- tic and foreign experts from companies and The fields of research include: social infor- non-governmental organizations, professors matics, methodology and informatics, social and other specialists within the study process welfare, quality of life, organization and hu- through guest lectures, practicums, projects, man resources, comparative legal research, research, events, practical training and the re- spatial sociology, public opinion and mass cruitment of students. It organises more than communication, social psychology, strategy 100 debates, guest lectures and other events and management, political theory, political throughout the year, covering current topics. science research, international relations, ad- The Alumni Club of graduates offers profes- ministrative-political processes and institu- sional networking of graduates as well as the tions, defence, social science terminology and possibilities of lifelong learning, thus connect- journalism, marketing and public relations, ing the Faculty with the corporate world and social communication, culture and religion other professional fields. For more than 10 and the study of science. years, the Art Gallery of the Faculty of Social Sciences has been active in promoting and combining art and science by reacting to and interpreting current social topics.

49 23. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

EDUCATION

Through bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and tative research in general have played an im- continuous education, the Faculty of Social portant part in Slovenian social sciences. The Work offers knowledge and training for pro- Faculty of Social Work has developed special fessional tasks and services in social care and fields of education in the area of work with other fields, where the knowledge and skills older people, families, women, young people, of social workers are needed. The Faculty of people in mental distress, people with disabil- Social Work has developed basic forms and ities, ethnic minorities and others. A signifi- methods of contemporary social work such as cant part of the degree programmes involves counselling, group work, community work, practical work. and work with families. Its achievements in voluntary work, action research, and quali-

Thanks to its student-friend- liness, the Faculty of Social Work also attracts many Eras- mus students from all over Eu- rope

Photo: Borut Petrović Jesenovec

50 The Faculty of Social Work has recently been completely renovated and enlarged and is proud of its new library.

Photo: Borut Petrović Jesenovec

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND In recent decades, the Faculty of Social Work PUBLIC SECTOR has carried out more than 100 basic and tar- geted research, postdoctoral, EU and other The Faculty of Social Work cooperates with international research and development pro- numerous municipalities, associations and jects. In addition to the theories and concepts other non-governmental organizations as of social work, the main topics of research well as various public organisations, in par- include voluntary work, community work, ticular with the social work centres and social group work and evaluation methods. The spe- institutions, hospitals, employment services cific topics of research involve drugs, mental and with commercial organisations which health, family, disability, housing and the is- participate in social work and similar servic- sue of violence, problems of minorities, older es. Therefore, in addition to the community people and the employed poor. The Faculty innovations mentioned above, the Faculty of of Social Work participated in the planning Social Work also cooperates with companies of community services – especially in the field in developing various solutions for high- of violence against women (safe houses), in er quality of peoples’ life, i.e. technological the development of intermediate structures solutions and innovations to providing care (group homes, camps), work with families, for people with dementia who live at home, street work, personal care planning, long- support for libraries for the blind and par- term care and other community approaches. tially sighted, innovations for long-term care in communities and institutions, online chat rooms on the topic of drug prevention, ad- vocacy center.

51 24. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF SPORT

EDUCATION

Faculty of Sport is the leading educational, master’s study programmes can become phys- professional and scientific-research institution ical education teachers in schools or sports in the field of kinesiology and sport in Slo- professionals who carry out sports activities venia. It implements three bachelor’s degree with the elderly or with people with chronic programmes and three master’s degree pro- diseases or injuries or they can work in the grammes (one in cooperation with the Facul- field of sports management. The doctoral ty of Economics) as well as one doctoral pro- programme is aimed at scientific research and gramme. At the bachelor’s level, it educates development work in the field of kinesiology. professionals for work in outside school sports activities and in sports programmes in private sector. It also educates for sports coaches and other professionals for physical preparation in sports organisations as well as in tourism and preventive health programs. Graduates of

Teaching process at the gym

Photo: Bogdan Martinčič

52 3D kinematics measurement of an elite gymnast on the pommel horse

Photo: Jan Ogrin, Bogdan Martinčič, Dr. Matej Supej

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND The basic scientific research activities take PUBLIC SECTOR place within two research programmes. The research programme “Bio-psycho-social con- The main target of the implementation of text of Kinesiology” examines on the one multidisciplinary research, measurement hand the effects of sports training in hypoxic and consultancy projects is to support the conditions and on the other hand physical development of athletes aiming at quality activity and health, including motor devel- and high-level competitive sports. The Facul- opment in children and youth. In the research ty’s participation in designing and testing of programme “Kinesiology in mono-structured, sports equipment is conducted for the needs poly-structural and conventional sports” re- of the fields of elite sports and sport for all. A searchers study human movement in space highlight comes in dealing with optimizing and time in terms of modelling competition the movement of high-level athletes and their and success as well as the issue of prepara- sports equipment, as well as the protection tion processes of athletes in accordance with of health and the positive effects of exercise appropriate measurement procedures and (research work in the field of biomechan- technologies. Applied research activity takes ics). The Institute of Kinesiology targets the place within the framework of various inter- market of high-level Slovenian athletes and national projects in cooperation with industry carries out tests and projects for many ath- and other societal stakeholders. letes from abroad. Of special interests are the preparations for the World Championships and Olympic Games.

53 25. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

EDUCATION

The Faculty of Theology is one of the include biblical-exegetical theology, historical co-founders of the University of Ljubljana. theology, systematic theology and practical Studies and scientific research activities take theology. In the framework of marriage and place in Ljubljana and in its Unit in Mari- family studies, it offers its students knowl- bor. The Faculty of Theology aims to qualify edge for consultation, instruction, research students for critical reflection on the topics and preventive work in a variety of fields of of social reality, transcendence, interpersonal marriage and family issues. relationships, religion, revelation, canon law, morality and education. It provides knowl- edge in the fields of humanities and social sciences, mainly in the perspective of philo- sophical and theological disciplines. The latter

Three artefacts, examples from the exhibition From the desert to the table

From the left: two-handled amphoriskos (Ain Samiyeh, 2300–2000 B.C.); ciborium on a trumpet foot (Ain Samiyeh, 1800/1750–1550 B.C.); bi-con- ical jug with a ribbed neck (Hebron?, 1400–1300 B.C.)

Photo: Tomo Jeseničnik

54 Jean-Luc Marion at the Facul- ty of Theology

Photo: Družina

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION WITH THE PRIVATE AND Research and development activities at the PUBLIC SECTOR Faculty of Theology take place in the context of scientific institutes in association with re- The Faculty of Theology oversees its own lated chairs and other research organizations publishing activity, which focuses on pub- outside the Faculty, which participate in the lishing the latest findings of academic staff, scientific and research work of the Faculty. collaborators and researchers of the Faculty, Two research programmes and a number of as well as publishing translations of foreign research projects are also increasingly engaged scientific achievements particularly related to in scientific research activities. The research- the field of theology. The scientific research ers publish in domestic and foreign scientific achievements are published in the book series publications. Acta Theologica Sloveniae, Scientific Library, Manuals of TEOF and Monasticism in Slove- nia, and in the scientific journals Theological Quarterly, Acta Ecclesiastica Sloveniae and Unity and Dialogue. In addition to that, the Faculty is participating in several innovative international projects in the field of education.

55 26. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA VETERINARY FACULTY

EDUCATION protection. Graduates can gain additional professional knowledge by enrolling in five The Veterinary Faculty conducts a single-cycle different programmes for advanced training. master’s degree programme Veterinary medi- cine, taught in the Slovenian language. There are no special veterinary courses organised in RESEARCH a foreign language (English) for incoming stu- dents. The study takes six years and comprises Research work is performed in the broad a total of 360 ECTS credit points. The date field of life sciences. The Veterinary Faculty of passing the exam in the subject Forensic has well developed laboratory diagnostic and and state veterinary medicine is the date of analysis processes, to include the possibility of graduation, whereupon the graduate is grant- carrying out studies in the fields of chemical ed the professional title: Doctor of Veterinary analysis, biochemical analyses of blood, urine, Medicine (DVM). Post-graduate studies are milk and other body fluids, molecular-bio- possible as a part of the doctoral degree pro- logical methods, serological diagnosis and grammes Biomedicine and Environmental parasitological diagnosis, toxicology studies,

Students taking care of a dog patient at the clinic for small animals

Photo: Željko Stevanić, IFP, Ljubljana

56 A student checks the healing of a wound on a horse after treatment with a new method using stem cells

Photo: Željko Stevanić, IFP, Ljubljana

clinical studies and research using laboratory food and water. The diagnostic work is in- animals. The Veterinary Faculty also has well tended for holders and breeders of animals, developed research programmes in neurosci- veterinarian institutes, producers of animal ence and behavioural neurobiology, in G pro- origin food and animal feed, food processing tein coupled receptors, which are the targets and the pharmaceutical industry. The Faculty of many drugs, electrophysiological studies, provides reliable results in testing, as it is an toxicological and genomic studies as well as accredited institution according to the ISO/ clinical studies in the fields of veterinary on- IEC 17025 standard (General requirements cology, dental medicine, stem cells and equine for qualifications for testing and calibrating physiology. laboratories). The Veterinary Faculty also of- fers cooperation in basic and applied scien- tific research in a wider area of biomedicine. DEVELOPMENT - COOPERATION Additionally, the Veterinary Faculty provides WITH THE PRIVATE AND services in the regulated area of veterinary PUBLIC SECTOR medicine by authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for the purpose The Veterinary Faculty includes the National of veterinary, health and market inspection. Veterinary Institute, which provides labora- tory diagnostics in disease agents, microbio- logical contaminants, toxins and spoilers in

57 ALUMNI UL

We stay in touch with our former students Some of our alumni work as professors at through our Alumni Clubs Association. Harvard, Stanford, Oxford etc. Some are University of Ljubljana Alumni Clubs As- within top 1% of researchers in the world. sociation aka Alumni UL is a network of 50 Many of them are successful entrepreneurs alumni clubs that engage in alumni relations or CEO’s of companies such as Outfit7 (they throughout all of our 26 faculties and artistic created Talking Tom ;) ). Yet others are prime academies. In rough estimate, there is more ministers and members of parliament, medi- than 350,000 UL alumni, many of which are cal doctors with ground-breaking approach- our alumni clubs members. Moreover, each es, engineers with outstanding innovations, year approximately 7,000 students get their musicians, working within the biggest opera degree so our alumni network is getting big- houses in the world, artists with their work ger every day. exhibited in MoMa, athletes with world re- cords and so on. Alumni Clubs offer career advice, network- ing and professional events, mentoring and As our alumni, you will have a possibility to worldwide support, all of which is accessible join our exclusive online community where not only to our alumni but to our last year you can network and connect with other UL students as well. They will help you with get- alumni worldwide. You will be able to select ting an internship or volunteer with the right from a number of offers and services prepared institution and you will get an opportunity to especially for our alumni and choose from va- meet some of our top alumni. riety of giving back options.

But most of all, you will become a member of a strong, diverse and worldwide communi- ty of University of Ljubljana’s alumni, where support, sharing and giving among members is guaranteed!

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MAP OF UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA MEMBERS (ACADEMIES AND FACULTIES)

7 1 ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN Aškerčeva cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana Erjavčeva 23, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 241 10 00 +386 1 421 25 00 www.ff.uni-lj.si/an www.aluo.uni-lj.si 8 FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND 2 ACADEMY OF MUSIC CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY Stari trg 34, 1000 Ljubljana Večna pot 113, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 242 73 00 +386 1 479 80 00 www.ag.uni-lj.si/en www.fkkt.uni-lj.si/en

3 ACADEMY OF THEATRE, RADIO, 9 FACULTY OF CIVIL AND FILM AND TELEVISION GEODETIC ENGINEERING Nazorjeva ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana Jamova cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 251 04 12 +386 1 476 85 00 www.agrft.uni-lj.si/en www.en.fgg.uni-lj.si

4 BIOTECHNICAL FACULTY 10 FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, INFORMATION SCIENCE 1000 Ljubljana Večna pot 113, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 320 30 00 +386 1 479 80 00 www.bf.uni-lj.si/en www.fri.uni-lj.si/en

5 FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION 11 FACULTY OF ECONOMICS Gosarjeva ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana Kardeljeva ploščad 17, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 580 55 00 +386 1 589 24 00 www.fu.uni-lj.si/en www.ef.uni-lj.si/en

6 FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE 12 FACULTY OF EDUCATION Zoisova cesta 12, 1000 Ljubljana Kardeljeva ploščad 16, +386 1 200 07 49 1000 Ljubljana www.fa.uni-lj.si +386 1 589 22 00 www.pef.uni-lj.si

60 13 FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL 20 FACULTY OF NATURAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING Tržaška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana Aškerčeva cesta 12, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 476 84 11 +386 1 470 45 00 www.fe.uni-lj.si/en www.ntf.uni-lj.si/en

14 FACULTY OF HEALTH 21 FACULTY OF PHARMACY SCIENCES Aškerčeva cesta 7, 1000 Ljubljana Zdravstvena pot 5, +386 1 476 95 00 1000 Ljubljana www.ffa.uni-lj.si/en +386 1 300 11 11 www2.zf.uni-lj.si/en 22 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Kardeljeva ploščad 5, 15 FACULTY OF LAW 1000 Ljubljana Poljanski nasip 2, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 580 51 00 +386 1 420 31 00 www.fdv.uni-lj.si/en www.pf.uni-lj.si/en 23 FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK 16 FACULTY OF MARITIME Topniška ulica 31, 1000 Ljubljana STUDIES AND TRANSPORT +386 1 280 92 59 Pot pomorščakov 4, www.fsd.uni-lj.si/en 6320 Portorož +386 5 676 71 00 24 FACULTY OF SPORT www.fpp.uni-lj.si/eng Gortanova 22, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 520 77 00 17 FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS www.fsp.uni-lj.si/en AND PHYSICS Jadranska ulica 19, 1000 Ljubljana 25 FACULTY OF THEOLOGY +386 1 476 65 15 (Mathematics) Poljanska cesta 4, 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 476 65 17 (Physic) +386 1 434 58 18 www.fmf.uni-lj.si/en www.teof.uni-lj.si

18 FACULTY OF MECHANICAL 26 VETERINARY FACULTY ENGINEERING Gerbičeva ulica 60, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana 1000 Ljubljana +386 1 477 12 00 +386 1 477 91 00 www.fs.uni-lj.si/en www.vf.uni-lj.si/en

19 FACULTY OF MEDICINE Vrazov trg 2, 1104 Ljubljana +386 1 543 77 00 www.mf.uni-lj.si/en_GB

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