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18.09.2026
On Friday, 25 September 2026, the University of Ljubljana’s Biotechnical Faculty will take part in European Researchers’ Night through the ViroiDoc project, with two events focusing on international mobility and viroids. In collaboration with the Rhythm of Life project, coordinated by the National...
On 15 September 2026, the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana hosted the 10th Conference on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources, which also marked the 30th anniversary of the Slovenian Plant Gene Bank. The central message of the meeting was the need to make...
16.09.2026
The City of Ljubljana, the University Botanic Gardens Ljubljana and Europlakat are continuing to green bus shelter roofs during Mobility Week, with 25 new additions bringing the total to 100. Planted with native Karst and sub-Mediterranean species, these roofs retain greenery even during drought and...
04.09.2026
Between February and July 2026, the MICROVEG student project was carried out at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty. Its main objective was to investigate the effects of microplastics on soil, plants, and sustainable vegetable production and, based on the findings, contribute to the...
30.06.2026
Professor Nina Gunde-Cimerman of the Department of Biology at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, has been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), one of the world\'s most prestigious organizations in the life sciences. As the second Slovenian woman and only the...
25.05.2026
International research lead by researchers from the University of Ljubljana and INRAE institute has revealed that grey wolves are the main factor limiting the expansion of golden jackals in Europe. However, human activity is importantly reducing the suppressive effect of top predators. The study...
15.09.2026 - 18.09.2026
Lectures on Slovenian River Ecosystems: Registration Open for the First Day of an International Workshop The Department of Biology at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, in cooperation with the University of Gothenburg, is organising an international workshop on river ecosystem ecology,...
24.09.2026 - 24.09.2026
Fifth Workshop on Wood Protection, Installation and Outdoor Use to Focus on High-Quality Timber Construction How can high-quality and durable timber construction be ensured in a time of changing climatic conditions? The fifth workshop, “Wood Protection, Installation and Outdoor Use”, will...
25.09.2026 - 25.09.2026
11th Colloquium on Genetics We cordially invite you to join us at the 11th Colloquium on Genetics, organized by the Slovenian Genetics Society (SGD) in collaboration with the Slovenian Society for Human Genetics (SDHG). The colloquium will take place on September 25, 2026, at the...
28.09.2026 - 01.10.2026
Aquaculture Europe 2026 In the fall of 2026 (28. 9 - 10. 1. 2026), Ljubljana will host one of Europe’s largest aquaculture events—Aquaculture Europe 2026 (AE2026). The international conference will take place at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Center and will bring together...
30.09.2026 - 30.09.2026
Symbolic Handover of the Dean’s Insignia to the Incoming Dean, Prof. Dr. Mojca Golobič On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at 11 a.m., a ceremonial handover of the Dean’s insignia will take place in the foyer of the Dean’s Office at the University of Ljubljana’s Biotechnical...
Wolves and People: Press Conference and Media Field Day on Coexistence with Large Carnivores On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, within the LIFE WILD WOLF project, is organising a press conference and media field day dedicated to new findings on...
