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The Student Council of the Biotechnical Faculty

The Student Council of the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana (ŠS UL BF) is a body of the Faculty that represents and defends the rights and duties of students. Members of the Student Council are the sole legal and official representatives of students within the Faculty’s structure.
The Student Council, as defined by the Higher Education Act (ZViS) and the Statute of the University of Ljubljana, represents the opinions and interests of all students in the bodies of the Faculty and the University. Through the Student Council, students are continuously involved in the Faculty’s and University’s decision-making processes, giving opinions, suggestions, and remarks on various matters, ensuring that the students' voice is always heard.
In addition, in cooperation with the student community, the Student Organization, and student societies, the Student Council organizes a rich program of extracurricular activities for students.

Student Council Leadership

President: Matic Hrabar

Vice-Presidents:

Tina Skočaj (VP for Study Quality)
Karisa Hribar (VP for Projects)
Urška Vajngerl (VP for Finances)
Nejc Pelko (VP for Academic Affairs)

Secretary: Lili Li Dobnik

Contact and Social Media

Student Council of the Biotechnical Faculty

University of Ljubljana

Jamnikarjeva ulica 101

1000 Ljubljana

Email:

Instagram: External link to @studentski.svet.bful Open in new window

LinkedIn: Študentski svet Biotehniške fakultete

Student representatives at the Faculty

Members of the Student Council

Students of the Biotechnical Faculty elected their representatives to the Student Council for the 2025/26 mandate in the elections held on October 28th 2025, who are now serving as councillors:

Department of Agronomy

Karisa Hribar, 3rd year VSŠ Agriculture – Agronomy and Horticulture
Daša Završnik, 2nd year BSc Agriculture – Agronomy

Department of Biology

Zoja Verbič, 1st year BSc Biology
Ana Bošković, 3rd year BSc Biology
Lili Li Dobnik, additional year BSc Biology
Damir Zukić, 2nd year MSc Molecular and Functional Biology

Biotechnology studies

Alja Arih, 2nd year BSc Biotechnology
Matic Hrabar, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology
Nejc Pelko, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology
Brina Petrovčič, 2nd year MSc Biotechnology

Department of Forestry and Renewable Forest Resources

Valentina Šmid, 1st year MSc Forestry and Forest Ecosystem Management

Department of Landscape Architecture

Vid Hudoklin, 1st year MSc Landscape Architecture
Kaja Pelko Pleteršek, additional year BSc Landscape Architecture

Department of Wood Science and Technology

Peter Milanović, 1st year BSc Wood Science and Technology
Lovro Rožmanc, 2nd year VSŠ Wood Engineering

Department of Microbiology

Tina Skočaj, 3rd year BSc Microbiology
Sara Skvarč, 3rd year BSc Microbiology
Urška Vajngerl, additional year MSc Microbiology
Matej Novak, 3rd year BSc Microbiology

Department of Animal Science

Ana Petek, 2nd year MSc Animal Science

Department of Food Science and Technology

Aleksa Pavićević, 1st year BSc Food Science and Nutrition
Tia Zanutto, 2nd year BSc Food Science and Nutrition

Doctoral students

Hana Čučkin, 1st year PhD Biosciences – Horticulture

Faculty body Representatives

Based on the Rules of Procedure and the Rules on the Elections of Student Representatives, the Student Council has elected student representatives to the committees and bodies of the Biotechnical Faculty for the 2025/26 mandate year:

Senate

Matic Hrabar, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology
Vid Hudoklin, 1st year MSc Landscape Architecture
Karisa Hribar, 3rd year VSŠ Agriculture – Agronomy and Horticulture
Daša Završnik, 2nd year BSc Agriculture – Agronomy
Lili Li Dobnik, additional year BSc Biology

Executive board

Urška Vajngerl, additional year MSc Microbiology

Commission for 1st and 2nd Cycle Studies

Matic Hrabar, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology
Nejc Pelko, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology

Disciplinary Commission for Students

Tia Zanutto, 2nd year BSc Food Science and Nutrition
Daša Završnik, 2nd year BSc Agriculture – Agronomy

Commission for Tutoring

Tina Skočaj, 3rd year BSc Microbiology
Sara Skvarč, 3rd year BSc Microbiology

Quality Assessment Commission

Tina Skočaj, 3rd year BSc Microbiology
Peter Milanović, 1st year BSc Wood Science and Technology

IT Commission

Damir Zukić, 2nd year MSc Molecular and Functional Biology

Commission for Doctoral Studies

Nik Mahnič, additional year PhD Biosciences – Food science

Ethics Commission

Matej Novak, 3rd year BSc Microbiology

PR Commission

Matic Hrabar, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology

Representatives to the Student Council of the University of Ljubljana

Matic Hrabar, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology
Nejc Pelko, 3rd year BSc Biotechnology

Academic Board

120 student members

Projects of the Student Council

In addition to formally representing students at the Faculty and the University, the Student Council, together with the student community, the Student Organization, and student societies, organises a rich program of extracurricular activities for students.

Each year, several traditional projects are organized to bring the work of the Student Council closer to students, enhance student life, and promote networking between students of different fields and academic years.

Freshers’ Welcome

Each academic year begins with a Freshers’ Welcome at the Faculty, where representatives of the Student Council and Student Organization host newcomers with light refreshments and informative materials. We also participate in the Pozdrav brucem event organized by the Student Council of the University of Ljubljana at Congress Square.

BF se igra

BF se igra (BF games) is the biggest annual social event at the Biotechnical Faculty. Held in May, it takes place on the lawn between the Food Science and Agronomy departments, featuring sports competitions, prize games, and socializing over food, drinks, and music.

Summer School

Each academic year concludes with a short summer school that provides students with the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills beyond their regular academic curriculum.

The program includes lectures, workshops, field exercises, and project work, fostering interdisciplinary thinking, practical skills, and creativity.

The program includes lectures, workshops, field exercises, and project work, enabling students to develop interdisciplinary thinking, practical skills, and enhance their creativity and innovation. In addition to professional work, the summer school is also an excellent opportunity for networking, mutual connection, and the exchange of experiences in a relaxed and stimulating environment.

Student Cafés

During the academic year, we organize cafés, breakfasts, and picnics to brighten students’ days at the Faculty and offer opportunities for pleasant gatherings and networking.

Tenders of the Student Council

Co-Financing of Associations

We are one of the few Student Councils that annually allocates part of the budget to co-finance students’ participation in educational (congresses, conferences, competitions) and sports events of European and global importance.

According to the regulations, every student with a valid enrollment at the Biotechnical Faculty can apply.

The Student Council may co-finance up to 60% of participation costs or a maximum of €200 net per individual. Covered costs may include transport, accommodation, registration fees, entrance fees, and other related expenses.

Applications are open until funds are exhausted. After attending the event, students must submit a final report and an article for publication on the Student Council’s social media.

Tender documents 2025/26 (in Slovenian):

Co-Financing of Students

During each mandate, the Student Council also co-finances events and projects organized by various student associations at the Faculty through a dedicated public tender, encouraging extracurricular student activities.

Legal acts and Documents

Legal Acts (in Slovenian)

• External link to Poslovnik Študentskega sveta UL BF Open in new window (POŠSULBF–2)
• External link to Pravilnik o volitvah predstavnikov študentov v Študentski svet in organe UL BF Open in new window
• External link to Pravilnik Študentskega sveta UL BF o sofinanciranju udeležb študentov na dogodkih Open in new window
• External link to Pravilnik Študentskega sveta UL BF o sofinanciranju obštudijskih dejavnosti društev študentov na UL BF Open in new window

Appeals (in Slovenian)
• Dopis o preverjanju in ocenjevanju znanja Open in new window
• Dopis MOL glede sanacije sprehajalne poti ob Glinščici Open in new window

Resolutions (in Slovenian)

Sklepi konstitutivne seje ŠS UL BF

In accordance with the Poslovnik Študentskega sveta UL BF (POŠSULBF-2), the acts adopted at the meetings of the Student Council are published on the website.

For access to other public information, you may contact the authorised persons responsible for providing access to public information and for conducting procedures related to requests for access to public information:

Tina Truden ()
Head of the Office for General, Legal and Human Resources Affairs

Darko Klobučar ()
Secretary of the Member Faculty

SimBiozij

The Student Council of the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, is organizing the first student symposium of the Biotechnical Faculty – SimBiozij, which will take place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

The symposium is intended for all students who wish to further develop and present their research, project, or thesis work to a wider audience. The event offers an opportunity to take first steps into the world of scientific research – from writing an abstract to publicly presenting one’s work.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and entered into the COBISS system (typology 1.12 – published scientific conference abstract). This provides authors with an official reference to their research work, which may also be considered an exceptional achievement when applying for the Zois scholarship and can represent an important advantage in their future academic and professional careers.

Authors will present their work on the day of the symposium in the form of short oral presentations.

Basic Information

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location: Biotechnical Faculty, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, Ljubljana
Who can participate: Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students of the Biotechnical Faculty

Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026
Submission e-mail:

Abstract Preparation

Abstracts must be prepared according to the prescribed template and may contain up to 500 words. Failure to follow the instructions may result in the abstract being returned for revision.

Abstract template Open in new window

Presentation

Presentations should be prepared using the provided template. Each presentation may last up to 8 minutes, followed by 2 minutes for audience questions.

Presentation template Open in new window

Forms

Each abstract must include a mentor involved in the preparation of the work and a reviewer.

The following documents must be submitted together with the abstract:

Statement of authorship Open in new window
Reviewer statement Open in new window

COBISS Publication

All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings, which will be entered into the COBISS system.

To enable the entry of the abstract into COBISS, the following form must be completed:

COBISS submission form Open in new window