The Dr. Ana Mayer Kansky Award for outstanding doctoral dissertation is awarded to doctoral dissertations that meet the criteria of excellence in their field and whose content represents a cutting-edge achievement and breakthrough in the scientific and/or artistic field. The prizes are awarded annually to doctoral students of the University of Ljubljana.

The 2026 award in the field of social sciences is presented to Assist. Prof. Dr. Amadeja Lamovšek, a graduate of the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, for her doctoral dissertation titled “A configurational approach to work design for different forms of work”, which she prepared under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Matej Černe.

Please be informed that the Student Affairs Office will not hold office hours from 28 to 30 April 2026.

This year, we are pleased to welcome Tam Long Pham from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as a visiting professor in the Strategic Management course.

We had the pleasure of hosting Jan Peloza, CEO of Impact Hub, as a guest speaker. He presented the vision and activities of Impact Hub Ljubljana.

We had the opportunity to host a guest lecture by Benjamin Jošar, CEO of Triglav Skladi, who presented key strategic insights into the asset management industry.

The Secretary General of the Slovenian Sailing Federation Eldina Domazet presented the activities of the association, the Olympic sailing classes, and the role of sailing as a top sport and sustainable leisure activity to students.

Students learned about the functioning of the top-class sailing environment and the importance of cooperation, organization, and promotion of Slovenian sailing at the Burja Izola Sailing Club with Vasilij Žbogar.

In the 81st episode of the Alumni Connect podcast, we host Tine Starič, a software solutions architect who takes us through his four-year experience of living and working in Lithuania. We talk about how big decisions often begin with a small step. About how curiosity keeps you moving forward, even when you don’t have all the answers. And about why the paths you choose are never walked alone.

Students learned about Toni Vodišek's sporting path, the importance of clear goals, a strong team, and thoughtful promotion in top-level sport.

The Sustainability Week is the largest event at the School of Economics and Business dedicated to sustainability-related topics. This year, it will take place from 20 to 24 April 2026.

Students of the School of Economics and Business of the University of Ljubljana, as part of their cooperation with the Sailing Association of Slovenia, got to know the world of Slovenian sailing up close, through a visit to Portorož and participation in the Sailor of the Year gala event in Koper.

Students of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana learned about the entrepreneurial story of Tomaž Čopi at the Sailing Point company, who showed how perseverance in sailing and success in entrepreneurship are closely connected through his sports and business experiences.

As part of the Operations Management course, IMB students recently presented their project work, taking on the role of decision-makers in a realistic business environment. The project, The Operations Challenge of Scaling a Pharma Startup, required students to work in seven teams, each focusing on critical operational areas.

Staff and students at the University of Ljubljana now have access to more than 4,000 new eBook titles from Taylor & Francis, supporting your studies, research, and academic writing.

We are pleased to inform you that enrolment for the Master's degree programmes, offered in both Slovenian and English, is now open.

On April 3, 2026, 45 students enrolled in the course How to Do Business with China and International Business, led by Professor Gregor Pfajfar and Assistant Professor Zhonghui Ding, took part in a study visit to Kabaj Winery in the Goriška Brda region.

We are pleased to offer UL SEB students access to the electronic versions of Financial Times Premium and The Economist for the current academic year.

Niko Klanšek's guest lecture offered students valuable insights into modern global entrepreneurship, where startups, investments, blockchain, and artificial intelligence intertwine to create new business opportunities.

The director of the Tames company, Robert Šegula, Mag., presented the development of a family business, the importance of management in a family environment, and the key business challenges in managing a diverse and development-oriented company to students of the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana.