We were delighted to welcome Mr. Žiga Hieng, CEO of Salus, for an engaging discussion on leadership, business transformation, and the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

CEK Library is temporarily adjusting access to library materials and the use of its spaces until further notice. Study areas remain open as usual, while library loans have been moved to Yellow*CEK.

The CEK Library will operate on an adjusted schedule between 23 and 26 June 2026

During the visit, students learned more about Kolektor Etra, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of power transformers. With nearly six decades of experience in highly specialized industrial production, the company has established a strong international presence through continuous innovation, diversification, and strategic growth.

When Magdalena Bogatinovska arrived in Ljubljana from Skopje at the age of 25, she came with a clear goal: to pursue a master's degree at the School of Economics and Business. What she did not anticipate was how profoundly the move would shape both her personal and professional life. Over the past five years, Slovenia has become a place she now considers home, while her career has taken her from a student role to managing one of the largest sales regions at Visionect, a company developing workplace management solutions for organisations around the world. As an alumna of the School of Economics and Business, Magdalena credits her studies with helping her develop the critical thinking and adaptability required in an industry that is constantly evolving. Today, she works with partners and customers across several continents, combining technology, business development and relationship building. Yet despite working in a highly digital environment, she remains convinced that successful business is ultimately built on trust, curiosity and genuine human connections.

School of Economics and Business University of Ljubljana is from 17 until 19 of June 2026 hosting the Annual conference of the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies (ESELS). This year’s annual conference features more than 150 researchers from across the globe that have chosen the ESELS Ljubljana conference to discuss their cutting-edge research. In fact, the listed presenter affiliations span around thirty countries. While presenters from Europe form the core of this year’s conference, the program also includes contributions from scholars based far beyond Europe, including Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, and the United States among others.

The second issue of Economic and Business Review in 2026 brings contributions on economic growth, energy consumption, technological innovation, and CO2 emissions in Vietnam; religiosity and financial reporting quality across countries; the financial–operational performance link in hospitals; employee physical activity and job performance; and skills for the future labour market.

The Finance Lab will operate on a modified summer schedule from 15 June to 25 September 2026.

In Episode 83 of the Alumni Connect Podcast, we were joined by Sašo Šmigić, a Member of the Management Board at Generali Investments, one of Slovenia’s leading investment management companies. During the conversation, he reflected on how retail investors view capital markets, how market volatility, uncertainty and current trends influence their behaviour, and why discipline and a healthy relationship with money are crucial for long-term investing.

This month’s selection of new print and e-books brings fresh titles in entrepreneurship, marketing, money and finance, industry studies, and a range of other economics-related fields.

Cycling was once seen primarily as a form of rehabilitation after injury. Today, for many people, it is a way to relax, explore, socialise and even spark new ideas. After attending the SEB Alumni webinar on preparing for a cycling tour, I came away with a much better understanding of why so many people are drawn to the sport and why an increasing number choose to spend their free time on two wheels.

IMB students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of sustainable innovation through the Innovation Management course led by Dr. Jordi Diaz

The CEK Library now provides access to Risk.net database, a resource for news, analysis and research in the fields of financial risk, banking and regulation.

Through pleasant conversations and coffee at the SEB Market, you shared ideas and suggestions that contribute to the ongoing development of the CEK Library.

David Benedek has been building his career in the financial industry for almost three decades, from investment banking in New York to senior leadership positions at NLB, Triglav Insurance and, today, Sava Re. As one of our alumni, he emphasises that it was his studies at the School of Economics and Business that first opened the door to the wider world and provided experiences that significantly shaped his professional path. His studies at Indiana University and exchange experience in Singapore introduced him to an international environment, teamwork and a practical approach to solving business challenges. Today, he places the greatest emphasis on people, company culture and thoughtful decision-making. He believes that, in the long run, values, curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most.