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.

The School of Economics and Business was ranked 81st in the 2026 Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking, establishing itself among the world's leading providers of custom programmes.

On 12 May 2026, Alumni EF hosted the event *From Saver to Investor: What You Need to Know Before Opening an INR Account*, where Urška Cvelbar, Marja Milič, Gal Jure Perhaj and Prof. Dr. Aljoša Valentinčič, together with moderator Tomaž Okorn, discussed individual investment accounts, their advantages, limitations, and the key questions investors should consider before opening one.

We had the opportunity to visit Paloma d.o.o., where we gained great insight into the company’s operations, development, and strategic direction. The visit was closely connected to our studies of investments and business development, as it enabled us to better understand how a large manufacturing company operates in a competitive international environment.

UL SEB students achieved an outstanding international success by competing at the global finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, held in Hong Kong on 12 May 2026.

In the 82nd episode of the Alumni Connect podcast, our guest was Senka Umek, entrepreneur and creative director working at the intersection of fashion, marketing, and the music industry. In the conversation, we explored entrepreneurship, creative industries, personal branding, music management, and how studying at the School of Economics and Business can open doors to less traditional career paths as well.

The IMB students recently visited Tenzor Group, where they were welcomed by our alumnus and the CEO of the compnay, Miha Senčar.

At first glance, it seemed like just another alumni lecture. Another event squeezed in between a long list of commitments, with the expectation that you might leave with a useful insight or two. Yet within the first few minutes, it became clear that this would not be passive listening. It felt more like a mirror. The kind you do not always find easy to look into.

The University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business (UL EF), has been informed of a security incident on the Canvas platform provided by the external vendor Instructure. According to the vendor’s notification and publicly available information, the incident was related to unauthorized access or activity by a criminal actor within the vendor’s environment.

The CEK Library will host the international conference of the European Business School Librarians' Group (EBSLG) from 11 to 13 May 2026.

The School of Economics and Business was visited by a top sailor Gennadi Strakh at a lecture given by Prof. Dr. Boštjan Antončič in the Entrepreneurship course, where he introduced students to the connections between sailing, teamwork, goals, and entrepreneurial thinking.

We are delighted to share that the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana (SEB LU) is part of the newly awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network under Horizon Europe. The network, EMANAIRE – Empowering Human Agency in AI-Augmented Futures of Work, will train 15 doctoral candidates to study how generative AI and AI agents are reshaping work, organisations, and careers.

May brings a fresh spring selection of new titles to the CEK Library. Discover new print and e-books in economics and related fields, and find inspiration for your studies, research or teaching.

During the pre-exam and exam period, the CEK Library has extended its opening hours to provide UL SEB students with more time and suitable conditions for focused and effective study.

We had the privilege of welcoming Blaž Brodnjak, CEO of NLB d.d., for a guest lecture at @IMB. Drawing on extensive executive experience, he offered a compelling perspective on shifting geopolitical dynamics, the European Union’s evolving role, and Slovenia’s strategic position within this landscape.