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.

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.

The CEK Library will operate on an adjusted schedule during the upcoming holidays.

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.