The International Master Programme in Business and Organisation (IMB) at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, has been ranked 29th in the world in this year’s Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking – the best result in the programme’s history.

After the summer break, CEK Library presents a fresh September selection of print and e-books. This month, discover new titles on tourism, management, entrepreneurship and a range of current topics in economics and business.

The third issue of Economic and Business Review in 2026 brings contributions on Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Act in comparative perspective; the use of social media technologies and performance in B2B companies; the intention–behaviour gap and customer retention in mobile telecommunications; and the impact of social expectations and gender norms on women leaders’ marital and partner relationships and workplace outcomes.

Silver*CEK is open again, with a temporary set-up offering plenty of space for studying, relaxing and socialising during the September exam period.

The 21st Bled Strategic Forum, Slovenia's central foreign policy event, took place in Bled on 31 August and 1 September 2026. Held under the title The Power to Shape the Future, it brought together more than 150 speakers from over 70 countries, among them two heads of state, four prime ministers, seven foreign ministers and four European commissioners. The presence of six researchers from UL SEB in a programme of this calibre confirms that economics, business and the knowledge they generate are an indispensable part of the debate on the future of Europe.

The IMB Programme hosted a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Slovenia for an engaging dialogue with students, offering an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of China from the perspective of young Chinese diplomats.

In episode 85 of the Alumni Connect podcast, we welcome Blaž Kržišnik, Partner and Regional Head of Sales at Unija ETL International. The former captain of Slovenia’s national floorball team reveals how he applies lessons from sport to business. He and Filip Matko discuss his studies, experience in Switzerland, early career, mentoring, and sales as a form of consulting and building long-term relationships.

Discover the August new book arrivals at the CEK Library. This month's selection features a wide range of new print and e-books, with a focus on Routledge publications in management, labour economics, the environment and sustainability.

Having completed her master's degree at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Ula Kanduč is already preparing for the next chapter of her academic journey: a PhD in Beijing. A passionate trail runner, aspiring researcher, and founder behind a patented medical innovation, she has built her path by questioning assumptions and embracing challenges that others might avoid. From studying in Japan and learning Chinese to developing a healthcare solution inspired by her own marathon experience, Ula believes that growth begins where comfort ends. For her, the goal has never been to choose the harder path, but the more interesting one.

The Bloomberg Terminal is available in the Finance Lab for research and academic purposes at UL SEB. It provides access to an extensive database of financial data, news, analytics, trading and price information.

This week, the School of Economics and Business is hosting the second module of the international joint summer school Vienna–Ljubljana–Sarajevo, focusing on the topic of the circular economy. The programme, organized within the CEEPUS programme, brings together 31 students from the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, WU Vienna, and the School of Economics, University of Sarajevo.

In the 84th episode of the Alumni Connect podcast, we welcome Aleš Križnar, Secretary General of the Basketball Federation of Slovenia. His journey began in basketball, but also took him through music, studies at the School of Economics and Business, an exchange in Finland, work in Vienna and a year in the United States. In the conversation, he reflects on leading EuroBasket 2013, the responsibility behind major projects, and the trust, decision-making and business thinking that underpin successful sporting stories.

At the final event of the project, students presented business models, prototypes, and sustainable solutions for the popularization of sailing as a healthy, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly activity.

From 29 June to 10 July 2026, the University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (UL SEB) hosted a group of students from its partner institution, Monash Business School (Monash University, Australia), as part of an intensive study tour in Slovenia.

Looking for your next summer read? Whether you are heading on holiday, relaxing at home or simply taking a break, CEK Library has plenty of fiction waiting to be discovered.

At the final event of the project, students presented practical business models, prototypes, and innovative solutions for the human resources challenges of the company Tames

This year, the Network of International Business and Economic Schools (NIBES) celebrated the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Letter of Intent, through which partner institutions laid the foundation for the network in 1996. To mark the occasion, representatives of the partner institutions re-signed the Letter of Intent, reaffirming their commitment to the continued cooperation and development of the NIBES network.