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.

Nejc Perme began his academic journey at the School of Economics and Business without a clear idea of where it would lead him. Today, he works at the Bank of Slovenia, where he focuses on analysing inflation in the euro area. His path was shaped by courses that gradually steered him towards the research side of economics, as well as by the persistence with which he developed his analytical skills. Already during his studies, he stood out for his outstanding academic performance, earning the University of Ljubljana’s award for academic excellence. His story illustrates how curiosity, discipline and an openness to new interests can lead to a well-defined professional direction.

As part of the Operations Management course, we had the privilege of welcoming a guest lecturer, Raul Intriago Lombeida from Sandoz, who is also an IMB alumnus.

A team of students from the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, has achieved an outstanding result in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, advancing to the global finals and ranking among the top six teams worldwide.

April brings longer days and a fresh selection of new titles at the CEK Library. Explore recent publications in money and finance, labour economics, and other areas that can support your studies and research.

On Easter Monday, 6 April 2026, the library will be closed, while the Pink and Green Study Areas CEK will remain open for independent study or project work.

The visit of Prof. Dr. Tomislav Galović from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, brought the importance of international competitiveness, innovation, and intercultural competencies closer to the students at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, while at the same time consolidating the long-standing cooperation between the two faculties.

The second event in the “From Saver to Investor” series highlighted the reasons for delaying investing (fear, lack of knowledge) and the importance of financial literacy. The speakers emphasized the impact of inflation, the accessibility of investing, and the advantages of a diversified portfolio.

On 17 March 2026, students in the Sustainable Tourism course welcomed Marjeta Čič from InPlaninec as a guest lecturer.