Publish date: 2026/09/11 | Expire date: 2026/09/30 | Author: Nina Planinšek
On 10 September 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting the DIGIN 2026 – Digital Inclusion in the Information Society workshop at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor.
Held in a hybrid format, the workshop brought together more than 150 participants – around 50 on-site and 100 online. We were delighted by the strong participation and, even more importantly, by the engaging discussions, experience-sharing, and diverse perspectives shared throughout the day.
A particular highlight was the invited lecture by Susanna Laurin, Chair of the Funka Foundation, who guided us through the evolving European accessibility landscape and reminded us of the importance of moving “from ambition to action.”
Our round table on Digital Inclusion in Slovenia offered valuable perspectives on what accessibility and digital inclusion mean in practice – at universities, among students, for persons with disabilities, in organisations and across the wider digital society. The discussion once again highlighted how important it is to involve different users and stakeholders when designing accessible digital environments, services and technologies.
We concluded the programme by giving the stage to our students and their innovative ideas and solutions. Their presentations showed how technology, creativity and a strong understanding of users’ needs can come together to contribute to a more inclusive digital future.
A sincere thank you to all Slovenian and international authors, speakers and panellists for sharing their research, experiences and good practices – and, above all, for their continued work and commitment to advancing digital accessibility and inclusion.
And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us – in Maribor or online – and helped make DIGIN 2026 such an engaging and inspiring event!
More about DIGIN: www.digin.si
Gallery: feri.um.si/fotogalerija/
Publish date: 2026/08/25 | Expire date: 2026/09/23 | Author: Neli Šijanec
NEWLY AWARDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SMARTFACT: emerging technologies for the factories of the future
The programme was selected under the public call JR RR PROGRAMI (TRL 3-6).
The Jožef Stefan Institute, as the lead partner, has secured the SMARTFACT programme, bringing research organisations and industrial companies together to develop more efficient, flexible and sustainable manufacturing.
The consortium comprises 17 partners: the Jožef Stefan Institute, the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Computer and Information Science and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Maribor Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Rudolfovo, TECOS, Yaskawa Slovenia, Metronik, Gorenje, SICK, INEA, Adria Mobil, RETTRO, Fotona, Elvez and Keko Equipment. Research teams, system integrators and end users will jointly develop and validate solutions in real industrial environments.
The programme is structured around four thematic pillars: AI-supported process control, robotics of the future, laser processing for electronics, and plasma technologies. Activities will progress from industrial research at TRL 3-4 to prototype development and demonstrations at TRL 5-6.
Expected results include self-learning systems for monitoring manufacturing processes, energy-efficient production scheduling, automated quality inspection using computer vision, adaptable robotic systems, laser micro- and nanoprocessing with automatic optimisation, and thermochromic sensors for recording the temperature history of food products. SMARTFACT will contribute to higher productivity, improved quality, greater energy efficiency and the international competitiveness of Slovenian industry.
SMARTFACT integrates artificial intelligence, robotics, machine vision, and laser and plasma technologies.
The programme is co-funded under the public call JR RR PROGRAMI (TRL 3-6).
● 17 partners from research and industry |
● 4 interconnected thematic pillars |
● Development and demonstration from TRL 3 to TRL 6 |
Publish date: 2026/03/30 | Expire date: 2026/09/30 | Author: Lidija Kokol
IMPORTANT DATES:
CITIZENS OF NON-EU MEMBER STATES - FOREIGNERS:
- FIRST APPLICATION PERIOD: from 31 March 2026 until 30 April 2026.
- SECOND APPLICATION PERIOD: from 24 August 2026 until 4 September 2026 - if enrolment places are not filled in the first application period, faculties decide to publish a list of vacancies (faculties may decide against holding a second round of applications despite still having available enrolment places after the first application period).
If enrolment places remain after the first application period for citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and other EU Member States, faculties may decide to offer them in an additional application period for still-available enrolment places also to Slovenians in the border regions and abroad, and citizens of non-EU Member States – foreigners; however, as per priority order, enrolment places are first filled by citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and other EU Member States, followed by Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship and lastly by citizens of non-EU Member States – foreigners.
CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA AND OTHER EU MEMBER STATES:
- FIRST APPLICATION PERIOD: from 31 March 2026 until 4 September 2026.
- APPLICATION PERIOD FOR STILL-AVAILABLE ENROLMENT PLACES: from 22 September until 23 September 2026 at 12 p.m. CET (this deadline also applies to supporting documents) - if enrolment places are not filled in the first application period and faculties decide to publish a list of vacancies.
SLOVENIANS IN THE BORDER REGIONS AND ABROAD:
- First application period for master's studies: from 31 March 2026 until 4 September 2026 - Under certain conditions, candidates may also apply within the application period for still-available enrolment places if the faculty decides so.
- First application period for doctoral studies: from 31 March 2026 until 30 April 2026 - Under certain conditions, candidates may also apply within the application period for still-available enrolment places if the faculty decides so.
- Second application period for doctoral studies: from 24 August 2026 until 4 September 2026 - Under certain conditions, candidates may also apply within the application period for still-available enrolment places if the faculty decides so.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR ENROLMENT IN A HIGHER YEAR OF STUDY AND PARALLEL STUDIES:
- from 1 September until 8 September 2026
NOTE:
- Candidates shall submit their application for enrolment in postgraduate programmes of the University of Maribor electronically via the eVŠ web portal.
- Proof of completed previous education is not a requirement for the submission of an application, it is, however, required for enrolment.
- After the expiration of application deadlines referred to in this Call, applications for enrolment in postgraduate programmes can no longer be submitted.
The application is valid only if the candidate pressed the SUBMIT button in eVŠ. In the opposite case, the application will not be submitted and will thus be rejected by means of an official decision. Before completing the application procedure, candidates are advised to verify whether the application has indeed been submitted. Candidates will receive an email notification of the successful application to the email address indicated in the application form.
Publish date: 2026/02/04 | Expire date: 2026/09/30 | Author: Lidija Kokol
When to apply:
Application deadlines for citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and other EU Member States as well as Slovenians in the border regions and abroad (application for the 1st year of study, for parallel studies and for graduates of integrated master's study programmes)
- First application period: from 18 February to 18 March 2026
Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enrol. - Second application period: from 20 to 27 August 2026
Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enrol. - Application period for still-available enrolment places: from 23 to 24 September 2026 until 10 a.m. CET
Candidates may submit three applications, in each specifying one study programme. - Application for parallel studies and graduates of integrated master's study programmes: from 1 to 8 September 2026 (for enrolling in a study programme that requires a test of specific aptitudes, abilities and skills, the application must be submitted between 18 February and 18 March 2026).
Candidates may submit several applications, in each specifying one study programme.
Application deadlines for citizens of non-EU Member States (application for the 1st year of study)
- First application period: from 18 February to 18 March 2026
For enrolment to the University of Maribor, candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different University of Maribor study programmes in which they wish to enrol. - Second application period: from 3 to 4 September 2026
For enrolment to the University of Maribor, candidates may submit maximum three (3) applications, in each specifying one (1) University of Maribor study programme in which they wish to enrol.
Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study (for all candidates regardless of citizenship)
- From 1 to 8 September 2026 (for enrolling in a study programme that requires a test of specific aptitudes, abilities and skills, the application must be submitted between 18 February and 18 March 2026).
Candidates may submit several applications, in each specifying one study programme.
NOVELTY for enrolment in academic year 2026/27
The new Higher Education Act (ZVIS-1, Official Gazette RS no. 56/25) in Article 13 stipulates that higher education institutions shall conduct a direct interview with foreign citizens on the suitability of the candidate according to the enrollment conditions of the study programme. This applies for foreign citizens who have submitted an application for enrollment for higher education studies in the Republic of Slovenia and come from one of the countries with a higher migration risk, as determined by the list of countries whose citizens must have visas when crossing the external borders of the European Union, in accordance with the law regulating the conditions and methods of entry, departure and stay of foreigners in the Republic of Slovenia.
The faculty will inform the candidates about the course and date of the interviews by e-mail.
How and where to apply:
By the deadline set in the Call for Enrolment, submit the electronic application form via the eVŠweb portal with a qualified digital certificate, smsPASS, e-ID card, Arnes AAI account (an account of the Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure), or with a username and password after logging in to the SI-PASS system.
Submitting applications and supplemental documents: In the application-admission procedures for enrolment in the 2026/27 academic year, you must also submit all supplemental documents required for application electronically via eVŠ information system. Check detailed instruction on how to submit supplemental documents together with the application and how to submit them later when the application for enrolment has already been electronically submitted.
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