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The meeting was hosted by UM FERI as the project coordinator and attended by representatives from UM PEF, who designed the content as well as the representatives of ten Slovenian kindergartens involved in the project: Vrtec Murska Sobota, Osnovna šola Vransko – Tabor – Enota Vrtec, Vrtec Jožice Flander, Vzgojno izobraževalni zavod Vrtec Ormož, Vrtec Pedenjped Novo mesto, Vrtec Jelka, Vrtec Manka Golarja Gornja Radgona, Vrtec Škofja Loka, Vrtec Borisa Pečeta and Vrtec Laško.

After the initial partner presentation, the work packages and expected outcomes were reviewed in detail, and the organization of the project, including the definition of working groups, was outlined. Kindergarten representatives highlighted specific challenges they face in implementing computer science and informatics into their programs. The project logo and the preliminary dissemination plan were also presented.

In co-authorship with her mentor, Luka Pavlič, she presented the paper "Effort estimation in software development - is AI a resourceful addition?". Sixty-three authors from 11 different countries and 18 different institutions presented papers within six sections, addressing the topics of software quality assurance, software metrics, software testing, DevOps, the role of artificial intelligence in quality assurance, and applications in the areas.

FERI participated in the event by presenting its latest technological achievements in various fields. We focused on the advanced technological solutions that we are developing at our faculty.

We are pleased to announce that FERI has been awarded the Silver Award of the Cologne Fair for its innovative work in the field of electrical engineering and computer science. This award is a reflection of the professionalism, innovation and commitment to progress that our faculty demonstrates in both research and economic fields. A number of our researchers and students also presented their projects and innovations during the presentations, thus continuing the successful integration of science and business.

The Science-Business Nexus once again attracted a lot of attention from visitors, especially students, and provided an insight into the latest technologies and trends, such as micro, bio and nanotechnologies, bionics and space technologies. In fact, the Science-Business Nexus received three awards at MOS 2024. The Gold Award of the Cologne Fair by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation thanks to the innovation - the bionic head as a technology platform by Janez Škrlec. We received the Silver Award of the Celje Fair, and the special award for the bionic head as an innovation and technological platform was also awarded to Janez Škrlec by the Municipality of Celje, for which we congratulate him.

FERI would like to thank the organisers and all the partners involved, especially our researchers, whose work contributes to the development of technological innovation in Slovenia and beyond. This award is an additional motivation for our further activities in the field of science and technological progress.

Dr. Maria Saline, coordinator of the Genie (Gender Initiative for Excellence) project at Chalmers University of Technology, will present the achievements, challenges, and successes of this largest investment in gender equality made by any university. The aim of the event is to share knowledge on institutional efforts for gender equality.

The event is organized within the HybridNeuro project (https://www.hybridneuro.feri.um.si/). It is intended for staff at the University of Maribor and external participants, including experts in the field of gender equality, national contact points, and all those involved in implementing activities or interested in this topic.

The 75-minute lecture will take place on September 25, 2024, at 10:00 CET via MS Teams. Participation in the online event is free of charge. Registration is required in advance.

Registration Deadline: September 24, 2024

Important Information: The lecture will be held in English. Recording and publishing the content of the lecture are not allowed. Presentation materials will be shared.

Organizers: Tanja Botić, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, and Silvia Muceli, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

Contact Person: Dr. Tanja Botić (tanja.botic@um.si), Assoc. Prof. Silvia Muceli (muceli@chalmers.se)

- Dr. Tanja Botić & the HybridNeuro project consortium

During the interview, we discussed the complexity around activity of 639 skeletal muscles, even providing a unique opportunity to listen to the sounds of muscle contractions. Head of Laboratory, Aleš Holobar, alongside colleagues Matej Kramberger and Tanja Botić, shared insights on a range of topics from common muscle cramps to the advanced control of bionic arms.

Engaging conversation is now featured in an episode of Ferkvenca X, offering listeners better understanding on the research work being done at our laboratory. We are proud to be recognized as an expert in hybrid neural interface research, supported by European funding through the HybridNeuro project.

Hear the full interview and learn more about the research happening at the System Software Laboratory. Recording of an interview available in the Slovene language:

https://val202.rtvslo.si/podkast/frekvenca-x/31057643/175068531

This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement no. 101079392 and from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee scheme under grant agreement no. 10052152. The opinions and views expressed during the event are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Research Agency (REA). The European Union and the funding body are not responsible for the content of the event.

Available application periods:

• Application period for enrolment in a higher year of study, parallel studies, and enrolment of graduates in integrated master's study programmes (for enrolment in undergraduate and integrated master's study programmes)

Note: Candidates may submit multiple applications, stating one study preference in each of them.

Eligible candidates: The application for enrolment in a higher year of study may be submitted by all candidates regardless of citizenship, and the application for enrolment in parallel studies and enrolment of graduates in integrated master's study programmes may be submitted by the citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and citizens of the European Union Member States and Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship.

More information is available at the my.um.si website > Future Students > Enrolment in Undergraduate Studies.

• Application period for enrolment in a higher year of study and parallel studies (for enrolment in master's study programmes)

Note: Candidates may submit three applications, stating one study preference in each of them.

Eligible candidates: The application for enrolment in a higher year of study and parallel studies may be submitted by all candidates regardless of citizenship.

More information is available at the my.um.si website > Future Students > Enrolment in Postgraduate Studies.

• Application period for enrolment in a higher year of study (for enrolment in doctoral study programmes)

Note: Candidates may submit three applications, stating one study preference in each of them.

Eligible candidates: The application for enrolment in a higher year of study may be submitted by all candidates regardless of citizenship.

More information is available at the my.um.si website > Future Students > Enrolment in Postgraduate Studies.​

In the years 2021-2023 alone, we conducted more than 70 educational events, including professional excursions for students, public presentations of student projects, numerous workshops for secondary and primary schools, FERI Academy summer schools on Computer Science, public discussions, presentations at festivals and fairs, media interviews and shows, professional workshops and many other events. The Slovenian Scientific Foundation recognised these activities and, for the third time in the last nine years, awarded the Prometheus Science Award to the Institute of Computer Science.

Please note:A Team meeting link will be sent to each registered participant on the 8 April at 10:00 CET.

This online session presents a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing the EUMaster4HPC to gather essential information directly from programme representatives.

We kindly request your assistance in sharing the following registration form with your network and any potential applicants you may know.

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Help us spread the word and enable interested candidates to gain comprehensive knowledge about the EUMaster4HPC programme.

Kind regards,

Régis Beck

EUMaster4HPC - Communication officer
Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine
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Candidates had to meet the following criteria: more than 20 years of activity with significant contributions in the field of publications, mentoring of doctoral students, invited lectures, and to be among the 2% of scientists on the Stanford University list. The award was held on 19/03/2024 at Poornima University, Jaipur, India.

For more information on the application procedure for co-financing of Erasmus+ mobility for the purpose of studies abroad please see the CURRENT CALL FOR APPLICATIONS.

Students must apply at their home faculty by 15 March 2024!

Deadline for submitting electronic applications on the website of the University of Maribor https://studentexchange.um.si is 30 March 2024!

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The Computer Science study program at that time had three majors in the 2nd year: Software, Informatics, Logic and Systems. All first-generation students chose the Software major, which was the forerunner of today's Computer Science and Information Technologies study program.

40th anniversary of the enrollment of the first generation of computer science students at the University of Maribor and, at the same time, the 35th anniversary of the first graduates in computer science at the University of Maribor the former students celebrated with an event and visited the faculty again. They were received by the head of the Institute of Computer Science, prof. dr. Aleš Holobar, and visited the Laboratory for Geospatial Modelling, Multimedia and Artificial Intelligence (GeMMA).