News and events

23. Oct. | News

RS award for achievements in higher education also presented at the UP

Among the recipients of awards for outstanding achievements in higher education is Assoc. Prof. Dr Maja Mezgec, a member of the academic staff at the University of Primorska Faculty of Education (UP PEF), who received an award for outstanding achievements in education relating to national communities and minorities.

21. Aug. | News

ŠtartUP – a social event for all UP students at the start of the academic year

ŠtartUP is an event that brings together both first-year students and students from higher years at the start of the new academic year, offering an opportunity to discover extracurricular activities available in the wider local community.

11. Aug. | News

WELCOME EVENTS FOR UP FRESHMEN 2026/27

To help you start your studies with confidence and ease, the University of Primorska, together with its faculties, has prepared three welcome events where you will get to know the university environment, meet your future classmates, and receive all the essential information you need for a successful start to your academic journey.

30. Jun. | News

Prometheus of Science Awards for Excellence in Communication in 2025 also at the UP PEF

On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Slovenian Science Foundation (SZF) presented the Prometheus of Science Awards for exemplary philanthropy and excellence in communication at a ceremonial academy held in the hall of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia.

26. Nov. | News

New Study Programme in Speech and Language Therapy and Surdopedagogy at UP PEF

A new five-year study programme in Speech and Language Therapy and Surdopedagogy will be offered at UP PEF for the first time in the 2026/2027 academic year. The programme was accredited by the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (NAKVIS) at its session on 20 November 2025.

23. Oct. | News

Autumn graduation ceremony for doctors of science at the UP

The University of Primorska held its autumn doctoral degree ceremony on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Prof. Dr Štefko Miklavič, Vice-Rector for Research and Development at the University of Primorska, together with the deans of the university’s faculties and doctoral supervisors, conferred doctoral degrees on 12 new doctoral graduates, who joined the academic community of the University of Primorska. Among them was Dr Tamara Viktoria Prelac, who completed her doctoral studies in the Educational Sciences doctoral programme.

9. Sep. | News