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Ivan Damnjanović, student of the doctoral study programe Mathematical Sciences (in English) at UP FAMNIT will defend his doctoral thesis Some results in spectral and extremal graph theory; under the mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nino Bašić and co-mentorship of Prof. Dragan Stevanović, PhD. The defence will take place on Wednesday,28 October 2026 at 16.00 at the MP6, UP FAMNIT and online: https://upr-si.zoom.us/j/68949642709?pwd=Dj0FyEy8yFMhPKIQoWw8j3lV7xWxq0.1. The doctoral disertation is available in the University Library. You are kindly invited!

The InnoRenew CoE International Conference 2026, will take place 5-6 November 2026 and will provide a forum to explore renewable materials and their use for creating healthy, sustainable buildings, while also placing a special emphasis on supporting the career development of PhD students and early career researchers, during different thematic sessions: Advanced Manufacturing Information processing Creativity & Society Buildings Health Materials Other topics are also welcome. More information: InnoRenew CoE International Conference 2026 – InnoRenew CoE InnoRenew CoE

Draženka Višnjić, student of the doctoral study programe Mathematical Sciences (in English) at UP FAMNIT will defend her doctoral thesis Analyzing Coxeter-like Graphs: From Distance Functions and Homomorphisms to Self-Dual Codes; under thementorship of Prof. Marko Orel, PhD. The defence will take place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10.15 in FAMNIT-MP4 and on ZOOM: https://upr-si.zoom.us/j/68631382454?pwd=xcE6o1ND2LpcfLMHMoDG2S44IZyMT1.1 The doctoral disertation will be available in the University Library. You are kindly invited!

As part of the GOmini project, a family nature workshop will be organised for children aged 6 and above and their families. Through exploring the riverbank, participants will discover the diversity of life along the river, learn about the impact of human activities on the natural environment, and use digital microscopes to observe tiny organisms and fascinating details of nature up close. The workshop will offer a relaxed and engaging learning experience and will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required. Events – Nature workshop for children and families “Nature and tourism” – V

Vanja Gomboc, student of the doctoral study programe Suicidology and Mental Health (in Slovenian) at UP FAMNIT will defend her doctoral thesis Psihološki procesi novinarjev ob poročanju o samomoru: analiza mešane metode (Journalists’ Psychological Processes When Reporting on Suicide: Mixed Methods Analysis); under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Vita Poštuvan. The defence will take place on Monday, 16 November 2026 at 11:00 in Brolo B6 (Trg Brolo 12, second floor). The doctoral disertation is available in the University Library. You are kindly invited!

Lecture description: Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, have become famous as virtually indestructible creatures capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, radiation, and even the conditions of outer space. However, behind their legendary superpowers lies a wealth of even more bizarre phenomena: from ornamented eggs and parasitic lifestyles to missing researchers and deep-sea monsters. During this lecture, we will explore their bizarre biology and discover fascinating facts that are rarely covered in popular science media. Lecturer: Maša Herzog (UL BF) Maša graduated in Biology from the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana in 2024. She is actively involved in the Biology Students’ Association, particularly in various creative projects. She is also a member of the Slovenian Bat Research and Conservation Society, where she has been involved in bat rehabilitation and has created illustrations for T-shirts, brooches, and an informative popular science brochure about bats. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Ecology and Biodiversity, with her thesis focusing on marine tardigrades in Slovenia. Alongside her studies, she works as a tour guide at the Slovenian Museum of Natural History.

As part of the GOmini project, a family nature workshop will be organised for children aged 6 and above and their families. Through exploring coastal wetlands, participants will discover their unique characteristics and rich biodiversity, learn about the connections between terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and understand the importance of wetlands for nature conservation. Using digital microscopes, they will also have the opportunity to observe tiny organisms and fascinating details of the natural environment that often go unnoticed by the naked eye. The workshop will offer a relaxed and engaging learning experience and will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited and prior registration is required. Events – Nature workshop for children and families “Coastal Wetlands – Betw 

Between 23 and 27 November 2026, the InnoRenew CoE premises of the University of Primorska in Izola will host the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled Wooden Buildings and Circular Construction. Hosted by UP FAMNIT/UP IAM, the programme is organized in collaboration with partner institutions Thomas More (Belgium), Novia University of Applied Sciences (Finland), and Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (Germany). Erasmus+ BIP Wooden Buildings and Circular Construction is worth 3 ECTS credits and also includes two online sessions (on 9 and 16 November 2026). It addresses sustainable and circular approaches to the design, construction, and use of wooden buildings, focusing on how appropriate design strategies can extend the lifespan of modern timber buildings and their components. Participants will learn about the principles of adaptable design, strategies for deconstruction, reuse, and recycling of building elements, as well as material selection that contributes to a more sustainable built environment and more efficient use of resources.

At the second Tea with Psychologists event, entitled The Role of Parents Throughout an Athlete’s Development, we will be joined by Prof. Dr. Tanja Kajtna, a sports psychologist. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 24, at 5 p.m. in the lobby of UP FAMNIT. The sports psychologist will discuss when we can start talking about elite sports and the developmental characteristics of sports participation at different ages. She will also present the roles parents play at different stages of an athlete’s development and what children expect from their parents. In addition, she will address the relationship between athletes’ parents and coaches.