Friday, 4 July 2025 Be part of ŠtartUP - a sports & social event for all UP students at the start of the academic year 2025/26
The first Saturday of October once again brings the opportunity for a networking event designed to connect students with companies from the Coastal-Karst region, as well as representatives from sports and cultural associations, humanitarian and other non-governmental organizations. This sports-social event, which attracted early 500 participants last year, will be taking place for the fifth time and offers a fantastic opportunity to present your activities to students from the University of Primorska through various engaging formats. Join us on October 4th, 2025, at Žusterna Seaside Park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We invite you to prepare a short sports, cultural, artistic or other activity and present yourself to students and the wider public at your designated spot. Once again, businesses will have access to the EXPO corner, where you can network with students, present your products and services, and make a strong first impression on potential new recruits and the general public.
Each participating organization will receive a small stamp, which students collect on their event cards by completing activities. These cards can then be entered into a prize draw, where students are symbolically rewarded for their engagement. Last year, over 55 exhibitors showcased their work, many of whom gained new members and volunteers as a result of the event.
If you’re unable or prefer not to participate actively with a presentation, you're still welcome to support the event by contributing products or services as gifts for the prize draw (get in touch at: szk@upr.si).
APPLICATIONS are open until September 15 > via the ONLINE FORM.
Once we receive your application, we’ll get in touch to discuss the best way for you to be included and showcased in the event. To confirm your participation, we kindly ask for a minimum donation of €10 to the humanitarian association (free for humanitarian organizations). Please note: donations are non-refundable in case of absence or weather-related cancellation.
Bank details for donation:
Palčica Pomagalčica in dobrodelni škratki
IBAN: SI56 0400 1004 7069 045
Purpose: ŠtartUP for “Catch Your Dreams”
Please send your payment confirmation to: szk@upr.si
Apply now or contact us to find the best way for your organization to participate. More info: szk@upr.si
Highlights of ŠtartUP 2024:
Thursday, 3 July 2025 International cooperations
PhD student Yuki Shimizu, who was staying as part of the Erasmus exchange program with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matjaž Kljun and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Klen Čopič Pucihar from the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies at UP FAMNIT summarised his research field and collaboration with the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory at the University of Primorska in a brief statement.
“I am Yuki, and I come from Japan. I study at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology. My research topic is human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on how to enhance the passenger experience inside autonomous vehicles. Currently, I am investigating what kind of system can be implemented to reduce the sense of movement for passengers during driving. Finally, I want to combine two approaches from the HICUP lab and Japan to achieve this goal.”
Prof. Shlomo Berkovsky from Macquarie University in Australia visited Marko Tkalčič at the end of May. He is an expert in user modelling systems and human-computer interaction. His recent work has focused on applying artificial intelligence methods to personalised healthcare.
On Monday, May 26, 2025, he gave a lecture titled "Personality Sensing: Detection of Personality Traits Using Physiological Responses to Image and Video Stimuli" as part of the Monday RIN Seminar. During his visit, he was introduced to the research activities of the HICUP Laboratory.
Towards the end of May, Shareshian John from the University of Washington in St. Louis was also a guest at Professor Russ Woodroofe’s.
Wednesday, 2 July 2025 Prof. Elena Bužan, leading first author of the new publication in the prestigious journal Molecular Ecology
A new publication in the prestigious journal Molecular Ecology discusses the need for the research community in biodiversity genomics to standardize practices for assessing genetic variability at the whole-genome level using various genetic methods. The European consortium ERGA (European Reference Genome Atlas) emphasizes that this standardization is essential for effectively integrating genomic insights into conservation efforts and for addressing the needs of diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, conservation practitioners, and local communities.
The article, which addresses research practices in the field of genetic variability—one of the levels of biodiversity—emphasizes the need to align the interpretation of genetic data among researchers and stakeholders to ensure knowledge-based management and conservation of populations, species, and ecosystems.
A key part of the main message of the article—that the scientific community, if it wants to harness the potential of genomics for biodiversity conservation fully, must develop and adopt harmonized standards designed with consideration of stakeholder needs—was also conveyed by leading first author Prof. Elena Bužan from the Molecular Ecology Group at the Department of Biodiversity, UP FAMNIT
The authors call for a collaborative, inclusive, and practical approach to integrating genomic tools into nature conservation policies and practices worldwide, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the ERGA community to achieve this goal.
The publication was enabled by funding through the Biodiversity Genomics Europe project, which aims to promote the use of genomics in nature conservation and policymaking.The University of Primorska is a partner institution in the project.
Full article > here
Tuesday, 1 July 2025 ASSISTANT – ASSISTANT in biological, bioinformatic, or natural sciences
UP Member: UP FAMNIT
The University of Primorska invites all interested candidates to apply for the position of D019005 ASSISTANT – ASSISTANT in biological, bioinformatic, or natural sciences. The employment relationship will be concluded for a full-time working schedule of 40 hours per week (100%), for a fixed period of 12 months, with a tree-month trial period. The start of work will be agreed upon.
Job requirements:
- specialization in higher education (previous) or university education (previous) or master's degree in the field of biological/ecological, bioinformatic or natural (biochemical/chemical) sciences (and related),
- active knowledge of a foreign language.
Required additional skills:
- experience in field and laboratory work,
- computer skills,
- skills in handling audiovisual equipment,
- teamwork skills,
- organizational skills,
- communication skills,
- practical skills.
Additional desired skills:
- eligibility for the title of Higher education associate – asistant or fulfillment of the conditions for election to this title,
- experience and enthusiasm for project and pedagogical work.
General description of work and tasks:
- collaboration in the impementation of educational, scientific-research and artistic activities, and performance of other tasks as specified in the acts of the University of Primorska and its members,
- leading various forms of practical exercises or student training for the course as instructed by the course instructor, collaborating with the instructor in preparing and conducting student assessments and other pedagogical activities,
- prepare teaching materials, equipment, and aids for practical exercises,
- conducting student consultations and mentoring or co-mentoring students in accordance with the acts of the University of Primorska and its members,
- participate in field and laboratory work,
- contributing to scientific-research field, disseminating research findings into the teaching process, and collaborating in pedagogical and scientific-research activities related to the field of expertise,
- perform other professional and developmental work that contributes to the university's mission and enhances its reputation, as well as the reputation of its faculties and the field of expertise,
- participate in the work of authorities, working groups, and commissions of the faculty or university,
- performing other related work as instructed by superior worker.
Detailed description of dasks and responsibilities:
- contribute to the execution of domestic and international research projects and programs and demanding tasks,
- establish and maintain professional contacts with research users and domestic and foreign scientific institutions,
- participate in scientific and professional consultations with contributions from the research field,
- collaborate in and lead expert authorities and occasional joint projects and tasks as agreed with management,
- carry out other tasks as assigned by management and superiors,
- knowledge in the field of biological/ecological, bioinformatic, or natural science (biochemical/chemical) disciplines,
- experience in working with students,
- actively participate in conferences and contribute to project implementation.
Candidates can send written offers a CV and proof of meeting the conditions to the e-mail address: razpisi@famnit.upr.si
Application deadline: 30. 7. 2025
Tuesday, 1 July 2025 Public tender for an Assistant with a PhD in biological, bioinformatic, or natural sciences
The University of Primorska invites all interested candidates to apply for the position of D019003 ASSISTANT – with PhD in biological, bioinformatic, or natural sciences. The employment relationship will be concluded for a full-time working schedule of 40 hours per week (100%), for a fixed period of 12 months, with a tree-month trial period. The start of work will be agreed upon.
Conditions for Employment:
- PhD degree (previous) or a PhD in biological/ecological, bioinformatics, or natural sciences (biochemical/chemical) (or related fields),
- active knowledge of a global (English) language.
Required Additional Functional Skills:
- experience with fieldwork and laboratory work,
- computer skills,
- skills in handling audiovisual equipment,
- teamwork ability,
- organizational skills and proactiveness,
- advisory skills,
- independence,
- communication skills,
- practical skills.
Other Desired Knowledge:
- meeting the criteria for academic promotion,
- experience and enthusiasm for project, research, and teaching work.
General Description of Duties and Tasks:
- participation in educational and scientific-research work and performing other tasks defined in the acts of the University of Primorska and its members,
- leading various types of exercises or training students in the subject according to the instructions of the course leader, participating in the preparation and implementation of student knowledge assessments and other teaching activities,
- preparing teaching materials, equipment, and tools for conducting exercises,
- providing consultations to students and mentoring and/or co-mentoring students according to the acts of the University of Primorska and its members,
- involvement in scientific-research work, transferring scientific research results into the study process, and cooperating in activities related to teaching and scientific-research work in the field of the profession,
- performing other professional and developmental work that fulfills the university's mission and enhances the reputation of the university, its members, and the profession,
- cooperating in the work of bodies, working groups, and committees of the member or the university,
- performing other tasks as assigned by superiors.
Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed by the Public Servant:
- participating in domestic and international research projects and programs as well as demanding tasks,
- establishing and maintaining professional contacts with users of research work and with domestic and foreign scientific institutions,
- participating in scientific and professional consultations with contributions from the research field,
- cooperating in and leading professional bodies and occasional joint projects and tasks as agreed with the management,
- performing other tasks as assigned by management and superiors,
- knowledge in the field of biological/ecological, bioinformatics, or natural sciences (biochemical/chemical),
- experience working with students,
- attending conferences and participating in project implementation.
Candidates can send written offers a CV and proof of meeting the conditions to the e-mail address: razpisi@famnit.upr.si
Application deadline: 30. 7. 2025
