University of Primorska
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies
ŠtartUP 2026 – an event marking the start of the academic year that brings together all students of the University of Primorska (UP) and showcases a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities
ŠtartUP is a social event organized by the University of Primorska to kick off the new academic year.
Why you shouldn’t miss ŠtartUP?
// Discover everything student life on the Coast has to offer
Explore a wide range of student clubs, organizations, institutions, and providers of extracurricular activities—all in one place. You might find a new hobby, develop a new skill, or discover an opportunity that could shape your university journey.
// Connect and shape your student experience
Discover activities through an interactive stamp-collecting challenge at the event stands. Collect enough stamps and you’ll receive a special surprise gift bag at the end.
// A seaside experience – find your crowd and start building your university story
ŠtartUP is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to put your phone aside for a few hours, enjoy great company, relax in the sun by the sea, and connect with fellow students and university staff in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
- Where? Žusterna Seaside Park, Koper
- When? Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Time: 11:00–16:00
> Registration for students of the University of Primorska and other event participants.
What to bring?
- A picnic blanket or beach towel (for relaxing by the sea, soaking up the sun, and hanging out with friends)
- A reusable water bottle (drinking water will be available from Rižana Water Supply fountains on site)
- A food container (help us reduce waste and make the event more sustainable by bringing your own)
The location offers plenty of space to relax in the sun.
Lunch and coffee will be provided (for registered participants only).
REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
On the day of the event, we will first meet at the registration desk, where you will receive:
- a temporary StartUP / OpenUP tattoo or bracelet (representing your accreditation for the event);
- Newly enrolled students (freshmen) will receive a brand new OpenUP t-shirt (*Important: you can only receive the t-shirt at the StartUP event, there is no collection of t-shirts at a later date);
- a stamp collection card (It contains the logos of all exhibitors. The system of the event is that you receive a stamp at the exhibitors’ stands when you have successfully completed an activity. For a sufficient number of stamps, you will receive a small promotional gift at the end).
