Slovenian Conference on Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Growth
The Materials Research Laboratory of the University of Nova Gorica is hosting the conference »Slovenian Conference on Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Growth«, taking place 11-12 May, 2009. This is the first scientific conference to be held at the University Centre in Ajdovščina, Vipavska cesta 11c, Ajdovščina.
The conference lectures start on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 9:00 am, with the opening address to the participants given by Prof. dr. Gvido Bratina, Vice-president for research of the University of Nova Gorica and Mr. Marjan Poljšak, Mayor of Ajdovščina.
At the Slovenian Conference on Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Growth we intend to gather representatives of academic and R&D institutions, industry, governmental agencies and civil society, and we will offer them an opportunity to present their work, ideas and products, get familiar with the R&D of partners, be introduced to future plans in the field of sustainable growth, establish contacts with relevant partners and become a part of the discussion on sustainable growth in Slovenia.
The Conference will cover two central themes of sustainable growth: the development of materials and technologies for environmental protection, and the efficient use of energy. The conference programme will involve the following topics:
- Environmental materials and technologies
- Efficient use of energy and materials
- Renewable energy sources
- Water and air purification
- Reduced CO2 emissions
- Recycling
- Other environmental topics
More information about the conference are available on webpage: http://www.p-ng.si/~mttr/index_ang.html.
Contact
Andreja Leban
Public Relations
T: +386 5 3315 397
E: andreja.leban@ung.si