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The National and University Library, on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 — the anniversary of the birth of writer Zofka Kveder in 1878 — officially launched a project to transcribe the manuscripts of her letters. Through this project, NUK joins activities that will strengthen the memory of her rich literary, translation, and editorial work. The transcription of approximately 80 manuscript letters by Zofka Kveder will encourage greater familiarity with the life and work of this important Slovenian writer, and will build on the excellent inter-institutional collaboration between NUK and the University of Nova Gorica. All volunteers are once again invited to participate, as a shared commitment to preserving cultural heritage is a fundamental guiding principle of the project.

Prague, 17th April 2026 / The Czech capital hosted Zofka Kveder Day, dedicated to one of the most important Slovenian writers and cultural mediators, who left a lasting mark on Prague in the early 20th century. The event shed light on the author's remarkable contribution to bridging Slovenian and Czech culture through a walk along key locations from her life and work, followed by a literary evening.

Scholarships are available for the following study programmes: Master degree programme in Environment Master degree programme in Physics and Astrophysics Master degree programme in Materials Science Master degree programme in Leadership in Open Education Master degree programme in Viticulture and Enology Master degree programme in Media Arts and Practices

The School of Science of the University of Nova Gorica organises the 5th GoChile Summer School of Astronomy, which will take place at the youth cultural centre Hiša mladih Ajdovščina and at the School of Science in Ajdovščina from the 11th to the 18th of July 2026. The application deadline is April 20th, 2026.

Today at the University of Nova Gorica the Rector, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob, and Director of the Science and Research Centre Koper, Prof. Dr. Rado Pišot, have signed an agreement on a long-term cooperation in the field of educational and scientific-research work.

Today the University of Nova Gorica has formally opened its rennovated student accommodation premises in Palazzo Paternolli on the central city square Travnik (Piazza della Vittoria) in Gorizia, Italy.

In December 2024, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia officially declared 1 March as National Inclusion Day. This year, the University of Nova Gorica is marking the occasion for the first time with a special exhibition that creates space for reflection and dialogue on how we build an open, accessible, and inclusive university environment in our everyday work.

Nearly 800,000 alerts in a single night mark the beginning of an unprecedented phase in astronomy, and researchers at the University of Nova Gorica are part of the global effort to understand this dynamic Universe.

The University of Nova Gorica has recently acquired new student accommodation premises in Palazzo Paternolli in Gorizia, Italy.

The University of Nova Gorica Foundation publishes calls for scholarships and allocation of financial aid for the academic year 2026/2027.

In the premises of the University of Nova Gorica, in the Lanthieri mansion, a formal inauguration of the University of Nova Gorica Rector, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob, took place yesterday, at the beginning of his second mandate. The president of the University’s management board, Prof. Dr. Nataša Zabukovec Logar, symbolically gave Prof. Dr. Golob the rector’s insignia, a sign of honour and responsibility.

In the recent Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, the University of Nova Gorica has received the highest ranking in the field of Physical Sciences among the Slovenian universities.

On 16 and 17 January 2026, the first Festival of Slovenian universities UNI-SI took place at the The Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ljubljana, where all Slovenian universities, members of the Rectors’ Conference of the Republic of Slovenia, presented themselves together.

The University of Nova Gorica has hosted today Sunita Lyn Williams, one of the most successful American astronauts of Slovenian descent.

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Sajovic, MSc, and Rector of the University of Nova Gorica, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob, have signed today a cooperation agreement at the Slovenian Ministry of Defence.

Overview of the most prominent articles and achievements of colleagues from the University of Nova Gorica in 2025.

On 17 December 2025, the final exhibition of the cross-border project Peripheral Visions – Art and History on the Border opened at the renovated Palazzo Paternolli in Gorizia, Italy. The project was carried out as part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025.

New observations reveal a black hole “dancing” with its jet