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The University of Nova Gorica and the National Laboratory for Health, Environment and Food signed a Cooperation Agreement

On Friday, 16 December, the University of Nova Gorica (UNG) and the National Laboratory for Health, Environment and Food (NLZOH) signed a cooperation agreement that incorporates research, scientific and pedagogical areas of work.

A Visit of the North-Caucasus Federal University from Stavropol

On Wednesday, 14 December, the University of Nova Gorica hosted a delegation of the North-Caucasus Federal University from Stavropol.

The University of Nova Gorica received the national award “The apple of quality 2016”

On 7 December, CMEPIUS (The Center of the Republic of Slovenia for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programs) organized a formal celebration at the Union Hotel, intended for the delivering of "The apple of quality 2016” national awards, which are given out for best completed projects in the European educational and training programs.

Graduation Ceremony for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Students

On Tuesday, 6 December, 2016, the graduation ceremony for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral students of the University of Nova Gorica was held at the Lanthieri Mansion in Vipava.

The Signing of a Partnership Contract between The University of Nova Gorica Foundation and Erste Card Ltd.

On Monday, 28 November, 2016, the President of the Management Board of the University of Nova Gorica Foundation, Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik, and Mladen Mirko Tepuš, Msc, MBA, the Head of the Erste Card Ltd., and the Diners Club credit cards holder and issuer, signed a partnership contract.

40% of the Students at the University of Nova Gorica come from abroad

The University of Nova Gorica is becoming more and more internationally geared educational institution. We are particularly proud of the fact that our undergraduate and graduate study programs attract students from all over the world.

The Student at the Arts Academy received the First Prize at the Film Festival

Sandra Jovanovska, second-year Master’s program (Media Arts and Practices) student at the Academy of Arts (University of Nova Gorica) received the first prize in the Student Films section at the 15th Festival of European Film Cinedays in Skopje, Macedonia with her experimental film Scarecrow Cross.

The Highest State Awards in the Field of Scientific-Research and Science Development Activities have been Conferred

On Monday, 21 November 21, Zois awards, the Ambassador of Science Awards of the Republic of Slovenia and Puh awards were given out during a formal ceremony at Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana.

The Hungarian Ambassador Visited the University of Nova Gorica

On Monday, 14 November, 2016 the University of Nova Gorica hosted the Hungarian ambassador to Slovenia, Her Excellency, Ms. Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi; she was accompanied by Consul, Mr. Gergely Schuchtár and attaché, Ms. Bernadett Thomas.

Graduation Ceremony for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Students

On Tuesday, 8 November and on Wednesday, 9 November, 2016, the graduation ceremony for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral students of the University of Nova Gorica was held at the Lanthieri Mansion in Vipava.

The Visit of the Dutch Ambassador at the University of Nova Gorica

Today the University of Nova Gorica – in collaboration with the city municipality – hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Slovenia, his Excellency, Mr. Bart Twaalfhoven.

A Gala Opening at the Start of the New Academic Year

The main event at the opening of the 22nd academic year took place on Thursday, 13 October at the Lanthieri Mansion in Vipava.

European researchers’ night – activities in Nova Gorica and Ajdovščina

On Friday, 30 September 2016, activities related to the European Researchers’ Night were in progress in Nova Gorica and Ajdovščina.

The University of Nova Gorica got its own Arts Academy

The School of Arts at the University of Nova Gorica became the Arts Academy, which means that Slovenia got its first university-level Arts Academy after 1945. The Arts Academy was founded as the School of Arts at the University of Nova Gorica in 2008 and it was formed on the basis of the 15 years of experience brought in by the Famul Stuart School of Applied Arts.

A Special Mention of the Jury at the 19th Festival of Slovenian Film for a Student of the School of Arts, University of Nova Gorica

The films of the faculty members and students of the Schools of Arts (University of Nova Gorica) have once again achieved success at the 19th Festival of Slovenian Film.

New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics

On Monday, 12 September, the 324th symposium of the International Astronomical Union began at Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana. The symposium titled "New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics" is hosted by the University of Nova Gorica.

A film by Rajko Grlić was awarded the American Grand Prix award at the Montreal World Film Festival

A long-time faculty member of the School of Arts at the University of Nova Gorica, Professor Rajko Grlić was given the main award at the Montreal film festival for his film “The Constitution of the Republic of Croatia”.

JOSEPH F. SUTTER (Mar. 21, 1921 - Aug. 30, 2016)

Mysteries of Black holes discussed at the first astronomical symposium in Slovenia

At the 100th anniversary since black holes were first postulated to exist, the University of Nova Gorica received the honour of organizing the first major meeting of the International Astronomical Union in Slovenia, titled: “New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics”.

PROF. DR. JAMES WATSON CRONIN (Sep. 29, 1931 - Aug. 25, 2016)