At the Department of Materials and Metallurgy, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, we proudly presented new research equipment that marks a significant milestone in the development of our study programs and research capabilities. This acquisition opens new opportunities for advanced studies in materials, metallurgy, and sustainable technologies. The new equipment will enable our students and researchers to perform more precise analyses, develop new materials, and implement innovative approaches that contribute to the green and digital transition, in line with the vision of Society 5.0.
The ceremonial event was attended by Prof. Dr. Ksenja Vidmar Hrovat, Vice-Rector of the University of Ljubljana, Prof. Dr. Andrej Šmuc, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iztok Naglič, Head of the Department of Materials and Metallurgy, along with numerous industry partners who have been successfully collaborating with the faculty for many years in both teaching and research projects. Their presence highlighted the importance of connecting academic expertise with industrial experience in developing modern solutions and strengthening the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy.
The presentations and live demonstrations of the new equipment emphasized the importance of modern research infrastructure in fostering innovation, transferring knowledge into practice, and educating future generations of engineers and researchers.
The purchase of the research equipment was co-financed by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS) under the Public Call for Co-financing the Purchase of Research Equipment (Packages 22 and 23), and by the University of Ljubljana through the ULTRA project (Renewal of Higher Education Programs at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering for the Green and Digital Transition to Society 5.0).
This new acquisition represents an important investment in the future of research and education in the field of materials, enabling higher-quality studies, greater international visibility, and even stronger collaboration between the faculty and industrial partners.
Photo: Tara Tkalec
