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ViroiDoc MSCA DN Open Call for PhD candidates is now open.

12.03.2025

The ViroiDoc Doctoral Network is seeking for 10 highly motivated Doctoral Candidates. Deadline for applications: 25 April 2025 by 12:00 CET.

International Summer School Erasmus+ BIP: Healthy Nutrition – Between Tradition and Innovation

27.02.2025

The International Summer School Erasmus+ BIP on Healthy Nutrition – Between Tradition and Innovation will take place in September 2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, offering a unique learning experience for life sciences students worldwide. The program combines expert lectures, hands-on laboratory work,...

Life of lynx across Europe: insights from continental-scale research

29.01.2025

Eurasian lynx are adaptable apex predators that can survive in a large variety of habitats – from Arctic tundra to Mediterranean forests. But only if people allow them. This was the focus of new continental-scale research co-led by researchers from the University of Ljubljana. Two studies published...

Bacteriophages - natural enemies of bacteria and a promising tool for science

13.01.2025

On 23 January 2025, the Second Slovenian Bacteriophage Research Meeting will take place at the Biotechnical Faculty, bringing together experts from academia and industry. Featuring renowned speakers, including Prof. Rob Lavigne, the event will focus on the latest developments, international...

Scientists from Biotehnical faculty among the top 2% top researchers in the world

04.11.2024

Ten researchers from UL BF rank among the 2% most influential scientists in the world

Visit by Prof. Dr. Ryota Kataoka from the University of Yamanashi Strengthens Collaboration with the Biotechnical Faculty

16.10.2024

Prof. Dr. Ryota Kataoka from the University of Yamanashi, Japan, visited the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, and delivered a lecture as part of the International Seminars in Biosciences course. This visit followed a September 2024 delegation meeting where the institutions reviewed their...

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12.03.2025 - 26.03.2025

Interfaculty Impro Championships 2025

14.03.2025 - 14.03.2025

Jesenko Prizes 2025 ceremony

Jesenko Prizes 2025 award ceremony On 14 March 2025 at 12 noon, the Biotechnical Faculty will award the Jesenko Prizes, the highest honours for teaching, research and professional achievements in the field of biotechnical sciences in Slovenia. The ceremony will be held in the mail hall of University...

23.04.2025 - 23.04.2025

Presentation of the results of the CRP project V4-2210 &amp;quot;Modalities and options for the use of foodstuffs no longer intended for human consumption as alternative feeds for livestock and companion animals&amp;quot;.

Dear Sir or Madam, The strategy to reduce food loss and waste in the food supply chain includes the diversion of former foodstuffs into animal feed. This supports ensuring food security, reducing the dependence of Slovenian livestock farming on imported raw materials and its pressure on human food...

12.05.2025 - 16.05.2025

THE EVMC 2025 CONFERENCE

LOTS OF INTEREST IN THE EVMC 2025 CONFERENCE The Faculty of Environmental Protection in collaboration with partner organisations (University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies; University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty; Julius Kühn Institute;...