Philip Kitcher, a world-known philosopher and a professor of philosophy, received his Honoris professor diploma on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the University of Rijeka Rectorate, where he was welcomed by the University of Rijeka Rector, Professor Snježana Prijić Samaržija, Ph.D. Professor Kitcher officially became the honorary professor (Honoris professor) of the University of Rijeka on May 18, 2023, as part of a solemn session of the University of Rijeka Senate during the 50th Dies Academicus. Upon...

Tiffany Stern, a leading international expert on English Renaissance theater, will hold a lecture on May 25, 2023, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the first edition of the collected works of William Shakespeare, which was published by his fellow actors in London in 1623, after the author's death. Stern will present one of the most valuable dramatic works from the perspective of those who first brought it to life on stage. The leading Croatian Shakespeare scholar, Professor Ivan Lupić, Ph.D., will give the opening speech.

The University of Rijeka, in cooperation with the Lürssen group, brought a unique two-day event, the European Forum, to the premises of the former Eksportdrvo on April 19 and 20, gathering numerous experts, distinguished guests, and leaders of well-known business giants to discuss the future for universities. During the two-day conference, the academic and business community of Rijeka and the Kvarner region had the opportunity to hear some first-hand experiences and advice of some of the most successful people from the business sector and higher educa...

19 – 20 / 4 / 2023 EXPORTDRVO RIJEKA The future of universities is a widely contested issue on a worldwide scale. The future is always intriguing and uncertain. Futurism, however, shouldn’t be confused with a sustainable future. Contemporary discussions about the future are more complex for a multitude of reasons, such as our inability to predict the disruptive effects of ...

As part of the gender equality festival ROAR, and within the scope of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Rijeka, Mr. Nikola Vučić, TV journalist, researcher, publicist, editor, and host of the show “Izvan okvira” on N1 television in Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a lecture entitled ''How to understand toxic masculinity: influences of popular culture'' on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the University of Rijeka Campus. Toxic masculinity is a problem that affects all of us and can ha...

In the solemn atmosphere and beautiful setting of the Sugar Refinery Palace in Rijeka, the University of Rijeka Rector, Professor Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, was awarded the title of the Knight of National Order of Merit (Chevalier dans l’Ordre National du Mérite) for her dedication and relentless promotion of friendly ties and scientific and university cooperation between Croatian and French institutions. The French National Order of Merit, awarded by French President ...