H.E. Mr. Simon Derek Thomas, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Croatia, visited the UNIRI Rectorate on Monday, February 7, 2022, accompanied by Mrs. Snježana Vukić, Political and Communications Adviser at the British Embassy. On behalf of the University of Rijeka Madam Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., the esteemed guests were welcomed by Prof. Senka Maćešić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Digital...

Rector of the University of Rijeka, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., held an online meeting with representatives of the Sungshin Women’s University (SWU) in Seoul. This is the first meeting since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2020, which outlines possible areas of cooperation: exchange of students and professors, promotion of academic activities, exchange of ideas, and development of programs of common interest. Joining from their conference hall, the representatives o...

Professor Boštjan Markoli, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Internationalization of the University of Ljubljana, and Ms. Katja Cerar, Head of the International Relations Department of the University of Ljubljana, visited the UNIRI Rectorate on Thursday, December 23, 2021, where they were welcomed by the UNIRI Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., along with Prof. Sanja Bojanić, Ph.D., executive director of the Center for Advanced Studies of Southeast Europe, and Prof. Petar Bojanić

H.E. Mr. Alan Bowman, Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Thursday, December 16, 2021, accompanied by Mrs. Ida Mahečić Bajović, Political, Public, and Media Relations Officer at the Embassy. He was welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., University of Rijeka Rector, Prof. Marta Žuvić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Studies, Students and Quality Assurance, and Ms. Nina Kolaković, Head of International Relations.

H.E. Mr. Josef Markus Wuketich, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka on Friday, September 17, 2021. The Ambassador, accompanied by Mrs. Sonja Holocher Ertl, Counsellor for Commercial Affairs at the Foreign Trade Office, arrived at the UNIRI Rectorate where he was welcomed by Madam Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D. Rector Prijić-Samaržija briefly presented the mission and activities of the University of Ri...

Mr. Ole Christian M. Kvarme, Norwegian Bishop of the Church of Norway and former Bishop of Oslo, visited the University of Rijeka on Friday, September 17, 2021. He visited the UNIRI Rectorate, where he was welcomed by Madam Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., with associates, i.e. Assist. Prof. Nebojša Zelič, Ph.D., and Assist. Prof. Zoran Grozdanov, Ph.D., both from the UNIRI Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. The Bishop arrived accompanied by Mr. Stein Villumstad

The European Commission awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 to the University of Rijeka. Pursuant to the Charter, the University of Rijeka will be able to apply for projects and participate in all activities of the new cycle of the Erasmus+ program in the next seven-year period. In accordance with the draft of the new program 2021/2027, the objectives of the new program in the field of higher education include the following:• contribute to the creation of...

The International Mobility Office/Erasmus of the University of Rijeka has held an online welcome day on 1 March 2021 for Erasmus students who will be spending their summer semester 2020/2021 at the University of Rijeka. Twelve constituents of the University of Rijeka were to welcome 164 students, but some have canceled their stay due to the COVID-19 situation, with 117 students deciding to spend their summer semester at the University of Rijeka. The Academy of Applied Arts will ...

The “Eugen Ionescu” program allows researchers from member or observer countries of the OIF and Algeria, from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, to benefit from a 3-month research mobility in one of the 28 higher education institutions in Romania. The international call for applications is open until March 28, 2021 (11 p.m. Bucharest time, GMT+2). The “Eugen Ionescu” program is funded by the Government of Romania, th...

During his official stay in Rijeka on the occasion of the opening of the Hungarian House at Pećine, H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate. The Minister was accompanied by H.E. Dr. Csaba Demcsák, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Croatia, and H.E. Mr. József Magyar, Deputy Hungarian Secretary of State for the Advancement of European Cooperation. The Minister was welcomed ...

H.E. Mr. Ilan Mor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Croatia, held a lecture titled ''Opportunities and Challenges in the Middle East'' on Monday, November 30, 2020. The lecture was organized by the Embassy of the State of Israel to the Republic of Croatia and the Student Council of the University of Rijeka. After welcome speeches, Ambassador began the lecture with a brief historical overview and analysis of (un)friendly relations between the countries of the Middle East and the Me...

H.E. Mr. Ilan Mor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Croatia, visited the UNIRI Rectorate on Monday, July 27, 2020. The esteemed guest was welcomed by the UNIRI Rector Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D. Madam Rector Prijić-Samaržija briefly presented the University of Rijeka, emphasizing the University's projects, as well as the recent inclusion in the YUFE network (European University Network Project). Ambassador Mor thanked Madam Rector for receiving him...

H.E. Dr. Csaba Demcsák, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Thursday, July 16, 2020, accompanied by Mr. János Dezső, Counselor and Director of the Hungarian Institute in Zagreb, Cultural Department of the Embassy of Hungary. Distinguished guests were welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., Madam Rector, and Prof. Alen Ružić, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Clinical Hospital ...

H.E. Dr. Csaba Demcsák, the newly appointed Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Thursday, June 4th, 2020, where he was welcomed by Prof. Alen Ružić, M.D., Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Science and Arts, Prof. Ines Srdoč-Konestra, Ph.D., Dean of the UNIRI Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Ms. Nina Kolaković, Rector’s Office/IRO. Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. János D...

The Agency for Mobility and EU Programs has posted on its website recommendations for students and higher education institutions in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic. The links below provide recommendations for planned mobility, guidance on how to act in case of a force majeure, answers to frequently asked questions, and other relevant information on mobility during this period. Erasmus+ mobility users and those who have planned mobility are encouraged to reg...

Dear employees of the University of Rijeka! Due to the extraordinary circumstances associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemiological situation, we take this opportunity to inform you that the deadline for applying for Staff Mobility (KA1) has been extended. All applications for mobility for the purpose of teaching and professional development of employees are to be submitted electronically by May 1, 2020 at 12 o'clock.

The representatives of the University of Rijeka took part in the 17th Education Fair (EDUFair 2020), held in Belgrade on March 6-7, 2020. This year, five UNIRI constituents presented the University and the respective constituents: Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management and the Department of Informatics. EDUFair attracts many pupils and future students who want to find...

The ceremony of signing an Agreement on establishing a Hungarian Language Lectorate at the UNIRI Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences was held on March 5th, 2020 at the ceremonial hall of the Hungarian Institute in Zagreb. The Agreement was signed by Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Affairs, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., UNIRI Rector, and Prof. Ines Srdoč Konestra, Ph.D., Dean of the UNIRI Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

H.E. Mr. Pierfrancesco Sacco, new Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Friday, February 21, 2020. The Ambassador was accompanied by his partner Mrs. Laura Fernandez Serch, along with Mr. Davide Bradanini, new Consul General of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia, Rijeka, and Ms. Ileana Jančić, Consul General's Assistant. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Pr...

Professor Osama A. Jannadi, Ph.D., Rector of the University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Rector Jannadi was accompanied by Prof. Hoda Mansour, Ph.D., Professor at the UBT Jeddah. Rector Jannadi was welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., UNIRI Rector, Prof. Alen Host, Ph.D., Dean of the UNIRI Faculty of Economics and Business, Prof.

Within the scope of the 9th Session of the Croatian-Chinese Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation and the selection of joint research projects for the period 2019-2021, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia, a meeting with the Chinese delegation was held at the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The delegation included:

Professor Udo Hebel, Ph.D., President of the University of Regensburg, accompanied by his wife Prof. Birgit Bauridl, Ph.D., visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Professor Hebel and his wife were welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., UNIRI Rector, Prof. Senka Maćešić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Informatization and Organization, Assistant Prof. Nebojša Zeli...

Bishop Ole Christian Mælen Kvarme, Bishop Emeritus of Oslo, and Rev. Olav Dag Hauge visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Monday, September 30, 2019. The esteemed guests were welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., UNIRI Rector, Prof. Alen Ružić, M.D., Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Sciences and Arts, Prof. Marta Žuvić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Quality Assurance and Enhanc...

University of Rijeka delegation, headed by Madam Rector Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., visited the University of Mostar on September 19, 2019. The delegation included Prof. Senka Maćešić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Informatization and Organization, Prof. Marta Žuvić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Ms. Roberta Hlača Mlinar, UNIRI Secretary General, Prof. Ines Srdoč-Konestra, Ph.D., Dean of the UNIRI Faculty of Humanities and Soc...

On the occasion of joining the YUFE Alliance (Young Universities for the Future of Europe), a press conference was held at the University of Rijeka Rectorate. The University’s representatives briefly presented the alliance, one of 17 networks of institutions, selected by the European Commission for funding. The YUFE Alliance aims to connect different European universities and create a university platform at a European level. The initiative was presented by Prof. Snježana...

H.E. Mr. József Zoltán Magyar, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Croatia, and Ms. Anita Györei, Counsellor and Permanent Deputy Ambassador, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. They were welcomed by Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., UNIRI Rector, Prof. Ines Srdoč-Konestra, Ph.D., Dean of the UNIRI Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Ms. Nina Kolaković, UNIRI Rector's Office.

The Chinese delegation from the Peking University Health Science Center, headed by Academician Mr. Qimin Zhan, Ph.D., visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on Friday, August 23, 2019. Within the scope of their two-day visit, the delegation also visited the UNIRI Faculty of Medicine, as well as the surrounding Rijeka region and the island of Krk. The Chinese delegation included: Academician M...

Professor Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., University of Rijeka Rector, stayed in Dublin and Galway from 25 to 30 June 2019, on the occasion of celebrating Croatia's Statehood Day, commemorating Croatia’s 1991 historic declaration of independence from the former socialist state of Yugoslavia. Madam Rector Prijić-Samaržija was a part of the Rijeka delegation that visited Galway, Rijeka’s partner city in the ECOC 2020 program. The delegation included Mr. Vojko Obersnel, M.Sc...

The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Rijeka, Trieste International Foundation (Fondazione Internazionale Trieste per il Progresso e la Libertà delle Scienze) and The Agency Rijeka 2020 LLC was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Student Center’s Café "Akvarij" at the University of Rijeka Campus. The Agreement will contribute to strengthening social, cultural and economic relations as well as strategic cooperation between T...

Professors Leslie S. Gordon, Ph.D., and Timothy R. Cain, Ph.D., lecturers from the Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, held a three-day mini-course entitled "Issues in the Professionalization of the Professoriate: Teaching and Working in Global Universities" at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the UNIRI Campus. The mini-course is organized within the scope of the Erasmus+ K107 program (student and staff mobility between partner and program countries) and is intended f...