On behalf of our friends and colleagues at Aromas Itinerarium Salutis: The European Route of Historic Pharmacies and Medicinal Gardens, we are pleased to invite you to join the upcoming online seminar scheduled for 27 November 2024 from 13:00 to 14:00 (CET), dedicated to the Call for Membership 2024-2025. This is a pivotal opportunity to engage with potential entities and institutions interested in joining the European Route of Historic Pharmacies and Medicinal Gardens.

Representatives of Ningbo University of Technology (NBUT) visited the University of Rijeka on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, where they were welcomed by the Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić Samaržija, Ph.D., together with several Vice-Rectors: Prof. Gordan Jelenić, Ph.D., Prof. Saša Zelenika, Ph.D., and Prof. Marta Žuvić, Ph.D. The six-member Chinese delegation consisted of: – Mr. Shao Qianjun, NBUT President,– Mr. Wu Hao,...

Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance (YUFE) is opening a new Skills of the Future Programme which offers different Managing Complexity courses open for all citizens.  As part of the Managing Complexity program, the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Rijeka offers the International Marketing course, ideal for anyone who wants to improve their marketing s...

The YERUN Research Mobility Awards (YRMAs) return with a refreshed approach for the 2024-2025 edition, offering opportunities for impactful research collaborations across the YERUN network. Whether you’re an early-career or mid-career researcher, these awards are designed to support innovative and interdisciplinary partnerships. What’s new in 2024-2025? This year’s edition introduces three major updates that reflect our commitment to fo...

YERUN university students are invited to explore how to apply AI in lifelong learning education. Participants will dive into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping education, particularly in the context of professional long-life learning courses. What to Expect? Participants will take part in tailored training sessions on AI, exploring its key features and the broader impact it can have on digital education....

The University of Konstanz hosted this year's autumn YERUN General Assembly, gathering official representatives and coordinators from 21 YERUN members. From October 9 to 11, YERUN members discussed the future of European research and education, funding opportunities, and upcoming research priorities and policies in light of Ursula von der Leyen's Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. On the first day of the three-day meeting, YERUN members were welcomed by Prof. Dirk Leuffen

Join the YUFE Academy in celebration of the European Researchers’ Night and learn about the latest developments in the world of science. Exciting topics such as multilingualism, brain function, artificial intelligence, the world of scents, and much more await you. The YUFE Academy offers a series of events open to all interested citizens, students, and staff. It includes lectures, workshops, discussions, and other activities held online or in-person, in English or in the local...

From September 17 to 19, 2024, the University Centre for Foreign Languages at Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) in Toruń hosted a three-day workshop titled "Lifelong Learning in the Times of VUCA“. This workshop was part of the Copernican Integration Network (COIN2) project, funded by the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) as part of the "Solidarity with Ukraine" program. Alongside two representatives from the University of Rijeka, participants included representatives from partner universities in the...

The Centre for Urban Transition, Architecture and Urbanism - DeltaLab of the University of Rijeka is pleased to announce the CALL for the enrollment of the second generation of the University Specialist Study Programme in Urban Studies at the University of Rijeka for the academic year 2024/2025. All information about the Study Programme, requirements, enrollment procedure, and tuition fees can be found in the

Representatives of the China Energy Engineering Group Jiansgu Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. (JSPDI) visited the University of Rijeka on Friday, July 12 to discuss the possibilities of cooperation in the field of green energy, sustainability, green transition, and renewable energy sources. The guests were welcomed by the UNIRI Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D., and Vice-Rector for Digitalization and Development, Prof. Senka Maćešić, Ph.D. The University's cooperation with Chinese universities and HE institutions has always been strong due to person...

As YERUN – Young European Research Universities Network – approaches its 10th anniversary, we are excited to mark this significant milestone with a special initiative. To celebrate a decade of fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in European research, education, and innovation, we are inviting students from our member universities to design a dedicated version of the YERUN logo. Main idea Our anniversary th...

On Wednesday, July 10, we were delighted to host our guests and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, i.e. accomplished professionals who are pursuing their Doctor of Education degrees in Higher Education Management. The Penn GSE delegation first met with the members of the UNIRI Management: the Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, Ph.D, Prof. Gordan Jelenić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Science and Art, Prof. Saša Zelenika, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Strategic Projects, and Prof. Marta Žuvić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Studies, Stud...

Join us and take your English skills to the next level! Are your English skills quite good, but you still would like to feel more confident using English in international academic contexts?  Then join our Academic English Conversations online sessions. The sessions are designed to give your English the "finishing touch" and to help boost your confidence in using English in academic contexts (e.g. meetings, panels, conferences, r...

Rijeka has joined the European Route of Historic Pharmacies and Medicinal Gardens, a unique project that connects important places such as monastery pharmacies, ancient hospitals, secular pharmacies, historical libraries, and botanical and medicinal gardens. The route represents a living natural and cultural heritage that celebrates common European roots and promotes intercultural dialogue, cultural identity, social cohesion, and sustainable human development. The project welcomed several new partner...

Prof. Izet Zeqiri, Ph.D., Rector of the "Mother Teresa" University in Skopje, visited the University of Rijeka on June 24, 2024, where he was welcomed by the Rector, Prof. Snježana Prijić Samaržija, Ph.D., and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Lado Kranjčević, Ph.D. Disheartened by the increasing decline in the number of students in this part of Europe, the rectors discussed the similarities and differences in higher education systems. Comparing the Macedonian and Croatian educationa...

More than 800 researchers from all parts of the world gathered in Rijeka for one of the largest international conferences in this region, the CEEISA-ISA Joint International Conference 2024. With the main topic of 'Knowing the Global-local: Imagining Pasts, Debating Futures', the conference gathers participants from as many as 65 countries – experts in the field of political science and international relations – to discuss topics of mutual interest, collaborate and participate in numerous sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and ...

Recognizing the value of international collaboration and the necessity to find partners that will further the educational goals and priorities of each institution, the representatives of the University of Rijeka and the University of Connecticut signed a Cooperation Agreement in the presence of the media representatives on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The agreement was signed by the Rector of the University of Rijeka, Prof. Snježana Prijić Samaržija, Ph.D., and UConn President, Prof. Radenka Marić, Ph.D, and UConn Vice President for Glo...

The second European Forum organized by the Lürssen Design Center Kvarner/Maritime Center of Excellence and the University of Rijeka, this year with the main theme of "Resilient future for maritime innovation ecosystems", was held on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Rijeka. After last year’s EU Forum, dedicated to the future of universities, this year, the participants discussed cooperation on the development of innovations in the context of socially responsible activities of universities and the business...

Assist. Prof. Brigita Miloš, Ph.D., coordinator of the Center for Women's Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Rijeka, held a lecture dedicated to the gender dimension in STEM, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the UNIRI Rectorate. The audience – members of the scientific-teaching and project staff of the University of Rijeka – were introduced to the key reasons for the importance of the gender perspective in STEM disciplines and the guidelines for gender-sensitive teaching, emphasizing the planning and implementation of teach...

17/ 6 / 2024FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGUNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA University of Rijeka and Lürssen Design Centre Kvarner / Maritime Centre of Excellence are proud to announce the second European Forum, dedicated to the sustainable innovation ecosystem. After last year’s Forum which was dedicated to the future of universities, this year’s Forum is aimed at discussing cooperation on the development of innovations in the context of socially responsible activities of universities and the business...

H.E. Mr. Paolo Trichilo, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka on Monday, June 6, accompanied by Mrs. Patrizia Ruggiero, Chargé d'affaires at the Consulate General of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia, Rijeka, and Mrs. Ileana Jančić, Consul's Assistant in Rijeka. The esteemed guests were welcomed by the University of Rijeka Rector, Professor Snježana Prijić-Samaržija, and Vice-Rector for Strategic Projects, Professor Saša Zelenika.

As the first event of this year's jubilee 25th Fiumanka, the first YUFE Fiumanka was held in the Rijeka Bay on Thursday, June 6, 2024. All the universities united in the YUFE Alliance competed, including the YUFE Central Office crew - a total of 12 crews. The University of Essex crew won the third place, the second place went to the team from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, while the crew representing Charles III University of Madrid won the gold medal. Rector of the University of Rijeka, Professor Snježan...

On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, a workshop called "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Workshop: Creating a Culture of Inclusion" was held at the University of Rijeka. It was part of a program for the YUFE delegation, which consisted of student representatives and staff from all YUFE partner institutions, during their several-day visit to UNIRI. Ten participants were guided through the workshop by

The University of Sarajevo was the host of the 8th meeting of the Rectors' Forum of Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans, held on May 30 and 31. The meeting gathered 54 representatives from 21 institutions, including 8 rectors and more than 12 vice-rectors, whose aim is to strengthen cooperation between universities in Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans in the fields of education, research and innovation. The welcome address ...

The Laboratory for Colloids, Polyelectrolytes and Interfaces (LCPI) of the Centre for Micro and Nanosciences of the University of Rijeka is thrilled to announce its participation in a groundbreaking European research initiative. The project, titled In-situ & operando organiC electrochemical transistors monitored by non-destructive spectroscopies for Organic CMOS-like NeuromorphIc Circuits (ICONIC), has been awarded funding by the European Innovation Council under the highly competitive HORIZON-EIC-2023-PATHFINDEROPEN-01 ca...

The Innovamare project, including the UNIRI Faculty of Biotechnology and Drug Development as one of the partners, is declared the "Blue Champion" of the European Union!  The Faculty of Biotechnology and Drug Development participated as a partner in the Innovamare project, and Assoc. Prof. Petra Karanikić, Ph.D. was the project coordinator on behalf of the Faculty. The Faculty is also a member of DIH Innovamare. 

The Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka organized the final meeting of the project "Renewable Energy Harvesting in Croatian Islands (CRECI)" funded by the call "Strengthening bilateral cooperation with Norway in the Green Transition" from the Financial Mechanisms of the Kingdom of Norway (EEA grants). The final meetings were held on May 6, 2024. in the city of Cres in the Moise Palace and on May 7, 2024. in the city of Krk in the city hall. Norwegian partners from the NORCE institute, Ph.D. Rune Schlanbusch...

Exciting news for all Open Science enthusiasts! As part of our commitment to fostering Open Science practices, we are now introducing the Open Science Programme. All YUFE universities offer different support infrastructures for academics, to empower them to share knowledge and data, or to include partners from across academia, industry, public authorities and citizen groups in the research process. This programme is targeted at research support staff and professional service staff that gives Open Science support. You...

H. E. Mrs. Charlotte van Baak, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Croatia, visited the University of Rijeka Rectorate on May 7, 2024, accompanied by Mrs. Vanda Pošćić, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Croatia with headquarters in Opatija, and Mrs. Andreja Kocijan, Senior Economic Officer at the Embassy. The esteemed guests were welcomed by Prof. Senka Maćešić, Ph.D., Vice-rector for Digitalization and Development, and Prof. Saša Zelenika, Ph.D., Vi...

Join us on YUFE Academy events and Europe day! On May 15 at 11:30 am, Assistant Professor Sarah Czerny will have online lecture Bringing Food into the City? From Farm to Fork. Application is obligatory via  Virual campus. This lecture will look at the challenges about how to bring local foods into t...