The Challenge Team coordinated by the University Carlos III of Madrid, whose topic is Fight against intolerance: awareness of verbal violence in political speeches and meetings, invited a special speaker Patxi López for an online conference. Patxi López is a Spanish socialist politician serving as a Member of the Con...

The YUFE Student Journey offers you the opportunity to create your own learning path and broaden your European horizon. Are you interested in the YUFE Student Journey? Are you thinking of enriching your degree programme with courses and activities from 10 universities across Europe? Sign up and meet YUFE. During the Open Day we will inform you about the upcoming YUFE Student Journey application period (4-24 April 2022) and about the multiple opportunities YUFE has to offer you. The first YUFE Open Day

The Chairman of the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM), former Vice-Chancellor of Austria, and an honorary professor of the University of Rijeka, Dr. Erhard Busek, passed away unexpectedly during the night of 13-14 March 2022, the Institute announced on Monday morning. Busek was born in Vienna on March 25, 1941, the son of an engineer and master builder. He got his Catholic character from his family and kept it to the end. During his law studies, he was active in the Catholic youth. He began hi...

Prompted by devastating and disturbing news following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Coursera issued an official statement condemning such violent acts and sharing ultimate concern for the safety of the people in that region. As stated by Mr. Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO, ''Coursera believes learning is the source of human progress and we are committed to ensuring learners everywhere have access to the highest quality education. However, we will not support the financial or reputational benefit of Russian instru...

As indicated in the YERUN Communication Plan 2022, the focus of this month's newsletter is on Open Science. Given that YERUN Open Science Awards Ceremony took place on February 14, the February edition of the YERUN newsletter is dedicated to the practices that have been shortlisted for the awards, i.e. those from Brunel, Rijeka, Maastricht, Madrid, Antwerp, and Limerick. The proposal coming from the University of Rijeka is part of the research initiatives and projects of the Language Networks group (

The University of Rijeka has joined the #ScienceforUkraine initiative. The newly established initiative collects the necessary information and contacts for Ukrainian students and scientists who can seek help from other European universities and scientific organisations on the map. Students and scientists are welcome to contact the Vice-Rector for Studies, Students and Quality Assurance, Professor Marta Žuvić, Ph.D. at

The ''Cultures of Rejection'' project investigates the conditions of the rise of extreme right and right-wing populism across Europe. In five different countries, co-constituted by the migration route of 2015, researchers form Serbia, Croatia, Austria, Sweden and Germany have investigated how the rejection of migrants, institutions and liberal democracy have become acceptable. In collaboration with filmmakers and designers, the research team has developed a film which guides viewers through the questions their resear...

As part of a larger event "Week of Action and Awareness on the UN Sustainable Development Goals", promoted by the University Goal Coalition (UGC) from February 28 to March 4, University Carlos III of Madrid is organizing a seminar on the topic of community engagement, on March 3, 2022 (16.00 - 17.00 CET). The speakers are: Silvia Gallart, UC3M, coordinator of WP6: YUFE in the CitiesRiika Pellinen

The University of Rijeka and the Faculty of Law in Rijeka, along with its Center for Sports Law, Sports Policies and Sports Diplomacy, are proud to be UEFA's partners in running the UEFA Football Law Program. The second of the four sessions is held virtually in Rijeka from 21 to 24 February 2022. Professor Gordan Jelenić, Ph.D., Vice-Rector for Science and Arts, officially opened the program and welcomed all the participants on behalf of the University of Rijeka, along with Prof. V...

Developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and launched during the French Presidency of the European Union (January 1–June 30, 2022), the "France Excellence Europa" scholarship program allows students from 26 European Union countries to obtain scholarships to study at the Master's level in a French institution of higher education. The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2022. The "France Excellence Europa” scholarsh...

You are hereby invited to the second lecture of YUFE Alumni on the topic of Understanding urban resilience through behavioral mobility data, which will be held on February 24, 2022 at 4:30 PM. The lecture will be held by Mr. Esteban Moro. More information about the lecturer is available here.

On the occasion of marking the Day of the Croatian Glagolitic script and Glagolitism, celebrated on February 22, the University Library Rijeka (address: Dolac 1) organizes a commemorative program on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. There will be a lecture by Prof. Jasna Horvat, Ph.D., and Assoc. Prof. Josipa Mijoč, Ph.D. on the topic "Economic Expedience Of Glagolitic Script In Publishing Sector Of Creative Industry" and the presentation of the novel "AZ" by author Jasna Horvat.

Invitation for the submission of papers and abstracts for participation in the first conference of the project "Introduction to gender mainstreaming politics in higher education" (UNIGEM), which will be held in May 2022 in Sarajevo. The International Scientific Conference on "Despite Fear and Silence: Universities Against Violence" will be held on May 6 and 7, 2022 at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Sarajevo. The UNIGEM project brings togeth...

The University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) is organizing the next YUFE talk show! The next YUFE talk show, Find your best idea: tools and practical case, will be held on February 25, 2022, 10:00 - 13:00 (CET). Creativity is the first step to find new ideas but is also important being able to choose the best of them. You will be shown tools to value your ideas and you will be able to put them in practice with your group.

The University of Rijeka, within the funds of the program agreements for financing of scientific and artistic activities, announces the very first tender for institutional financing of interdisciplinary research and development projects involving participants from the economic sector and/or the "UNIRI-INOVA“ community. The tender is intended for financing or co-financing of interdisciplinary research and development projects of scientists from the University of Rijeka in co...

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day promotes the full and equal participation of girls and women in education, specialization, work and decision-making in science; eliminating all discrimination against women, including the discrimination in the field of education and employment, as well as overcoming legal, economic, social and cultural barriers by encouraging the development of educational policies and programs, as well as school curricula in order to pro...

Europe is facing major challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and aging of the population, all during the greatest global health crisis in the last 100 years, followed by severe economic consequences. Universities and the entire higher education sector are in a unique position: at the crossroads of education, research, and innovation, shaping sustainable and resilient economies and making the European Union greener, more inclusive, and digital. Hence, a series of publications, initiatives ...

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...

"If science isn't open, it can't help anyone!" As part of the YUFERING project, and with the aim of promoting open science policy, YUFE(RING) partners have created the Open Science Calendar 2022. The calendar highlights all the important activities and events within open science, and each month is additionally dedicated to its specific aspect. You can download the calendar

YERUN is happy to announce that the Awards Ceremony of the YERUN Open Science Awards (2021 call) will take place online on Monday, 14 February 2022 (15:00-16:30 CET). The event will be open to all those interested in the initiative. Registrations are possible via this

Improve your knowledge with Coursera. Professional and personal development of students, teachers, and employees of the University! The University of Rijeka has entered into a strategic partnership with Coursera, a leading platform in online learning, and thus became the first university in the Republic of Croatia and this part of Europe to enable its students, teachers, and other staff members to acquire skills and competencies free of charge, which are required in a rapidly changing and co...

The YUFE Staff Programme offers mobility and training opportunities for staff members of all universities within the YUFE Alliance. Training sessions may consist of teaching activities (for academic staff) or training activities such as job shadowing, professional development courses, and specific competence-building training for all staff groups. (1)  "German A2" German A2 is a course intended for students with some previous experience i...

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...

The 45th International ICT Convention MIPRO 2022 will be held from 23 to 27 May 2022 in Opatija, with the technical co-sponsorship of the IEEE. This year's slogan of the conference is "ICT in Smart Digital Ecosystems", and it will cover various areas of ICT application, from microelectronics, electronics, data science, biomedicine, telecommunications, through computers in education, engineering education to intelligence and business intelligence systems, robotics, di...

HZI research team develops novel corona and flu vaccination based on cytomegalovirus Viruses are mostly encountered as pathogens. However, virus-based vaccination platforms can also help to provide protection from different diseases. In a mouse model, researchers from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig together with national and international partners including the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), the German Primate Center – Leibn...

The University of Essex is proud to organize a D&I webinar on the Council of Europe's guidelines on upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the COVID-19 pandemic and similar crises in the future. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and its social and economic effects, hit people belonging to certain groups in a particularly hard way throughout Europe. Upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the pandemic, as well as other, similar types of...

Professor Željko Ivezić, Ph.D., professor of astrophysics and a member of the International Scientific Council of the University of Rijeka, has been appointed the next Director of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Construction Project upon the departure of Steve Kahn from the Project on January 3, 2022. “Željko’s knowledge of the Rubin Observatory system and his commitment to the Project are extraordinary, and I am confident that he will lead the Rubin Construction Project to a su...

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

The second conference of the Erasmus+ project EMPLOYS (Understanding, Evaluating, and Improving Good Governance in the Employment Relations of Athletes in Olympic Sports in Europe) was held on Friday, December 17, 2021, in Lisbon in a hybrid form. The University of Rijeka, i.e. the Faculty of Law is one of the project partners, along with Universidade Europeia (Portugal), Edge Hill University (Great Britain), and Institute for Sports Governance (Poland). The key-note lecture was delivered by Mr.

With its Strategy for the period 2021-2025, the University of Rijeka commits to the promotion of open education and profiles itself as an open and modern university that is constantly evolving through innovation and internationalization. As one of the leading Higher Education institutions in Croatia, the University of Rijeka is on a mission to expand its education offering by signing a strategic partnership with Coursera on 16 December 2021. This collaboration aims...