Members of the Institute of Informatics have published the Handbook for Developing Digital Competences in Teacher Education Programmes, now freely available through the University of Maribor Press. More
In May 2026, seven FERI students, mentored by Maja Pušnik and Boštjan Šumak, successfully participated in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme in Portugal, where they collaborated with students from Portugal, Poland, and Lithuania to develop AI-supported prototypes for creative tourism and cultural heritage. More
University of Maribor students excelled at the GCD4F 2026 Regional Final, with team 4Vision winning first place, while teams Vedra and Lifeline Team received special awards for technological excellence and best presentation. More
Master’s students of Computer Science from FERI, University of Maribor participated in an Erasmus+ BIP programme at Turība University in Riga, where seven students joined three different international tracks.
The week focused on intensive learning, teamwork, and gaining practical experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership. More
On April 21, 2026, members of the Institute of Informatics organized a visit for children from the Jožica Flander Kindergarten at FERI within the RINKO project. Through interactive presentations and guided laboratory tours, the children were introduced to the basics of robotics, information systems, and modern technologies, gaining a hands-on and age-appropriate first insight into the world of science and research. More
The MicroHEI project successfully brings together an international consortium, including a research group from UM FERI, fostering the development of a shared European approach to micro-credentials and strengthening professional development in higher education. More
The BIP “GenAI Meets Reality” in Dortmund successfully brought together international students and experts, with active participation from FERI, fostering innovation, collaboration, and valuable professional and personal growth. More
From 16 to 21 March 2026, the University of Maribor hosted a DIGITECH Erasmus+ best practice meeting focused on sharing knowledge and good practices in integrating innovative digital technologies into higher education and strengthening cooperation between academia and industry. More
On Thursday, 18 December 2025, FERI hosted a guest lecture by Mario Lamberger, Senior Principal Cryptography Architect at NXP Semiconductors Austria. His work lies at the intersection of applied cryptography and hardware security, and he brings extensive industry and research experience in symmetric cryptography, cryptanalysis, random number generation, and the… More
As part of the IMPACT – Inter-Mediterranean Peace And CollaboraTion project, the University of Maribor is launching new international learning activities for students and staff in the upcoming academic months. More
Tjaša Heričko from the Institute of Informatics has been awarded the Best Presentation Award at the 19th International Conference on Knowledge Management in Organizations for her presentation of the paper Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Co-Curricular Educational Excursions as a Form of Experiential Learning: A Case Study. Congratulations! More
The University of Maribor hosted a Transnational Project Meeting of AI-ENABLE, bringing together partners from Slovenia, Portugal, Türkiye, and Spain to review progress and plan final activities. The following day, during the DIGIN Conference, a multiplier event showcased project tools, benefits, challenges, and best practices from partner countries. Supported by interpreters, captioners, and AI translation from XPRO, the hybrid event ensured broad accessibility and smooth delivery. More
On September 18, 2025, the University of Maribor hosted DIGIN 2025 – Digital Inclusion in the Information Society, gathering over 150 participants in a hybrid format. With 17 expert contributions and a roundtable on personal experiences, the event highlighted the importance of accessibility, collaboration, and empathy in building an inclusive digital society. More
A team of students from FERI (Gaja Gujt, Boban Boshevski, Adam Kac, Tevž Starovasnik) and PEF (Eva Ekart), mentored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boštjan Šumak and Assist. Prof. Dr. Maja Pušnik, achieved an outstanding 2nd place at the 8th Global Competition on Design for Future Education (GCD4FE). Congratulations to the whole team! More
An interdisciplinary student team from the University of Maribor won 1st place at the regional round of the international Global Competition on Design for Future Education (GCD4FE), held in Zagreb (Zagreb University of Applied Sciences), and has qualified for the global finals, which will take place from July 26 to… More
From March 10 to 14, 2025, third-year Informatics and Data Technologies students and two staff members joined an international Blended Intensive Program in Portugal focused on AI-driven digital transformation. The event united 43 students and 11 professors from seven countries in developing innovative, interdisciplinary solutions using AI tools. More
Dr. Uroš Trstenjak and Luka Reisman from Databox delivered a lecture to third-year Informatics and Data Technologies students, presenting integration challenges and solutions offered by the company. The session included a practical challenge where students developed their own data boards to visualize metrics from various data sources, enriching their knowledge and skills in information systems integration. More
FERI conducted a workshop entitled Pedagogical Innovation and Collection of Good Practices: Exploration of AI Tools for Pedagogical Innovation and Development of Good Practices in Inclusive Education in the framework of AI ENABLE project. More
Members of the Institute of Informatics received the Best Paper Award at the DIGIN conference for their contribution titled “Definition of a Framework for a Self-Evaluation Tool: Optimizing Evaluation Practices for Enhanced Performance in Higher Education Institutions,” developed in collaboration with project partners from the SET4Inclusion initiative. More
From September 18-20, Špela Pečnik represented our lab at the ACEEU Europe-Africa Forum in Lisbon, highlighting the GRIT project’s tools for building student grit. Later, on October 1-2, Lucija Brezočnik participated in the HITS Project meeting in Valladolid, focused on enhancing digital learning with AI, Nudge Theory, and gamification. More