Workshop on popular science communication
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Chatting with Ana Vovk in the rhythm of nature: Permaculture as a way of living with nature
onlineOver a hundred years ago, they discovered that we can grow food without changing and subordinating the soil and that it is more useful to follow the example of how nature itself produces food and we imitate it. This is called permacultural or sustainable farming that is not limited by human boundaries, but supported by natural dimensions. Everyone can take…
Pyrolysis of waste plastic
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za strojništvo Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, SlovenijaThe pupils of the primary school Angel Besednjak Maribor will collect and sort plastic and bring it to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. There, we will weigh it, add a catalyst (zeolite), seal it in a chamber and carry out the pyrolysis process. The pyrolysis oil will be collected in separate containers, which the students will take back to school,…
Opportunities to Start and Develop a Research Career (Part 3): Promoting and protecting the mental health of early-career researchers
Dvorana Severni stolp Univerze v Mariboru Slomškov trg 15, Maribor, SlovenijaThe workshop will be practically oriented and will take the form of a discussion with Dr. Matja Zalar, Board Member and Head of the Mental Health Group and a successful researcher at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Maribor. Through an interactive discussion, participants will gain insights into how to identify and manage stress and maintain mental…
Workshops for students from the Velenje School Centre and the Krško Sevnica School Centre
Inštitut za energetiko FE, UM Vrbina 18, Krško, SlovenijaThe workshops are designed to raise awareness about energy technologies for cleaner energy production. Through practical exercises, students will explore how advanced technologies work, learn valuable skills and discover how each individual can contribute to more efficient energy use.
Climate, Law, and the Individual – How Does the EU Respond to Climate Change?
Introduction to the legal regulations in Slovenia and the EU (legal literacy for high school students); practical tasks, starting with statistical data measurement in the classroom (such as calculating their average carbon footprint); developing practical proposals to improve local environmental protection within the presented legal frameworks.
Presentation of the Critical Understanding of Media Workshop for students at a selected school
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, SlovenijaThe purpose of the visit is to present the workshop and invite students to register for it. During the visit, we will give them a critical analysis of media content with the help of practical tasks; we will discuss their knowledge of the media and their attitude towards social networks and check how skilled they are in creating media content…
Recycling and Reuse of Materials
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za strojništvo Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, SlovenijaCreative workshops at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Maribor for students from the Secondary School of Design Maribor, the Celje School Center/Secondary School for Service Activities and Logistics, and Ruše Grammar School. Through creative workshops, students will learn how to recycle polymer and natural waste materials, such as plastics and textiles, and how to reuse them.…
Discussions with UP Alumni: Connecting Science with Everyday Life
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, SlovenijaEvents organised by the Alumni Office team, involving alumni and professors from specific faculties, aiming to create a dynamic environment for meaningful discussions on contemporary and relevant topics, including fake news and conspiracy theories. The six sessions will take place throughout the year, with a moderator leading a structured discussion at each session, after which we will open the floor…
Libraries: Gateway to Open Access and Lifelong Learning (workshop)
Univerzitetna knjižnica Maribor, Glazerjeva dvorana Gospejna ulica 10, Maribor, Slovenija
Chatting with Ana Vovk in the rhythm of nature: What are eco-remediations?
onlineEcoremediation is imitating nature and nowadays refers to nature-based solutions (NBS), an approach that we are increasingly hearing about from those who, until recently, advocated only technical solutions. Ecoremediations are therefore numerous processes that take place in nature and can be used for our safety, against floods, droughts, pollution, to increase biodiversity, for water retention as well as water and…
Critical Understanding of Media Content – Workshop for Students
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, SlovenijaThe critical media analysis workshop will offer participants knowledge for conceptual understanding of media content. Its goal is to identify points of view, genres, and patterns of media representation and detect propaganda, censorship, and bias in the news. A group of young people between the ages of 12 and 15, we hypothesise, show low media literacy but are more adept…
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