UP WEEK 2024

UP WEEK 2024

18 March 2024

17.00 – 18.00, St. Francis Hall, Koper
21st ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRIMORSKA
Solemn Academy of the University of Primorska. The awarding ceremony of the University of Primorska.

18.00, Tramontana UP FHŠ, Koper

OPENING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HERITAGE INTERPRETATION

Interpret Europe, the UNESCO Chair and the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Primorska are organising an annual conference on heritage interpretation entitledSustainability: Challenging mindsets through heritage interpretation. The conference, which has also been included by the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO in its annual programme of work for 2024, will take place in Koper from 21 to 24 March 2024.

The aim of the conference is to raise awareness of how important heritage interpretation can be as an informal approach to educating the general public, to raise important issues of our time. It offers us the opportunity to present theories and good practices, to reflect on how to challenge the mind-sets of different target audiences and how to use the heritage experience to think about the future.

19 March 2024

12.00, Armeria Hall of the University of Primorska, Koper
INAUGURATION OF FULL PROFESSORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRIMORSKA
Inauguration ceremony of full professors of the University of Primorska.

20 March 2024

Start of the celebration with UP employees and students

All employees are cordially invited to attend the listed activities between 12.00 and 15.00 that will assist in their professional development, health, or knowledge:

>>>APPLY HERE<<<

CULTURAL and SOCIAL

• PORTOROCHESE VILLA - ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND TOURISM OF THIS DISTRICT AT THE TURN OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - opening of the exhibition with a lecture

13:00, Lobby of UP FTŠ Turistica

The exhibition presents the rich architectural heritage of Portorož, with an emphasis on the flourishing of villas as a building object of the wealthier class of the population, which coincides with the rise of Portorož as a monastic resort at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In parallel with the construction of hotels, villas began to dominate the Portorož Riviera at this time, adding a touch of exclusivity to the northern Adriatic spa resort with their architectural appearance and carefully landscaped surroundings. Luigia, Leopoldina, Maria, Daria, Lidia and Amalia are just a few of the villas in Portorož that are presented in the exhibition through architectural plans, pictures and photographs of the sites, with detailed information on the investors, architects and years of construction.

The exhibition is the result of the authors' collaboration in a tourist-historical study and digitisation of public and private archival material of the architectural heritage of Portorož. The opening of the exhibition will be followed by a one-hour lecture in lecture room 001 by mag. Tomi Brezovec on the role of Portorož villas in the tourist development of the destination. The exhibition will be on display until 20 May 2024. Tomi Brezovec, UP FTŠ Turistica, in cooperation with the Regional Archives Koper-Capodistria.

• BOOK CLUB MEETING - THE BOOK AND THE SUN

14.00, Armerija Auditorium

This time, we're going to take the book out into the sun. We will chat about the book Why are you silent, Hava by Selma Skenderović, a young author from Koper. On 22 March, Selma will take us for a walk around Koper, and we will read her book during our meeting.
We will meet at 14:00 in Armerija. From there we will go for coffee and a chat. In case of rain, we will chat in the mixUP.

WORKSHOPS

• 5 X 5 LANGUAGE TIPS - for the second time (UP FHŠ, UP PEF)

12.00, Maestral Lecture Room 4 (UP FHŠ)

Associate Professor Dr Vladka Tucovič Sturman will lead a workshop where she will give a practical presentation of the most frequently observed linguistic slip-ups that need correction.

• WORKSHOP ON THE BASICS OF BUSINESS ETIQUETTE (UP FM)

12.15, UP FM, InnoLab

This workshop on the basics of business etiquette is aimed at all those who want to learn and understand the key skills to be successful in the business world. With a focus on ethics, communication and professional behaviour and dress, we will show participants practical tips and scenarios on how to behave appropriately to build effective business relationships. Through interactive examples, we will highlight key aspects of business etiquette that will enable participants to become familiar with, as well as more confident in their business career. The workshop will be led by Dr Simona Kustec.

• THE MINDFUL MOMENT: BUILDING FOCUS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AT WORK (UP IAM SCRS)

13:00, VP3 UP FAMNIT

In this workshop we will discover the power of mindfulness to improve concentration and psychological resilience in the work environment. Through practical exercises and mindfulness techniques, we will learn how to stay focused in the moment and improve our ability to cope with the task at hand. We will also explore how mindful presence can be used to reduce stress and build resilience to the challenges of modern working life. Join us on the journey to a more balanced and fulfilled working life.

• DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS (UP SZK)

13.30, UP Senate Hall

Karin Marinič, UP Social Media Editor, will present ways to optimise editing and traffic on social media, how to format posts and what to look out for when posting on different platforms.

• "WHY LEARN ARABIC?" (UP FHŠ)

14.00, Maestral 4 UP FHŠ

With the help of dr. Polona Oblak, participants will learn how to greet and introduce themselves in Arabic

LECTURE

• PRESENTATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS: REFUGEE STORIES AND GLOBAL FACES OF THE AGES

12.00, P1 UP FM

The event will be opened by Dr Primož Štrbenc, who will talk about migrant flows from the Middle East, the wider Muslim world and Africa. This will be followed by Dr Majda Naji, who will present both proceedings.

• OPTIMISING SLEEP

12.00-13.00

The Sleep Optimisation Workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn about how sleep works, the impact of daily activities on sleep quality, and practical tools they can use as individuals to improve the quality and duration of their sleep and, as a result, their long-term health and well-being. The workshop will be led by Luka Kejžar (UP FVZ, SportUP)

Main topics of the workshop:

• Neuroscience of Sleep: Explaining the Basics of Brain Activity During Sleep
• Individual Sleep Needs: How to understand and meet the unique sleep needs of an individual.
• Lifestyle changes: The impact of diet, physical activity and stress on sleep quality and how to optimise them.
• Relaxation techniques: Learning different relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep and get a better night's sleep.
• Practical tips for everyday life: Simple tricks to improve sleep in the home environment, including creating an optimal sleep environment and maintaining regular sleep schedules.

HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY? (UP FAMNIT)

13.00-14.00, UP FAMNIT, VP2

With Dr Vesna Jug we will discuss communication filters and barriers, different communication skills (communication positions, forms of communication, active listening, checking understanding, asking questions and powerful questions), assertiveness. The topics will be linked to practical demonstrations and exercises.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMME:

• SEMINAR CREATE A FAIRY-TALE LIFE. HOW SLOVENIAN FOLK TALES CAN HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOALS

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 17.00, UP PEF

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA THIS LINK!

Slovenian fairy tale protagonists (fairy tale heroes) find happiness far from home. After leaving home and enduring trials, they achieve what they want - to get rich, marry a princess, rule a kingdom and... live happily ever after. The journey of the fairytale protagonist holds within it a roadmap for achieving the goals set and, consequently, for achieving inner contentment. During the seminar we will learn how Slovenian folk tales can teach us - on a symbolic level - to leave the familiar and achieve the desired.

This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to successfully achieve their goals and stay motivated. It is led by Dr. Katjuša Gorela

21 March 2024

12.00, Armeria Hall of the University of Primorska, Koper
PROMOTION OF NEW DOCTORS OF SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRIMORSKA
Promotion of new Doctors of Science at the University of Primorska who defended their doctoral dissertations between October 2023 and March 2024.

15.00-17.00, University of Primorska, Armerija Hall (Titov trg 4)

CAFÉ EUROPE: YOUNG PEOPLE AND DISINFORMATION

Join us for the next Café Evropa, organised by PiNa in cooperation with the University of Primorska. We will discuss how the media (co-)shape public opinion, especially in the light of the increasing rise of fake news and disinformation. How do the latter influence us and our decisions? How to empower ourselves with the knowledge to identify fake news and disinformation in the future? We will be joined by Žana Erznožnik (Razkrinkavanje, Oštro), Nataša Briški, consultant for strategic communication and management of social networks and new media platforms, and Dr. Tomaž Grušovnik from the UP Faculty of Education.

Applications are being collected separately at: bit.ly/mladi-in-dezinformacije-prijava

18.00, Maestral 3, UP FHŠ

GEOGRAPHICAL EVENING: TOURISM IN THE GEOPOLITICALLY DIVIDED WORLD OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

In the framework of the Geographical Evening, Professor Dr. Anton Gosar will present his impressions from his travels in Southeast Asia.

18.00, Tramontana UP FHŠ, Koper

OPENING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HERITAGE INTERPRETATION

Interpret Europe, the UNESCO Chair and the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Primorska are organising an annual conference on heritage interpretation entitled Sustainability: Challenging mindsets through heritage interpretation. The conference, which has also been included by the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO in its annual programme of work for 2024, will take place in Koper from 21 to 24 March 2024.

The aim of the conference is to raise awareness of how important heritage interpretation can be as an informal approach to educating the general public, to raise important issues of our time. It offers us the opportunity to present theories and good practices, to reflect on how to challenge the mind-sets of different target audiences and how to use the heritage experience to think about the future.

22 March 2024

10.00, UP PEF gym
OPEN DOORS DAY AT UP PEF GYM

23 March 2024

11.00, Armeria Hall of the University of Primorska, Koper

OPENING OF THE EXHBITION THE GARDEN OF THE (IN)VISIBLE

The exhibition tells the story of invisible passages that leave visible traces. Objects that are part of our lives, our world, our everyday life. The Garden of the (In)Visible exhibits some of the objects that were abandoned at the borders with Croatia, Slovenia and Italy, collected by professors and students of the University of Primorska and the University of Trieste, partners of Transform4Europe.