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We have successfully concluded the Alpine Europe Summer School: Innovation in the Circular Economy 2026
The summer school provided participants with a unique opportunity for learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange through expert-led site visits, hands-on workshops, and international networking. Participants were mentored by Dr. Andreja Kutnar, Head of Department, and Dr. Mohammad Derikvand, researcher at the UP IAM InnoRenew CoE. Over the course of two weeks of intensive group learning…
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UP IAM researchers at the SWST 2026 International Convention in Seoul
The convention brought together wood science researchers and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in wood science, timber engineering, sustainable construction, bio-based materials, the circular economy, and innovation in the forest-based sector. From left to right: Dr Lei Han, Dr Michael Burnard, Dr Matthew Schwarzkopf, and Dr Mohammad Derikvand Dr…
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IRIC2026 Conference to be hosted at UP IAM InnoRenew CoE
The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including advanced manufacturing technologies, information processing, creativity and society, buildings, health, and materials. Contributions addressing other related themes are also welcome. IRIC2026 aims to foster the exchange of the latest scientific knowledge and innovations in renewable materials that contribute to improving quality of life in the…
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Alpine Europe: Innovation in the Circular Economy 2026 Summer School Begins
The first day featured a guided tour of Ljubljana, where participants explored the city’s rich history, culture, and architecture. The tour was led by Dr Črtomir Tavzes, a researcher at UP IAM InnoRenew CoE, who introduced the group to Slovenia’s capital and its unique heritage. Participants were also accompanied by Dr Andreja Kutnar, Head of…
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University of Primorska on the future of the European bioeconomy with European Commissioner Jessika Roswall
The event provided an important opportunity for the University of Primorska’s expertise to be represented in the discussion shaping the future development of Europe’s bioeconomy. The meeting took place on 12 June 2026 and was organised as part of the New European Bauhaus Festival. The discussion at the high-level meeting involved experts and representatives of…
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University of Primorska at the NEB Festival in Brussels
During the visit, they discussed the progress of the project, which is led by the University of Primorska, and presented its vision for developing the knowledge and skills needed to support the transition envisioned by the New European Bauhaus, particularly with regard to the future of the built environment. At the festival, the project is…
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Best Paper Award at the ACM UMAP 2026 Conference
The User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization (UMAP) conference is considered one of the most prestigious international conferences in the fields of user modeling, personalization, and adaptive intelligent systems. According to the CORE conference ranking, it is classified as an A-category conference. The award-winning paper, titled “Progress Feedback for Countering Selective Exposure: When Visualization Can Backfire,”…
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The SediMateria project wins first place in the national BISC-E competition
The winning project, “From Sawmill Residues and Marine Sediments to Sustainable Construction (SediMateria),” was developed under the mentorship of Dr. Andreja Kutnar, Head of the UP IAM InnoRenew CoE department, together with a team of ambitious students. The team consists of Katarina Legat and Zoja Mohorčič, students in the Master’s programme in Sustainable Built Environment,…
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IAWS Appoints First Female Vice President on Its 60th Anniversary – Prof Andreja Kutnar
Founded on June 2, 1966, in Paris, the IAWS is a non-profit global organization that brings together leading experts across all fields of wood science and related technologies. With more than 400 Fellows representing every continent, the Academy has, for six decades, fostered international collaboration and excellence in wood science. Fellowship in the IAWS is…
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Open PhD position: Applying social science approaches to trust in science concept in sustainable construction
Goals and Tasks The PhD research will aim to address, develop and empirically examine how trust in science shapes decision-making among the professional stakeholders in the built environment, and to assess whether participatory and educational interventions can strengthen trust and improve the uptake of scientific evidence in sustainable construction practices. In this project the alignment…