Projects and International Cooperation
| Title | Duration | Principal Investigator, Researchers | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedagogical and Andragogical Research – Learning and Education for Quality Living in the Community | 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2027 | Principal Investigator: Dr. Jasna Mažgon Researchers: Dr. Monika Govekar Okoliš, Dr. Petra Gregorčič Mrvar, Dr. Andreja Hočevar, Dr. Katja Jeznik, Dr. Janica Kalin, Dr. Tadej Košmerl, Dr. Robert Kroflič, Dr. Danijela Makovec Radovan, Dr. Borut Mikulec, Dr. Mojca Kovač Šebart, Dr. Marko Radovan, Dr. Barbara Samaluk, Dr. Klara Skubic Ermenc, Karmen Strel, Dr. Damijan Štefanc, Dr. Barbara Šteh, Dr. Tadej Vidmar |
Research project (ARIS) |
| Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education | 21 May 2024 – 31 May 2026 | Principal Investigator: Dr. Marko Radovan Researchers: Dr. Tadej Košmerl, Dr. Danijela Makovec Radovan, Ema Meden, Karmen Strel |
Research project |
| Further Development of Lower Vocational Education with Proposals for Systemic and Programmatic Changes | 1 September 2025 – 1 September 2027 | Principal Investigator: Dr. Klara Skubic Ermenc Researchers: Dr. Jasna Mažgon, Dr. Katja Jeznik, and Dr. Danijela Makovec Radovan (in cooperation with the Educational Research Institute) |
Contract-based project |
| Title | Duration | Lead, Researchers | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research-based Impact Analysis in Adult Education (RIA-AE) Network | 2022 – 2028 | Researcher: Dr. Borut Mikulec, Nina Kristl | Erasmus+ project |
| ACIIS – Academy for Creative, Innovative and Inclusive Schools | 15 June 2023 – 14 June 2026 | Researchers: Nina Kristl, Dr. Katja Jeznik, Dr. Patricija Čamernik, Dr. Robi Kroflič | Erasmus+ project |
| Humility in School Counselling | 2022 – | Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark G. Harrison Researchers: Dr. Petra Gregorčič Mrvar, Dr. Marjeta Šarić |
Independent international research project |
| Name | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| European Academy on Youth Work | 2019 – present | Researcher: Dr. Tadej Košmerl |
| International Society for Comparative Adult Education | 2019 – present | Board Member: Dr. Borut Mikulec |
| International Research Centre for Global and Comparative Policy | 2021 – present | Member: Dr. Borut Mikulec |
| ESREA Policy Studies in Adult Education | 2023 – present | Network Coordinator: Dr. Borut Mikulec |
| International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching | 2015 – present | National Coordinator: Dr. Barbara Šteh |
- MVI: National evaluation study Analysis of the Roles and Needs of Homeroom Teachers in Managing Educational Work in Primary and Secondary Schools; 2023–2024.
- ARIS bilateral project: Living Environment during the Pandemic: Pedagogical and Andragogical Implications for the Development of Resilience; 2021–2023.
(Lead institution: University of Ljubljana; partners: University of Primorska, University of Banja Luka). - Digitrajni učitelj (Digital-Sustainable Teacher) Project; 2023–2025.
(Lead: Rokus Klett Publishing House; partners: School Centres Ljubljana, Nova Gorica, Kranj, Ptuj, Celje, Velenje, Novo mesto; National Examinations Centre (RIC); University of Ljubljana; ARNES – Academic and Research Network of Slovenia; Slovenian Association of Folk Universities; Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Vocational Education and Training; Academia Ltd.; Association of Principals of Primary and Music Schools of Slovenia; Association of Kindergarten Principals of Slovenia; Association of Secondary Schools and Student Dormitories; Community of Higher Vocational Colleges of the Republic of Slovenia). - ULTRA@AGRIFOOD: Knowledge, Skills and Competences for a Sustainable, Climate-Neutral and Circular Food System; 2023–2025.
(Lead: University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty; partners: UL Faculty of Social Sciences, UL Faculty of Arts, UL School of Economics and Business, UL Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering). - Lifelong Learning of Adults for Sustainable Development and Digital Transition; 2021–2023.
(Lead: University of Primorska, Faculty of Education; partners: UL Faculty of Arts, UL School of Economics and Business, UL Faculty of Public Administration, Slovenian Institute for Adult Education). - UL Blue Faculty: Education of Older Adults at the University of Ljubljana – Development of New Practices for the Education of Older Adults and Raising Public Awareness of Longevity and Ageism; 2020/21–.
- Erasmus+ Project: Green STEM (Lead institution: South-West University “Neofit Rilski,” Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria; coordinated at UL by the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology).
- Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility; 202–2025; cooperation between the University of Ljubljana and North-West University (South Africa).
- MVI and European Union – NextGenerationEU: Modernisation of Upper Secondary Vocational and Technical Education, including Apprenticeships, Reform of Short-Cycle Higher Vocational Study Programmes, and Establishment of Digitally Supported Learning Workplaces; 2023–2026 (Lead: Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Vocational Education and Training).
- BlendVET – Blended Learning in Vocational Education and Training.
- Research Programme: Pedagogical and Andragogical Research – Learning and Education for Quality Living in the Community; 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2020 (Slovenian Research Agency, P5-0174).
- Innovative Learning and Teaching for Quality Graduate Careers and Excellent Higher Education – INOVUP, 2018–2022 (University of Ljubljana; European Social Fund).
- Digital UL – Achieving Excellence through Innovative Use of ICT, 2017–2020 (University of Ljubljana; European Social Fund).
- Reform of Vocational Education 2016–2021 – Model of Individualisation (MIND+) (Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Vocational Education and Training; European Social Fund).
- Enhancing Teachers’ Vocational Competences 2016–2022 (Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Vocational Education and Training; European Social Fund).
- Old Guys Say Yes to Community, 2016–2019 (Erasmus+).
- Bilateral projects with the universities of Belgrade, Zadar and the University of Montenegro (Slovenian Research Agency).
- Bilateral projects with the universities of Belgrade, Banja Luka, Zadar and Montenegro (Slovenian Research Agency).
