We were happy to welcome two PhD students from the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in Svishtov, Bulgaria, to the University of Primorska for a short-term international research exchange. Georgi Mladenov is pursuing a PhD in Finance, while Kateryna Petrovska is a PhD student in World Economy and International Economic Relations with a research focus on tourism. This was their second exchange at the University of Primorska. After a successful CEEPUS exchange last year, they returned to work on their theses...

The international professional gathering of the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE) brought together researchers, experts, and representatives of the wine industry from around the world working in the fields of viticulture, wine tourism, and wine economics. The 5th EuAWE Congress took place from 8 to 11 June and was hosted by the University of Trieste and the University of Primorska, Faculty of Management (UP FM) in Koper. The congress was organized through a collaboration between the...

Most of you are probably familiar with the Erasmus + possibility of student mobility abroad, right? International exchanges are also made possible by the CEEPUS program, which consists of Central European countries, where you can also do research at some institutions abroad for your final thesis or go to lectures and take exams.The decision is yours.

From June 3 to 6 2026, the UP FM hosted the 25th anniversary MIC 2026 International Scientific Conference, titled “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Business and Policy in a Complex World.” This year’s conference brought together 130 participants from more than 25 different countries. A total of 100 participants presented their contributions. In addition to the Faculty of Management of the University of Primorska, the conference was co-organized by the Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and...

On Friday, 5 June, the conference programme continued with scientific paper presentations across various thematic sessions, where researchers from different countries presented their latest findings and exchanged perspectives on current issues in management, economics, sustainable development, digital transformation, and related disciplines. The discussions following the presentations fostered professional dialogue and provided opportunities for establishing new research collaborations among participants.

On Thursday, 4 June 2026, the 25th anniversary edition of the international scientific conference MIC 2026 officially commenced at the Faculty of Management of the University of Primorska. This year’s conference is held under the theme “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Business and Policy in a Complex World.”

The Management International Conference (MIC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary of continuous operation this year. The jubilee conference, titled “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Business and Policy in a Complex World,” is being held at its home institution, the Faculty of Management of the University of Primorska, from 3 to 6 June 2026. In addition to the Faculty of Management of the University of Primorska, this year’s conference was co-organized by the Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics...

Over the period 4–11 May 2026, Dr hab. Aleksandra Kowalska, Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, completed a research visit at the University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia.

Yesterday, the UP Faculty of Management welcomed Helena Castro, a representative of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) European University Alliance, which brings together universities and a wide range of regional stakeholders within a shared ecosystem of knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development.

We’re thrilled to announce the 25th Anniversary of MIC 2026, “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Business and Policy in a Complex World”, coming up 3 - 6 June in Koper, Slovenia.

We are pleased to highlight the connection between MIC 2026 and MOZAIK Hub, a regional platform advancing innovation, research excellence and cross-sector collaboration.