FT students took over Brežice
On Thursday, October 12, Brežice had an international flair as the lecture halls, and later the streets of Brežice were taken over by students from the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor, coming from various countries around the world. The Faculty organized the so-called traditional "Mix & Mingle Day," where all the students of the Faculty come together first during classes and then during afternoon social gatherings. This includes those who study at the dislocated unit campus in Ljubljana on English programmes and those studying at the main campus in Brežice. This year's event was dedicated to World Food Day.
Brežice students of the Faculty of Tourism were hosts for a day as their colleagues from the English programs at the Ljubljana campus visited them. The common theme of this Mix & Mingle Day was World Food Day.
In the morning, topics related to gastronomy, reducing food waste in tourism, minimizing plastic usage, our ecological footprint, and other related issues were discussed within the framework of lectures. The same theme continued in the afternoon through team competitions in which students had fun while getting to know local food and beverage providers. All attendees symbolically expressed their awareness of the seriousness of the crisis in the food processing industry and beyond during lunch, which was meatless for everyone on that day.
In a relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard of the Faculty of Tourism, the 4th international event for students of the Faculty of Tourism, known as the "Autumn Mix & Mingle Day," concluded successfully. Its primary purpose is to promote unity, collaboration, and intercultural dialogue.
On Tuesday, October 3rd, at 11 a.m., the new dean of the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor, Assoc Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus was inaugurated. Event took place in the Knight's Hall of the Posavje Museum in Brežice. The elected dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus received the dean's insignia from the rector of the University of Maribor, Prof. Dr. Zdravko Kačič, marking the official transition of leadership at the Faculty. The dean had already assumed her role in July.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus is now the third dean of the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor, succeeding Dr. Božidar Veljković and Prof. Dr Boštjan Brumen, who led the Faculty for two terms starting in 2015.
The event commenced with a welcoming address from the rector of the University of Maribor, Prof. Dr. Zdravko Kačič, who emphasized the significance of tourism and tourism research, mainly due to its interdisciplinary nature. The Mayor of the Municipality of Brežice, Mr. Ivan Molan, also welcomed the attendees, underscoring the importance of the Faculty of Tourism for the local community. Former dean Prof. Dr. Boštjan Brumen addressed the guests before passing the baton to his successor.
Following the inauguration, which involved the rector transferring the academic insignia to the newly elected dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus addressed the gathered audience. In her speech, she highlighted the numerous achievements of the Faculty, which is less than 15 years old, and the meaningfulness of its integration into the community. She expressed gratitude to all colleagues, students, and her family.
The Faculty of Tourism has become a successful educational and research institution in a relatively short time, achieving top research results in the field of tourism in Slovenia and establishing an international community comprising students from at least 10 countries. With the help of visiting students, lecturers, and research partners, the Faculty has built a strong and vibrant network from Japan to the USA and Finland to New Zealand. In the last four years alone, our researchers have secured 30 European, national, and market projects with a total value of over 2 million euros. We believe that these achievements validate the decision to establish an independent faculty in the field of tourism within the University of Maribor. While science and knowledge are global and critically evaluated, their work is still locally embedded. The town of Brežice has offered the Faculty hospitality and invaluable support, without which our operations would not be possible.
The event was hosted by Assist. Prof. Dr. Tomi Špindler, with musical performances by Alja and Gregor Deželan. The academic hymn "Gaudeamus Igitur" was performed by the Mixed Youth Choir of Gimnazija Brežice, conducted by choir director Simona Strnad Rožman, at the beginning of the event.
We wish the newly elected dean success and wise leadership at the Faculty of Tourism in the next four years.
About Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus:
Dr. Marjetka Rangus graduated in 2006 and obtained her doctorate in political science in 2011 at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, where she worked as a young researcher and assistant. She has been employed at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, since its inception in 2011, serving as a university teacher since 2015. At that time, she was entrusted with the position of Vice Dean for Educational Activities, which she successfully held until her election and appointment as the dean of the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, in July 2023. She has participated in various bodies and commissions of the Faculty and the University of Maribor. On the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Tourism, she received recognition for her significant contribution to the faculty's initial steps, growth, and development. In the field of tourism, her research focuses on tourism theory, various sociological aspects of tourism, sustainability in tourism, and culinary tourism.
Today, we celebrate World Tourism Day, which this year highlights the need for green investments. Slovenia is already recognized in Europe as one of the most sustainable destinations in the world, and Minister Matjaž Han has announced that the industry will continue its green transformation.
In Brežice, where our faculty is located, a special day in honor of tourism took place yesterday, with several events occurring at Ban's Homestead. Among other things, stakeholders discussed the Brežice Destination Strategy, which we are preparing at the Faculty. Today, you can take a guided tour of the city center in Brežice, known as the "Path of Love," organized by the local tourism organization, ZPTM (Visit Brežice).
At the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, we have tourism on our minds every day. We will be discussing the challenges of personnel in tourism and the necessary competencies for working in tourism at the upcoming Strategic Council of the Faculty of Tourism on October 5th.
Photo: UM Student Challenge: 'Comprehensive Presentation of Brežice City Landmarks'
Ahead of the new academic year, the Faculty of Tourism met its freshmen English-programme students at its Ljubljana location (ŠOU Kampus) for a two-day onboarding on September 20 and 21.
Students were introduced to what the Slovenian capital has to offer international students, while learning about their options and duties as students of the University of Maribor and gaining useful skills at workshops (formal correspondence, UM ICT services and Moodle).
We want to inform you that the timetable for the winter semester 2023/24 has been published - Wise Timetable (wise-tt.com)
The timetable may change daily, so please check it regularly. If the timetable change occurs within the next two days (48 hours), you will receive a notification at the student's email address. If the timetable changes later, the change will only be published on the timetable.
On September 6, 2023, the second application period for foreigners (non-EU citizens) to enroll in the first year of Undergraduate and Integrated Master’s Study Programmes 2023-2024 has opened. The second application period runs until September 8, 2023.
Please submit your enrollment application by the deadline specified in the announcement through the online application on the eVŠ web portal (open in a new tab).
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Dear students of FT UM.
The Government announced »Solidarity Day« on 14 August 2023. Since the autumn examination period starts on that day (according to the study calendar of the University of Maribor for the academic year 2022/23), we want to inform you that all exams scheduled on that day are cancelled. All missed exam dates are postponed (in AIPS) to the end of the examination period - 12 September 2023.
All students who were registered for the exams on 14 August remain registered for the exams. The date of the exams has changed according to the circumstances (you can register or withdraw from the exams in AIPS).
Students affected by floods can contact us at referat.ft@um.si if you need any help.
Best regards,
Students Affairs Office
Last weekend, Slovenia was faced with a severe natural disaster, as it was hit by floods that we do not remember and the damage restoration will take a long time. We hope you and your loved ones are safe.
Students who may have been affected by the floods, we urge you not hesitate to contact us if you need help. We will do our best to help you.
More information on how to deal with floods and how you can help those affected by floods with financial and material aid can be found at the following link:
https://www.gov.si/…/projects/worst-floods-hit-slovenia/
This is to inform you that on the website moja.um.si > Study > UM Doctoral School, a public call for co-financing of doctoral studies of University of Maribor students for the academic year 2023/24 has been published. The deadline for submitting applications is September 22, 2023 by 12:00 p.m. Read more here.
INSTRUCTION FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS WHO HAD LECTURES IN ENGLISH
Dear students.
We are sending you the instructions for enrolment in a higher year or repetition of the year for the academic year 2023/2024, once you meet the terms.
WHEN - electronic registration in AIPS will be possible from 15 August to 27 September 2023. We must receive your physical documentation in the paper no later than 25 September 2023 by 10 am.
HOW - enrolment in a higher year and re-enrolment in the same year will be done by mail.
CONDITIONS - for enrolment in a higher year and repetition of the year:
1st cycle/BACHELOR:
- A student can progress to the 2nd year if he/she collects at least 48 ECTS with the completed obligations of the 1st year, whereby he/she must complete all obligations in the subject: Introduction to Tourism.
- A student can progress to the 3rd year if he/she has completed all the obligations of the 1st year and accumulated 48 ECTS from the 2nd year, whereby the student must complete the obligations in the following subjects: Events in Tourism and Sports Tourism.
2nd cycle/MASTER:
- A student advances to the 2nd year if he/she collects at least 45 ECTS with the completed obligations of the 1st year
PROCESS
- ENROLLMENT IN THE HIGHER YEAR (for all who meet the conditions)
- Once you have met all the conditions for enrolment, you enroll electronically via the AIPS system.
- Print out the completed REGISTRATION FORM/ENROLMENT SHEET and sign it wherever necessary. If you do not sign the registration/enrolment form, your registration is invalid.
- Please send the documentation per register post to the address: Fakulteta za turizem, Cesta prvih borcev 36, 8250 Brežice, footnote: for Students Affairs Office - enrolment in higher year + also send a student card with the documents so we can add a new sticker (for study year 2023/2024). The proof of enrolment and the card will be sent to you by post.
- If you need a certificate of passed exams, you can also order it through the AIPS system.
- EXCEPTIONAL APPROVALS OF STUDENT ENROLMENT
Students who will not have completed all obligations for enrolment in a higher year may, in accordance with Article 85 of the UM Statute, apply for enrolment in a higher year under special conditions. The student must submit a request to the Academic Affairs Committee. Mandatory to enclose: form + relevant evidence + a proof of payment for the issuance of the decision. The documentation must reach the Student Affairs Office no later than 6 September 2023.
IMPORTANT: A student who submits an application for enrolment in a higher year and also meets the conditions for repeating the year is advised to submit an alternative application (item 8 on the form) if the enrolment in the higher year would not be approved.
- REPETITION OF YEARS
In order to repeat the year, in accordance with Article 121 of the UM Statute, a student must submit a request to the Academic Affairs Committee no later than 6 September 2023. Mandatory to enclose: form + relevant evidence + proof of payment for the issuance of the decision.
https://www.ft.um.si/en/study/study/#student-status
- EXTENSION OF STATUS
Students with other legitimate reasons may have their student status extended (Article 214 of the UM Statute), for one year between studies or at the end of their studies. The student must submit a request to Academic Affairs Committee no later than 6 September 2023. Mandatory to enclose: form + relevant evidence + proof of payment for the issuance of the decision.
- ENROLMENT IN THE ABSOLVENT YEAR
Instructions are the same as for the enrolment in the higher year. Students can check if they can enroll in the absolvent year at the Student Affairs Office (https://www.ft.um.si/en/study/study/#student-status).
Action in case of problems in completing the electronic registration form/enrolment sheet:
If you qualify for enrolment and the AIPS does not allow you to enroll/complete the form, please send an e-mail describing the problem to referat.ft@um.si.