Implementation of the online study process - links to meetings
Online classes, as planned, will continue according to the timetable available at the following link: https://wise-tt.com/wtt_ft_en/.
Links to online lectures/seminars for each course, according to the timetable, will be posted here daily (until further notice). Please check regularly so that you can join the sessions on time
We are publishing links to upcoming online meetings:
| 8.11.2024, 16.00-19.00 | ENGLISH FOR TOURISM PROFESSIONALS 1 (VS-06) | BACHELOR 1 - GROUP B (English programme) | Link to: ENGLISH FOR TOURISM PROFESSIONALS 1 (VS-06) |
| 8.11.2024, 16.00-19.00 | INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (VS-01) | BACHELOR 1 -GROUP A&B (English programme) | Link to join: INTRODUCITON TO TOURISM |
| 8.11.2024, 16.00-19.00 | GUEST IN THE CENTRE OF TOURISM PHENOMENON (MAG-04) | MASTERS 1 (English programme) | CANCELED |
| 8.11.2024, 16.00-20.00 | MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES (VS-16) | BACHELOR 2 (English programme) | Link to join: MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES (VS-16) |
| 8.11.2024, 16.00-19.00 | BUSINESS PLANNING IN TOURISM (MAG-14) | MASTERS 2 (English programme) | Link to: BUSINESS PLANNING IN TOURISM (MAG-14) |
Student Access to MS 365 is re-enabled. Please folow the instrucitons at the folowing link: https://www.ft.um.si/en/student-access-to-ms-365-re-enabled-set-a-new-password/
We inform you that the Faculty of Tourism UM will be closed from Thursday, October 31, 2024, to Monday, November 4, 2024, due to holidays (October 31 and November 1, 2024).
During this period, the study process and other activities of the faculty will not take place. It will also not be possible to receive mail addressed to the faculty.
We will meet again on Monday, November 4.
At the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, we host a Mix & Mingle Day (M&M) twice a year, dedicated to student networking and community-building. These events take place annually in Brežice and/or Ljubljana, bringing together students from both English and Slovenian programmes. It’s a great opportunity for students to get to know each other, share experiences, build friendships, and strengthen cultural connections. The autumn M&M was held last Thursday, October 24, 2024, this time at the Ljubljana Student Campus.
The morning began with the arrival of students from Brežice, who traveled to Ljubljana by bus. The event opened with a welcome speech by the Vice Dean for Education, Assist. Prof. Dr. Barbara Pavlakovič Farrell. Afterward, all Faculty of Tourism students were grouped by year and joined in collective lectures. All lectures and seminars were conducted in English to encourage students further in using the language, which opens doors to international mobility and career opportunities.
Story of the Day: Languages as Bridges Between Cultures
A highlight of this year's M&M Day was a themed workshop on language and intercultural connection titled Languages: Bridges Between Cultures. Students participated in a creative challenge, developing a graphic travel diary titled Mojca and Janez Travel the World: A Faculty of Tourism Graphic Travelogue. In small groups, students illustrated the journey of two characters, Mojca and Janez, who explore the world through various cultural lenses. They incorporated one unique word from each group member’s language, such as "džezva" in Sarajevo or "मैं तुम्हारा भाई दोस्त हूँ" in New Delhi.
How Did They Tackle the Challenge?
Each group was given a specific word in one of the students’ native languages, representing that student’s cultural background. Groups researched, created scenarios, illustrated the comic, and presented a story with a special local touch, including customs, traditional food, sports, or notable attractions from the student’s home country. The event was an ideal opportunity for creative collaboration, team-building, and cultural exchange from all over the world.
Socializing Over a Delicious Indian Lunch
After the challenge, students enjoyed a delicious Indian lunch, continuing to socialize and share their impressions of the event in a relaxed atmosphere. Moments like these are essential for building bonds between students from diverse programs and backgrounds, creating spaces for future collaboration.
The Mix & Mingle Day is a long-standing tradition organized by the Faculty of Tourism twice a year. Each event brings a new theme and fresh challenges for students, always with an emphasis on connection and mutual understanding. The Faculty builds bridges between students from different locations and programmes, offering them a unique chance to collaborate, develop their potential, and forge lasting friendships.
Students, see you at the next Mix & Mingle Day in Brežice!
Due to a cyber attack on the University of Maribor, we are currently unreachable via our usual institutional communication channels, such as email and phones. As a result, we are unable to receive or respond to your messages and calls at this time.
The Moodle online classroom is currently unavailable, and Microsoft 365 services are operating with limited functionality.
You can reach us in person; the Office hours of Student Affairs at the Faculty of Tourism (in Brežice) will be open every business day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until further notice. You can also reach us at the mobile phone number: +386 51 679 683.
We would like to inform you that the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, will be closed from Thursday, October 31, 2024, through Monday, November 4, 2024, due to the holidays on October 31 and November 1. During this period, no study activities or other faculty operations will take place. It will also not be possible to receive mail, emails, or calls addressed to the faculty.
Study process
The academic process for FT UM students continues as scheduled. The timetable is available at the following link: timetable (https://wise-tt.com/wtt_ft_en/).
There are no changes to in-person classes; they will continue as usual.
Meetings originally scheduled online will still take place as planned. Links to online lectures for each course, according to the timetable, will be posted daily on our website. We kindly ask you to check the website regularly to ensure you can join the sessions (here).
Updates
Any updates will be posted on the Faculty of Tourism UM website (ft.um.si/en) and on our social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Official statement of the University of Maribor:
At the University of Maribor, we were the victim of a large-scale cyber attack on the evening of 23 October 2024 after 20:00. We are in contact with the relevant authorities and IT experts. We are working intensively to establish a system, and at the same time to organize the work and teaching process. We cannot provide more information at this time.
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Uradna izjava Univerze v Mariboru:
Na Univerzi v Mariboru smo bili dne 23.10.2024 zvečer po 20. uri žrtev obsežnega kibernetskega napada. Smo v stiku z ustreznimi organi in IT strokovnjaki. Intenzivno se trudimo z vzpostavitvijo sistema, hkrati pa z organizacijo delovnega in pedagoškega procesa. Več informacij v tem trenutku ne moremo dati.
Last Friday, the staff of the Faculty of Tourism UM gathered for our Quality Day, an event focused on enhancing the quality of the faculty's processes and operations. This autumn edition covered various topics, with a special focus on reviewing the action plan from the previous academic year, addressing current challenges faced by staff, and looking ahead by working on the new strategy for FT UM.
Quality Days, organized twice a year by the FT UM Quality Committee, are essential events dedicated to in-depth discussions on the faculty's performance and quality. They also contribute to greater awareness and emphasize the importance of quality in our daily work.
In October, not only did the new academic year begin, but also the Erasmus+ project Reimagining the Erasmus Experience, or REX for short (project no. 2024-1-SI01-KA220-HED-000251676), which we are leading and coordinating at the Faculty of Tourism. The project involves the project leader, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vita Petek, and researcher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jasna Potočnik Topler. Besides the coordinator, the University of Maribor, the project includes partners from France (University of Versailles SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES), Norway (HOGSKULEN PA VESTLANDET), Turkey (IZMIR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), and Luxembourg (EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION-CAMPUS EUROPAE). The REX project aims to reshape the Erasmus students' experience, with the goal of improving the quality of their stay, learning, and personal development during the exchange. The Erasmus exchange has been a vital pillar of international student collaboration and networking for over three decades, and this project addresses key challenges in modern higher education, such as increasing inclusivity, digitalization, and adapting the student experience to the needs of the 21st century.
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On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Strategic Council of the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor held a meeting at Mokrice Castle. The event, which annually brings together key stakeholders from the Slovenian tourism industry and the public sector, was this year dedicated to the importance of data management, digitalization in tourism, and trends and competencies for the future.
This year's participants included Matej Knaus, Chairman of the Strategic Council of FT UM from the Palma Travel Agency, Alenka Mokrovič Pogačar from Terme Čatež, Marko Slapnik from Solčavsko, and Urška Topolšek Planinšek from the Urška Tourist Farm, alongside the faculty's representatives, Dean Dr. Marjetka Rangus, Dr. Maja Turnšek, and Dr. Tomi Špindler.
Collaboration with the industry and other stakeholders is crucial for the transfer of knowledge and identifying the needs of the tourism sector. These partnerships provide the Faculty with valuable insights, helping to shape and adapt study programs and shorter training courses to offer relevant and useful knowledge to the industry.
On Friday, September 27th, we celebrate World Tourism Day, this year under the theme "Tourism and Peace." The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to emphasize the role of tourism in bridging divides and strengthening international understanding. Intercultural comprehension, connections, foreign language skills, and awareness of both the local environment and personal identity – values that we at the Faculty of Tourism continuously nurture and promote, also among our students – contribute to this mission.
At the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, we will mark this day with a workshop titled "Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Tourism" which will take place today, September 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the lobby of the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor (Cesta prvih borcev 36, Brežice). The workshop will provide insights into innovative approaches to the use of technology in the tourism industry. Participants will learn about the application of artificial intelligence in travel planning, the possibilities of using VR glasses for interactive presentations of tourist destinations, and the impact of technological changes on trends and the shaping of the future of tourism.
We also invite you to attend other events we are organizing in the Brežice destination.
The celebration of World Tourism Day will be extended at the Faculty. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, we will once again meet with our partners at the Strategic Council of the Faculty of Tourism, which will take place at Mokrice Castle. The key topics will include the significance of data in tourism, digital transformation, and technological advancements. The latter shows great potential for enhancing guest experiences, more efficient destination management, and contributing significantly to the digital development and progress of the tourism sector.
Dear students of the Faculty of Tourism,
The 2024/25 academic year will begin on October 1, 2024, in accordance with the academic calendar and the published schedule for the winter semester, available at the following link: Wise Timetable (wise-tt.com).
For first-year students starting their studies at the Faculty of Tourism University of Maribor, we are organizing introductory meetings, known as orientation days, which will take place as follows:
- Monday, September 30, at 2 p.m., at the ŠOU Kampus, Ljubljana (multipurpose hall) for students enrolled in the English-language study programmes in Ljubljana - BA and MA. More
- Tuesday, October 1, at 9:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Faculty of Tourism UM, for students enrolled in undergraduate study programs - VS and UN (full-time study in Slovene) in Brežice.
- Tuesday, October 1, at 4:00 p.m., in the lobby of the Faculty of Tourism UM, for first-year students of the master's program (full-time study in Slovene) in Brežice.
Doctoral students will be informed about the start of their study process at a later date.
We wish all students a successful start to the new academic year.