The Water Research Center of the University of Ljubljana is a part of the European-African Cluster of Excellence, which brings together seven European and nine African universities and develops solutions for water resource management in the face of climate and social change. Africans have a great deal of experience in coping with extremely challenging conditions, while Europe can provide advanced…
While about a quarter of the world’s population still lacks reliable access to safe drinking water, in Slovenia we have it almost everywhere we go. This is not merely a gift of nature, but also the result of decades of scientific work, careful management of water resources, and an efficient drinking water supply system. In the podcast, Prof. Dr. Barbara…
Micropollutants, climate change, and rising water consumption are transforming the way water resources are managed. These issues are also addressed by the Center for Water Research, which, as part of the Center of Excellence for Water Resources Management for a Sustainable and Equitable Future, brings together experts from various fields and collaborates with European and African universities. Barbara Hribar Lee,…
Prof. dr. Andreja Žgajnar Gotvajn participated in a podcast Radiovedni on radio Val202 to discuss the safety of hot tap water with radio reporter Ajda Kus. She explained that it is best not to use hot tap water directly for drinking or cooking. When water is heated or stored, even water that is otherwise safe to drink can become contaminated….
Zoran Bosnić (University of Ljubljana), Jane Tanner, and Saeed Yeboah (Rhodes University), and Djim Diongue (University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar) prepared, and carried out a workshop entitled “AI and Machine Learning in water research” within the ARUA 2025 Biennial International Conference at Makerere University in Uganda.
Barbara Hribar-Lee, Zoran Bosnić, Miha Moškon, and Andreja Žgajnar Gotvajn from University of Ljubljana attended the ARUA 2025 Biennial International Conference at Makerere University in Uganda from 29th to 31st of October 2025. They met with other “Water Resources Management for a Sustainable and Just Future” CoRE partners from Rhodes University, Makerere University, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, and…
As part of the EUTOPIA_HEALTH project, Eutopia Health at University of Ljubljana organised the Science Cafe event on the topic of drinking water. Science Cafe is part of the activities within the EUTOPIA_HEALTH project, which aims to create transformative ecosystems of health innovation using integrative and transdisciplinary approaches. It promotes academic career paths for researchers in various ways and seeks…
On June 4th 2024 we have actively participated in EU-AFRICA: Developing excellent research and talent together conference, and CLOSING THE LOOP: Building resilient water systems in the context of climate change organised by EuroTech (link https://mailchi.mp/eurotech-universities.eu/bytes-and-ballots-17966842?e=dc69ce50b2).