Events

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17. Slovenska Družboslovna konferenca / 17th Slovenian Social Science Conference -  thematic panel of SI4.0forEU

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Erika Džajić Uršič led the event from FUDŠ, who chaired the SI4.0forEU session at the 17th Slovenian Social Science Conference, which brought together experts from various fields to discuss the transformative impacts of Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalisation. Key speakers included Roya Amirova from the Academy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan, Kseniia Gromova and Borut Rončević from the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto, Slovenia, Deepika Anshu Bara from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, and B. Baris Yildiz, Gizem Dak, and Denitza Hinkova from Sofia University. Amirova explored how digital twins can optimize resource use, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Gromova and Rončević presented their innovative Social-Fields-Approach (SOFIA) to analyze industrial localities. At the same time, Anshu Bara highlighted the digital divide in rural Jharkhand, India, and the need for targeted policies to address structural challenges. The session also addressed advancements in the circular economy, with Uršič and her team from Rudolfovo Science and Technology Center focusing on Industrial Symbiosis Networks in Slovenia. Sofia University researchers found high teacher awareness about Industry 4.0 technologies in public schools, with differences based on demographics. They suggest the need for professional development programs to integrate these tools into teaching practices. The SI4.0forEU session highlighted the transformative potential of digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies for sustainable development and socio-economic disparities.

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Debatno omizje v sklopu Zimskega Tabora 2024/ Debate with the industry within the Winter Camp 2024

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This year's topic was Advancing technology waves within Sustainable Industry 4.0 in EU / Tehnološki napredek znotraj trajnostne industrije 4.0 v EU

Programme for 3rd-year session:

• Introductory presentation of the JM Module SI4.0forEU and activities within the project;

• Presentation of research of selected students at the master's level with an emphasis on their social impact and stakeholder involvement;

• Debate: Stakeholder meeting. Discussion of topics, answers to student research, their role in this, and suggestions for further cooperation.

Students attending the seminars (T1.1, T1.2, T1.3) were invited to attend and prepare reflections on the debate/ roundtable discussion.

 

To provide synergies with the existing and new Jean Monnet actions, all Slovenian Jean Monnet Chairs, Modules, Project and Network coordinators were invited as well.

 

We invited:

• prof. dr. Vassil Kirov, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences;

• Mr. Filip Škoda, Uprise, Hrvaška

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16.Slovenska Družboslovna konferenca / 16th Slovenian Social Science Conference -  thematic panel

of SI4.0forEU

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As part of this year's conference on October 25th and 26th, in-person and online, a thematic section for the SI4.0forEU project was organized under the title "EU and constructing an approach to Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development."

 

The event brought together various key stakeholders, including students, academic staff, Jean Monnet holders, and the general public. The purpose of the section was to promote networking and the exchange of best practices and experiences.

The section named "SI4.0forEU" organized presentations designed as workshops, where participants engaged in sharing their perspectives on the topic related to implementing a sustainable Europe by 2030 and promoting rich, intelligent, and extensive development.

The structure of the section included an introductory presentation by the Module leader and their activities, followed by presentations from the main speakers who discussed the topic. International and national participants and students actively participated and shared their thoughts during the presentations and discussions.

 

The section provided an opportunity to exchange opinions, gain new insights, and stimulate discussions on important issues related to European policy and development.

 

The event was led by Erika Džajić Uršič from FUDŠ, who chaired the session.

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Debatno omizje v sklopu Zimskega Tabora 2023/ Debate with the industry within the Winter Camp 2023

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The roundtable would thus bring together experts from academia (including SASS as the host HEI) with public administrators related to the field of sustainable industry 4.0 and digitalization in the EU, civil society, and business sector representatives.

The purpose of the debate/ roundtable discussion would be to address and popularize the development of European policies from the perspectives of:

• economic development and wealth;

• sustainability and development of the industry;

• digital technologies and services for profound global implications, creating opportunities for sustainable development.

 

This year's topic was EU: Innovations and of infrastructure in the EU / Innovation and Infrastructure in the EU Subtitle: Elements of digitization of adult education for the EU cross-border curriculum/digitalization elements of adult education for EU cross border curriculum European engagement in the sustainable development of the industry and digitalization.

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15. Slovenska Družboslovna konferenca / 15th Slovenian Social Science Conference -  thematic panel of SI4.0forEU

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The thematic section dedicated to the SI4.0forEU project at this year's conference on October 25th and 26th, both in-person and online, provided a platform for diverse stakeholders, including students, academic staff, Jean Monnet holders, and the general public, to converge under the overarching theme of "EU and constructing an approach to Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development."

Led by Erika Džajić Uršič, the session aimed at fostering networking and sharing best practices, featuring presentations that delved into critical aspects of sustainable development. Notably, Robert Birungi explored the environmental challenges faced by the Banyoro ethnic community in Uganda, emphasising the need for cultural resistance against modernity's adverse impacts. The team from Slovenia, including Erika D. Ursic, Simon Muhič, Urška Fric, and Alenka Pandiloska Jurak, highlighted their research on industrial symbiosis and the transition to a circular economy, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12. The event successfully engaged participants in discussions, offering insights into the intersection of tradition, culture, and sustainability.

 

Additionally, a student from the #SI4.0forEU project presented a case study on reducing food loss in Slovenia, underscoring the importance of addressing this global challenge for food security, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability. The session, attended by 22 people in Ljubljana and 16-18 people via Zoom, concluded with meaningful discussions and considerations for future policy directions in Slovenia and the EU.

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Debatno omizje v sklopu Zimskega Tabora 2022/ Debate with the industry within the Winter Camp 2022

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The FUDS/SASS Winter Camp has been held every year as an internal event among SASS/ Faculty of Information Studies/Faculty of media Ljubljana (since 2010) and the purpose of this event is to enable communication between university professors, researchers, advanced students, policy-makers, professionals, industry representatives and civil society, with the purpose of mutual learning and exchange of experience, ideas.

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The debate on Winter Camp was organized as a discussion led by the moderator and four panellists (from academia, the business sector, civil society and public administration) with the ability of the audience to be engaged freely in the debate. 

This year's topic was European engagement in the sustainable development of the industry and digitalization.

Programme for the 1st-year session:

• Introductory presentation of the JM Module SI4.0forEU and activities within the project;

• Presentation of research of selected students at the master's level with an emphasis on their social impact and stakeholder involvement;

• Debate: Stakeholder meeting. Discussion of topics, answers to student research, their role in this and suggestions for further cooperation. 

At the Winter Camp Round table, we hosted two speakers from companies that are dealing with the sustainable development of the heat pumps and the heating development strategies in Slovenia (in connection to the EU strategies and legislative). One of them is also a FUDŠ student that attended the T1.3 course; Mr. Peter Ferfoglia (GOAP) and dr. Janez Kolar (SinHRO).

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14. Slovenska Družboslovna konferenca / 14th Slovenian Social Science Conference -  thematic panel of SI4.0for EU

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School of Advanced Social Studies co-organised the 14th Slovenian Social Science Conference. It took place between the 17 and 18th of June 2022. The title of the conference was “Back to history? Coping with re-emerging social challenges for humanity”. The main aim was to question what can we as humans learn from the previous experiences that humanity all over the globe went through, in order to recognise the advantages and limitations in coping with reoccurring historical trends. Despite the current challenges to globalisation, humanity is still more connected and interdependent than ever before. In addition, turning the social and political attention to more recent crises such as covid-19 and the Russian aggression have not made the other problems, such as the issues of social and environmental sustainability disappear – but only made them even worse. The situation thus challenges the social scientists and experts dealing with social transformations to see“.

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The theme was related to the implementation of a sustainable Europe 2030 and the bringing of rich, smart and large-scale development. The theme of the section that has been at the forefront this year: "The necessary direction of policy in progress in the EU". The session was followed by an introductory presentation of the module and its activities, a presentation of the main speakers with a discussion or presentation of international, and national participants and students. At the session were invited Mr Rajko Leban, CEO of the Goriška Local Enviroment Agency, where the mission of it is the acceleration of the adoption of practices and technologies with a view to achieving regional energy self-sufficiency in Goriška and also behind the borders and dr. Urška Fric, researcher and innovator of the platform E-simbioza.

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