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The third session of the FOI Economic Council held

On Friday, December 13, the third session of the Economic Council of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics was held.

Faculty of Organization and Informatics celebrates 50th anniversary

The Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI), a constituent of the University of Zagreb, celebrated its 50th anniversary of establishment and 62 years of existence on December,18th, 2024. A ceremonial session held at the Croatian National Theatre in Varaždin gathered the extended FOI community, including employees, students, partners, and friends of the Faculty.

Kick-off Meeting of the Erasmus+ Project "My Robot, My LearnMate"

On Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, 2024, the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ project My Robot, My LearnMate was held. This project brings together experts from various fields with the aim of developing innovative solutions for the application of humanoid robots in educational processes. The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (UNIZG FOI) participates as one of the key partners, led by Prof. Igor Balaban, Ph. D., contributing to the strengthening of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education.

FOI signed new bilateral agreements for the exchange of students and staff with universities from the Czech Republic, France and Lithuania

The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics actively expands its partner network of international universities every year. For the academic year 2025/26 until 2028/29, in addition to already existing partnerships, the Faculty signed three new bilateral agreements with prestigious universities in the Czech Republic, France and Lithuania.

FOI launches new Erasmus+ projects

FOI has reaffirmed its position as one of the leading higher education institutions in fostering innovation and international cooperation by launching four new Erasmus+ projects. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of FOI’s staff and its vision focused on innovative approaches to learning, teaching, and studying, as well as developing digital competencies and strengthening project and international collaborations.

From Varaždin to the USA: connecting with American universities for the internationalization of education

The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (SUZG FOI) has been successfully building strong ties with renowned American universities for over 15 years, distinguishing itself in the process of internationalization and strengthening international collaboration. Key partners of SUZG FOI in this strategic endeavor include Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), Indiana State University (ISU), and the University of Cincinnati (UC), with whom it jointly implements projects of significance for students, Faculty, and researchers.

Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration in Higher Education with Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Maribor

The Vice-Deans of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics visited the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Maribor to enhance academic collaboration and exchange experiences between the two institutions. The visit focused on key topics related to improving international programs, lifelong learning, and joint research projects.

 
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Prof. Ph.D.Sc. Violeta Vidaček Hainš lectured at the University of Cincinnati, OH, USA

Prof.dr. Violeta Vidaček Hainš visited the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA from November 10-16, 2024. She delivered several lectures for students and presentations for teachers and staff with topics linked to the cross-cultural communication competences, COIL - collaborative online international learning teaching method. She shared information about the upcoming 13th Students Research Symposium on Intercultural Learning and about the 15th Student section of the CECIIS international conference.

UNIZG FOI participated in ESIEA International Day

The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (UNIZG FOI), took part in the International Day organised by its partner university, ESIEA. The event took place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, when Full Prof. Nina Begičević Ređep, presented FOI to ESIEA students, highlighting its key advantages as an great choice for short or long term mobility. On the following day, FOI Dean, Full Prof. Marina Klačmer Čalopa, joined Prof. Begičević Ređep, and together they attended a series of meetings with ESIEA researchers, doctoral candidates and lab leaders.

Guest lecture at FOI by Mark Thomas from Grenoble École de Management on "Strategic Entrepreneurship and Weak Signals"

As part of the Corporate Management course at the Graduate Study Program Economics of Entrepreneurship, an invited lecture by Professor Mark Thomas from Grenoble École de Management (GEM) was held on the topic "Strategic Entrepreneurship and Weak Signals".

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