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International success for FOI students: First place for sustainable student nutrition idea
Students from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics participated in the international competition “A Storytelling Competition for Sustainability” , which took place as part of Sustainability Week from April 7 to 11, 2025, at the Circular Economy University of Pannonia - Nagykanizsa in Hungary.
FOI staff and students participate in the 4th Muzza Science Week
The Faculty of Organization and Informatics is proudly participating in the 4th Muzza Science Week, which will be held from Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the University of Zagreb Rectorate building (SEECEL), located at Radoslava Cimermana 88, every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Career Compass 2025: Three days of career development and practical skills for FOI students
The FOI Student Support and Career Development Centre (CPSRK) organized Career Compass, a three-day event designed for FOI students, taking place from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics in Varaždin. The goal of this initiative is to empower students by providing practical knowledge and connecting them with relevant employers, highlighting the importance of integrating education with the labor market.
04.04.2025, 11:41
FOI student's visit to leading IT companies Gideon and Infobip
On Friday, March 21, 2025, around forty students from FOI visited the companies Gideon Brothers and Infobip. The visit was primarily organized for students of the Artificial Intelligence in Business module as part of the course "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Business" (led by Prof. Sandra Lovrenčić, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Dijana Oreški, PhD), initiated by Prof. Sandra Lovrenčić and supported by the FOI Student Support and Career Development Center. There was also room for other interested students from various study years and programs.
28.03.2025, 10:21
FOI offers free prep courses for high school graduates
The Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) is organizing free preparatory workshops for high school graduates preparing for the state exams in computer science and mathematics. The courses will be held in a hybrid format (on-site in Varaždin and online).
18.03.2025, 10:02
FOI launches two student academies in collaboration with industry partners
This semester, the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) is introducing two specialized academies in partnership with leading companies: the Solvership Academy and Fina Academy. These programs provide students with hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in data governance and software testing.
18.03.2025, 09:48
FOI Team Excels at Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference - LAK25 in Dublin
From March 3rd to 7th, 2025, the 15th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK25) was held in Dublin, organized by the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR), the leading international and interdisciplinary research network in the field of learning analytics. LAK25 is the most prestigious and competitive conference on learning analytics worldwide.
10.03.2025, 11:41
FOI teachers at the Science Festival 2025
The Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) is once again actively participating in the Science Festival, which will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2025. This year's festival theme is "Networks," and FOI teachers have prepared a series of engaging workshops designed to bring science closer to young audiences and the general public. During the Science Festival, FOI will host numerous participants through interactive workshops covering various aspects of networks – from internet and social networks to mathematical and economic connections. The workshops are tailored for different age groups and will be held at FOI premises, elementary schools, and kindergartens.
10.03.2025, 09:36
FOI's expertise is implementing the digital transformation of seven higher education institutions in South Asia
From February 12 to 14, 2025, the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ project DIGITAsia – Digital Transformation of Asian Higher Education was held at the partner institutions in Sri Lanka, coordinated by the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) under the leadership of Prof. Igor Balaban, Ph.D.
04.03.2025, 10:22
HELA project team develops a Maturity Framework to enhance higher education through learning analytics after four years of research
The final conference of the scientific project HELA – Improving HEI maturity to implementlearning analytics was held on 25 February, 2025. at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (UNIZG FOI). This significant research project, funded by the Croatian Science Foundation, brought together leading national and international experts with the goal of improving the educational process through learning analytics. The project was led by Prof. Nina Begičević Ređep, Ph.D. with Prof. Diana Šimić, Ph.D. as the co-leader.
