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Training for School Principals in Varaždin County: How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing schools?
The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) has launched a three-day training program titled "How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing schools?" designed for school principals in Varaždin County. The program, held on January 22, 24, and 27, 2025, took place at the County Palace Hall and the Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning in Villa Oršić (FOI 3). It provided participants with an opportunity to gain new knowledge about artificial intelligence and its applications in educational processes. The training was led by Full Prof. Blaženka Divjak, PhD with the support of a team of FOI professors.
23.01.2025, 15:19
Collaboration with Hungary: Visit of students and professors from the University of Pannonia in Nagykanizsa
From January 15th to 16th, 2025, the Faculty of Organization and Informatics is hosting 15 students and 5 professors from the University of Pannonia in Nagykanizsa. This two-day visit is designed to enhance collaboration and facilitate the exchange of ideas between the two institutions. Initiated by the University of Pannonia, the visit builds on the successful collaboration established through the cross-border IC4HEDS project. At FOI, the project has been coordinated by Full Prof. Vjeran Strahonja, Ph.D., who, in collaboration with the FOI International Office, has created the program for the visit.
14.01.2025, 15:43
Erasmus+ SuMoS project kick-off meeting held in Varaždin
From 16 to 18 December 2024, the Erasmus+ SuMoS project kick-off meeting, fully titled Strengthening the ecosystem for sustainable student mobility, was held in Varaždin, organized by the project coordinator, the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics. The meeting was held in a hybrid format and was led by the project coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Katarina Pažur Aničić, Ph.D.
07.01.2025, 10:55
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.
20.12.2024, 10:08
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.
16.12.2024, 11:10
The solution 'OTP Student – Discover the Path, Pack the Success' was declared the best at the OTP & FOI InnoFusion Hackathon, with the winners receiving their prizes in the newly equipped laboratory classroom
At the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (UNIZG FOI), the winners of the major OTP & FOI Hackathon 'InnoFusion' were announced today. The prizes were awarded in the newly equipped laboratory classroom, whose furnishing and setup were made possible through a strategic partnership with OTP Bank.
12.12.2024, 10:23
Dean and former Dean of FOI among the 50 most influential women in Croatian Hi-Tech
The media company VIDI has once again highlighted exceptional women shaping the Croatian hi-tech scene by organizing the prestigious selection of the 50 Most Influential Women in Croatian ICT. This year’s VIDI AWARDS ceremony, held on November 27, 2024, in Zagreb, recognized two representatives of the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) - Dean Full Prof. Marina Klačmer Čalopa, Ph.D., and former Dean Full Prof. Nina Begičević Ređep, Ph.D.
29.11.2024, 13:20
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.
19.11.2024, 15:42
Professor Divjak at a conference on transforming education in the Persian Gulf countries
On 5 and 6 November 2024, a conference on Challenges in Transforming Education and Enhancing the Future of Education in the Gulf Countries, organized by the Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center, was held in Kuwait. Professor Divjak held an inspiring keynote speech entitled Reimagining Education: What is the Role of Humans in the Era of AI?.
