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FOI students realized COIL virtual collaboration project with students from Pretoria and Amsterdam
Students presented the results of the COIL - Collaborative Online International Learning project (28th May 2026). The innovative COIL learning method was implemented 2018 at FOI and is coordinated by Prof. Dr. Violeta Vidaček Hainš. During the past winter semester 2025/26, COIL was implemented in the Human Resources and Career Development course, 3rd year of the undergraduate study program Information Technologies and Business Digitalization, co-leded by Prof. Dr. Marina Klačmer Čalopa, and associates assistants Dr. Karolina Kokot and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarina Pažur Aničić. The head of COIL at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is professor Andreia Carita, and at the University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, Prof. Dr. Machdel Mathee.
A course that enables FOI students to virtually travel across Asia, Africa, America, and Europe during the semester
During the winter semester 2025/26, students of Economics of Entrepreneurship study program virtually “traveled” and “visited” universities in Asia, America, and Europe, learning about different cultures and various approaches to human resource management in different cultures. The course Strategy of the human resource management is leaded by Full Prof. Marina Klačmer Čalopa, Ph.D., Full Prof. Violeta Vidaček Hainš, Ph.D. and assistant Karolina Kokot, Ph.D.
02.03.2026, 09:15
Invitation to students to participate in the FOI survey
We invite students of the Faculty of Organization and Informatics to participate in the FOI survey, which assesses the quality of teaching and the work of teachers, and which will be conducted during the 13th week of classes, from Monday, January 12, 2026 to Friday, January 16, 2026.
09.01.2026, 12:55
Together for those in need
Dear members of the FOI community, we sincerely thank you for once again showing your selflessness, warmth, and kindness by participating in the traditional Christmas humanitarian campaign. Organized by the Student Council and the Center for Volunteering and Humanitarian Work at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics, we collected aid for the Social Grocery Store Kruh sv. Antuna in Varaždin.
22.12.2025, 12:38
FOI Volunteers participated in the organization of the 6th humanitarian "City of Angels" race in Varaždin
More than 40 volunteers from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) actively participated in the preparation and organization of the 6th humanitarian "City of Angels" race, held on May 10, 2025, in Varaždin.
15.05.2025, 09:00
FOI responds to student interest with a workshop on generative AI
Recognizing the strong interest among students in advanced artificial intelligence, FOI is organizing an additional workshop on generative AI. This initiative comes in response to student requests for more hands-on content and reflects FOI’s commitment to providing relevant skills aligned with industry trends.
30.01.2025, 13:20
Gender Equality Ombudsperson Višnja Ljubičić delivered an invited lecture at FOI
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) hosted a thematic lecture on gender equality, delivered by Croatia's Gender Equality Ombudsperson, Višnja Ljubičić, mag.iur. The lecture, which addressed current challenges and trends in achieving gender equality in Croatia, attracted a significant number of students, faculty members and staff.
23.01.2025, 15:30
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.
14th CECIIS Student International Section: from Europe to the USA
The CECIIS international conference is once again gathering a large number of students from different countries as part of the 14th Student Online Section. The leaders of the CECIIS Student Section are Full Prof. Violeta Vidaček Hainš, PhD. from FOI and Full Prof. Victoria Appatova, Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, and Antonela Devčić, Ph.D.
27.08.2024, 14:27
Invited lecture by Chris McGrew, Ph.D. from Indiana State University in the USA
We are extremely honored to have a invited lecture held by Chris MeGrew, Ph.D., director of the Center for Global Engagement at Indiana State University, IN, USA. The lecture was held on Wednesday, May 15 at FOI 1. The topic is Diversity and power relations in a state university.
15.05.2024, 10:15
