New research paper on EU Citizenship, youth and digitalisation trends was published by Prof. Dr Mateja Rek, Prof. Dr Tea Golob and Prof. Dr Matej Makarovič. It feeds directly into the research activities of the IC4EU. In this article, we provide empirical evidence demonstrating that both identification with EU citizenship as well as active digital engagement depend significantly on young people’s abilities as critical thinkers. More specifically, we demonstrate that critical

IC4EU is regularly monitoring and evaluating the activities. Here you can find the results of the evaluation survey, which was complemented by a short focus group discussion. The event was evaluated very positive, and participants were highly satisfied with it.

IC4EU is regularly monitoring and evaluating the activities. Here you can find the results of the evaluation survey, which was complemented by a short focus group discussion. You ca find a report here:

We are happy to share with you that the second round table on European Industry 5.0  concluded successfully. The central concept of the Chair is European Industry 5.0, and also the roundtable was dedicated to this topic —a vision that represents not just the next phase of industrial evolution, but a profound rethinking of how industry serves society, the environment, and people. At its core, Industry 5.0 rests on three fundamental pillars: human-centricity , sustainability ,

We are happy to announce that Jean Monnet Chair IC4EU published an edited volume entitled: European Industry 5.0 in Action: Local Strategies for a Sustainable Human-Centric Future. It brings together experts in various areas contributing to the knowledge on European Industry 5.0.   Tea Golob (ed) Matej Makarovič (ed) Synopsis The edited volume European Industry 5.0 in Action: Local Strategies for a Sustainable, Human-Centric Future brings together interdisciplinary perspectiv

FIŠ visited Krka, d. d., Novo mesto, one of the world’s leading producers of generic pharmaceuticals and an extremely important partner in the development of the local and national environment. The visit took place within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair European Industry 5.0 and Inclusive Communities (IC4EU) , led by Prof. Dr Tea Golob. Krka is not only committed to quality, innovation, and development, but is also guided by balanced sustainable development, through wh

WHEN: 19.3. 2025 at 10.30 to 12.30 WHERE: Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto or via ZOOM connection     We are inviting you to the round table discussion entitled European Industry 5.0 , organized by the Jean Monnet Chair Inclusive Communities and European Industry 5.0 (IC4EU)  as part of the Winter Camp – the annual academic event of the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto. During the round table, we will address pressing issues concerning the role of mode

V okviru Jean Monnet katedre IC4EU, ki jo vodi prof. dr. Tea Golob, vas vabimo na drugi študijski obisk na Krko  – Farmacevtsko podjetje z bogatimi izkušnjami, razvojno usmerjeni miselnosti, inovativnimi rešitvami in generičnimi zdravili vrhunske kakovosti, z nenehnimi vlaganji v napredne tehnologije ter obsežno lastna proizvodno, registracijsko in marketinško-prodajno mrežo.  Namen dogodka je predstaviti visokoavtomatizirane proizvodne in transportne procese ter ogled proizv

IC4EU is regularly monitoring and evaluating the activities. Here you can find the results of the evaluation survey, which was complemented by a short focus group discussion.

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our second Community-in-Action School ! Over the course of an inspiring week, participants from diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds came together to explore the theme “Building a Sustainable Future with AI and Human-Centric Digital Innovation.” Held alongside the international ITIS Conference , the program offered a dynamic blend of expert-led workshops, hands-on project work, and interactive discu

Paper on Planet-centric values as a way to sustainable practices and inclusive identities – written by the prof. Tea Golob and prof. Matej Makarovič - was published in the proceedings of 20th IRDO International Conference: INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2025: Personal responsibility as a part of social responsibility and sustainability, 11th-12th June 2025, Slovenia - https://www.irdo.si/irdo2025/referati.html   The paper feeds into the research activ

IC4EU is regularly monitoring and evaluating the activities. Here you can find the results of the evaluation survey, which was complemented by a short focus group discussion.

The second Community in Action School event will occur from November 10th till November 14th, 2025. You are kindly invited to participate at the event. It will be organised along the Conference on Information Technologies and Information Society ( ITIS ), annually organized by the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto in order to approach various relevant stakeholders and lectures. The event will occur in a hybrid form. The program and the application form is available

The purpose of the IC4EU thematic session at the 18th Slovenan Social Science Conference was twofold. Firstly, through a series of presentations, we explored the importance of EU digital policies in advancing sustainable development. Secondly, the Head of the Chair, Prof. Dr. Tea Golob , presented the Chair’s activities and reflected on how its aims and objectives have been achieved as it enters the second year of operation. In addition, the session featured the presentation

As part of the Jean Monnet Chair IC4EU activities, we would like to invite you to the thematic panel “ The challenges to EU digital...

The IC4EU team has already rolled up its sleeves after summer break and is preparing for activities in the upcoming academic year. We are...

20th IRDO International Conference: INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2025 11th-12th June 2025, Slovenia The Chair...

The first academic year of the project is almost over. The activities followed the project's purpose, namely to follow the latest trends,...

We have recently visited Rudolfovo institute presenting our first study visit in the context of the event Factories of the Future. ...

Our first event Study visit: Factories of the Future   has been successfully implemented. On Tuesday April 22nd 2025, we visited the...