Pilot project

At the University of Maribor, 23 pilot projects will be carried out over the next three years, the results of which will form the basis for elaborating the starting points for the reform of Slovenian higher education for a green and resilient transition to Society 5.0. In the fall months, the Faculty of Economics and Business started the implementation of the pilot project - "Bridge between academic knowledge and green digital business practice" - which will be implemented until 31. 8. 2025. The aim of the pilot project is to improve the adaptability, resilience and responsiveness of higher education to sustainable development, align the values and mindset of participants in the higher education programme with the values of sustainable development and the green economy, promote the development of entrepreneurship based on sustainable competence and the circular economy, improve the digital competences of faculty and students in the field of digital transition, and most importantly, align the acquired competences of graduates with the future needs of the labour market, especially the local economy and society.