Povezija 2026: Snopič 2

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the “Povezija” recital took place in front of the technical faculties of the University of Maribor, bringing together technology, literature, the academic community, and the university town to celebrate Slovenian Culture Day. At the recital, faculty and students from the participating units of the University of Maribor read their own poetry, specifically from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Architecture; the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; and the University Library of Maribor. The event was moderated by Prof. Dragica Haramija. As part of the programme, participants were also addressed by Prof. Matej Vesenjak, the initiator of the “Povezija” recital and Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Prof. Milena Ivanuš Grmek, Dean of the Faculty of Education; and Prof. Zdravko Kačič, Rector of the University of Maribor. In their remarks they emphasised the importance of integrating knowledge, culture, and human values in contemporary society, as well as the role of the university as an open space for dialogue.