50 Years of the University of Maribor: Half a Century of Scholarship and Research

Authors

Gorazd Meško (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security
Natalija Ulčnik (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts
Mojca Breznik (transl.)
University of Maribor image/svg+xml
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.2.2026

Keywords:

university founding, university development, higher education, scientific research activity, internationalization

Synopsis

This scientific monograph, created to commemorate the significant anniversary of the University of Maribor, explores various aspects of its establishment, organization, and development, providing a comprehensive overview of the University's fifty-year journey as Slovenia's second-largest university. The intertwining of critical historical events, significant contemporary conditions, and an optimistic view of the future is thoughtfully encapsulated in eleven chapters. Emphasis is placed on the efforts leading to the establishment of the University, along with an overview of the legal foundations for its existence and organization. The spatial development of the University in relation to social, political, and urban resources is discussed, and trends in employee movements across different periods are highlighted. Educational activities and diverse study programmes are outlined, reflecting the community's needs. Additionally, this monograph examines scientific fields and research activities, evaluates research efficiency and competitiveness, and underscores the artistic traditions at the University of Maribor. It is dedicated to the students and their vital role within the university environment, and also addresses the University’s international cooperation and emphasizes the importance of strengthening internationalization. The sustainability of the University of Maribor is explored as part of its commitment to long-term competitiveness, with a forward-looking perspective on European integration, lifelong learning, digitalization, and the green transition. This monograph offers an important insight into the fifty-year existence of the University of Maribor and provides valuable data regarding its growth, impact, and establishment within the broader academic landscape.

Chapters

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

Gorazd Meško (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security

Gorazd Meško is a Full Professor of Criminology and Head of the Chair of Criminology at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, University of Maribor (FVV UM). He has previously served as Vice-Dean for Research, Head of the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security, Dean of FVV UM, and President of the University of Maribor Management Board. He has also been a member of several university committees and a UM Senator. He was the first Head of the Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice and Security (2007–2015) and leads the first research program group at FVV UM, Security and Safety in Local Communities (since 2015). For his research, collaboration with practice, and contributions to the development of criminology and criminal justice at both national and international levels, he has received the G.O.W. Mueller Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2024) and the Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Society of Criminology (2022). He also received the Zois Award for Ecological Criminology (Social Sciences) in 2014. He is the author and editor of several monographs and a member of editorial boards of journals and book series in criminology published by international publishers. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Criminal Investigation and Criminology, indexed in WoS and Scopus.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: gorazd.mesko@um.si

Natalija Ulčnik (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts

Natalija Ulčnik is a Doctor of Linguistic Sciences and Associate Professor of Slovene language. She teaches at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, where she also serves as Deputy Head of the Department. Her research focuses on the development of Slovene (standard) language, lexicology, lexicography, phraseology, and paremiology. She concentrates on linguistic development principles and changes in Slovene, standard language variation, and the creation of (phraseological) teaching materials in digital environments. She has been involved in several linguistic research projects and is a member of the research program Slovenian Language, Literature and Teaching of Slovenian Language. She led three projects that developed, upgraded, and modernized the e-learning environment Slovene in the Palm of Your Hand (Slovenščina na dlani). She has organized notable professional events on current Slovene language topics, such as a conference on the development and use of e-learning environments, a round table on challenges in language teaching, and an inter-school Slovene language competition. She has edited several scientific and professional monographs and serves as the technical editor of the international scientific journal Slavia Centralis.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: natalija.ulcnik@um.si

Mojca Breznik (transl.), University of Maribor

Maribor, Slovenija. E-pošta: mojca.breznik@um.si

References

Downloads

E-book (pdf)
Hardback (in print)

Published

March 24, 2026

Categories

Copyright (c) 2026 University of Maribor, University of Maribor Press

License

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Details about the available publication format: E-book (pdf)

E-book (pdf)

THEMA Subject Codes (93)

GT

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-128-9

COBISS.SI ID (00)

271827715

Date of first publication (11)

2026-03-24

Details about the available publication format: Hardback (in print)

Hardback (in print)

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-129-6

COBISS.SI ID (00)

271828739

THEMA Subject Codes (93)

GT

Date of first publication (11)

2026-03-24

Physical Dimensions

16.5cm x 23.5cm x 3.4mm

How to Cite

Meško, G., & Ulčnik, N. (Eds.). (2026). 50 Years of the University of Maribor: Half a Century of Scholarship and Research (M. Breznik, Trans.). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.2.2026