GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR LIBRARY FRIENDS CLUB

22.03.24

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 16:00, Glazer Hall

The annual General Assembly of the University of Maribor Library Friends Club is a customary gathering for individuals connected to the library in various capacities. During the GA, members convene to reflect on past events, strategise for the upcoming period, and conclude the session with an engaging cultural presentation.

Presiding over the assembly will be the Club's President, Prof Dr Andraž Stožer, alongside Mag. Dunja Legat, the Director of the University of Maribor Library.

Following the formal proceedings, attendees will have the opportunity to view segments from video portraits featuring two honoured colleagues: Dr Bruno Hartman and Breda Filo. These portraits are part of the Scholars of Librarianship video series, an initiative by the Slovenian Library Association aimed at honouring librarians who have significantly advanced the field. Each video portrait comprises interviews with distinguished librarians, supplemented by testimonials from their peers and contemporaries.

Narrators for the portraits of Dr Bruno Hartman and Breda Filo include colleagues from the University of Maribor Library, such as former library director and Friends Club founder Dr Zdenka Petermanec, former directors and librarians Dr Irena Sapač and Dr Bernard Rajh, as well as librarian Mirko Nidorfer.

 

LECTURE BY PROF. DR. JOŽICA ČEH-STEGER: POET FIRST

22.03.24

Friday, March 29 2024, 17:00, Glazer Hall

The lecture, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Maister Vojanov's birth, is organised by the University of Maribor Library, the Union of Cultural Societies of Maribor, and the Public Fund for Cultural Activities of Maribor. Following the lecture, there will be an opportunity for discussion.

Dr Jožica Čeh-Steger, a literary historian and full professor of Slovenian literature at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Maribor, will be presenting. She earned her degrees in Slovene and German from the University of Maribor, completing her Master's degree at the University of Ljubljana with a thesis on Župančič's poetry, followed by a PhD dissertation on Cankar's short prose. Since 1995, she has been teaching at the University of Maribor, with a brief stint as a lecturer in Slovene at the University of Graz. Her research focuses on Slovenian, Austrian, and Croatian modern literature, and she is the author of numerous publications in scholarly journals, as well as six monographs. This wealth of experience promises an engaging exploration of the poetic legacy of Maribor's most significant citizen.

The event will be conducted in Slovene.

 

Hans Joachim UthkeHANS JOACHIM UTHKE: DRAWINGS BASED ON GEORG CHRISTOPH LICHTENBERG'S APHORISMS

22.03.24

Lobby

In this exhibition, the author presents original works inspired by the aphorisms of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, the multi-faceted German thinker renowned for his contributions to physics, mathematics, geophysics, chemistry, meteorology, and aphorism.

Hans Joachim Uthke, from Hilden in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a familiar name in the Slovenian cultural scene. His active involvement in numerous DLUM art colonies and exhibitions has endeared him to the audience. Notably, last year, he showcased his pieces in Slovenia, employing a distinctive mixed media approach featuring watercolour, ink, and coloured pencil on paper, all based on his own aphorisms.

This time, Uthke turns his attention to the aphorisms of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742–1799), paying homage to the German polymath's diverse talents and intellectual legacy, particularly his notable annotations in The Waste Books. Lichtenberg's profound influence is underscored by the existence of the Lichtenberg Aphorist Society in Germany, dedicated to celebrating his literary expertise. Uthke's approach diverges from mere illustration; instead, he utilises Lichtenberg's aphorisms as a wellspring of inspiration for his own artistic motifs. His renderings evoke the stylised, archaic aesthetic of the late 19th century, reminiscent of popular publications from that era.

Curated by Mario Berdič Codella, the exhibition promises a captivating exploration of Uthke's interpretations of Lichtenberg's aphorisms.

On display until 8 June 2024.

 

 

ARIS APC REIMBURSEMENT CALL 2024

18.03.24

The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS) invites applications for the reimbursement of Article Processing Charges (APCs) associated with scientific publications in open access.

Conditions and criteria:

  • Reimbursement applies to APCs incurred for scientific publications between June 2, 2023, and December 31, 2023, as well as those between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
  • APC costs incurred within research projects funded to the extent of at least 50% by public funds must include a mention of ARIS as the (co-)funder in the publication of the scientific research work.
  • Publications must be classified in at least category A' according to the BIBILIO A list.

Application deadlines:

Applications are considered on time if completed and submitted via the ARIS portal by 14:00 on the day of the deadline, as follows:

  • 1st application period: June 2, 2023, to December 31, 2023, deadline: April 11, 2024.
  • 2nd application period: January 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024, deadline: May 16, 2024.
  • 3rd application period: May 1, 2024, to August 30, 2024, deadline: September 12, 2024.
  • 4th application period: September 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024, deadline: November 14, 2024.
  • 5th application period: November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, deadline: January 16, 2025.

The call remains open until further notice or until January 16, 2025, at the latest.

For additional details, please refer to the Call for Applications for the Reimbursement of the Costs of Open Access Scientific Publications in 2024 (in Slovene).

 

POETRY CONNECTS 2024

14.03.24

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:00 PM, in front of the Rectorate Building of the University of Maribor (Slomšek Square).

Join us for a public reading on the occasion of International Poetry Day, Janko Glazer's birthday, and the beginning of spring, organised by the Maribor Public Library, Pivec Publishing House, and the University of Maribor Library. The event will feature readings by Prof. Zdravko Kačič, Andreja Borin, Meta Blagšič, Boža Janžekovič, Ksenija Repina, Mag. Emica Antončič, Associate Prof. Dr. Dragan Potočnik, Tanja Špes, Matevž Biber, and Petra Skok.

The event will be moderated by Zora A. Jurič, with music provided by the students of Marko Soršak's Soki Drum School.

 

 

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