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Since we often organize very interesting things, such as guest lectures by foreign speakers or visits to attractive locations, check here to see if there's anything you're interested in!

Classes Begin on Monday for the New Optometry Study Program

The first week of classes in the new academic year is underway. Introductory lectures for first-year students of the Digital Technologies program were held on Wednesday, while this morning we welcomed undergraduate students of the Ophthalmic Optics program. On Monday, classes will also begin for the first generation of students enrolled in our new professional …
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03.10.2025

Introductory Lectures at the Start of the New Academic Year – Welcome!

This week marks the beginning of the new academic year for students of both undergraduate and graduate programs. For first-year students, introductory lectures are being held, providing essential information to help them start their studies and embark on an entirely new chapter of life. During these sessions, students were welcomed by program heads and year …
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01.10.2025

Gaudeamus – A Space for Learning, Relaxation, and Connection…

Dear students, teachers, and staff, a new space for learning, relaxation, and socializing – Gaudeamus – is now available at the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica. This area has been designed as a place where you can study in a quiet environment, take a break between lectures, heat up a meal in the microwave, …
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29.09.2025

First Encounters with Student Life at the Preparatory Lectures

This year, the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica organized preparatory lectures for first-year students to help them transition more easily into student life. The lectures covered various subjects, including physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, computer technologies, and technical drawing, all aimed at helping our freshmen prepare for upcoming classes and successfully master the study material. …
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26.09.2025

Croatian-Chinese Cooperation for a More Sustainable Future – Prof. Pinjing HE and Colleagues Visit VVG

Seven months ago, our institution was granted approval for a bilateral Croatian-Chinese cooperation project titled: Green Optics – A Research Project on the Environmental Impact of Ophthalmic Optical Aids. The project builds upon earlier research by our Vice-Dean, Prof. Sanja Kalambura, Ph.D., which began in 2019 and earned her the National Geographic Croatia Award. The …
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28.07.2025

ChatGPT said: New Cycle of the “Croatian Language for Foreigners” Program at the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

The University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is once again opening its doors to everyone who wishes to learn the Croatian language – whether you are a foreign student, employee, or resident living in Croatia for personal reasons. This autumn marks the start of a new cycle of the “Croatian Language for Foreigners” program, designed …
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28.07.2025

Successful Implementation of the Summer School “Drones and Crisis Situations”

The University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, in cooperation with partners from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, Croatia Control, and the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency, organized a Summer School titled “Drones and Crisis Situations.” The Summer School took place from 24 to 28 June 2025, with the theoretical part held at the University of Applied …
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30.06.2025

VVG at a networking event in Brussels

Representatives of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Jelena Levak, mag. crim., lecturer, and Antonio Klobučar, mag. geogr., mag. oec., participated in the networking event “Horizon Europe Info Day – Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society”, held on 11–12 June 2025 in Brussels. A total of 19 topics across 6 destinations were opened, with …
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30.06.2025

VVG Students Visit Krško Nuclear Power Plant for Hands-On Safety Education

Students from VVG participated in a field trip to the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, which provided them with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the complex safety systems of one of the most important energy institutions in the region. During the visit, the students explored the technological, safety, and operational aspects of the …
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25.06.2025

Velika Gorica University of Applied Sciences hosts the meeting of the European Federation for Environmental Health

As part of the activities of the International Federation for Environmental Health (IFEH)—an organization that brings together over 40,000 members worldwide—a regional meeting of the European Federation, a full member of IFEH, is being held in Velika Gorica from June 13 to 15, 2025. The current president of IFEH is Dr. Bruno Cvetković from the …
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24.06.2025

Dr. Marko Toth was a guest on the radio show Šiza Kriza: Psychology and Eye Health.

Dr. Marko Toth, psychologist, researcher, and lecturer at Velika Gorica University of Applied Sciences, was a guest on the radio show Šiza Kriza on Radio92 FM.In this one-hour program, he spoke about the connection between psychological factors and eye health. The discussion covered the impact of stress, emotions, and personality traits on eye-related issues such …
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24.06.2025

We hosted an inspiring lecture: “Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Build Your Startup”

On Monday, June 10, 2025, final-year students of the graduate study programme in Logistics Management, together with their lecturer Mirela Karabatić, welcomed Matija Matijevac, bacc. ing. techn. inf., founder and CEO of the company MAIDEA. As part of his lecture titled “Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Build Your Startup,” Matija shared his personal and professional …
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24.06.2025
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