Yesterday, 19 October 2021, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited the Obalno-kraška statistical region. Their visit included many working visits and meetings with representatives of companies, institutions, municipalities and other stakeholders in the region, including the University of Primorska (UP) and InnoRenew CoE.

Dr. Klavdija Kutnar, University of Primorska rector, welcomed Dr. Simona Kustec, Minister of Education, Science and Sport, at the rectorate building. After a short meeting, the two met with Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) fellowship awardees and their mentors.

Dr. Sudha Esakkimuthu and Dr. Oihana Gordobil, InnoRenew CoE researchers, and Dr. Giulia Beltrametti, University of Primorska, presented themselves in a pleasant conversation with the minister. Together with their mentors, Dr. David DeVallance, Dr. Anna Sandak and Dr. Katja Hrobat Virloget, they discussed the research within their MSCA projects.

Dr. Oihana Gordobil and Dr. Anna Sandak with Dr. Simona Kustec, Minister of Education, Science and Sport. Image: UP

Dr. Sudha Esakkimuthu and Dr. David DeVallance with Dr. Simona Kustec, Minister of Education, Science and Sport. Image: UP

During the conversation, the distinct interdisciplinarity and international involvement of InnoRenew CoE and UP stood out.