World Science Day

The path to a sustainable future starts with science.

On 10 November, we celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Established by UNESCO in 2001, the day builds on the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest. It reaffirms the commitments set out in the Declaration on Science and the Science Agenda, turning dialogue into projects, partnerships, and tangible action around the world.

Since 2025, 10 November has been observed as Slovenia’s National Science Day, marking the anniversary of the death of the prominent Slovenian scientist and Enlightenment patron Žiga Zois, who died in 1819.

The scientific community is expanding rapidly, with the number of scientific publications continuing to rise each year [1]. Nevertheless, the value of scientific research should not be measured by quantity alone. As scientists, we must ensure that our work is both rigorous and meaningful, contributing to scientific progress for the benefit of society and the planet. Rigorous quality control is becoming increasingly important in the era of artificial intelligence.

At LAHDE, we strive to make meaningful contributions to science by addressing the challenges of the modern world. Our current research projects focus on cooling and energy conversion using thermomagnetics, the electrocaloric effect, thermoacoustics, thermoelectrics, and microfluidics. Some of our research also focuses on district energy systems. To learn more about our projects, visit www.lahde.fs.uni-lj.si.

As part of an educational institution, we are also committed to bringing science closer to aspiring young engineers through engaging educational content, events, and workshops.

[1] https://booketic.com/number-of-academic-papers-published-per-year/