Campus Kranj
About Kranj
Kranj, is a small town between Ljubljana and Bled, and it’s full of people who love the vivid atmosphere of a city and lots of culture surrounded by nature. Kranj has one of the most charming old town centres in Slovenia. The easiest way to feel the local vibe is by visiting the cafes and events. Hospitality in the countryside always inspires with its warmth and cosiness. The people of Kranj live in harmony with nature and the power of the two rivers. The Kokra River canyon just below the city is a unique phenomenon. A walk by the river is a refreshing experience. On the other side, the old town is embraced by the Sava River, a true paradise for fishing and fly-fishing.
Brdo Estate is a moment of national significance and this pearl is only 10 minutes away by car from the centre of Kranj and it hides Slovenia in miniature, together with white Lipizzaners and decorated beehives called “panjske končnice”. On a relaxing walk through the park you can visit the Brdo Castle, previous castle manor house, old orangery and hayracks covered with straw called “toplars”.
Campus Ljubljana
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a beautiful small city situated on the river Ljubljanica that flows between the city centre and the castle hill above. Its river banks are filled with great restaurants, and chic bars popular with visitors and locals alike. The town boasts the most relaxing atmosphere of all European capitals and offers endless cultural events and excellent quality of life. Ljubljana is a relatively small place, so soon you may feel like taking a day trip.
Some say it is the cutest capital in Europe. Some compare it to Prague, others to Paris, third to Venice, then again some may say it is incomparible to any of the mentioned. Ljubljana is unique. It stores 5000 years of history, some of it in traces and some of it in the most luxurious and confident manner. Imagine a colourful baroque with medieval base escorted with Roman remains and followed by eternal Art Nouveau and Plecnik`s masterpieces. That`s Ljubljana that awaits to be discovered.
Transport
BY AIR: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is the main airport of the country. It is located 30 km from the centre of Ljubljana and has good connections with other European cities. Different options of public transport take you from the airport to Ljubljana in around half an hour. Public transport from the airport to Ljubljana:
The ticket for the bus from the Airport to Ljubljana can be bought on the bus. The Journey takes 45 minutes and the last stop is the Central Bus Station in Ljubljana.
Because of the proximity of some Airports (Venice, Trieste – Italy, Zagreb – Croatia, Graz and Klagenfurt – Austria) to Slovenia students arrive also by low cost airlines, flying to these airports.
BY TRAIN: Ljubljana has good railway connections with all large European cities. The railway station is located in the centre of Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country may offer discounts to students and other under age 26. Train travel within Slovenia is convenient and inexpensive.
BY BUS: The bus is one possible means of reaching Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country may offer discounts to students and other under age 26.
BUS – CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
City buses have electronic payment system based on no-contact smart card called Urbana. Urbana cards are electronic ticket carriers. URBANA value card (yellow) is without a name of the holder and is transferable. You can buy and top it up with credit up to 50 EUR (at Urbanomat top-up stations; the lowest amount of credit is 1 EUR) or with transferable monthly and yearly tickets.
URBANA time card (green) is issued with the name of the holder and it is not transferable. You can top it up with a selected monthly ticket and/or with credit up to 50€.
BY BIKE: BICIKELJ – CITY BIKE USE
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Bicikelj system enables you to travel freely by day or night. Whether you use the system regularly or just occasionally, you can make an unlimited number of trips over the period of your subscription. Bicikelj system stations consist of a main terminal and individual stands to which the bikes are attached (https://aboen-ljubljana.cyclocity.fr/All-Stations/Station-Map). Located in busy residential and shopping areas and near public transport, the stations are a simple and quick way to get around for a quick errand, the daily commute to work or getting to your favourite leisure activities. Whether starting a journey, ending a journey, or bridging the gap between two forms of transport, Bicikelj system encourages intermodality and eco-friendly choices. Simplicity itself to use: it takes only a few minutes to hire or return a bike.
Guidelines for Blended Learning Delivery
New University, as a student-centred institution, implements a blended learning approach. This mode of delivery facilitates greater accessibility to lectures and enhances their quality, while also ensuring a higher level of inclusion for students who, for various reasons, are unable to attend traditional classroom lectures.
Blended learning delivery means that lectures take place in the traditional format in a lecture hall, while simultaneously being streamed live via the online e-classroom platform. This allows students to review lectures (e.g. for revision purposes before examinations) or watch them at a later time if they were unable to attend the live sessions.
The published lecture recordings have received extremely positive feedback from both students and external evaluation panels. This represents a relatively new practice in higher education, aimed at increasing access to knowledge, improving the student learning experience, and enabling greater inclusiveness and flexibility in the study process.
Minimum Software and IT Equipment Requirements
The primary platform for live lecture streaming is the e-classroom, which is accessible online through New University’s server and does not require the installation of additional software on students’ computers or mobile devices.
Students can access the e-classroom via the portal https://eucilnica.nova-uni.si/ using their Microsoft account. Microsoft accounts are provided to students by New University, and all login credentials are issued upon enrolment.
In addition to the aforementioned platforms, in specific circumstances (e.g. technical limitations), lectures may also be streamed live via Zoom (either in combination with Moodle or directly). Students will be able to access Zoom lectures through a link provided by the faculty.
The recommended specifications for computers or mobile devices used by students to participate in distance learning are as follows:
- Computer: Dual-core processor, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB SSD, LAN, Wi-Fi AC wireless connectivity, HD 1080p camera, microphone, speakers or headphones with a microphone, and an operating system that supports Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Internet connection: 20 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
- Mobile device (tablet or smartphone): Hexa-core processor, 4 GB RAM, HD 1080p camera, and an operating system that supports Safari, Chrome or Firefox browsers. LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity with an internet connection of 20 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
For the smooth operation of all New University applications, we recommend using the Google Chrome browser.
Student attendance at lectures and tutorials is recorded through the Student Attendance Recording Application, available at https://evidence.nova-uni.si/.
To register attendance successfully, students need a New University Microsoft account and a smartphone. If your mobile phone does not support barcode scanning, please contact the Student Affairs Office of your faculty.
Technical Support and Professional Assistance
In the event of technical difficulties while participating in distance learning lectures, students should notify the Student Affairs Office of their home faculty. In cooperation with New University’s IT Department, the office will ensure that students receive appropriate technical support and professional assistance.