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Wet Dreams and Red Flags: Day One of the Design+Science Summer School in Piran
Why do we still treat the sea merely as a resource, a dumping ground, or a summer postcard?
On day one of the Design+Science 2026 summer school, we joined Dr. Lučka Kajfež Bogataj, Dr. Tinkara Tinta, and Dr. Oliver Vodeb to explore ways of designing radical intimacies in a world that is relentlessly rushing past planetary boundaries.
Education
Extended application deadline for the Design+Science Summer School: WET DREAMS until June 5th!
Due to high interest and numerous requests from applicants who are currently wrapping up their academic and project obligations, we are extending the application deadline for the Design+Science Summer School 2026 until Friday, June 5th, 2026.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Design+Science Summer School 2026 – “WET DREAMS: Sea in us”
PiNA, in collaboration with the University of Ljubljana, the University of Split, and FH Joanneum, announces the sixth edition of the international Design+Science Summer School. This year, the program heads to the coast, taking place from July 6th to 10th, 2026, in Piran and Portorož, Slovenia.
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COFFEE WITH MICHELA COLORITO: WHY EVERY GOOD DESIGN STARTS WITH A NEED
Michela is one of those people you first notice by her quietness. And then by how full that quietness actually is. She talks softly, chooses her words carefully, but in her head there’s clearly a whole constellation of connections happening at once. While you’re still trying to find the right sentence, she has already mapped out the concept, the metaphor, and the user journey.
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CROSS-BORDER CONVERSATIONS: MIRNA BUIĆ
We sat down with Mirna Buić, project manager at the cultural and educational association PiNA, to talk about the Karst Firewall 5.0 project and the role of public participation in cross-border wildfire prevention.
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PROJECT RISTANC PUTS PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF THE SEA
EU Missions represent a new approach by the European Union to promote systemic change and innovation by strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and combining financial resources. Among them is the Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, which unites efforts to achieve cleaner waters, preserve biodiversity, and ensure the sustainable management of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
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HYBRID CONFERENCE ADD SOMETHING MEANINGFUL: SUPPORTING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
How to increase the engagement of young people in the local community and involve them in the decision-making processes? If you are a representative of a local authority, youth organisation, or a young person and you would like to find a possible answer to this question, we are inviting you to the conference “ADD Something Meaningful: Supporting youth participation in the local community”.
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A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
If you are interested in working with people with autism, are open-minded, enjoy helping others, and want to gain unforgettable experiences: this is the opportunity for you!
Events
THE SUN: OPEN CALL FOR ILLUSTRATORS!
The illustration, print and self-publishing fair The Sun is returning to Koper! This year, the spotlight is on self-expression and urban participation and we want YOU to be part of it. Deadline is 17th of August 2025.
Events
ONLINE SEMINAR ON DISCUSSING YOUTH PARTICIPATION: HOW TO ENGAGE YOUNG CITIZENS?
How to increase cooperation with young people and involve them in decision-making processes? If you are a representative of a local authority, youth centre, or a youth organisation and you would like to find a possible answer to this question, we are inviting you to an online international seminar about youth participation titled “Discussing youth participation: How to engage young citizens?”. The online seminar will be held on the 23rd of July 2025, from 10.00 to 13.00, on the ZOOM platform.
