OŠ Markovci - Environment Back to School is recorded at schools across the country. A fun-filled interactive radio show which takes you back to school! See the world through children’s eyes and win fabulous Radio Si prizes! If you would like to take part in the show and have Radio Si come visit your English class, please send us an email at pr@radiosi.eu
One of the most interesting places in Maribor is the Botanical Gardens at Pivola, which is a key part of the University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Meta Šepic and her husband both work there and have a deep understanding of the environment, the plants the soil and the scientific aspects of this teaching facility. In this conversation you will find a host of information, not just of the horticulture but even the distant archaeological aspects of this fascinating region.
Ana says her friends were taken aback by her choice to study in Slovenia for a semester. Nevertheless, she proceeded with her decision, emphasizing the significance of allowing oneself the opportunity to explore their identity in youth, free from the influences and pressures of their home environment. She chose to play the song Don’t Let Me Down by The Beatles.
Sunniva says that when she first moved to Brežice for her semester abroad, she was overwhelmed, so she decided to seek out a familiar environment, one where she could feel safe even when everything else in Brežice was still unfamiliar. She decided to join the Mixed Choir Viva Brežice. She chose to play Keep Yourself Alive by Queen.
We talk to Assistant Professor Marius Mensah, Ph. from the Law Faculty at the University of Maribor, who heads an EU Commission funded Jean Monnet Module for research into sustainability and cultural heritage. We touch on the topics of sustainable development, local entrepreneurship and green economy. We learn that teaching the young about heritage triggers sustainable tourism and empowers local municipalities, which leads to green economy practices in the local business environment. * The show was prepared with the financial support of the European Commission within the framework of the On A Mission - Young Cohesion project. The editorship is responsible for the content which does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU.
Five years ago, Can embarked on an Erasmus exchange to Ljubljana, where he spent a semester. Now, as a PhD student, he's opted for a change of scenery, diving into the academic environment of Maribor. In this episode, discover Can's impressions of Styria's capital, learn about the most frequent question Slovenians posed to him during his previous stint, and delve into Anatolian rock music—what it is and how it sounds like. Can’s music piece of choice is Cemalim by Erkin Koray.
Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak presented the government's climate strategy until the year 2050. The main objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. A group of young protesters interrupted the press-conference claiming the strategy was a disaster for the climate and environment. Photo: BoBo
Future Females is a platform for female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that provides digitally, physically, and emotionally supportive environment, where women around the globe can connect with each other and access the resources they need to succeed. The initiative recently opened its Slovenian chapter. We talked to the chapter's founder and ambassador Tjaša Strle.
Paul first came to Slovenia when he was eight years old. Later in life it turned out to be the only country he came back to which was better than his memory of it. Today Paul lives in the village of Ribno near Bled, together with his wife Abhaya, who comes from Taiwan. They love Slovenia's nature, fresh air, rivers and lakes. He says he'd like to see Slovenians be more connected, more vocal in protecting their environment, and lead more fulfilling lives... Their music choice: Jack Johnson - "Banana pancakes": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkyrIRyrRdY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
We recently heard optimistic words from Janez Potočnik speaking at the recent Forum for Food and Agriculture. In spite of rarely being in Slovenia these days I was greatly honoured to be offered time to discus food and other environment issues just a few weeks ago. His environmental role as European Commissioner for the Environment was one that he really wanted as it allowed him an opportunity to advance many ideas for the future. Don't miss this valuable conversation about how we should all behave to ensure our future.
Henkel Maribor has been operating for 30 years and has significant experience in operating in Slovenia. As one of three major factories in Europe Maribor produces cosmetics, face and skin creams and hair products. With 700 employees they take their role here very seriously and sustainability and the environment are at the top of their priorities. I spoke with the managing director Christof Vollstedt.
Meet Hana, a student of Sustainable Built Environments at the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies at the University of Primorska. Every time she returns to the Czech Republic for a visit, she says she is surprised by the prices. While she’s studying in Koper, bit by bit, they keep getting higher. Nevertheless, with the exception of Prague, which is more expensive, she says prices are still relatively comparable to those in Slovenia. Her music choice was Natural by Imagine Dragons.
