A new study by HSLL researchers, published in npj Heritage Science, sheds new light on the acidic emissions produced during the degradation of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), a material widely found in heritage collections. In the paper titled “Poly(vinyl chloride) degradation: Identification of acidic degradation products, their emission rates and implications for heritage collections”, Špela Pok, [...]

On 3–4 June 2025, the University of Ljubljana hosted the international workshop “Connecting Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean: ARCHE in Collaboration with the SMACH Forum”, bringing together over 70 experts, policymakers, and professionals in cultural heritage. Co-organised by the EU-funded ARCHE project and the SMACH Forum, the workshop focused on aligning national and regional strategies [...]

From June 30 to July 3, 2025, the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at the University of Ljubljana (UL FKKT) hosted the 30th edition of the international conference YISAC 2025 (Young Investigators' Seminar on Analytical Chemistry). The event was organized in collaboration with the National Institute of Chemistry (KI), continuing its tradition as a [...]