UP IAM InnoRenew CoE is seeking a dynamic and motivated candidate to work on a research project focused on the development of moisture-activated densified wood dowels for adhesive-free engineered wood products. The researcher will be employed at UP IAM and become a doctoral candidate at the University of Primorska – PhD study program Renewable Materials for Healthy Built Environments. Expected start date is October 1, 2026. The employment relationship will be contracted for full-working time of 40 hours per week (100%), for a definite period of time of 36 months, with a three-month probationary period. The expected start date is October 1, 2026, or as agreed. Read more

UP IAM InnoRenew CoE is seeking a dynamic and motivated candidate to work on the department’s social science projects. The researcher will be employed at UP IAM and become a doctoral candidate at the University of Primorska – PhD study program Renewable Materials for Healthy Built Environments. The employment relationship will be contracted for full-working time of 40 hours per week (100%), for a definite period of time of 36 months, with a three-month probationary period. The expected start date is October 1, 2026, or as agreed. Expected start date is October 1, 2026. Read more

Researchers from the UP IAM InnoRenew CoE participated in the SWST 2026 International Convention, held from 7–12 June 2026 at COEX in Seoul, South Korea. Read more

The International InnoRenew CoE Conference 2026 (IRIC2026) will take place on 5–6 November 2026 at the UP IAM InnoRenew CoE building in Izola, Slovenia. The conference provides an international forum for exploring renewable materials and their application in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, while placing a particular emphasis on supporting the career development of doctoral students and early-career researchers. Researchers are kindly invited to submit abstracts by 15 August 2026 and participate in this year’s event. Read more

Yesterday, 15 June 2026, marked the start of the two-week Alpine Europe: Innovation in the Circular Economy 2026 Summer School, which brings together students from the University of Primorska, Oregon State University, Saarland University, and partner institutions through learning, collaboration, and intercultural exchange. Read more