The unveiling of the portrait of the former rector of the University of Nova Gorica, Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik

Date of publication: 15. 2. 2023
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Today, the unveiling of the portrait of the former rector of the University of Nova Gorica, now Honorary Rector, Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik, was held on University premises at Lanthieri Mansion.

Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik (right) and Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob (left). Photo: Miha Godec
Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik (right) and Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob (left). Photo: Miha Godec

At the ceremony, the rector of the University of Nova Gorica, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob, held a speech in which he pointed out that the most important part of the institution as such was in fact his colleagues, who built it up, managed it and played the biggest role in its development. “That’s why it’s only right to thank them by putting up their portrait. This is, after all, a long-standing, fine tradition at most major institutions, especially in the world of academia.”

Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik took over leadership of the School of Environmental Sciences, the University of Nova Gorica’s predecessor, when it was founded in 1995. In 2006, when the University of Nova Gorica was established, he became its first rector. He completed his term in 2022, becoming Honorary Rector of the University of Nova Gorica the same year.

“As you probably already noticed, we have reached the moment at our university when generations are passing the torch. We are leaving this university in your hands now. I wish that in the future, you shall lead it even more successfully than we ever tried so hard to”, said Prof. Dr. Zavrtanik.

The portrait is the work of academic painter, Master of Fine Arts, Milena Gregorčič.

Andreja Leban, Public Relations

Photo: Miha Godec
Photo: Miha Godec
Photo: Miha Godec
Photo: Miha Godec