Mission Statement

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, is committed to basic, applied and development research, trying to achieve excellence and highest quality standards in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, fire safety and occupational safety.

Based on the results of its own research and foreign research results, the primary goal is the education of scientists and professionals to become the managers of sustainable development while adhering to the tradition of European enlightenment and humanism and conforming to the principles of human rights and enhancing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies.

The Faculty maintains contacts with other universities and research institutions in the field of science and art, thus contributing its share to the world bank of knowledge and transferring knowledge to Slovenia. The Faculty co-operates with companies and promotes its own research and pedagogical achievements and contributes its share to the general social development.

The University of Ljubljana has a consolidating role in the academic community of professors, researchers, students and other associates, and strives to establish its fine reputation both at home and around the world.

The research, education and public activities, and relationships among members are built on the principles of professional excellence, and ensure high quality standards and academic freedom of its associates and students, especially freedom of creativity.

(Adapted from the Mission statement of the University of Ljubljana, accepted by the University of May 7, 1996)