Involvement of Students in Research and Projects

Involvement of Students in Research and Projects

During their studies at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies Turistica, students have the opportunity to participate in the research activities of their professors as well as in numerous voluntary or paid projects for the tourism industry in the following ways:

1) Participation in PKP and ŠIPK Projects

At the University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies Turistica, we have successfully carried out numerous PKP – Creative path to knowledge and ŠIPK – Students Innovative Projects for the Benefit of Society projects aimed at generating social benefits and addressing challenges faced by economic and non-economic organisations.

A large number of Turistica students were actively involved in these project teams. Participation in such projects represents an excellent opportunity for students, as it enables them to strengthen their competencies and gain practical experience that can serve as valuable preparation for entering the labour market.

Photo: Visit to the Fonda Fish Farm

We invite you to read a more detailed presentation of the above-mentioned projects here.

2) UP FTŠ Turistica carries out numerous research projects in which Turistica students may also participate, primarily through field surveys and data analysis. Students have participated in the following projects:

• Tourism 4.0 – Enriched Tourist Experiences
  (analysis of articles for bibliographic studies and data entry into the Orange software tool)
• Shared Heritage for the Joint International Promotion of 365 Days of Green Tourism on the Opatija and Portorož Riviera
  (surveying tourism professionals and visitors participating in the pilot implementation of the Feel&Taste itineraries)
• Experiencing the Istrian Countryside: New Thematic Tourism Products and Their Promotion
  (participation in market research, field research activities such as surveys, inventorying and photography, assistance in the development of new rural tourism products, and support in organising a start-up weekend)
• FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Planica 2017, 2018, 2019
  (conducting visitor surveys during the event)
• Researchers’ Night
  (participation in the Researchers’ Night event dedicated to promoting science and research)

3) Turistica students are also actively involved in voluntary activities at major events across Slovenia, including sports events such as the Istrski maraton, IRONMAN 70.3 Slovenian Istria (2018), FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Koper (2019), Špar Slovenia Basketball Cup, European Youth Karate Championship (2018), Spring Regatta, and Golden Age Gym.

Students also contribute to congresses and conferences such as Golden Drum, Conventa, and SPORTO Conference (2018); fairs such as Informativa; and festivals including the Festival of Slovenian Film, the European and Mediterranean Film Festival, and Druga Godba.

In addition, students participate in activities organised within the faculty itself, such as photography exhibitions featuring travel photography in the Avantutistica Gallery. Through these experiences, students gain valuable practical skills and work experience in the tourism and events sector, an industry segment that continues to grow and create new employment opportunities.

Students can obtain further information about participation in projects from professors, the Turistica Project Office (ana.allegra@fts.upr.si).