Prof. Siniša Šegvić, PhD, is the recipient of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU) Award for the highest scientific and artistic achievements in the Republic of Croatia for the year 2024. Professor Šegvić received the award in the field of technical sciences for his scientific achievement titled "Robust and Efficient Methods for Understanding Natural Scenes." The award was presented to Professor Šegvić at a formal session held in celebration of HAZU Day on April 29, 2025. Congratulations to the professor on this prestigious award!

Croatia needs to become a country with more technology, and the current international crisis is an opportunity to do so faster and more intensively than we otherwise would - this was the key message of FERConnect , a discussion among leading Croatian engineers and economists, jointly organized by the Alumni Board of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) and the alumni of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Zagreb. This special, fourth edition of the initiative, aimed at gathering and connecting FER alumni, brought together over 200 attendees for a panel on the impact of geopolitical changes on technology titled "The Future in Turmoil."

Antonella Barišić Kulaš, a young scientist from FER’s Department of Control and Computer Engineering, is one of four recipients of this year’s prestigious National L'Oréal-UNESCO "For Women in Science" award. Her scientific work in the field of natural and interdisciplinary sciences was recognized among 68 applicants, making her a role model and inspiration for young women in STEM. This award not only affirms her accomplishments to date but also encourages the continued development of her scientific career. As a representative of FER, Antonella contributes to technological advancement through her research and dedication, while also challenging stereotypes about women’s roles in technical sciences.

The Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT) and the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth have signed a contract to implement a project to build a Croatian startup ecosystem worth 1.1 million euros. The agreement was signed within the framework of the "Digital, Innovative, and Green Technologies (DIG-IT)" project, through which the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, with the support of the World Bank, seeks to improve the conditions for research, development and innovation, and thus Croatia's position in the digital and green transition. The main backbone of this project will be ICENT’s research entrepreneurship program, Nuqleus , known for its success in uniting the scientific community. Currently, in addition to researchers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, the program also includes researchers from 14 partner scientific and research institutions, such as the Ruđer Bošković Institute, the Faculty of Organization and Informatics in Varaždin, the Faculty of Science in Zagreb, the Institute of Economics in Zagreb, and others. Now, with this new support, ICENT plans to significantly expand the scope of activities aimed at launching and developing deep-tech startups.

FER's project MARBLE – Center of Excellence for Maritime Robotics and Technologies for a Sustainable Blue Economy, has won this year’s ICT award "Tesla's Egg" , presented as part of the international conference MIPRO . The "Tesla's Egg" award, a sort of ICT Oscar, is given to individuals, projects, and institutions that significantly contribute to the development of technology, science, and society. The symbolism of the award is based on Tesla’s famous experiment with the rotating egg – a metaphor for an idea that, once set in motion, changes the world. Project MARBLE, led by Prof. Nikola Mišković from FER, has been recognized as an example of the successful integration of science, technology, and sustainable development. MARBLE develops advanced autonomous systems for use in maritime technologies and connects academia, industry, and the environment.

On the occasion of Europe Day, May 9, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) at the University of Zagreb highlights its strong integration into the European research and education area and its commitment to the shared goals of the European Union. On July 1, 2025, Croatia will celebrate 12 years of EU membership — a membership that has brought numerous opportunities for international cooperation, development, and the strengthening of scientific excellence. During this time, FER has become the leading Croatian partner in EU-funded projects in the fields of research, innovation, and higher education. FER is currently implementing more than 150 research projects, 57 of which are funded by the EU. Among them, 24 projects are part of the Horizon Europe program, securing FER’s leading position in Croatia in terms of both number and value of contracts. The faculty collaborates with nearly 300 institutions across Europe in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, energy, semiconductors, and communication and space technologies.

Applications for the 18th edition of the Job Fair are now open! Secure your entry to the Mozaik Event Center on May 21 and 22, 2025, where the most sought-after companies from 13 different industries will present their projects and career opportunities. Meet company representatives in a relaxed atmosphere at booths, interesting talks, panel discussion, debate, workshops or at the Loosen Up Party at the new location! And for all those who want additional dynamics, there is also Hot Talk - an informal interview with a challenge with hot sauces.

In an interview for Forbes Croatia, published ahead of the 4th FER Connect, the Dean of FER, Prof. Vedran Bilas, speaks openly about the global challenges shaping education, industry, and science. He points out that not even the experiences of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have prepared Europe for the destabilizing effects of changes in U.S. economic policy, emphasizing the need to strengthen resilience and strategic autonomy. Looking to the future, Bilas explains that FER is actively monitoring and engaging with the latest global technological trends — from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to renewable energy sources.

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb (FER) promoted 491 university master of engineering graduates, who completed their graduate studies in the academic year 2023/2024. The ceremonial promotion of graduates was opened by the Dean Vedran Bilas, and motivational speeches were given by FER alumni Damir Sabol, co-founder of Photomath, Izabel Jelenić, co-founder of Infobip, and entrepreneur Luka Abrus. "With a FER degree, you can work anywhere in the world. But there is only one place in the world called home. Together we do new, great things from Croatia for the whole world. Together we are the force that moves and advances Croatia", said Dean Bilas in his opening speech.