1. Out of the box University UNEECC session: Culture in/and Crisis Prof. Dr. Danijel Rebolj Rector, University of Maribor

9. University of Maribor Established in 1975, with roots in 1859 20990 students 1050 faculty 750 staff 17 faculties 150.000 m 2 96,7M€ budget

10. Trends & Threads! Mechanicistic paradigm is strengthening Fragmentation of disciplines Narrowing of perspectives & views Demand for „useful knowledge“ Universities turning into factories of specialized work-ready graduates

11. Mission and Vision cognition : curiosity : creativity : honesty : free spirit : cooperation : open mind : shareing of knowledge : science : fine arts : humanity : sustainable development to be recognized by innovative achievements in science, arts and education, and their implementation

12. Mission and Vision To re-activate the basic potentials of universities  Catching sparks at discipline crossecstions  Stimulate pure cognition  Stimulate creativity  Stimulate Out of the box thinking

13. Out of the box university Seminars from early 2010 RAZ:UM Research and Arts Zone of UM Conference starting 2012 (15.-17.5.) „Innovative ways to improve the culture of living“ Summer schools starting 2012 „Visualization of science“ http://www.outofthebox.si/

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