SECOND LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION IN UP UK
Date: 26–27 March 2026
Location: UP University Library
Time: 18.00-00.45
Dear students.
We would like to invite you to a special event, where we will overcome procrastination together and ensure an effective night study experience!
The Long Night Against Procrastination is intended for you, the students, who are facing procrastination in your studies, research, and writing. To help you get started, from 18.00 to 00.45, workshops on different topics will be available, such as:
- basics of academic writing,
- ethical use of artificial intelligence in studies,
- methodology for conducting research,
- finding common solutions with Lego bricks,
- finding and collecting data and preparing for its analysis,
- importance of movement during studies, and
- reflection through performing arts.
Additional activities include:
- fractal coloring,
- career counseling,
- therapy dogs, and
- active recess.
Registration: The event is free of charge, but the number of spots is limited. Registration through form is required.
The event offers FREE academic support, free coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. At 22.00 there will be free pizza!
About the event: The Long Night in the library is organised by the UP University Library and is aimed at all students, wishing to improve their study habits and increase their efficiency in their work.
If you do not have your own laptop, you may borrow one in the library. The event will be held in Slovenian.
UP University Library will be closed for the unregistered visitors during the event.
Where did the idea come from?
The widely recognised concept of the Long Night Against Procrastination is usually held every year in March by higher education institutions all around the globe. The first event took place in 2010 at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt and is aimed at providing support to students at the beginning stages of their academic and research work.
Join us and let’s take a step together toward a more successful study process!
For more information, feel free to contact us at knjiznica@upr.si.
EVENT SCHEDULE
18.00–18.15 Welcome to participants, event overview and instructions (Tina Lekan Kraševec) cognitive and relaxation exercises (Ylenia Mahnič)
18.15–19.00 Basics of Academic Writing – Prof. Dr. Jonatan Vinkler, UP FHŠ
19.00–19.15 Break
19.15–20.00 Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Work – Prof. Dr. Ernest Ženko, UP FHŠ
20.00–20.30 Tačke pomagačke – Presentation of the society and socializing with therapy dogs
20.30–21.30 Harmonizing Common Ideas – Lego Serious Play – Matevž Malej, UP FM – Limited number of applications!
20.30–21.15 From Panic to a Clear Research Plan: A Step-By-Step Methodology – Klara Čalušić, UP FTŠ-Turistica
21.15–21.30 Break
21.30–22.00 The Importance of Movement During Studies + Active Break – ŠportUP
22.00-22.45 Pizza
22.45-23.30 From Data to Results: Search, Selection and Preparation for Analysis – Dr. Ana Slavec, UP FAMNIT
23.30-23.45 Break
23.45-00.30 Final Reflection with the Help of Performing Arts – Ylenia Mahnič, UP UK
00.30-00.45 Workshop summary and event conclusion!
Workshops will be held in Trubar Hall (hall 2). The workshop Harmonizing Shared Ideas will be held in the Valvasor room for group work.
In parallel, fractal coloring will be offered as a stress-relieving activity, led by Tina Nanut.
The program is subject to change/adjustment.*