THE SECOND LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCASTINATION AT THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Following last year’s exceptionally successful first event, the second Long Night against procastination in UP UK took place on the night of March 26–27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. The event is becoming increasingly popular among UP students. Although the UP University Library is open 24/7, the Long Night offers a special event and motivation for anyone struggling with procrastination when it comes to studying, research, and writing.
This year’s event focused on academic writing and offered workshops on the following topics: Fundamentals of Academic Writing (Prof. Dr. Jonatan Vinkler, UP FHŠ and UP UK); Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Study (Prof. Dr. Ernest Ženko, UP FHŠ); From Panic to a Clear Research Plan: Step-by-Step Methodology (Klara Čalušić, UP FTŠ Turistica); From Data to Results: Searching, Selecting, and Preparing for Analysis (Assoc. Prof. Ana Slavec, UP FAMNIT) and Final Reflection through Performing Arts (Ylenia Mahnič, UP UK).
Specialised knowledge was offered at the workshop Aligning Shared Ideas – Lego Serious Play (Matevž Malej, UP FM), while UP Sports first presented The Importance of Physical Activity During Studying, followed by a practical demonstration with an active break before an (almost) midnight pizza snack, which provided energy alongside the coffee served in the lobby, where staff from the Career Center and the Communications Office also offered assistance with dilemmas regarding continuing studies and career paths.
At the same time, fractal drawing (Tina Nanut) was offered as a stress-relief activity, and this year’s special guests were the members of the Tačke pomagačke association, who were warmly welcomed as they presented their activities and provided an opportunity to interact with therapy dogs.
The event opened with introductory and relaxation exercises, which also concluded the late-night proceedings—with the hope that the event had provided new or additional motivation to complete obligations, studies, or research plans, and with a greeting for the next night, next March.
“Long Night Against Procrastination” is a well-established concept worldwide, typically organized by higher education institutions every March. The first event was held in 2010 at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt and is designed to provide support to students as they embark on their academic and research endeavors. The essence of the event is for students to stop putting off their obligations, sit down, and begin or finish their work. For one night, experts are available to help them tackle their studies and academic work.
