Faculty Days 2026 were celebrated from 26 to 28 February 2026, bringing together a series of academic, professional, and student-oriented events.
The program opened with a Ceremonial Session, during which the Dean, Prof. Prim. Dr. Sc. Sonja Pezelj-Ribarić, presented awards and recognitions to the most successful scientists, students, and athletes for their outstanding achievements in 2025. The occasion highlighted the results and accomplishments that contribute to the Faculty’s academic excellence and reputation.
As part of the program, a student workshop titled “Surgical Suturing” was organized by Lovre Labura, DMD, and David Šaravanja, DMD, from the Department of Oral Surgery. Students had the opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge and practice various surgical suturing techniques. They were also introduced to opportunities for participating in the Erasmus+ programme.
During the Scientific and Professional Forum, young researchers from FDMRI presented their research achievements, projects, and ongoing activities to students, encouraging interest in scientific work and academic careers.
A meeting of the Alumni Community was also held under the leadership of its president, Prof. Dr. Sc. Alen Braut, further strengthening the connection between alumni and current students while opening new opportunities for collaboration.
Faculty Days concluded with a formal graduation ceremony held on Saturday, 28 February 2026. The ceremony took place in a warm and celebratory atmosphere, accompanied by music from HKZ Val and colleague Ivan Delić from the band Dijagnoze, successfully bringing the three-day celebration to a close.
FDMRI Awards
- Prof. Dr. Sc. Sunčani Simonić-Kocijan, DMD – Best Scientific Paper, Senior Category, 2025
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Sc. Jelena Vidas Hrstić, DMD – Best Scientific Paper, Junior Category, 2025
Dean’s Awards
- Maja Livak – for academic excellence in the 1st year of the University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Programme in Dental Medicine, academic year 2024/2025
- Ivan Đapić – for academic excellence in the 2nd year of the same programme
- Klara Božanović – for academic excellence in the 3rd year
- Marija Šitin – for academic excellence in the 4th year
- Paula Manoli – for academic excellence in the 5th year
- Tihana Šutalo – for academic excellence in the 5th year
Lovre Labura, DMD
- for outstanding achievement in the University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Programme in Dental Medicine
- for outstanding achievement based on the criteria of clinical courses within the programme
Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (2024/2025)
- Gal Završnik – Best fourth-year student of the University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Programme in Dental Medicine (English-language programme)
- Mare Renić – Best fifth-year student of the University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Programme in Dental Medicine (English-language programme)
Recognitions
- Katja Siročić – 1st place at the UNIRI League, Badminton
- Katija Skokandić – 1st place at Humanijada and 2nd place at the UNIRI League, Handball
- Marta Pendić – 1st place at Humanijada and 2nd place at the UNIRI League, Handball
- Tihana Šutalo – 1st place at Humanijada and 2nd place at the UNIRI League, Handball
- Marko Matić – 2nd place at Humanijada and 2nd place at the UNIRI League, Handball
- Eugen Sušanj – 2nd place at Humanijada and 2nd place at the UNIRI League, Handball
- Mile Vukušić – 3rd place at Humanijada, Basketball
- Mirak Shahinian – 3rd place at Humanijada, Basketball
