Žiga Turk

Žiga Turk

Professor, former Minister of the Government of Slovenia and member of the Reflection Group on the Future of Europe.

Structural engineer with a PhD in technical sciences, researcher and professor in construction information technology, design communication and CAD/BIM. Author of several papers, partner and coordinator of EU framework research projects, founding co-editor of scientific journal ITcon etc..

2007-2008 Minister for Growth, 2012-2013 Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports in the Government of Slovenia, 2008-2010 Secretary General of the Felipe Gonzalez’s Reflection Group on the Future of Europe, 2010-2011 chair of a High Level Group on the future of European academic networking. HLEG on Fake News.

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The road to 2030: cities and efficient environmental management

The road to 2030: cities and efficient environmental management

Today’s cities are not sustainable, at least not as they are being designed and used. In fact, over the last decades, urban sprawl and informal settlements have increased, up to a point where 56% of the world’s (urban) population accounts for 66% of energy consumption and 70% of emissions.

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Lecciones aprendidas para las aulas del futuro 

Lecciones aprendidas para las aulas del futuro 

Herramientas como las habilidades blandas, la capacidad de comunicación, el uso de la tecnología o el pensamiento crítico son parte del camino hacia un futuro líquido en educación.

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IoT is advancing at full speed, what do we do about cybersecurity?

IoT is advancing at full speed, what do we do about cybersecurity?

The positive aspects of this technology are many and varied, but there are also some risks that would be wise to keep in check.

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