The Slovenian Academy of Sciencs and Arts (SASA), founded in 1938, is an autonomous institution promoting excellence in sciences and arts and advancing the nation's natural and cultural heritage. At present the Academy has 71 full, 28 associate and 82 corresponding members, belonging to six sections. It has established close academic links with many academies and other research institutions worldwide. SASA has agreements of cooperation with 25 academies of science and arts from abroad and is a member of international scientific bodies. President: Professor Joze Trontelj Vice President: Professor Alenka Selih Foreign Secretary/Secretary General: Professor Matija Gogala (SG) IAP Contact Person: Professor Branko Stanovnik Head, Dept. of International Relations email: international@sazu.si