Comenius University News

Mobile app helps people recover from substance abuse

How can “micro-randomized trials” be used to improve digital health interventions? „For example, a person who is recovering from drug use might follow regular counseling sessions. In addition, the person might be provided a mobile health application that provides helpful information/tips whenever, between sessions, the person might need such help. The app might include a locator which will help the person find the nearest Addicts Anonymous meeting in both time and space. The app might contain information/ideas for managing cravings covered in the counseling session that the person can refer...

We express our condolences to the victims of a tragic accident

Today is a day of mourning. Arrogance and irresponsibility was the cause of a tremendous amount of pain. We express our sincere condolences to the relatives, loved ones, friends and classmates of the victims of yesterday's tragic accident on Zochová street Three of them were students of our university - Marek Vojtaššák, who studied at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FPES) and the Faculty of Arts (FARS), Broňa Božoňová, also a student at FPES and at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, and Natália Hamráková, who studied at the Faculty of Law of Comenius University. We wish speedy...

Falling Walls Lab Slovakia winners include a Cambridge University student and a student from Comenius University

Bo Peng studies quantum computations performed by quantum vibration in crystals. Quantum technologies are a cutting-edge are. The problem is that the states of quantum systems are relatively fragile and are easily affected by the environment. Bo Peng discovered that in solids it is possible to manipulate the vibrational modes of a crystal. He found a way to generate quantum vibrations in crystals. "This theory could have enormous practical implications in computing," said member of the jury Professor Vladimír Bužek. Comenius University student...

Hana Mizerová received the For Women in Science Award

She works at the Department of Mathematical Analysis and Numerical Mathematics of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. In her research she focuses on mathematical models of the flow of fluids, liquids and gases that occurs in many natural phenomena and engineering applications. These include, among others, the flow of blood in blood vessels, weather forecasting, air pollution, car design or airflow around an airplane wing. Video business card of Hana Šmitala Mizerová (YouTube) During the award ceremony on 28...

Honorary doctorate for medical rehabilitation specialist Helmut Kern

Physical medicine and rehabilitation have long been Helmut Kern’s area of expertise, in which he carries out research and develops new methods of rehabilitation. In the field of rehabilitation, he applies progressive principles of sports training. He studied medicine and sports science at the University of Vienna. He has more than 7000 citations and an H-index of 44. For patients with spinal cord damage, electrostimulation is the only effective means of preventing irreversible changes in the musculature of the lower limbs. Professor Kern defined the forms and dosage of electrostimulation,...

CARLiS Training for PHD students is coming back!

AIM OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The CARLiS Doctoral training aims to provide PhD students with an opportunity to develop the skills needed to explore different career paths in the life sciences, with an emphasis on careers in the private sector. WHAT ARE WE PREPARING FOR YOU The agenda of the Training programme will offer a mix of lectures, talks and practical exercises focusing on four areas: (1) career strategies, (2) knowledge transfer, (3) entrepreneurship and (4) soft skills. It will also provide networking...

Slovak Falling Walls Lab Finals

The event creates an opportunity for presenting new results, ideas, research projects and business models in many research and creative disciplines and fields. It takes place in a hybrid form - both on-site, and online. This year, eight finalists (including two international entries) will be presented:

Zuzana Demčišáková, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice (Breaking the Wall of Angiogenic Potential of Biomaterials)
Filip Duda, Technical University of Košice (Breaking the Wall of Development of Metal Hydride Vessels in...

Comenius University adopts measures to save energy

The buildings of the university have varying maintenance and energy needs due to their different age, and deans were given the discretion to choose which of the recommended savings measures to use. They should consider the usefulness of the measure given the functions of the university as well as the comfort and protection of health of both staff and students. However, it is necessary to reduce energy use by at least 10-15 %. The measures include, among others, installation of motion sensors for lighting, optimization of light sources, installation of energy-saving luminaries, reduction of...

Uncertainty lingers after the pandemic as new academic year begins at Comenius University

At a ceremonial assembly of the academic community, the Rector awarded the Gold Medal of Comenius University to Professor Ján Čižmár in recognition of his extensive contribution to the elevation of the national culture and learning, particularly through his publishing and translation activities, which firmly establish Slovakia as a part of the cultured and civilized Europe. Up to this moment, more than 23,000 entrants have enrolled at Comenius University to study in the academic year 2022/2023; 64 % of them are females. Enrolment is still ongoing and so the figures are not yet final. More...

Arriving Erasmus Students Welcomed

The students participated in an oath ceremony and listened to presentations about Slovakia, Bratislava and the University. They were informed about courses of Slovak offered by Studia Academica Slovaca. The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) at Comenius University which organizes extracurricular activities for Erasmus+ students also held a presentation. In the 2022/2023 winter semester our university will host almost 400 Erasmus+ students and other international students. Most of them arrive from Spain, Italy, Portugal, France and Germany. However, several students also came from Taiwan, the...