RSS feed uniba.sk https://uniba.sk/ Najnovšie novinky sk RSS feed uniba.sk https://uniba.sk/fileadmin/tt_news_article.gif https://uniba.sk/ Najnovšie novinky TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0100 FMPI CU researchers speed up AI and make history https://uniba.sk/ Researchers at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at Comenius University (FMPI CU)... “An LLM is essentially a computation that can be described using a large set of numbers – tens to hundreds of billions of them – which we call weights. Storing these weights is a major challenge,” explains Associate Professor Vladimír Boža of the faculty’s Department of Computer Science. The most common way to reduce the size of these models, he explains, is to lower the precision of the numbers, a technique known as quantisation. Another approach is pruning: setting unnecessary connections in the network to zero to produce a leaner, “sparse” network. Until now, however, this approach has faced a fundamental obstacle. “While sparsity looked great in theory, it often failed to deliver in practice on modern graphics processing units (GPUs), because the hardware is designed for large-scale computations with a predictable structure,” explains Vladimír Boža. As a result, even removing half the numbers from a model made little difference to processing times on standard hardware. The researchers have now overcome this hardware obstacle. Their new method, MACKO-SpMV, combines an efficient way of storing data with algorithms specifically optimised for GPUs. “MACKO-SpMV allows sparse models to run quickly on modern hardware, making them a practical alternative rather than just a theoretical dream,” says Vladimír Boža. At 50 per cent sparsity, the team achieved processing speeds 1.2 to 1.5 times as high while halving memory use: all without the need to buy specialised hardware. A historic achievement for Slovak AI research The significance of the breakthrough was recognised when the team’s paper was accepted at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) in Seoul, South Korea. Alongside NeurIPS and ICLR, ICML is one of the world’s three most prestigious AI research conferences. The CU researchers’ paper was selected for a Spotlight presentation, a distinction reserved for roughly the top 3–5 per cent of the thousands of submissions received from around the world. This marks a major milestone for Slovak science: the first time a research team from a Slovak institution has received Spotlight recognition at ICML. The software library developed by the team is freely available as open-source software, and its practical value has also been recognised by technology giant NVIDIA, which featured it on its official developer blog. The research was supported by grants APVV-24-0045, VEGA-1/0140/2 and VEGA-1/0538/2. The authors also thank the administrators of the Devana and Leonardo high-performance computing clusters for providing computing resources. Jana Chovancová]]> [RUK] Titulka - široké novinky [RUK] Spravodajský portál [FMFI] Titulka - široké novinky [FMFI] Úspechy pr@uniba.sk Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Become a BUDDY https://uniba.sk/ Join the peer support programme and take part in the Buddy Training prepared for you by the... You will gain:
  • meaningful volunteering experience
  • skills in communication, time management, teamwork, creativity, and supporting others
  • space for personal growth and self-development
  • a certificate of completion and experience for your CV
  • opportunity to receive dormitory points
  • support throughout the entire programme
Flexibility is guaranteed – you can participate according to your availability

Specific training dates and detailed information will be sent to you after registration

We look forward to your participation! Join the peer support programme and take part in the Buddy Training prepared for you by the Psychological Counselling Centre of Comenius University in cooperation with the International Relations Office of Comenius University and the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs of Comenius University.]]> [JLF] Titulka - široké novinky milos.hrabovsky@uniba.sk Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Student Colloquium and School on Mathematical Physics http:// During the Student Colloquium and School at Stará Lesná we present lectures based on simple... [FMFI] Konferencie [FMFI] Kalendár [FMFI] Titulka - široké novinky Tomas.Blazek@fmph.uniba.sk Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Models of Modern Physics http://https://indico.global/event/18134/ The 20th Models of Modern Physics Workshop and Summer School in Theoretical Physics will be held in... [FMFI] Konferencie [FMFI] Kalendár [FMFI] Titulka - široké novinky Tomas.Blazek@fmph.uniba.sk Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Faculty of Law, Comenius University launches unique joint programme "Law and International Law" with Uzhhorod University https://uniba.sk/ Faculty of Law, Comenius University Bratislava, 27 August 2026 Study in two countries The programme lasts four years in full-time form. The first and fourth years take place at the Faculty of Law of Uzhhorod National University, the second and third years at the Faculty of Law of Comenius University Bratislava. Students thus gain genuine international experience and full integration into the European academic environment. The status of a regular European student also brings practical advantages — a legal basis for a residence permit in Slovakia, mobility within the Schengen area, and access to European educational infrastructure. Focus and career prospects The programme centres on European Union law, public and private international law, comparative law, international trade, human rights protection, international arbitration, and the legal aspects of digitalisation. Graduates find positions in international and intergovernmental organisations, EU institutions, law firms and consultancies, public administration bodies and multinational corporations, or may continue to master's studies in law and related fields. Admissions, tuition and deadline Tuition is €2,000 per academic year. The admissions procedure consists of an academic component (a minimum of 150 out of 200 points) and a language component, which can be demonstrated by an international certificate at B2 level, by the result of the school-leaving (maturita) examination in English, or by an online test on the Moodle platform; citizens of Ukraine take the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). The application deadline is 14 September 2026. More information and applications here. ]]> [PraF] Titulka - úzke novinky - z uniba.sk Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Preventive disinsection https://uniba.sk/ Dear Residents, We would like to inform you that preventive pest control against unwanted insects...
  • clean and tidy your room,
  • take out the trash,
  • store away any food,
  • clear the area around and under the beds.
    • Your presence in the room during the disinsection is not required. CU Mlyny ]]>     [Mlyny] Titulka - široké novinky Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200     What to do if you were not allocated dormitory accommodation? https://uniba.sk/ The regular phase of the accommodation process has ended and most available beds at Comenius... 1. Submit an additional accommodation application CU students who were not allocated a bed during the regular accommodation process are advised to submit an additional accommodation application. The application form is available from 19 August 2026. Additional applications will be processed approximately from the end of August and throughout September, depending on the availability of beds. Submitting an additional application does not automatically guarantee accommodation. It is therefore advisable not to rely on this option alone and to explore other accommodation possibilities at the same time, particularly if accommodation is needed as soon as possible. Students from universities other than CU may also submit an additional application. However, CU students will be given priority in the allocation process, which means that accommodation for non-CU students may only become available later during the winter semester. Students coming to CU as part of a mobility programme do not submit an additional application. In such cases, please follow the information available on this website. All information about additional applications is available on the websites of CU Mlyny and CU Družba. 2. Where to start looking? Accommodation offers in Bratislava can be found through a number of different channels. It is best to combine several ways of searching rather than relying on a single source. Useful places to check include:
    • websites offering rental properties and shared accommodation,
    • social media groups focused on flats, rooms and shared accommodation in Bratislava,
    • student and faculty groups,
    • listings for individual rooms in shared flats,
    • short-term accommodation options for the first few days or weeks of the semester.
    For those looking for a more affordable option, renting an entire flat is not the only possibility. Renting a single room in a shared flat or finding flatmates and looking for a flat together may be more affordable. 3. Do not look only at the advertised price When comparing offers, always check what exactly is included in the stated price. Before making a decision, it is worth checking in particular:
    • Is the price per person, per room or for the entire flat?
    • Are utilities included? Is internet included? Are there any other fees associated with the rental?
    • Is a deposit required and, if so, how much?
    • For what period is the contract concluded? If additional dormitory accommodation is allocated later, when and under what conditions can the contract be terminated?
    • Is the room or flat furnished?
    • How many people will live in the flat and which areas will be shared?
    An offer with a lower monthly rent may not ultimately be the cheapest option if additional regular charges are added. 4. If Bratislava is unfamiliar, check the location before booking When looking for accommodation in an unfamiliar city, it is better not to focus only on the name of the district, the distance from the city centre or the number of kilometres. First, check where the relevant faculty is located and where most classes will take place. Comenius University facilities are located across several parts of Bratislava, and some study programmes may require travel between several university buildings. For each accommodation offer, it is therefore useful to check the exact address and, in particular:
    • how long the journey to the faculty will take,
    • where the nearest public transport stop is,
    • whether transfers will be necessary,
    • what public transport connections are available early in the morning and in the evening,
    • the availability of grocery stores and basic services,
    • connections to the railway or bus station, particularly for those planning to travel home regularly.
    Accommodation farther from the city centre can sometimes be more practical than a flat that appears closer on the map but requires a more complicated journey or several transfers. For long-term accommodation, good public transport connections may therefore be more important than the distance in kilometres. Connections can be checked using the IDS BK journey planner or public transport timetables. 5. Be cautious with offers from private individuals Demand for rental accommodation is particularly high at the beginning of the academic year. Pressure to make a quick decision, however, is not a reason to send money without knowing exactly what the payment is for. Before paying a deposit or the first month’s rent, check the basic information about the offer, the rental conditions and the person offering the accommodation. Whenever possible, view the flat or room in person before making a payment. For students arriving from abroad who are unable to attend an in-person viewing, it is advisable to request at least a video call or a current video tour of the accommodation and to have all conditions confirmed in writing. Particular caution is recommended with offers that are significantly cheaper than comparable accommodation or require an immediate payment without providing a reasonable opportunity to verify the accommodation first. 6. No long-term accommodation yet? Consider a temporary solution If suitable long-term accommodation cannot be found before arriving in Bratislava, it may be more practical to arrange short-term accommodation for the first few days or weeks and continue looking for a long-term rental after arrival. While demand is very high in August, the situation often becomes calmer later in the autumn and more favourable accommodation offers may become available. At the same time, vacancies may gradually become available at CU dormitories as well. This also makes it possible to view accommodation offers in person, become more familiar with Bratislava and better assess which location is most convenient in terms of the university and daily travel. The search for long-term accommodation can also continue while waiting for the result of an additional application for CU dormitory accommodation.
    For questions concerning CU dormitory accommodation or the additional accommodation process, please contact: Lucia Peterec
    Dormitory Communications
    lucia.peterec@uniba.sk Ján Šutý
    Dormitories Information Centre
    mlyny.info@uniba.sk
    0940 602 685 Current information from the dormitories is also available on our social media channels – Instagram @internaty_uk and Facebook Internáty UK.]]>     [Druzba] Titulka - úzke novinky [Mlyny] Titulka - úzke novinky Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200     ACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTIONS https://uniba.sk/ When can you move into the dormitory? What will you need for check-in? And what should you do if... CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS If you stayed in the dormitory during the summer, please also follow the instructions for RELOCATION FROM SUMMER ACCOMMODATION. If you have any questions, please contact us at ubytovacie@druzba.uniba.sk or contact the Dormitories Information Centre.]]> [Druzba] Titulka - úzke novinky Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200 ACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTIONS https://uniba.sk/ When can you move into the dormitory? What will you need for check-in? And what should you do if... CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS If you stayed in the dormitory during the summer, please also follow the instructions for RELOCATION FROM SUMMER ACCOMMODATION and CHECK-OUT FROM SUMMER ACCOMMODATION. If you have any questions, please contact us at mlyny.ubytovanie@uniba.sk or contact the Dormitories Information Centre.]]> [Mlyny] Titulka - úzke novinky Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200 Additional Accommodation Request https://uniba.sk/ COMENIUS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS If you were not assigned accommodation during the regular... COMENIUS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS If you were not assigned accommodation during the regular accommodation process, you may submit an additional accommodation request via this ONLINE FORM. You will need to sign in using your Comenius University account. If you are not a student of the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, or Faculty of Education, you will be redirected to the application form for CU Mlyny Dormitories. Please note that submitting an additional accommodation request does not guarantee accommodation, primarily due to limited capacity. If accommodation is assigned to you, we will contact you via your student email address at the end of August or during September. Only applicants who are assigned accommodation will be contacted.

    STUDENTS OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES

    If you are a full-time student at another public university, you may submit an accommodation request via this ONLINE FORM. Please note that accommodation is allocated primarily to Comenius University students. If accommodation is assigned to you, we will contact you using the email address provided in your application, no earlier than the end of August and during September. Only applicants who are assigned accommodation will be contacted.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    • Each applicant may submit only one additional accommodation request using the common application form for CU Mlyny Dormitories and CU Družba Dormitory.
    • It is not possible to reserve a room previously assigned to another student who decides to cancel their accommodation.
    • You cannot reserve a specific room, and we cannot guarantee a particular room type (number of beds in the room).
    • If you find accommodation elsewhere after submitting the form, please let us know by email at mlyny.ubytovanie@uniba.sk.
    • Students whose accommodation contract with the Comenius University dormitories was terminated in the past are not eligible for accommodation.

    USEFUL GUIDES

    Signing in to the system:
    https://uniba.sk/o-univerzite/rektorat-uk/cit/citps/e-penazenka/navod-na-pouzitie University email and Microsoft Office 365:
    https://uniba.sk/office365/]]>     [Mlyny] Titulka - úzke novinky Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200