Science, technology, creativity, and current social issues. Science and Technology Week 2026
The University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava is once again participating in Science and Technology Week this year, which will feature a series of lectures, workshops, discussions, professional seminars, and field trips. The program at individual UCM faculties and departments will provide opportunities to discover new knowledge, share experiences, and bridge the gap between academia and professional practice.
This year’s theme for Science and Technology Week is “Science Is Art,” which reminds us that scientific knowledge and creativity are more closely linked than they may seem at first glance. UCM has therefore prepared a program that showcases science in its various forms—from the humanities and social sciences through healthcare and management to media, marketing, and digital technologies.
Faculty of Mass Media Communication
Students from the Faculty of Mass Media Communication will bring a series of discussions and meetings with experts from the media and creative industries to Trnava. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how advertising practices are changing in the era of artificial intelligence, what role women play in game development, and what the future holds for radio in the face of competition from new media. Discussions on contemporary journalism, illustration in the age of artificial intelligence, and television production in practice will also cover interesting topics. The events will take place at the Malý Berlín cultural center.
Faculty of Philosophy
Philosophers will focus on a variety of questions concerning language, history, culture, and society. The program will explore, for example, the historical context of the November events of 1939 and 1989, the evolution of the Korean language from Hanja to Hangeul, and the impact of war on migration and ethnic identity processes among Slovaks in Transcarpathia. Current topics will also be addressed, such as gender equality in science and technology, bullying prevention, and contemporary perspectives on biopolitics.
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV) has organized events that connect academic knowledge with current events and practical experience. Topics include the use of open data for the sustainable development of cities and municipalities, financial literacy, integrity in sports, and the social and economic context of sports in Slovakia. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with former Member of the European Parliament Ivan Štefanec on Slovakia’s development from the Velvet Revolution to the present. The program will be complemented by the European Union Olympics, designed primarily for high school seniors.
Institute of Management
Our Institute will offer insights into science and knowledge through topics in the fields of project management, entrepreneurship, tourism, marketing, and finance. Students will explore topics such as the use of artificial intelligence in advertising, identifying digital threats, sustainable tourism, and opportunities for obtaining grant funding. The program will also include field trips that will allow participants to learn about the inner workings of various organizations and tourist destinations firsthand. For example, they will visit IBM in Bratislava, the manor house and Medolandia in Dolná Krupá, and the spa town of Piešťany.
Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences has also prepared a practice-oriented program. Its events will focus on the diagnosis of motor skills, the assessment of muscle activity using surface electromyography, and the use of interactive 3D anatomical visualization in the education of future healthcare professionals. Specialized lectures will also explore current trends in neurological rehabilitation, digital health, and telerehabilitation.
More detailed information about the program and individual events can be found on the websites of UCM’s faculties and departments or at this link.
