What's happening in research on UCM?

Here we provide you with information about significant and interesting scientific achievements at our university. By spreading knowledge of high-quality science, we can raise a generation of young people who will be enthusiastic about science and ready to tackle the scientific challenges of the future.

Science is not just an academic matter; its purpose is to be applicable in everyday life.
Access to scientific knowledge increases public interest in science and contributes to public engagement in science. And last but not least: science is fascinating and allows us to observe, understand, and help.

Current events in science and research at UCM

The UCM Doctoral School has launched Design Thinking workshops with Adam Brock

Účastníci si osvoja princípy kreatívneho a inovačného myslenia.

During European Science Night, we bring science closer to the public

Veda nemusí zostať zatvorená v laboratóriách. Fakulta prírodných vied UCM pripravila interaktívne aktivity, prostredníctvom ktorých návštevníci nahliadnu do sveta kryptografie, chémie, environmentálnych vied, biotechnológií, molekulárnej biológie či mikroorganizmov.

We have been successful with major research projects. They will focus on human health and the risks posed by microplastics

Projekty DRACARIS a PLASTICUS prinášajú spolu viac ako 12,8 milióna eur na výskum, ktorý môže mať v budúcnosti praktický význam pre ochranu verejného zdravia, diagnostiku aj environmentálny monitoring.

Invitation to a lecture from the series I want to know more: Parachutes and placebos: the secret life of academic writing

The UCM Doctoral Academy invites you to a lecture by prof. Mgr. Ildikó Matušíková, PhD., entitled Parachutes and placebos: the secret life of academic writing, which will take place on May 15, 2026 at 13.00 via MS Teams.

Give your research a voice: UCM Doctoral Academy shows how to do it

The UCM Doctoral Academy confirms its position as a significant platform that systematically supports the development of professional, communication and presentation skills of doctoral students across various scientific disciplines. Through its activities, it creates a space for connecting theory with practice and contributes to improving the quality of scientific work of young researchers.

Doctoral schools: how can they help develop skills for careers across sectors?

Prorektorka pre vedu a výskum UCM, prof. Ildikó Matušíková, a koordinátorka Doktorandskej akadémie UCM, Dr. Soňa Svetlíková, sa zúčastnili odborného podujatia zameraného na pracovné podmienky vo výskume, ktoré sa konalo 19. marca 2026 v priestoroch Slovenskej technickej univerzity v Bratislave. Podujatie organizované v rámci iniciatívy EURAXESS Slovensko otvorilo diskusiu o tom, ako vytvárať kvalitné a atraktívne prostredie pre výskumníkov a podporiť ich kariérny rozvoj.

The best projects from FPPV in 2025 will announce their winners

On December 11, 2025, the university symbolically concluded another successful project year. The final presentation of university projects provided an opportunity for researchers to present the results of several months of intensive work and show how their ideas and research are advancing the university.

The UCM Doctoral Academy honored doctoral students and young researchers for the year 2025.

The Council of the UCM Doctoral Academy awarded financial prizes to doctoral students and young researchers whose results confirm the growing quality of science, research, and artistic creation at our university. A total of €7,200 in financial prizes was distributed.

UCM has launched the excellent research WATCH - Society in the Mirror of Water. Expert team of partners discussed for the first time

Dnes sa uskutočnilo prvé stretnutie expertného tímu projektu WATCH – Spoločnosť v zrkadle vody, ktorý má ambíciu vybudovať na Slovensku komplexný systém epidemiológie odpadových vôd. Ide o historicky prvú takto rozsiahlu interdisciplinárnu spoluprácu, do ktorej vstupujú akademické, výskumné aj priemyselné inštitúcie.

Invitation to a lecture from the series I Want to Know More: From Manuscript to Algorithm: Copyright in the 21st Century

We invite you to a lecture by Assoc. JUDr. PhDr. Martin Solík, PhD., entitled From Manuscript to Algorithm: Copyright in the 21st Century, which will take place on November 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. via MS Teams.

Invitation to a lecture from the series I Want to Know More: Data & Risk Management for Doctoral Students: A Quick Start to Open Science

We invite you to a lecture by doc. PhDr. Ing. Václav Kupec, PhD. entitled Data & Risk Management for Doctoral Students: A Quick Start to Open Science, which will take place on October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. via MS Teams.

Invitation to a lecture from the series I Want to Know More: Introduction to Seminars for Doctoral Students – Scientific Integrity and Ethics

We invite you to a lecture by Prof. Mgr. Ildikó Matušíková, PhD. entitled "Introduction to seminars for doctoral students – scientific integrity and ethics," which will take place on October 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. via MS Teams.

The summer hackathon at FPV brought chewing gum for a healthier smile, vineyard protection, and science on TikTok.

Lifbee Academy, in collaboration with FPV, organized a summer hackathon that showed that combining science, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking can yield solutions with real social and economic impact.

A simulation-based learning centre for skills development in physiotherapy and radiology technology will be established at our university

Hlavným cieľom projektu, s rozpočtom viac ako 5 miliónov EUR, je rozvoj zručností budúcich zdravotníckych pracovníkov z Fakulty zdravotníckych vied UCM v Trnave.

Generation Z is tech-savvy but media-savvy, new FMK research shows

Hoci sa v tomto prostredí pohybujú prirodzene, politickému obsahu, s ktorým sa tam stretávajú, často nerozumejú. Výskum Fakulty masmediálnej komunikácie UCM v Trnave ukázal, že Generácia Z má problém rozpoznať politickú reklamu, nerozlišuje medzi názorom, informáciou a manipuláciou a nevie, čo je dezinformácia.