PhD Existence XIV 2024: „Psychology yesterday, today and tomorrow – rock, paper, AI“
Dear Colleagues,
we invite you to the 14th PHD EXISTENCE: Czech-Slovak Psychology Conference (not only) about and for doctoral students with the subtitle „Psychology yesterday, today and tomorrow – rock, paper, AI“. We will be happy to meet you on 29-30 January 2024 in the traditional premises of the Palacký University Arts Centre (The Convictorium, also called „Konvikt“).
Join us on a journey into the secrets of the human mind and society, looking back from historical roots to the horizon of the near future. Together we will trace the development of psychological thinking from its foundations to current breakthroughs and set the stage for a stimulating discussion about the future of our field in the age of artificial intelligence.
PhD Existence XIV promises a rich mosaic of insights to be shared by speakers from renowned researchers and enthusiastic students alike. In the spirit of networking and mutual inspiration, the conference will provide a space for idea-sharing, networking, and enriching encounters. We invite you to join us in exploring and finding new avenues for psychological research and practice in an increasingly interconnected world.
We would be happy to have you join us by actively participating in the form of a presentation, workshop, or poster (guidelines for submissions are listed on the PhD Existence website under the Registration tab). You can also further elaborate your contribution in the form of a paper and submit it for peer review in the journal „Discussion in Psychology“ (https://diskuzevpsychologii.upol.cz/), which is a suitable platform for early career researchers in psychology or related fields. If you prefer to enjoy the conference from the audience, you can of course also participate in a passive way. In either case, definitely feel free to enter the PhD existence comic competition, where valuable prizes await you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lucie Viktorová a Ondřej Skopal
Programme
We will continuously publish invited lectures here.
PhDr. Jan Šmahaj, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, Olomouc
REDUCING ANXIETY AND PROCEDURAL PAIN IN BURN PATIENTS USING VIRTUAL REALITY: POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITS
This paper aims to inform a professional audience about the results of applied research on the use of virtual reality in the management of procedural pain in burn trauma patients. The main research question is whether and to what extent the use of immersive virtual reality environments contributes to pain and anxiety management in these patients. Through the interdisciplinary team involved in the project, the main elements incorporated in the development of the virtual reality application will be presented, as well as the limitations in the context of data collection and evaluation.
Keywords: procedural pain; burn trauma; virtual reality
The project „Virtual reality and procedural pain management in burn trauma patients“ (reg. no. TL03000090) is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic within the framework of the Eta Programme.
Project website: https://vrburns.eu/
AI, deep-learning a neuronové sítě: zábava zaručena
Mgr. Vladimír Matlach, Ph.D.
Vladimír Matlach je informatik a lingvista, zaměřující se na zpracování přirozeného jazyka, vytěžování dat a strojové učení, především pak na aplikace neuronových sítí a umělé inteligence. Těmto tématům se věnuje v komerční, nekomerční i v akademické sféře více jak desítku let. Aktuálně působí jako odborný asistent na Filozofické fakultě Univerzity Palackého na katedře obecné lingvistiky, kde vyučuje řadu předmětů od programování až po umělou inteligenci.
Umělé neuronové sítě a umělá inteligence jsou poslední rok stále všude: v novinách, v televizi, i tady na konferenci. Tento fenomén se historicky objevil už několikrát, aby opět po nějaké době zase zmizel. Tentokrát to ale vypadá, že jsme v roce 2023 dosáhli významného milníku. Co se teď za přibližně 80 let vývoje stalo, že se z „nereálného“ stává „běžné“? Jaká byla AI ještě nedávno? Proč některé GPT děsí a některé rozesmívá? Přijďte se podívat, co se skrývá uvnitř.
The full programme will be published after registration closes.
Transport, Food and Accommodation
TRANSPORT
Conference venue: Konvikt – the Arts Centre of Palacký University Olomouc (Univerzitní 3, 771 80 Olomouc)
PARTICIPANTS TRAVELLING BY PLANE
Olomouc does not have an airport, but is easily accessible by train from Prague. After arriving to Prague Airport, you can take the Airport Express bus directly to the Prague train station. From there, you can take a train to Olomouc with one of three major railway companies: České dráhy, RegioJet or Leo Express. Please note, that travelling on most trains requires a seat reservation, which can be made on the respective company’s website. For further directions, see the following paragraph.
PARTICIPANTS TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
From the main train station in Olomouc, take tram no. 2, 4 or 6. Get off at tram stop Náměstí Republiky (cca 5 minutes), cross the street and continue along the tram rails for about 30 metres. After that, take left turn to slightly rising Univerzitní street. You can use Pizza restaurant at the corner of the Univerzitní street as an orienting point. Continue along the street and enter first gate on the left.
PARTICIPANTS TRAVELLING BY BUS
From the bus station, take an underground passage to the tram station and take tram no. 4. Get off at tram stop Náměstí Republiky (cca 5 minutes), cross the street and continue along the tram rails for about 30 metres. After that, take left turn to slightly rising Univerzitní street. You can use Pizza restaurant at the corner of the Univerzitní street as an orienting point. Continue along the street and enter first gate on the left.
Organizers
PROGRAMME AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Organizer:
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Arts
Palacký University Olomouc
The conference is endorsed by:
doc. Mgr. Jan Stejskal, M.A., Ph.D.
dean of the Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc
PhDr. Martin Dolejš, Ph.D.
head of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc
Partners of the conference
Organizers
