https://druzba.uniba.sk/ Najnovšie novinky sk https://druzba.uniba.sk/fileadmin/tt_news_article.gif https://druzba.uniba.sk/ Najnovšie novinky TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/radionuklidove-stopovace-odhaluju-zmeny-v-tichom-oceane-sposobene-klimatickou-zmenou/ Studies of anthropogenic radionuclides in the Pacific Ocean and marginal seas provide new evidence... 3H, ¹⁴C, ⁹⁰Sr, ¹²⁹I, ¹³⁷Cs, and plutonium (Pu) isotopes provide particularly valuable tools for investigating these changes. Released into the marine environment mainly as a result of atmospheric nuclear weapons testing since 1945 (global fallout), these radionuclides can serve as sensitive, time-resolved tracers of processes occurring in the ocean. Their well-characterized input histories and, for some radionuclides, largely conservative behavior in seawater make them effective time markers for studying water mass formation, transport, and vertical exchange. Measurements of their distribution in seawater, bottom sediments, and marine organisms can therefore provide information on climate-driven modifications in ocean circulation and stratification. The Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean basin on Earth, has been extensively sampled for anthropogenic radionuclides over several decades. This unique observational record makes it an important natural laboratory for investigating the impacts of climate change on the marine environment. For example, analyses of ³H and ¹³⁷Cs in seawater have documented multidecadal changes in upper-ocean ventilation and transport pathways, including changes associated with a slowing of ocean circulation. Plutonium isotopes provided complementary information on particle-mediated export and regeneration processes in the water column. Such observations helped to assess changes in marine biogeochemical processes and their potential implications for the efficiency of carbon storage through the ocean's biological pump. Plutonium isotope ratios measured in sediments from the Indonesian seas have provided evidence of a weakening of the transport of surface waters from the western tropical North Pacific through the Indonesian seas to the Indian Ocean. Taken together, radionuclide observations, circulation studies, and scavenging models present a picture broadly consistent with an ocean that is warming and becoming increasingly stratified in its upper layers. Stronger stratification can reduce vertical exchange and influence overturning circulation and connectivity between ocean basins, with potential consequences for the Global Meridional Overturning Circulation and the global redistribution of heat, carbon, nutrients, and other substances. The Japan Sea provides a particularly interesting example. Rising surface seawater temperatures observed in recent decades have been accompanied by reduced winter convection, subsurface temperature anomalies, and episodic marine heatwaves. Changes in cyclonic and anticyclonic eddy activity have also affected the recirculation of bottom waters toward the surface. These processes may have important consequences for marine ecosystems and fisheries. Radionuclide records from the South China Sea reflect variability associated with the Asian monsoon systems and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events, demonstrating the value of radionuclide tracers for studying interactions between the ocean and the climate system.    Long-term investigations of anthropogenic radionuclides have considerable potential to improve our understanding of present and future climate change impacts on the world ocean and adjacent seas. They provide independent, observation-based constraints on circulation changes that can be difficult to identify using physical measurements alone. Marine radionuclide datasets, including those stored in the International Atomic Energy Agency's Marine Radioactivity Information System (MARIS; https://maris.iaea.org), also provide valuable reference data for calibrating and validating Ocean General Circulation Models and Earth System Models used to investigate future climate scenarios. Further progress will require coordinated international high-resolution sampling programs covering the world's oceans, combined with advanced ultrasensitive analytical methods such as accelerator mass spectrometry and low-background gamma spectrometry. These techniques make it possible to analyze smaller samples of seawater, sediments, and corals while achieving higher-resolution radionuclide profiles. Particular attention should be given to the Southern Ocean because of its critical role in the global climate system and the relative scarcity of comprehensive radionuclide observations in this region. The results of these investigations have recently been published in Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) and the Journal of Environmental Radioactivity (Elsevier): Pavel P. Povinec, Katsumi Hirose, Gi-Hoon Hong, Xiaolin Hou, Yayoi Inomata, Jakub Kaizer, and Daisuke Tsumune. Anthropogenic radionuclides as tracers of climate change in the Pacific Ocean. Communications Earth & Environment 7 (2026), 427.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03639-0 P. P. Povinec, K. Hirose, G. H. Hong, X. Hou, Y. Inomata, J. Kaizer, D. Tsumune, and X. Zhao. Marine radionuclides in climate change studies: Pacific Ocean and marginal seas. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity 298 (2026), 108022.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2026.108022 Figure descriptions:
Figure 1: The Global Meridional Overturning Circulation, sometimes referred to as the global ocean conveyor belt, is a large-scale circulation system connecting surface and deep waters across the world's ocean basins. Through the Southern Ocean, it links circulation in the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans and redistributes heat, carbon, freshwater, and nutrients. The circulation operates over timescales ranging from decades to millennia. Because its flow is slow and varies on multidecadal timescales, independent tracers such as anthropogenic radionuclides are valuable for constraining changes in its pathways and strength. Typical flow velocities are small (~1 cm/s), but the integrated volume of transported water is enormous and strongly influences regional climate, sea level, and marine ecosystems. Northward heat transport in the Atlantic, including the Gulf Stream system, contributes substantially to the relatively mild climate of northwestern Europe.
Figure 2: Distribution of ¹³⁷Cs across the South Pacific (30°S), Indian (20°S), and Atlantic (30°S) Oceans were obtained during the BEAGLE (Blue Ocean Global Expedition), providing the first mapping across the World Ocean. The Indian Ocean shows pronounced subsurface maxima at depths of approximately 100–200 m, particularly near 100°E and 55°E, which can be explained by transport of surface waters from the North Pacific through the Indonesian seas into the South Indian Ocean, where the subtropical gyre acts as a long-term reservoir of anthropogenic pollutants. The observations provide further information on connections between the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans within the broader Global Meridional Overturning Circulation.]]> [FMFI] Veda [FMFI] Titulka - úzke novinky Pavel.Povinec@fmph.uniba.sk Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200 http://www.fm.uniba.sk/en/about-faculty/akcie-organizovane-na-fm/ilss-2026/ From 8 to 10 September 2026, the Faculty of Management, Comenius University Bratislava hosted the... [FM] Titulka - úzke novinky Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/letna-skola-prava-europskeho-hospodarskeho-priestoru-ehp/ From 9 to 11 September 2026, the Faculty of Law of Comenius University Bratislava hosted the Summer... Summer School on European Economic Area (EEA) Law, organised within the Jean Monnet Module 3BVERS. One of the main aims of the Summer School was to bring the European Economic Area closer to students and to raise awareness of a field which, despite its importance for European integration and the functioning of the internal market, remains relatively underrepresented in legal education and academic debate. The in-person programme was preceded by a series of pre-recorded lectures delivered by Igor Sloboda from the Institute of European Law at the Faculty of Law of Comenius University Bratislava. The lectures introduced participants to the foundations of EEA law, its institutional and judicial systems, the internal market, the incorporation of EU law into the EEA Agreement, competition law, and the EEA and Norway Grants. During the first day, the following speakers took part:

• Jozef Kšiňan, European Labour Authority (ELA) – The European Labour Authority and the European Economic Area
• Igor Sloboda, Faculty of Law, Comenius University Bratislava – “About Us Without Us?” Participation of the EEA/EFTA States in EU Law-Making and The Internal Market Beyond the EU: Specific Features of the EEA

The second day brought perspectives from the EFTA States:

• Rolf Einar Fife, Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Norway – The Development of the EEA Agreement and Norway’s Experience with the EEA
• Runólfur Oddsson, Consul of the Slovak Republic in Iceland – Iceland’s Experience with the EEA and Cooperation between Iceland and Slovakia

The third day featured:

• Rebekka Benesch, Ambassador-designate, Embassy of Switzerland in Slovakia – Switzerland and the EU: Key Facts and Current Developments
• Igor Sloboda, Faculty of Law, Comenius University Bratislava – Between Membership and Non-Membership: Different Paths of European Integration
• Vladimír Šucha, European University Institute – AI, Power and Law: Geopolitical and Security Aspects of Artificial Intelligence
• Juraj Plaza, Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic – Freedom to Provide Services and Its Social Dimension: Posting of Workers in the EEA

Interactive sessions provided participants with an opportunity to work in groups, discuss practical cases and reflect on the advantages and limitations of the EEA model of European integration. The Summer School brought together academic expertise, institutional experience and diplomatic perspectives from the EFTA States, offering participants an opportunity to examine the European Economic Area from a range of legal and practical perspectives. We would like to thank all speakers, guests and participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement throughout the Summer School. The module is co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme – Jean Monnet Actions (2025–2028). Project No. 101239932 — 3BVERS — ERASMUS-JMO-2025-MODULE. Photos: Anetta Bartošová, Tamara Ďurinová]]> [PraF] UEP Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/nas-vyskum-na-europskej-scene/ Portugal, Lisbon, 1–3 September Soňa Juhásová, Stela Košťálová, Matúš Mesarčík, Lucia Rybanová and Miroslav Sorkovský presented their papers. Organised by the European Law Unbound Society, the conference is a major European academic event addressing current issues in European law. This year’s edition explored the theme Words or Deeds? The European Moment. The presentations critically examined the proposed amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation in the context of the forthcoming Digital Omnibus and their potential implications for the protection of human rights. They also addressed the protection of fundamental rights in relation to social media and the current regulatory framework under the Digital Services Act, the protection of children online, particularly on online gaming platforms, and the risks of digital loneliness in the context of artificial intelligence regulation. The participation of the Institute’s representatives marks another step towards strengthening its international academic profile. It also underscores the growing importance of research conducted at the Faculty of Law of Comenius University Bratislava in the fields of information technology law, digital regulation and the protection of fundamental rights online.]]> [PraF] UPITPDV [PraF] Titulka - úzke novinky - z uniba.sk Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:35:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/unikatny-lov-vedcov-z-fmfi-uk-nad-tichym-oceanom/ Slovak scientists from Comenius University Bratislava have once again made history in space safety... Cluster-II mission spent many years studying the space environment. When the mission came to an end, specialists planned the satellites’ controlled re-entry into the atmosphere, where they would burn up safely. Following successful observations of the first satellite, Salsa, in 2024, scientists turned their attention to the final pair, Samba and Tango, in late August and early September 2026. A flying laboratory aboard a jet The ROSIE mission (Re-entry Observation Setup and International Execution) aimed to collect the most precise astrometric, photometric and spectroscopic data possible on how objects break apart as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Capturing these hard-to-obtain measurements required meticulous planning and extensive logistical and technical preparation: ·       Preparations in Sydney: The scientific team assembled in Sydney, Australia, on 24 August 2026, where they transformed a private jet operated by Falcon Air into a flying laboratory equipped with 60 specialised instruments. ·       Transfer to Tonga: The team then travelled from Australia to the islands of Tonga, the closest inhabited land to the predicted re-entry area. ·       Successful observations from 150 km away: Although adverse weather prevented observations from the ground or from ships, precise calculations and flight planning enabled the airborne team to record the break-up of Samba on 31 August and the final satellite, Tango, on 1 September, from a distance of approximately 150 km. Slovakia’s key role in the ESA project Slovak experts played a prominent role in the international mission. Astros Solutions s.r.o. managed and coordinated ROSIE on ESA’s behalf. The company is led by Dr Jiří Šilha and Dr Matej Zigo, both graduates of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at Comenius University Bratislava (FMPI CU). Tomáš Vörös, MSc, and Dr Tomáš Paulech joined the observation flights over the Pacific on behalf of FMPI CU. Both work in the Division of Astronomy and Astrophysics within the Department of Astronomy, Physics of the Earth and Meteorology. Why were close-range observations so important? Visible-light and infrared recordings of the satellites breaking apart provide unique insights into how materials fragment in the atmosphere. As the number of satellites in orbit grows rapidly, ensuring space safety and reducing space debris are becoming ever more pressing priorities. The European Space Agency also highlighted the success of ROSIE. The mission’s success demonstrates that CU researchers and graduates are among the world’s leading space scientists. Photo 1: The ROSIE team fits instruments aboard the aircraft ahead of the campaign to observe the re-entry of the Cluster satellites Samba and Tango. Preparations took place in Bankstown, Australia, in late August 2026. Led by Astros Solutions, the team aimed to gather as much re-entry data as possible as Cluster 3 and 4 entered the Earth’s atmosphere. The satellites re-entered approximately 24 hours apart over a remote area of the South Pacific, on 31 August and 1 September 2026 respectively. Credit: Astros Solutions/ROSIE. Photo 2: On 31 August and 1 September 2026, the last two of the four satellites that made up ESA’s Cluster mission entered the Earth’s atmosphere over a remote area of the South Pacific. The two satellites, Samba and Tango, followed similar trajectories about 24 hours apart. The ground station at Kourou in French Guiana (KRU) was the last to track the satellites, following them until shortly before they re-entered the atmosphere and burned up. The station’s coverage area is shown in green. Credit: ESA. Photo 3: Preparing instruments aboard the aircraft. In the foreground are T. Vörös, M. Zigo and J. Šilha. Credit: T. Paulech. ]]> [RUK] Titulka - široké novinky pr@uniba.sk Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200 http://https://www.fpharm.uniba.sk/en/education/master-study/pharmacy-in-english/class-schedule/ Student registration for the Winter Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year will be open from 8:00... [FaF] Titulka - široké novinky [FaF] Kalendár Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/pozvanka-na-konferenciu-7th-central-eastern-european-congress-on-cell-free-nucleic-acids/ Researchers and experts working in the field of cell-free nucleic acids will meet in Bratislava,... Researchers and experts working in the field of cell-free nucleic acids will meet in Bratislava, for the 7th Central-Eastern European Congress on Cell-Free Nucleic Acids, taking place on 10–11 September 2026 at the Carlton Hotel.

We are particularly excited to welcome an outstanding international lineup of invited speakers, including leading experts such as Prof. Diana W. Bianchi (NIH, USA), Prof. Erik Sistermans (Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands), and Prof. Jacky Lam (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China), alongside many other researchers from across Europe.

The congress will bring together scientists, clinicians, and experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in cell-free nucleic acids, diagnostics, and clinical applications, while providing plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas and connect with colleagues.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bratislava very soon! 
More information: https://www.ceecfna2026.sk Congress program]]> [LF] Titulka - široké novinky [LF] Kalendár Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/prerusenie-vyucby-slavnostne-otvorenie-akademickeho-roka-na-uk/ On Monday, 21 September 2026, on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of the 108th academic year... [FaF] Titulka - široké novinky [FaF] Kalendár Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200 http://26318 for Academic year 2020/2021 [LF] Titulka - široké novinky Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0200 https://druzba.uniba.sk//en/detail-aktuality/browse/7/back_to_page/aktuality-49/article/nonstop-lekaren-spaja-vyucbu-spickovu-starostlivost-a-sluzbu-verejnosti/ A round-the-clock pharmacy service returned to Bratislava on 1 September 2026. The pharmacy on... “As a university, we have brought together the public interest and the expertise available at CU's Faculty of Pharmacy. This allows us to fulfil a new role for public universities by making a tangible, clearly defined contribution to society that the public both wants and needs,” said Ján Klimas, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy of CU, at the opening. For the Faculty of Pharmacy of CU, restoring 24-hour operation is more than a return to providing an out-of-hours service: it is also a major step forward in the quality of its teaching and the range of services it provides. The teaching pharmacy is an important healthcare facility where students gain hands-on experience in a working environment under the supervision of experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Dean Klimas pointed out that European legislation and education standards require future pharmacists to be prepared to deliver prevention programmes and public health campaigns. The project takes teaching out of the classroom and brings students into direct contact with patients. “This will be about more than dispensing medicines at night and providing an out-of-hours service. In our discussions with the Region, we considered other services that we want to offer residents, ranging from awareness and screening programmes to advice on medicines and their use. This is also important to me as the academic lead for the Pharmacy study programme, because we train our students to provide a full range of public health services,” Ján Klimas added.]]> [RUK] Titulka - úzke novinky pr@uniba.sk Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200