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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 08/09/2026

Three ERC Starting Grants are heading to the Czech Academy of Sciences! Hedwig Waters, Hana Polášek-Sedláčková and Ondřej Mrózek will each receive €1.5 million for five years to pursue research in ethnology, biophysics and inorganic chemistry. www.avcr.cz/en/media/pre... #ERCStG #ERC #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 02/09/2026

How can we trace the source of radioactive pollution when its origin is unknown? At this year’s Week of the Czech Academy of Sciences, ÚTIA will again present how mathematical modelling and atmospheric data can help. 🇨🇿 Programme in Czech. Details soon! www.tydenavcr.cz #WeekOfTheCAS #Science #UTIA

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 31/08/2026

We value international exchange at ÚTIA. Today at 4 PM, James Cussens from the University of Bristol joins MTR for a seminar on improving Bayesian network structure learning using integer programming. mtr.utia.cas.cz/en/seminars #UTIA #Research #InternationalCollaboration #StrategyAV21

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 10/08/2026

Be one step ahead of the heat. The Heat Waves website provides current heat-stress data, a 9-day forecast and long-term trends in heat waves across Czechia since 2000. Developed by CzechGlobe @czechacademy.bsky.social. www.vlny-veder.cz #HeatWaves #ClimateChange #CzechScience

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 03/08/2026

Hidden causes of inherited diseases? Research involving @imgprague.bsky.social scientists identified a mutation outside a protein-coding region and used RNA to correct the defect linked to retinitis pigmentosa. www.img.cas.cz/2026/06/9194... #Genetics #RareDiseases #RNA #Science

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 28/07/2026

Prof. Martin Kružík (UTIA, czechacademy.bsky.social) will lecture at the 4EU+ Masterclass in Mathematics 2026 at @uniheidelberg.bsky.social www.iwr.uni-heidelberg.de/en/4euplus-m... #UTIA #CzechAcademyOfSciences #4EUplus #Mathematics #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 13/07/2026

Science is coming to @ColoursOfOstrava! Meet Barbara Zitová from UTIA CAS at the Czech Academy of Sciences' Curiosity Stage. Join her talk on AI and Meet Your Scientist. www.colours.cz/ucinkujici/ Photo: Colours of Ostrava #ColoursofOstrava #AVnaColours #CAS #UTIA #AI #ComputerVision

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 06/07/2026

Research infrastructure drives scientific progress. 7. July 2026 CESNET has become the first Czech member of CERN's White Rabbit Collaboration, helping advance precise time distribution over optical networks. #CESNET #WhiteRabbit #CERN #Science #AkademieVedCR

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 29/06/2026

Research doesn’t stop for summer ☀️ Our colleague PhDr. Jaromír Baxa, Ph.D. is heading to Venice for the 32nd Conference on Computing in Economics and Finance (CEF 2026). Wishing him inspiring discussions and new connections! comp-econ.com/32nd-cef-con... #UTIA #Research #CEF2026 #AVCR

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 24/06/2026

M. Kružík (UTIA, AVCR) and G. Tomassetti officially received the 2026 CISM–Città di Udine International Research Fellowship for their work on magnetoelastic composites. Kružík joined the ceremony online and thanked CISM for the award. Photo: CISM cism.it #UTIA #AVCR #CISM #Research #AppliedMath

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 22/06/2026

On June 16, the Matchm-AI-king seminar took place at CIIRC CTU, initiated by CAS Chair Radomír Pánek and CIIRC Scientific Director Vladimír Mařík. More (CZ): www.avcr.cz/cs/udalosti/... Photo: Roman Sejkot #CIIRCCTU #AI #ResearchCollaboration #CzechScience #UTIA #AVCR #StrategieAV21

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 15/06/2026

A look back at Science Fair: our booth showed how image processing uncovers hidden details in artworks and reconstructs missing parts. A creative activity invited everyone to complete images in their own way. zoi.utia.cas.cz/index.php/re... #UTIA #ImageProcessing #CulturalHeritage #Creativity

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 10/06/2026

How is AI changing the way we live, work, and make decisions? Our colleague T. Kerepecký joined the World in the Age of AI panel at the Science Fair in Prague, moderated by V. Moravec, discussing AI and its impact on society. utia.cas.cz/en/news/toma... #AI #Science #UTIA #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 09/06/2026

A look back at #ScienceFair2026, where we showcased research from UTIA and had the honour of welcoming the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prof. Radomír Pánek, and former President Prof. Jiří Drahoš to our booth. utia.cas.cz/en/news/utia... #UTIA #Research #ArtificialIntelligence

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 08/06/2026

🌍 Ondřej Tichý (UTIA CAS) visited Dr. Sheng Fang at Tsinghua University (INET) in May 2026 to discuss inverse modeling of atmospheric radionuclide releases and future collaboration. GAČR GA24-10400S. 👉 utia.cas.cz/en/news/5202... #UTIA #AS #Research #InverseProblems #GAČR #TsinghuaUniversity

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to our colleague Jan Valdman on receiving his professorial decree in Prague. Presented by President Petr Pavel and Minister Robert Plaga. He also received the DSc. degree from CAS in 2025. utia.cas.cz/en/news/0601... #JanValdman #Professor #DSc #UTIA #CzechAcademyOfSciences

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 01/06/2026

Seminar at UTIA, Dept. of Adaptive Systems hosting guests from Univ. of West Bohemia (Cybernetics). 📅 June 3 | 🕥 10:50–16:00 | 📍 Room 474 More info: as.utia.cas.cz/seminar-with... #UTIA #Cybernetics #AI #Research #AdaptiveSystems

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 29/05/2026

27–30 April 2026, Prague hosted NextGen Synergy: CT/ML, co-organized by ÚTIA AV ČR and PEF CZU within COST Action CA24136 InterCoML. 90+ researchers from 21 countries discussed CT/ML and data-driven methods. coml26.utia.cas.cz Press release AV ČR www.avcr.cz/cs/pro-media... #CzechAcademyOfSciences

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 25/05/2026

🎓 Innovation, economic growth, and the future of modern societies. Economist Philippe Aghion will receive an honorary doctorate from Charles University on 28 May 2026 at the Karolinum in Prague. www.cerge-ei.cz/news/philipp... #Economics #Innovation #CERGEEI Photo: Czech Academy of Sciences

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 20/05/2026

On 22 May 2026, Institute of Information Theory and Automation will welcome the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Radomír Pánek, together with all Vice-Presidents of the Academy. We look forward to the visit. Info: utia.cas.cz/en/news/0522... #AVCR #UTIA #Science #Research #Academia

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 19/05/2026

🔬 Today UTIA hosts the KIST–UTIA Workshop on AI-Enabled Biomedical Imaging and Intelligent Healthcare Devices with KIST. The meeting launches a new collaboration in AI, microscopy, and super-resolution imaging. More info & programme: staff.utia.cas.cz/kotera/kist/ #AI #Microscopy #UTIA #KIST

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 18/05/2026

🩸 June 22 | 13:00–14:30 | watch www.youtube.com/@necassemina... Next Nečas Seminar: Nico Dirkes on hemolysis modeling and variability in experimental data. How can we reliably predict red blood cell damage in simulations? #ComputationalModeling #CFD #AppliedMathematics

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 13/05/2026

Mon May 18, 15:40–17:10, Prague Helmut Abels at the Nečas seminar: Sharp interface limits for Navier–Stokes/Allen–Cahn systems; uniform higher order estimates via weighted analysis. Improves 2D convergence, extends to 3D. www.youtube.com/@necassemina... #PDE #FluidDynamics #Mathematics #UTIA

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 06/05/2026

AI is transforming how we work with visual data in medicine, forensics and art restoration—but makes it harder to distinguish real from synthetic content. B. Zitová (ÚTIA AV ČR) discusses benefits, risks and deepfakes. utia.cas.cz/en/news/use-... #AI #Deepfakes #Science #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 04/05/2026

How can mathematics help design medical devices like stents? During his visit to UTIA, Igor Velčić (University of Zagreb) shares insights into modeling complex materials and collaborations with Czech mathematicians. mtr.utia.cas.cz/en/news/4024 #UTIA #AppliedMathematics #Science

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 29/04/2026

Prof. Martin Kružík (UTIA, Czech Academy of Sciences) has received the 2026 CISM–Città di Udine International Research Fellowship together with G. Tomassetti. More: utia.cas.cz/en/news/mart... cism.it/en/news/2026... #UTIA #CISM #AppliedMathematics #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 27/04/2026

The Department of Decision-Making Theory from ÚTIA hosts a seminar on April 30 featuring Dr. Anatoly Khina (Tel Aviv University). Topic: geometry-oriented measures of dependence in data. More info: utia.cas.cz/en/news/0430... #seminar #datascience #statistics #UTIA

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 22/04/2026

We share highlights from Czech Academy of Sciences Strategy AV21 programme on infectious diseases, which brings together interdisciplinary research on viruses, bacteria, antibiotic resistance and vaccination. More info (Czech): www.avcr.cz/cs/udalosti/... #science #research #publichealth

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 20/04/2026

15:40–17:10 Nečas Seminar: Today Jonathan Bevan (Surrey) on sharp Poincaré inequalities in 𝑊1,∞(Ω) for convex domains. Relation between deviation from mean/median and spatial variation (gradient). Balls optimal; polygons via “magic points”. Livestream: www.youtube.com/@necassemina...

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 15/04/2026

Summary of the 67th Assembly of the Czech Academy of Sciences on research funding and evaluation in CZ. Link in Czech: www.avcr.cz/cs/udalosti/... Discussion includes funding, evaluation system changes and long-term R&D priorities. #research #science #CZ #AcademyOfSciences #innovation #R&D

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 08/04/2026

How can multimedia forensics move beyond simple detection and become truly usable in practice? 💡 IEEE ICIP 2026 workshop, paper deadline May 13. More info & submit here: zoi.utia.cas.cz/index.php/ic... #ForensicAI #MultimediaForensics #SyntheticMedia #ICIP2026 #UTIACAS #DrexelUniversity #AIResearch

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 08/04/2026

29 Apr 2026, Prague: #DARContinuum on data, #AI, #automation & #robotics. Barbara Zitova ( #UTIA CAS) joins "Science for AI and AI for Science" panel. More: www.projekt-amulet.cz/index.php/en... utia.cas.cz/en/news/ #Data #CIIRC #RICAIP #ELLIOTProject #CLARA #TAH #AcademyOfSciences #academixrevue

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 30/03/2026

Aleksej Gaj from Department of Adaptive systems attended IBM TechDay 2026 in Prague, a conference focused on the real‑world evolution of modern technologies - from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to quantum‑safe architectures as.utia.cas.cz/people/aleks... www.techday2026.cz as.utia.cas.cz

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 25/03/2026

On 17 March, Czech News Agency reported on a major archive project by the Institute of Art History of the Czech Academy of Sciences on Josef Sudek. Read more: www.sudekproject.cz/en/info #JosefSudek #Archives #Heritage #Photography #Digitalisation #Research #CzechAcademyOfSciences

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 23/03/2026

Prof. Václav Skala (University of West Bohemia) successfully defended his DSc thesis “Meshless Methods in Computer Graphics” on March 16, 2026. Congrats! utia.cas.cz/en/news/3162... #ComputerGraphics #DSc #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 18/03/2026

On March 10, researchers from the Department of Control Theory visited Prusa3D Research in Prague–Holešovice. The visit included expert talks and a guided tour of selected production facilities. more: utia.cas.cz/en/news/ #UTIA #3DPrinting #PrusaResearch

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 17/03/2026

Researchers from UTIA’s Signal Processing Department presented Listen2Future demonstrators at embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg (10–12 March) at the Trenz Electronic booth. More info and photos: utia.cas.cz/en/news/3101... #UTIA #embeddedworld #Listen2Future #TrenzElectronic #FPGA #EmbeddedSystems

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 11/03/2026

Department of Adaptive Systems, UTIA CAS together with PEF CZU invites you to participate in COST Action CA24136 Conference- NextGen Synergy: Control Theory & Machine Learning. 🗓️Apr 27–30, 2026, Prague, CZ 🌐 coml26.utia.cas.cz cost-intercoml.unidu.hr as.utia.cas.cz pef.czu.cz

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 09/03/2026

Curious about the brain? The Week of the Brain in Czechia, founded in 1998 by Prof. Josef Syka, is part of the global Brain Awareness Week, showcasing the latest in neuroscience. Sessions are in Czech. Info: www.tydenmozku.cz #BrainAwarenessWeek #Neuroscience #CzechRepublic

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 04/03/2026

In a recent Český rozhlas Plus broadcast, Věda Plus, we learned from Vladimír Janíček from CVUT how smart homes can automate lights, TV, and blinds. People still spend time on household chores, while some enjoy smart tech and others prefer low-tech. How about you? #SmartHome #DigitalHousekeeping

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 03/03/2026

Department at ÚTIA co-founds European COST Action – InterCoML. Tatiana V. Guy co-leads WG1 on Control Theory for ML. as.utia.cas.cz bit.ly/3OYrs3j cost-intercoml.unidu.hr pef.czu.cz/en #InterCoML #COSTAction #UTIA #MachineLearning #ControlTheory #Research

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 25/02/2026

“Common sense is no longer enough” B. Zitová (ÚTIA) explains how computers see patterns humans can’t — from medical scans to photos or art. Algorithms + human expertise = better diagnoses & investigations. Listen (CZ): open.spotify.com/episode/4aFg... #AI #ComputerVision #ÚTIA #AV21 #DigitalImages

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 23/02/2026

ÚTIA Signal Processing department will be at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg (10–12 Mar) at the Trenz Electronic booth, presenting results from the Listen2Future project on innovative audio & signal processing. www.embedded-world.de/en #EmbeddedWorld #SignalProcessing #UTIA #AudioTech

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 19/02/2026

ÚTIA has joined the MSCA Doctoral Network EXPLORA! We study how humans explore materials & space, linking physical properties with perception using advanced methods. Learn more: utia.cas.cz/en/news/utia... #EXPLORA #MSCA #Research #UTIA #STEAM

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 16/02/2026

Congrats to our neighboring Institute of Physics (FZU) on acquiring a state-of-the-art lab system! Boosting international collaboration & Czechia’s role in materials & nuclear research. Full article (in Czech): www.avcr.cz/cs/udalosti/... #CzechScience #MaterialsResearch #NuclearSafety #FZU #ÚTIA

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 11/02/2026

AI helps scientists like Jana Albrechtová and Adam Novozámský save time analyzing bird sperm cells, while humans stay crucial for interpretation, quality control, and decision-making. Read more (in Czech): utia.cas.cz/cs/verejnost... #AIinScience #MachineLearning #Biology #HumanInTheLoop #UTIA

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 09/02/2026

Excited to welcome E. Gerba, Head of PRA Research at the Bank of England, for a research visit with J. Baruník (UTIA, AV ČR), 11–16 Feb 2026. Continuing their joint project. Image for illustration only. utia.cas.cz/en/news/211-... #researchvisit #UTIA #BankOfEngland #collaboration #economics

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 04/02/2026

Social robots are no longer just sci‑fi — they’re being developed to help with home tasks and medication in the Czech Republic. We’re sharing this article from the Czech Academy of Sciences: www.avcr.cz/cs/udalosti/... #AI #SocialRobots #TrustInAI #AVCR

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Institute of Information Theory and Automation @utia.cas.cz · 02/02/2026

AI videos are spreading fast. On Czech Television, Doc. RNDr. Barbara Zitová, Ph.D. (ÚTIA, Czech Academy of Sciences) explained that current algorithms often cannot reliably recognise AI-generated videos. How do you tell if a video is real or fake? #AI #Deepfake #MediaLiteracy #UTIA #Disinformation

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