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We are co-founder of the COST Action Interactions between Control Theory and Machine Learning
27/02/2026We are proud to announce that Department of Adaptive Systems is a co-founder of the recently launched COST Action CA24136: Interactions between Control Theory and Machine Learning (InterCoML). Securing this grant was a significant milestone, as the proposal was among the elite 8.3% of applications selected for funding. InterCoML aims to advance research at the intersection of control theory and machine learning by fostering structured collaboration between academic institutions and industrial partners across Europe. The initiative will support the development of new theoretical foundations, methodologies, and applications in these rapidly evolving fields.
Read moreÚTIA joins the MSCA Doctoral Network EXPLORA
18/02/2026The Institute of Information Theory and Automation (ÚTIA) of the Czech Academy of Sciences has joined the newly launched European project EXPLORA, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks scheme. EXPLORA focuses on understanding how humans actively explore materials, objects and space, and how perceptual experience is shaped through dynamic interaction with the environment. The project brings together research from science, engineering, design and the arts, aiming to improve models of perception and to support the development of multisensory and interactive technologies.
Read more2/11-16/2026 Research Visit of Dr. Eddie Gerba from the Bank of England
09/02/2026From 11 to 16 February 2026, we will welcome Dr. Eddie Gerba, Head of PRA Research at the Bank of England, to the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences (UTIA). During his visit, he will continue his collaboration with Prof. Jozef Baruník on their ongoing research project.
Read more2/2-6/2026 Winter School of Image Processing – Mariánská 2026
29/01/2026From February 2 to 6, 2026, the traditional Winter School organized by the Department of Image Processing at UTIA will take place in Mariánská. The program will include expert lectures focused on image processing and artificial intelligence, as well as opportunities for professional discussion and informal meetings among colleagues.
Read more1/12/2026 AI for Doctoral Students
19/01/2026Under the auspices of the AV21 Strategy “AI: Artificial Intelligence for Science and Society”, a full-day training focused on the use of artificial intelligence in doctoral studies and research took place on 12 January 2026 during an off-site workshop of Silesian University in Opava.
Read moreNew Czech–Korean Collaboration in AI and Biomedicine
08/01/2026Department Department of Image Processing Our Institute is launching a new international collaboration with the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) as part of the Mobility Plus program.
Read more3/2/2026 Workshop Mariánská 2026
07/01/2026Department: Department of Decision-Making Theory The Winter School of the Department of Decision-Making Theory is a well-established gathering of students and researchers from the department, collaborating researchers from several Czech institutions, and international guests. This year, it is organized by Tomáš Roubal, M. Studený, and J. Outrata. The scientific program reflects the research interests of the MTR UTIA department and our guests. The event takes place at UTIA's chalet.
Read more4/2025 In the Realm Beyond the Image
23/12/2025In an interview for the AV ČR Magazine, our colleague Barbara Zitová introduces the fascinating world of digital imaging – from identifying criminals and detecting video manipulations to assisting in the study of artworks. She explains how mathematics and artificial intelligence help where the human eye falls short, and why the ability to distinguish reality from forgery is crucial today. The article offers an inspiring look at a scientist whose work spans criminology, medicine, and the arts.
Read more12/16/2025 Academic Distinction – Professorial Appointment
17/12/2025Yesterday, a ceremonial presentation of appointment decrees to newly appointed professors took place in the Great Hall of the Carolinum. The decrees were conferred by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, upon nomination by the scientific councils of higher education institutions. We are proud to share that one of the newly appointed professors is the Head of the Econometrics Department at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prof. Jozef Baruník, Ph.D., who was appointed Professor in the field of Economic Theory.
Read more12/10/2025 Best Junior Paper Award – 2025
11/12/2025The Director of ÚTIA, Jiřina Vejnarová, in cooperation with the Institute Board, has announced the results of the annual Best Junior Paper Award, a long-standing competition recognizing outstanding scientific work by the Institute’s young researchers. The award aims to support and acknowledge the work of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers as well as students supervised at ÚTIA, whose contributions enhance the Institute’s About the competition The competition is open to works whose Main Author is a Young Author – an employee classified as a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher, or a student supervised by a ÚTIA researcher. Eligible works are publications released in the year of the competition or the previous year, with the Main Author affiliated with ÚTIA. Submissions typically cover a broad range of research topics, from machine learning and optimization to practical applications and socially relevant scientific problems. This Year’s Edition An integral part of the competition is th
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