Geologists (palaeontologists) are scientists that study the development of life on Earth as revealed by fossils. Fossils are significant indicators of a living environment, provide information about the evolution of living beings and are also important for determining the age of geological strata, which is why understanding them and depicting them with images are crucial for understanding Earth’s development. AI tools are becoming more and more adept at processing and creating image information. In this activity, we will compare fossil sketches and models created by the participants based on scientific discoveries to those created by AI technology. In doing so, we will present the work of palaeontologists as well as graphic design and modelling techniques, evaluating the significance of scientific work and AI tools.

We will draw the fossil materials from one of the largest and most comprehensive geological collections in Slovenia, kept by the Department of Geology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering. All activities will thus be based on original specimens of fossil remains.

The event is being prepared for you by Dr Petra Žvab Rožič, Tristan Rome, Dr Luka Gale, Dr Helena Gabrijelčič Tomc and Dr Deja Muck (UL NTF).

The introduction of the ChatGPT chatbot to the general public in November 2022 was a turning point in introducing artificial intelligence to higher education. Due to its simple use and natural-language conversation with users, it quickly drew global attention. As one of the most advanced and fastest-growing AI-driven consumer applications, it has won popularity among students. As young people are often at the forefront of the uptake of new technologies, their perception is particularly important in a discussion about ChatGPT. This presentation thus relates to one of the most extensive global studies yet exploring how students perceived ChatGPT in early 2024. Responses by 23,218 students from 109 countries, including Slovenia, provide an interesting insight into various aspects of ChatGPT, such as its use, performance, regulation and ethical concerns, satisfaction and attitude, studies-related challenges and results, skill development, labour market and skill mismatch, emotions. By comparing Slovenia and global trends, the presentation provides a broad insight into the impact of artificial intelligence in higher education and on students across the world, as well as raises important questions about the future of technology and its place in society.

The event is being prepared for you by Dr Dejan Ravšelj (UL FU).

Dogodek za vas pripravlja dr. Dejan Ravšelj (UL FU).

This workshop will present bracken, which is called stelja ‘litter’ in Bela Krajina as it was traditionally used for animal bedding there. Using a botanical press, we’ll print postcards with leaves of bracken, birch and other plants found in bracken-heavy areas. In addition to practical work, we will present the results of an ethnographic study so you can get acquainted with bracken and sites of bracken, the look of which has provided Bela Krajina with its specific character. Although bracken sites are now recognised as a cultural landscape with a rich biodiversity, they are disappearing rapidly due to people abandoning livestock farming and mowing bracken.

Age of participants: 15+

Maximum number of participants: 10

Registration required at: barbara.turkniskac@tuni.fi

The event is being prepared for you by Dr Barbara Turk Niskač (MSCA) and Vita Ivičić.

Obvezne prijave na: barbara.turkniskac@tuni.fi 

Dogodek za vas pripravljata dr. Barbara Turk Niskač (MSCA) in Vita Ivičić.

Discover whether artificial intelligence (AI) supports a healthy lifestyle through virtual assistants. At this workshop, attendees will get to know how AI provides personalised advice on nutrition and physical activity as well as reflect on the necessary skills for informed decision making. We will measure vitamin C levels in fruit and vegetables with a practical demonstration of methods suggested by a human and AI.

The event is being prepared for you by Dr Irina Milisav (UL MF).