Matjaž Kljun and Klen Čopič Pucihar, visited the Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch University in South Africa as part of the Erasmus+ project KA 171. This program facilitates mobility between institutions in partner countries, including those outside the regular program.
Stellenbosch University is a globally recognized institution, and UP FAMNIT has established a collaborative relationship with them in the realm of computer science and information technologies.
During their visit, they were graciously hosted by Prof. Dr. Daniel Le Roux, who leads the Cognition and Technology Research Group at Stellenbosch University. In a previous visit in July, Prof. Dr. Daniel Le Roux had given a lecture to our students at UP FAMNIT on the topic of media ecology, which revolves around the widespread use of mobile computing devices that offer a constantly expanding array of enriching online experiences.
At Stellenbosch University, our researchers conducted seminars focused on recent developments in human-computer interaction using various materials, the application of generative AI to facilitate language learning in mixed reality environments, and the latest advancements in physiological sensing.
In the long run the expected result is a joint publication in a top tier journal and/or conference. If possible the publication will be also co-authored by a junior researcher or a student. The seminars should enable students to gain a deeper understanding of how technology can be used to enhance human ability, such as memory. They will get first hand experience on how mixed reality technology can be used effectively in this respect and how other technologies, such as generative AI can be integrated into this process. Finally the visit will enrich host and visiting students and researchers knowledge of key methodologies in HCI domain that can lead to higher quality of conducted research
Matjaž Kljun and Klen Čopič pucihar
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