Seminar

Our seminar


Laboratory seminars (PV273 in the course catalog) on Wednesday, 10:30 – 11:30, A505, FI MU, Botanická 68, followed by an informal group lunch

The format of standard lectures: 30-40 minutes presentation + 15 minutes for questions, slides in English, presentation in English or Czech based on audience

  • 19.2.2025
    Ing. Eva Výtvarová, Ph.D.
    Brain functional connectivity patterns
    Abstract: In this talk, I will introduce the concept of functional connectivity as a tool to map patterns of synchronized activity measured over a period of time across the human brain. Emphasizing underlying mathematics, I will present our work on identifying spatial, temporal, and frequency-specific patterns. Explicitly, these methods will be employed and discussed: principal component analysis, eigenvector centrality, Hidden Markov models, and fluidity.
  • 26.2.2025
    RNDr. Vít Musil, Ph.D.
    Optimization layers in neural networks
    Abstract: While neural networks excel at learning complex patterns from raw data, they often struggle with tasks that involve combinatorial or algorithmic reasoning. In contrast, graph algorithms and classical optimization methods offer strong solutions for such problems when given clean specifications. This talk explores how these two areas can be effectively combined. We provide an overview of methods that enable end-to-end training of compositional architectures by incorporating (discrete) optimization problems into neural networks to enhance their algorithmic capabilities.
  • 5.3.2025
    doc. Ing. Václav Oujezský, Ph.D.
    Innovations in teaching – internal support for teaching quality
    Abstract: The presentation will introduce the program of support for teaching innovations in courses of Masaryk University degree programs. It will provide insight into the PV169 Innovation Project with practical examples from project submission to implementation in the context of sharing good practices.
  • 12.3.2025 14:00
    Daniel Ricardo Echeverri Giraldo, Ph.D.
    Beyond bullet points: Designing effective presentations
    Abstract: This workshop/presentation provides a practical introduction to graphic design principles for creating effective presentation slides. Participants will learn key techniques for visual communication, layout, typography, and image use to elevate their presentations and captivate their audience.
    You can bring some of your presentations, and we talk about them!
  • 19.3.2025
    Mgr. Monika Čechová, Ph.D.
    The bioinformatics of complete human genomes
    TBA
  • 26.3.2025
    doc. RNDr. Jiří Filipovič, Ph.D.
    TBA

Past seminars

Contact: Hana Rudová

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