Our cognitive scientists innovate where humans intersect science, technology, and markets.
Our graduates learn to create interdisciplinary collaboration, technological development and innovation, leading to excellence and sustainable growth in both science and industry.
Word from the Founding Director of the Center for Cognitive Science, Associate Professor Renata Geld
Create conditions for interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, research and teaching across departments, institutes, faculties, and universities in Croatia and abroad.
Foster visibility of our teachers' and students' work and scholarly achievements.
Encourage meaningful communication of science and community outreach.
Continuously aim to improve teaching, active learning, and creation of knowledge.
VISION
Our graduates will be innovators and mediators between science and technology and market needs on the one hand, and humans and machines on the other.
They will initiate technological development, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, which leads to excellence and sustainable growth in both science and industry.
We are so glad to see students using their teamwork, creativity and eagerness to make a difference! Our brilliant students have won an award in one of the categories for this year’s i-Days event with the organisation EIT Health, which aims to enable citizens to lead healthier and more productive lives. Their ideas were related to how AI can help elderly citizens with the battle against loneliness.
Go Team: Danica Drincic, Katarina Ivić, Neven Zenko and Kristina Vrdoljak! 🎓
On Monday, 14 October, our MA students in Applied Cognitive Science will have a unique opportunity to welcome Croatian startup founder and tech entrepreneur Damir First into their classroom. This event offers students a chance to bridge theory with practice, delve into the nature of innovation, and emphasize the applied aspects of cognitive science.
The event underscores the importance of cross-disciplinary approaches in driving forward-thinking solutions and advancements. This session promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees.
Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind and eager to dive into the world of cognitive science? The Center for Cognitive Science at the University of Zagreb is thrilled to announce the second round of applications for the Applied Cognitive Science program for the 2024/2025 academic year!
This innovative graduate program offers a dynamic blend of independent study, cutting-edge research, and professional development. You’ll have the chance to work with leading experts, engage in interdisciplinary projects, and prepare for a future in academia, industry, or beyond.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a vibrant academic community and advance your career in cognitive science. Apply now and embark on an intellectual adventure that will shape your future!
Our Applied Cognitive Science students have secured first place at the “AI Elections” competition, securing a €5,000 prize! Teaming up with peers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, they outshone over twenty teams to develop the most precise model for forecasting parliamentary elections. Kudos to team S.A.N.J.A. for their innovative approach and to Professor Sanja Kišiček for her mentorship. Catch the AI Elections final’s recording and join us in celebrating this stellar interdisciplinary triumph.
Professor Renata Geld participated in a round table about the changes AI is bringing into science and into the ways we approach and evaluate our research and university education.
Join Professor Mark Turner, Institute Professor at CWRU and renowned cognitive scientist, as he unravels the mysteries of human cognition. Blending theory, embodied cognition, narrative construction — these fascinating topics bridge disciplines and shape our understanding of cognition and language.
Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind with Mark Turner!
We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring talk by the renowned thinker, Mark Turner. Be part of a thought-provoking journey and dive deep into the complexities of human cognition.
We are embarking on a new round of promoting cognitive science and informing prospective students about our MA in Applied Cognitive Science.
Introductory talk by Institute Professor Mark Turner: The Integrated Study of the Mind 🧠🤖 followed by the program overview by professors Renata Geld and Dario Bojanjac.
Professor Nataša Pavlović and professor Mateusz-Milan Stanojević coauthored an amazing book based on their 10-year experience of co-teaching a related course and more than 20 years of research into the complexities of language(s) and their translation.
Professor Renata Geld just published an entrancing book on a peaceful disruption that involves minor or major educational turns aimed at empowering the student's experience on the one hand and cognitive processes on the other. When it comes to language, that is, its learning and teaching, then we are talking about an unbreakable triad of languages, cognition and experience.
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📺🌟Our amazing students and their professors from the MA in Applied Cognitive Science 🧠 were featured on Croatian primetime news (Dnevnik) sharing insights about cognitive science and their motivation to pursue interdisciplinary career(s) connecting STEM with humanities and social sciences.
Sofascore has more than 25 million users. Each user has their own experience of using the app. How to keep making it better for everyone?
A big part of figuring that answer out comes from the UX research team, and a big part of our collaboration with Sofascore will be a secret task that will be revealed to our students on the spot!
Sofascore at the Center for Cognitive Science on Thursday, 21 March! 👏🏼
The colors of the humanities at this year's ZUP are defended by Renata Geld, associate professor of linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, founder and head of Center for Cognitive Science and the initiator and co-head of the graduate program in Applied Cognitive Science – affectionately called "the study of the future".
In her presentation, she will tackle the challenges brought to us by new technologies, but also certain specifically human qualities, abilities, knowledge and skills that we need to activate in order to build coexistence with technology instead of going to war with it. More information at: https://lnkd.in/dG8_xRNK.
DeSCarTes (Determining students' characteristics using educational robot technologies).
Croatian Science Foundation Period: 15 January 2024. - 14 January 2028 Head of the project: Ana Sović Kržić (FER) Members: Ivana Storjak (FER), Ljiljana Puškar (FER), Tomislav Jagušt (FER), Renata Geld (FF), Katarina Faraguna (FF)
About the project:
The aim of the DESCARTES project is to find an answer to the question of whether educational robots can help determine students' cognitive abilities (e.g., attention, perception, memory, spatial orientation, etc.).
We are rooting for our professors, co-heads of our MA in Applied Cognitive Science, Renata Geld and Dario Bojanjac, nominated for the Visionary of the Year for Technology.
Professor Dickey, a noted linguist and Professor at the University of Kansas, will give a lecture as part of the course Language structures and conceptualization with Professor Dickey Zooming in.
Place: FFZG - Lecture room A105
Time: Although the lecture is primarily geared towards students attending the class, there should be enough room in A 105 for any other interested students or teachers, so if you find the topic interesting, come and join us! Stephen M. Dickey received his PhD in Slavic Linguistics from Indiana University in 1997. He has published widely on Slavic verbal aspect and related verbal categories from a cognitive linguistic perspective. Most recently he has published an open-access online textbook of Russian aspect for intermediate and advanced students, Russian Aspect in Conversation, with two native-speaker co-authors. He has also translated Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian fiction and poetry, including Meša Selimović’s Death and the Dervish, Borislav Pekić’s How to Quiet a Vampire, and Miljenko Jergović’s Ruta Tannenbaum.
Students are encouraged to participate in a conference that aims to demonstrate the importance of AI and its integration into various technical systems by discussing topics like:
We are thrilled to extend a warm and hearty welcome to the inaugural cohort of our brand-new graduate program in Applied Cognitive Science! It is with great pride that we announce the successful enrollment of our first 30 exceptional students.
The competition for admission to this program was very strong, with a pool of candidates who demonstrated outstanding qualifications and a passion for studying cognitive science.
Our admissions committee members were impressed by the caliber of all the applicants, making the selection process a challenging but ultimately rewarding one.
To the 30 talented students who secured a spot in this pioneering cohort, we congratulate you on this significant achievement. Your presence marks the beginning of an exciting journey in the field of cognitive science, and we have no doubt that your contributions will further elevate the reputation of our program.
As we embark on this academic adventure together, we look forward to fostering a vibrant and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Together, we will explore the frontiers of cognitive science, tackle complex challenges, and uncover innovative solutions that will shape the future of this field.
Once again, a warm welcome to our remarkable students, and we can't wait to witness the impact you will make on the world around you.
Here's to a promising and intellectually enriching academic year ahead!
We have invited Professor Bipin Indurkhya to share with us all the buzz about cognitive science.
He will be joined by co-leaders of our MA Program in Applied Cognitive Science, Associate Professor Renata Geld and Associate Professor Dario Bojanjac, to answer all your questions about our new Program that starts in the fall of the Academic Year 2023/24.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM for 25/05/2023 @ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Room D-3
17:30-18:00 CogSci and CogSci Careers
18:00-18:30 About our MA Program
18:30-19:45 Cognitive science and UX design: current trends
Poslovni tjednik LIDER u srijedu 24. svibnja u Hotelu Garden Inn organizira 2. G.R.I.D. forum koji predstavlja skraćeni naziv idućih tema: Green | Robotics | Industry & Innovation | Digital.
Profesorica Renata Geld sudjeluje na panelu o budućnosti obrazovanja 🧠📚‼️ koji je sastavni dio konferencije G.R.I.D.
Ova konferencija okupit će više od 200 sudionika iz različitih sektora, uključujući vodeće stručnjake iz područja tehnologije,obrazovnih institucija, poslovanja i upravljanja, kao i predstavnike vladinih institucija i regulatornih tijela. Centar za kognitivnu znanost dobio je poziv da na događanje pozove i 10 studenata koji su, po riječima organizatora budući pokretači i motori inovacija & naprednih tehnologija.
Prvih 10 studenata (sretnika😊) koji svoj interes iskažu mailom bit će pozvani gosti ovogodišnjeg G.R.I.D. foruma.
AVL, the world's largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of propulsion systems, has decided to support our future students.
Its subsidiary in Zagreb - AVL in Croatia - provided 5 scholarships that fully cover the cost of two-year tuition fees. In this way, this successful company facing a greener, safer and better future has shown interest and confidence in our program.
Thanks, AVL in Croatia!
You can find out more about AVL in Croatia on their website.
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing presented their graduate programs. We were there too.
Many interested students came to our booth and discussed the new MA Program in Applied Cognitive Science.
Our representatives, Renata Geld (FFZG), Alan Jović (FER) and Sanja Kišiček (FFZG) tirelessly answered all students' questions throughout the day and were excited to meet so many enthusiastic students.
We have invited Professor Bipin Indurkhya to share with us all the buzz about cognitive science.
He will be joined by co-leaders of our MA Program in Applied Cognitive Science, Associate Professor Renata Geld and Associate Professor Dario Bojanjac, to answer all your questions about our new Program that starts in the fall of the Academic Year 2023/24.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM for 18/05/2023 @ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Room D-3
In a large packed hall at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, we presented our joint graduate program in Applied Cognitive Science in front of hundreds of interested students, the public and academia.
The program will enroll the first cohort of 30 students in the fall of the Academic Year 2023/24 and it was presented by the heads of the MA program - Associate Professor Renata Geld from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor Dario Bojanjac from the faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, following an opening lecture given by a cognitive scientist and visiting professor Todd Oakley.
The event was attended by over 300 students, undergraduates, graduates, employers, professors and media reps.
Students are encouraged to participate in a conference that aims to demonstrate the links between cognitive sciences and infocommunications by discussing topics like:
Artificial cognitive capabilities
Human cognitive interfaces & Human-Computer and Bio-Interfaces
Cognitive sciences in the digital world
Cognitive networks and their intelligent capabilities
Thinking of applying for our new graduate program in Applied Cognitive Science (starting fall 2023)? Join us for our Open Hours at the Center for cognitive science – Thursday, 20 April 5:30pm, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Room A-105Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Room B-1
Special guest: Professor Todd Oakley, a professor of Cognitive Science, Case Western Reserve University, USA.
The new graduate program in Applied Cognitive Science - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb partnered with FER - is based on Standard of occupation and Standard of qualification designed in collaboration with employers✅ and innovation hubs✅.
Our MA in Applied Cognitive Science is officially registered and listed as an accredited graduate program at the University of Zagreb. MA in Applied Cognitive Science is accredited to be taught both in English and Croatian.
Our Program in Applied Cognitive Science boasts a list of over 40 courses and over 30 faculty members from the CogSci hexagon on linguistics, psychology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, neuroscience and anthropology, as well as several subdisciplines and interdisciplines.
A few years ago, we were "just talking" about cognitive science.
We are working now.
We are teaching soon.
Watch Treći element on YouTube. The episode is dedicated to cognitive science and features Professor Jan Šnajder, Associate professor Renata Geld, and Professor Miloš Judaš.
Our AppCogSci courses are designed to help you develop transferable skills and disciplinary & interdisciplinary competences that will make you competitive on the international job market. You will work on projects in interdisciplinary peer teams, learn how to collaborate and innovate, and start building bridges with employers.
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Reasons for studying Applied Cognitive Science
Cognitive science is one of the most complex and fastest growing interdisciplines in the world. Its basic goal is to investigate and describe the complexities of the human mind. It consists of the hexagon of the following disciplines: linguistics, psychology, artificial intelligence, anthropology, neuroscience, and philosophy. The applications of cognitive science and career pathways are numerous.
