In October 2026, a two-day meeting of the entire project, DigiWELL – Impact Forum, will take place at the City Campus of the University of Ostrava. The event will...
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Operational Program The Johannes Amos Comenius
INTRODUCTION
About the project
We shared a common goal, which was to significantly advance Czech science in this field through synergistic research that would yield new procedures and methods applicable in practice.
About the project
DigiWELL is a project funded by The Johannes Amos Comenius Programme (P JAC). It is one of 26 supported excellent projects.
GOALS
The emphasis is primarily on developing excellent research teams in the fields of psychology and social sciences to raise the level of Czech science, especially in these two areas, as they have not yet reached the global standard
Goals
The emphasis is primarily on developing excellent research teams in the fields of psychology and social sciences to raise the level of Czech science, especially in these two areas, as they have not yet reached the global standard
INTENT
The supported project aims to explore the short-term and long-term impacts of using digital technologies on the wellbeing of the general population, experimental research on technology and wellbeing, development of personalized digital interventions to support wellbeing and healthy lifestyle, and the utilization of e-mental health tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
INTENT
The supported project aims to explore the short-term and long-term impacts of using digital technologies on the wellbeing of the general population, experimental research on technology and wellbeing, development of personalized digital interventions to support wellbeing and healthy lifestyle, and the utilization of e-mental health tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
News
WOMEN IN SCIENCE IN THE DIGIWELL PROJECT: NUMBERS, STORIES AND DIFFERENT PATHS TO KNOWLEDGE
WOMEN IN SCIENCE IN THE DIGIWELL PROJECT: NUMBERS, STORIES AND DIFFERENT PATHS TO KNOWLEDGE The DigiWELL project currently involves 78 female researchers, who make up approximately one third of...
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AI HAS BECOME COMMON AMONG CZECH CHILDREN; ITS MOST FREQUENT USE IS RELATED TO SCHOOL
AI HAS BECOME COMMON AMONG CZECH CHILDREN; ITS MOST FREQUENT USE IS RELATED TO SCHOOL Czech children and adolescents most often use generative artificial intelligence for schoolwork, specifically for...
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NEW STUDY IN NATURE REVIEWS PSYCHOLOGY: WHY INTERGROUP CONTACT IS OFTEN NOT ENOUGH
NEW STUDY IN NATURE REVIEWS PSYCHOLOGY: WHY INTERGROUP CONTACT IS OFTEN NOT ENOUGH A new study, “Towards a habit-rupture model of intergroup contact in everyday settings,” has been published...
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR PHD STUDENTS
Interested in how technology influences physical activity, nutrition and wellbeing? DigiWELL is a research project focused on digital wellbeing, health behaviour change and the use of mobile technologies (mHealth),...
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THE PARIS AGREEMENT UNDER CLOSE SCRUTINY IN ADRIAN RAFTERY’S LECTURE: THE LATEST STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SHOWS PARTIAL SUCCESSES AND A HARD REALITY
THE PARIS AGREEMENT UNDER CLOSE SCRUTINY IN ADRIAN RAFTERY’S LECTURE: THE LATEST STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SHOWS PARTIAL SUCCESSES AND A HARD REALITY On Tuesday, 25 November, the Institute of Computer...
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“WHEN WE STUDY, WE CHANGE STEREOTYPES,” SAID AT A WORKSHOP WITH BRNO YOUTH BY ROMAN AND DANIELA KOKY
“WHEN WE STUDY, WE CHANGE STEREOTYPES,” SAID AT A WORKSHOP WITH BRNO YOUTH BY ROMAN AND DANIELA KOKY How do prejudices influence our lives? And what can we do...
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SCIENCE IS ALSO ABOUT MEETING: JUNIOR ACADEMY BROUGHT YOUNG RESEARCHERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO OSTRAVA
SCIENCE IS ALSO ABOUT MEETING: JUNIOR ACADEMY BROUGHT YOUNG RESEARCHERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO OSTRAVA The programme was created within the DigiWELL project, which, in addition to conducting research,...
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Check the first newsletter
Dear partners and supporters of the project, We are pleased to share with you the first issue of the new DigiWELL Newsletter. Its goal is to present the latest...
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Call for abstracts: 29th Workshop on Aggression
29th Workshop on Aggression will take place on November 26-28, 2025. Masaryk University, Brno (Czech Republic) Workshop on Aggression is a friendly, medium-sized conference and an annual...
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Misha Pavel shows how the combination of psychology and computer science is changing the world
Rapid advances in technology and computer science have the potential to greatly enhace healthcare. Prof. Misha Pavel is conducting research on how to make the latest technologies benefit our...
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A Big Step Forward: Research with the PARO Robot Brings Hope to Seniors
Our Work Package 3, led by Prof. Sona Kalenda Vávrová, PhD., has just launched a groundbreaking study that promises to change the lives of nursing home residents. This unique...
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The DigiWELL project and Kickoff Meeting were written about on OUalive
When it comes to digital technologies, to some extent, the same saying applies as to fire – they can be a good servant but a bad master. The international...
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FIRST JOINT MEETING OF ALL RESEARCH TEAMS: DigiWELL Kickoff meeting in Ostrava
On April 15th and 16th, the Kickoff Meeting of the DigiWELL research project will take place in Ostrava, offering hope for new discoveries and innovations in the field of...
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ON THE CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY DRINKS AND THE CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SPOKE THE HEAD OF WP5 FOR CZECH RADIO
In recent months, energy drinks have gained attention from the public as well as lawmakers. A new one has recently appeared on the market, which has immediately gained a...
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STERIANI ELAVSKY: INNOVATION MUST ALSO CONSIDER DISADVANTAGED GROUPS
Interview for the Vědavýzkum.cz portal with Steriani Elavsky from the Department of Human Movement Studies at the Pedagogical Faculty of the University of Ostrava, the most cited Czech scientist...
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SPIRIT OF OP JAC
The aim of supporting research and development must be the development of cutting-edge capacities (both in infrastructure and human resources, including increasing the ability to better utilize the potential...
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The Johannes Amos Comenius Programme (OP JAC)
The aim of the (OP JAC) is to support the development of an open and educated society based on knowledge and skills, equal opportunities, and the unfolding potential of...
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