News
Latest news and announcements
Announcements about activities, events and progress of the DIGI-HR project.
30 October 2026Fifth DIGI-HR project workshop: using the e-Citizens system
An interactive workshop at the Zagreb Centre for Independent Living combined an introduction to digital public services with the practical activation of an electronic identity card
Read more
28 September 2026Faculty members Zelić and Brezovec presented DIGI-HR project research at an international workshop in Bled
At a workshop dedicated to the future of artificial intelligence, they presented research results on digital vulnerability, social well-being and differences in AI use among age groups
Read more
25 September 2026New paper by Erik Brezovec on generative artificial intelligence, educational inequalities and inclusion
A paper published in the international journal AI & Society examines how generative artificial intelligence can affect inclusion, exclusion and inequalities in education
Read more
25 September 2026Irena Cajner Mraović and Ana Marija Dunaj at the ‘Continental Croatia 2026’ conference
Professor Irena Cajner Mraović, PhD, and Assistant Professor Ana Marija Dunaj, PhD, presented two papers produced within the DIGI-HR project, on differences between female homicide victims in urban and rural areas and on digital inclusion and the use of e-government
Read more
17 September 2026Fourth DIGI-HR project workshop held: Truth or deception? Fake news and disinformation – how to recognise them
Through concrete examples, users of the Zagreb Centre for Independent Living learned how to verify the credibility of information and use content responsibly in the digital environment
Read more
9 July 2026Third DIGI-HR project workshop held: Digital etiquette in everyday communication
Through practical examples and interactive discussion, users developed digital communication skills and learned the rules of safe, responsible and polite behaviour in the digital environment
Read more
25 June 2026Second DIGI-HR project workshop held: Social media and digital communication
Strong interest among users in learning about safe and responsible social media use and effective communication on Facebook
Read more
18 June 2026First DIGI-HR project workshop held: Artificial intelligence supporting digital inclusion
Users of the Zagreb Centre for Independent Living developed digital skills and explored potential applications of artificial intelligence
Read more
16 June 2026Dong-Hyu Kim: Artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in ‘coding’ society
A guest lecturer from the University of Glasgow explained how standards, digitalisation and artificial intelligence shape contemporary society, and why artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in the very process of ‘coding’ social reality
Read more
15 June 2026International online round table on migrant workers in Southeast Europe held
Migrant workers' economic integration is progressing, but social inclusion remains a challenge
Read more
11 June 2026Upcoming lecture: How do standardisation, digitalisation and artificial intelligence shape contemporary society?
Join us for a guest lecture by Dong-Hyu Kim on Monday, 15 June at 16:00 in the Faculty of Croatian Studies Library.
Read more
7 June 2026Invitation to an international online round table: Migrant Workers in Southeast Europe – Economic Inclusion, Social Exclusion
As part of the DIGI-HR project, an international online round table on migrant workers' inclusion in the labour market and the challenges of their social integration will take place on 11 June.
Read more
19 May 2026Student brings sociology and pixels together through design
Sonja Novak, a master's student in sociology, created the visual identity for the DIGI-HR research project — discovering along the way that the logic of social data and the logic of graphic design are surprisingly well aligned
Read more
15 May 2026International online panel discussion on measuring social and digital vulnerability held
International collaboration focusing on vulnerable groups defined the panel and opened up opportunities for further academic cooperation
Read more
11 May 2026Invitation to an online panel discussion on social and digital vulnerability
An international online discussion on defining and measuring vulnerability in digital society will take place on Thursday, 14 May, as part of the DIGI-HR project.
Read more
7 May 2026From research methodology to Kurt Cobain: Professor Barry Gibson on how we shape the past
A guest lecture at the Faculty of Croatian Studies raised questions about collective memory, power and social interpretations of history.
Read more
6 May 2026Professor Christian Morgner: Generative artificial intelligence is not just an answer machine, but also a ‘question laboratory’
Professor Christian Morgner (University of Portsmouth) delivered a guest lecture at the Faculty of Croatian Studies on generative AI as a tool for creating and reframing questions.
Read more
5 May 2026British sociologists visit the Faculty of Croatian Studies: New opportunities for international collaboration
A meeting with Professor Barry J. Gibson (University of Sheffield) and Professor Christian Morgner (University of Portsmouth) opened discussions on future international collaboration and internationalisation.
Read more
4 May 2026Upcoming event: Guest lecture by Professor Barry J. Gibson at the Faculty of Croatian Studies
On Thursday, 7 May, the distinguished British sociologist and professor of medical sociology will deliver a lecture on how we shape the past through collective memory, cultural interpretations and social power.
Read more
1 May 2026Upcoming event: Guest lecture by Dr Christian Morgner at the Faculty of Croatian Studies
On Tuesday, 5 May, Professor Christian Morgner (University of Portsmouth) will deliver a lecture entitled ‘Generative AI as Question Laboratory: From Answers to Questions’ for sociology students.
Read more- 15 January 2026
Launch of the DIGI-HR project
The institutional DIGI-HR research project has officially launched at the Faculty of Croatian Studies. Over the next three years, the research team will map vulnerable groups and develop lifelong learning programmes.