University of Zagreb

Faculty of Kinesiology

ORPHEUS provides four scholarships to PhD students from ORPHEUS member universities (max. €1000) selected from abstracts. These abstracts should be related to doctoral education and not be related to discipline specific research (for example, results of a PhD student survey, 0r outcomes of a PhD forum discussion) . Research abstracts are not permitted. So encourage your PhD representatives to submit an abstract and use the travel scholarship for transport, registration and accommodation. Scholarship laureates are automatically selected for a short talk.

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PhD students workshop: 10th April 2025 morning - FULL FROM 3 MARCH! WAITING LIST

 

ORPHEUS 2025 Conference

“Adapting Academia: Navigating PhD Programs Amidst World Crises and Changes"

 

TITLE OF THE PHD WORKSHOP:

Living in the world full of DATA: opportunities and pitfalls

FULL! IF CHOOSEN AFTER 3 MARCH YOU WILL BE ON WAITING LIST

 

Prof.  Maroje Sorić, Md, PhD, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology , Head of the Physical activity measurement and surveillance laboratory

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In this workshop, we'll delve into the vast potential of big data generated by wearable devices like smartwatches and smartphones. We will explore how to harness this readily accessible data for research, highlight the opportunities it presents, and discuss the ethical considerations around its use. Whether you’re looking to leverage wearable data for your dissertation or want to understand the complexities of handling such data, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance tailored to PhD students. Join us to discover how to turn raw data into meaningful research while navigating the challenges of privacy and ethics. The workshop will accomodate up to 25 PhD students on first come first serve basis.

No additional registration fee for the workshop for PhD students who are registered conference participants. Limited number of participants.