Television and Film Studio of the Faculty of Arts at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice is an experimental media workplace operating within the Department of Slovak Studies, Slavic Philologies and Communication. It was established to support research and education focused on the interaction of sound and image in media environments, which is essential for both theoretical and practical development in philological studies.
The studio serves as a space for academic research as well as teaching in the field of mass media communication. It plays a key role in connecting theoretical knowledge with real media practice. In addition, it provides facilities and technical support for the university television UniTV, where students actively participate in creating their own media content under professional guidance.
Located in the Aristoteles building in Košice, the studio is equipped with modern audiovisual technology, including professional cameras, lighting systems, sound equipment, and editing workstations. It consists of a television studio, a professional editing suite, and multiple student editing stations, enabling both individual and team-based production work.
The studio significantly enhances students’ practical skills, creativity, and readiness for careers in media and communication industries.

The Future Classroom Lab (FCL) is an innovative learning and research environment designed to support modern teaching methods and the integration of digital technologies into education. The classroom is structured into several functional zones, each focused on a specific type of learning activity, such as collaboration, creation, presentation, research, interaction, and self-development.
The lab is equipped with advanced technological tools, including laptops, interactive displays, virtual reality headsets, audio-visual equipment, and recording devices. These tools enable students and educators to engage in active, student-centered learning, develop digital competencies, and experiment with innovative teaching approaches.
The FCL supports both educational activities and research focused on pedagogy, digital education, and learning processes. It provides a flexible environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
This infrastructure is also used for teacher training, workshops, and the development of new educational methodologies. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and serves as a platform for testing and implementing innovative educational practices.

LICOLAB (Language Information and Communication Laboratory) is a leading interdisciplinary research and educational centre at the Faculty of Arts, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. The laboratory specializes in acoustic phonetics, with a methodological focus on the analysis and resynthesis of speech signals in both the time and frequency domains. In recent years, LICOLAB has expanded into perceptual phonetics, applying clinical audiometry and calibrated technologies to better understand how speech is processed and perceived in real-world conditions.
Research at LICOLAB integrates machine learning and statistical modelling, including Hidden Markov Models, to study speech perception, interpreting processes, and suprasegmental features. Its research extends beyond linguistics into media studies, semiotics, and communication theory.
LICOLAB is not only a research hub but also a place for innovation and education. It provides a platform for experimental research and student training, with a strong emphasis on connecting theory with practice. Its activities include the design and implementation of speech and hearing experiments, creation of audiometric and speech comprehension tests, development of audiovisual stimuli and preparation of professional content for medical applications.
To maintain a high standard of hardware and software infrastructure, the laboratory features a professional recording studio, specialised software for speech and data analysis, EEG and eye-tracking equipment and a dedicated testing classroom. The LICOLAB offers an exceptional environment for high-quality research, while actively fostering collaboration, innovation and the development of practical skills.

The Psychological Laboratory of the Department of Psychology primarily serves scientific research in the field of cognitive psychology and related disciplines, for example in social cognition. Its main purpose is to create controlled conditions for studying mental processes and behavior. In Psychology laboratory we have wide range of equipment. For example, software equipment includes a program for designing experiments, presenting stimuli, and recording responses (Superlab 5) with corresponding sets of standardized stimulus materials in visual and auditory modalities (e.g., The NimStim set of facial expressions). In addition, a battery of classical cognitive tests (e.g., the Stroop test) across multiple platforms (e.g., Inquisit) or a battery of computer-adapted psychodiagnostic tests (e.g., The Vienna Test System) can be mentioned. In terms of hardware, mention can be made of the dedicated RB 840 response devices, which allow the registration of responses without latency, as well as an interface allowing the connection of other specialised tools, such as eye-tracking technology.

The Interpreting Laboratory provides a professional environment for the training of simultaneous interpreting. It enables students to practice interpreting from a variety of input sources, including pre-recorded audio, online materials, and live speech delivered via the instructor’s console.
In addition to core simultaneous interpreting skills, the laboratory is equipped with professional interpreting consoles that support the development of advanced conference interpreting techniques, such as relay interpreting, pivot interpreting, and effective booth interaction between interpreters.
The instructor interface allows for real-time monitoring of individual booths, recording of students’ interpreting performances, and the provision of targeted, individualised feedback. This setup ensures a comprehensive and practice-oriented learning experience aligned with current professional standards.

The Research Centre is situated in rural Southeast Iceland, in close proximity to Vatnajökull icecap. Its research efforts are usually inter- or trans-disciplinary and concern diverse environmental issues, e.g. landscape and wilderness studies, protected area management and sustainable tourism. Its main focus is currently on climate change communication, based on the visualization through different media of the past, present and future melting of glaciers in Iceland.

LUTIN – Laboratoire des Usages en Technologies d’Information Numériques – is a federative multidisciplinary research platform dedicated to the study of cognitive sciences, aiming to explore the relationship between humans and digital technology, within the framework of academic and industrial research. Since 2014, LUTIN has been a Research Federation under the supervision of the University of Paris 8, the EPHE-PSL, the University of Paris-Est Créteil and Universcience.

Housed within the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris, LUTIN supports the scientific cooperation activities carried out by its partner structures. It provides a framework conducive to hosting collaborative projects, pooling knowledge and skills, as well as networks, infrastructures and shared research platforms.

LUTIN is both a research platform dedicated to the study of digital uses and an innovation center serving fundamental and applied research. It offers a wide range of services thanks to a fleet of innovative technological equipment allowing the analysis of behavioral and neurophysiological measurements in real time (recording of eye movements, body movements, EEG, virtual reality, robotics, etc.) as well as the proximity and capacity to enroll a large body of users and volunteers among the visitors of the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie.

LUTIN aims to develop the acquisition of knowledge and research methods in the field of digital uses and practices, regardless of the area of application. It allows researchers to develop appropriate methodologies and techniques for observing and modeling uses, and for advanced students and engaged citizens to train in this interdisciplinary field (information and communication sciences and technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, cognitive sciences, cognitive ergonomics).

LUTIN also aims to foster innovation by offering researchers and manufacturers the opportunity to lead open and participatory innovation projects by placing uses at the heart of innovation practice by involving target users from the design phases and throughout their development. It promotes the connection of communities of talent (researchers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs) with future users by associating public and private partners within ambitious projects that question and redefine the uses of digital technology. It occasionally allows entrepreneurs to evaluate their digital innovation before it is launched on the market.

HPLC-UV/DAD (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV-Diode Array Detector) is an advanced analytical technique used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds. It effectively separates semi-volatile and non-volatile substances, making it valuable across various fields, including chemistry, biology, and environmental analysis.

MALDI-HRMS (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry) is a powerful analytical technique combining high-resolution mass spectrometry with a MALDI source. It enables the ionization of thermolabile molecules and facilitates the identification and quantification of organic compounds in complex matrices, making it ideal for various applications including mass imaging spectrometry (MSI).

Polarimetry is a technique used for the chemical analysis of organic compounds, particularly those that are optically active. By measuring the rotation of polarized light as it passes through a solution containing the solute, polarimetry provides qualitative and quantitative information about the substance being analyzed. The degree of rotation is influenced by the nature of the optically active species, the wavelength of light, and the length of the light path in the solution.

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful, non-destructive analytical technique that provides detailed information about the chemical and electronic properties of elements present in the surface layers of materials (20-30 Å). By analyzing the kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted upon X-ray excitation, XPS allows for the identification and quantification of elements, as well as insights into their oxidation states and chemical environments. The ProvenX-NAP System enhances traditional XPS capabilities by enabling analysis under Near Ambient Pressure (NAP) conditions, facilitating the study of surfaces in more realistic environments.

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a non-destructive analytical technique used to identify and quantify the crystalline phases in solid materials. By analyzing the diffractograms produced when X-rays interact with crystalline structures, researchers can derive critical information about the material’s structure, composition, and properties. The Bruker D8-DISCOVER and D8-ADVANCE systems enable advanced analyses, including temperature variations, residual stress measurements, and crystallinity assessments, making XRD essential in materials science, geology, and engineering.

Raman-FTIR microscopy combines Raman spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy to provide detailed chemical and structural information about various materials without the need for sample preparation. Using the Renishaw InVia microscope, this technique enables the analysis of organic and inorganic substances, revealing spatial distributions, layer thicknesses, and crystallinity. It facilitates a broad range of applications, from pharmaceuticals to materials science, allowing for dynamic studies and the identification of unknown materials.

The Zetasizer Ultra from Malvern Panalytical is an advanced analytical instrument for measuring size distribution and zeta potential of suspended particles and large molecules in liquid media. This versatile equipment allows for precise analysis while varying temperature, facilitating reproducible results. It is essential for characterizing nanomaterials, formulating paints and coatings, and ensuring the stability and quality of food and pharmaceutical products.

The Agilent 5500 Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is a versatile tool for creating three-dimensional topographic maps of materials at nanometric and atomic resolutions. It operates in both contact and tapping modes, allowing for comprehensive surface characterization of a wide range of materials, including insulators, conductors, and biological samples. The AFM can also perform various measurements such as electrical conductivity, magnetic domain mapping, and nanohardness, making it essential for research in materials science, biology, and nanotechnology.

The Nikon TE 2000E Scanning Confocal Microscope is an advanced inverted optical microscope designed to capture high-resolution three-dimensional images of biological and material samples using fluorescence signals. It eliminates out-of-focus fluorescence, enabling detailed optical sectioning and volumetric analysis. Equipped with multiple excitation lasers and detection channels, this microscope is essential for colocalization studies, live cell imaging, and materials science applications, providing insights into cellular dynamics, surface properties, and more.

The Scios 2 High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM-FIB) by FEI is a cutting-edge instrument that integrates a focused ion beam (FIB) and an electron beam to produce ultra-high resolution images and facilitate precise sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy. It features advanced detectors for compositional and material contrast, enabling in-depth morphological and chemical analysis of various materials, including magnetic and insulating specimens. With capabilities for 3D characterization and nanostructure fabrication, the Scios 2 is a versatile tool for nanotechnology research and material science applications.

The Quanta 600 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) from FEI enables high-resolution imaging (3 nm) and analysis of materials at the micro and nanometer scale. It allows for the study of both conductive and non-conductive specimens under various pressure conditions (10⁻⁵ to 26 mbar) and temperatures (-20 °C to 1500 °C). ESEM provides morphological and topographical observations, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) for elemental composition analysis, and dynamic experiments including humidity and temperature cycles, making it versatile for various applications in materials science, biomedical research, and quality control.

The JEOL F200 is a cutting-edge Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) designed for atomic resolution imaging and analysis across various fields, including materials science and life sciences. With advanced features such as a cold field emission gun, multiple detector configurations, and high-speed imaging capabilities, the F200 facilitates detailed characterization of nanostructured materials, 2D materials, and biological samples. Its flexible design supports in-situ experiments under varying conditions, making it a versatile tool for researchers.

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is a technique that uses an electron beam to study the morphology, crystallinity, and chemical composition of materials at the micro and nanoscale. It provides high-resolution images (0.2 nm) and allows detailed analysis of biological and nanostructured materials, such as proteins, nanoparticles, and thin films.