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Cybersecurity Innovation and Education: Insights from Tiberiu Baraboi
Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field that demands continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration between academia, industry, and public institutions. As part of the MERIT EU project, Cristina Bulat from Digital Innovation Zone conducted a series of interviews with Tiberiu Baraboi, co-founder of Expertware, to explore the role of cybersecurity professionals, the importance of structured ecosystems, and strategies for fostering talent and innovation.
The Intersection of Big Data and Machine Learning
In today’s data-driven era, Big Data and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as essential drivers of innovation across industries. From optimizing supply chains to advancing personalized medicine, these technologies work hand in hand to unlock valuable insights. Therefore, it is important to understand what those technologies are about and what challenges and possibilities provide the intersection of those two key technologies.
Utilizing collaboration: VILNIUS TECH hosts UPC professor Andrea Aler Tubella for remote lecture on bias and fairness in AI
In an increasingly interconnected academic world, opportunities for international collaboration are more accessible and rewarding than ever. A prime example of this took place recently at VILNIUS TECH, where master’s program students benefited from a remote lecture delivered by professor Andrea Aler Tubella from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC). The lecture focused on one of the most pressing and thought-provoking topics in artificial intelligence (AI): bias and fairness.
UPC Acquires the Advanced TIAGo Robot under the EU MERIT Project
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) is proud to announce the acquisition of the TIAGo robot from PAL Robotics. This state-of-the-art robotic platform will serve as a cornerstone for developing advanced skills in robotics and artificial intelligence within the context of the European Union’s MERIT project.
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Prof. Na Fu
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Professor in Human Resource Management at Trinity Business School, Fellow at Trinity College Dublin.
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Strategic, digital, and sustainable human resource management.

Prof. Tomas Krilavičius
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Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, Vytautas Magnum University.
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Ph.D. in Hybrid Techniques for Hybrid Methods, with interests in AI, Language Technologies, and scientific infrastructures.

Raluca Apostol
Position and company:
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nestor.
Expertise:
Ph.D. in machine learning, specializing in engaging, developing, and retaining talent in hybrid work environments.
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