{"id":2538,"date":"2025-12-19T07:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jossis.unizd.hr\/?p=2538"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:16:39","slug":"registration-opens-on-15-january-join-jossis-2026-in-zadar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jossis.unizd.hr\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/registration-opens-on-15-january-join-jossis-2026-in-zadar\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Opens on 15 January: Join JoSSIS 2026 in Zadar!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are delighted to announce the opening of registration for the 6th Joint Summer School in Information Science (JoSSIS 2026)<\/strong>, an international summer school jointly organised by the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FHGR, Switzerland)<\/strong>, the University of Zadar (UNIZD, Croatia)<\/strong>, and the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (Austria)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JoSSIS brings together students from across Europe for an intensive and inspiring learning experience at the intersection of information science, technology, design, and innovation<\/strong>. Whether you want to deepen your academic knowledge, gain practical skills, or expand your international network, JoSSIS has something to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Registration opens: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

15 January 2026 at 12:00 (CET)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>, and the number of available places is limited. We strongly encourage interested students to register as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccd Why JoSSIS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JoSSIS courses are designed to challenge and inspire you in a fun, open-minded, and collaborative learning environment<\/strong>. Alongside academic work, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow students, participate in informal social and sports activities, and enjoy life in Zadar<\/strong>, one of the most beautiful cities on the Adriatic coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3 Dates:<\/strong> 17\u201328 August 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Location:<\/strong> University of Zadar, Croatia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all, JoSSIS courses are free of charge for students from the three partner institutions<\/strong> (FHGR, UNIZD, and HAW Burgenland). Participants are only responsible for personal expenses such as travel, accommodation, and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf93 JoSSIS 2026 Courses & Lecturers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Course 01: AI-Powered Qualitative Research in Innovation & Customer Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer:<\/strong> Josipa Bauser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this course, students will learn how to utilise AI tools to collect, analyse, and visualise qualitative data to drive innovation and enhance customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Course 02: Browser Game Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer:<\/strong> Franz Knipp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this course, students will learn how to design and develop simple browser-based games, gaining hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and game frameworks\u2014no prior programming knowledge required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Course 03: Designing AI-Enabled Metadata and Ontology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer:<\/strong> Sam Oh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this course, students will learn how to design interoperable metadata schemas and ontologies, and how to effectively use AI tools to support metadata modeling, application profiles, and semantic knowledge representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude80 Don\u2019t Miss Out!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JoSSIS 2026 offers a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognised lecturers, work on cutting-edge topics, and connect with students from different countries and disciplines\u2014all in an unforgettable summer setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Mark your calendar for 15 January 2026 at 12:00 (CET)<\/strong> and secure your place at JoSSIS 2026 in Zadar<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are delighted to announce the opening of registration for the 6th Joint Summer School in Information Science (JoSSIS 2026), an international summer school jointly organised by the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FHGR, Switzerland), the University of Zadar (UNIZD, Croatia), and the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (Austria). JoSSIS brings together students from across Europe for…<\/span><\/p>\n

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