In June 2024, Dr. Věra Suchomelová from the Faculty of Theology at the University of South Bohemia had the opportunity to present at a seminar at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. The topic of her presentation was VIRTUAL REALITY IN KEEPING SENIORS ACTIVE (VIREAS).
Dr. Suchomelová traveled to Vancouver with Dr. Karolína Diallo. During their stay, they gained valuable experience and established collaborations with faculty members in the fields of psychology, sociology, and theology.
Dr. Suchomelová was invited to UBC by Dr. Lillian Hung, the head of IDEA Lab (Innovation in Dementia and Aging Lab) https://idea.nursing.ubc.ca/. IDEA Lab is a laboratory focused on the use of smart technologies. Here, they discussed methods of working with people with dementia and shared insights in this area with academics.
The Faculty of Theology has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of British Columbia. The head of the laboratory, Dr. Hung, will visit our faculty next year.
For more information about the seminar "Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Věra Suchomelová," please visit this link.
