Opening of the Semantic Laboratory at Constantine the Philosopher University!!!
The opening of the Semantic Laboratory at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra marked an exciting new chapter in the university’s dedication to advancing research in semantics. The laboratory was funded by the EU – NextGenerationEU through the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Slovakia, under the project No. 09I03-03-V04-00670 Inverted Morality: Reversed Semantics in Old Church Slavonic Moral Words (OXYMORAL). This support made it possible to equip the premises and begin building a specialized workplace focused on semantics and related disciplines.
The event was attended by several distinguished professors, who contributed to the success of the laboratory by donating their own books to the laboratory’s bookcase. These donations were not only a symbol of their commitment to the growth of the field, but also a testament to the collaborative spirit that defines the academic community at the university.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, who officially opened the laboratory alongside the Principal Investigator of the project OXYMORAL. Their words highlighted the significance of the laboratory in fostering an environment of intellectual exploration and innovation. The laboratory is expected to serve as a hub for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers from various disciplines, to engage in meaningful work related to semantics, language theory, and cognitive science.
Principal Investigator of the project OXYMORAL outlined the laboratory’s objectives, including the goal to create a space where advanced research can flourish in a supportive environment. As the ceremony concluded, the attendees gathered around the bookcase, appreciating the wealth of knowledge that was being brought into the laboratory — with more books to be added even after the opening to further expand the collection. The event was not only a milestone for the university but also an exciting step forward for the future of semantic research in Nitra.
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