Jaroslav Šigut

Jaroslav Šigut is a member of the Department of Economics and Economic Policy of the European Research University. He graduated in the field of Automated Control Systems from the Mining University VSB-TU Ostrava. After completing his studies, he took a position as a system control designer at the company and later became the head of the system engineering department at Celpak (now Biocel) Paskov. He worked at the Mining University VSB-TU Ostrava as an external and later internal academic staff member. At the same time, he served as a lecturer in the field of management and information systems. He completed professional courses and obtained certificates, including the NEBS Management Tutor Certificate in Business Studies and the Cyber Skills Knowledge and Leadership Program. In his work, he focused on the design of control systems, electronics, automation, and production management in the paper industry, engineering, metallurgy, and deep mining. He is the author of a series of educational materials and scripts for VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, IVR Havířov, and others. Currently, he is focusing on issues related to information systems and computer science, information systems in public administration, and E-Government. His published researches revolve around security in the digital environment, with a focus on children and adolescents.

Qualification

Master’s Degree 

VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Theory of Information and automated control system, 1979 

Palacký University in Olomouc, Faculty of Arts, Higher Education Pedagogy and Andragogy 

Experience

2008–present, ERUNI

2019–present, PRIGO College Ostrava – Teacher in the field of informatics and information systems 

2021–2022, PRIGO College Olomouc – Teacher in the field of informatics and information systems 

1986–2007 Institute of Education and Retraining Prague, Havířov – Deputy Director, Head of the Department of Informatics and Management 

1981–1988 VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Academic Staff, Secretary for Science and Research, Department of Automation and Information Systems 

1979–1986 Biocel Paskov – Senior systems engineer 

1995–1999 External tutor for NEBS MANAGEMENT – management, informatics, financial management, personnel management, final project 

1982–1996 External lecturer teaching work on PCs, microcomputers, automation and technical means of management for the Institute of Education FMPE, House of Techniky Ostrava, Micos Olomouc, Campus Olomouc, CATV Olomouc  

Publications (last 5 years, selected)

ŠIGUT, J., VAŠUTOVÁ, M. Children and Adolescent in the Digital World. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ECONOMIC POLICY, 2023, pp. 231–244. ISBN 978-80-87291-34-4.

ŠIGUT, J., ŠTUBŇOVÁ, L. Online Teaching during the Covid Pandemic and the Risks Associated with It, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ECONOMIC POLICY, 2022, pp. 352–364. ISBN 978-80-87291-32-0. 

ŠIGUT, J. Critical Thinking – from Information to Knowledge. Key Competences in Education and Teaching: Developing Critical Thinking, 2021, pp. 9–17. ISBN 978-80-87291-30-6.

VAŠUTOVÁ, M., ŠIGUT, J. Social Aggression In The Context Of Risk Electronic Communication – Cyberbully. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY, 2021, pp. 488–501. ISBN 978-80-87291-29-0.

ŠIGUT, J. Social Networks and Their Risks for Children and Young People. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY, 2020, pp. 410–423. ISBN 978-80-87291-27-6.

ŠIGUT, J., MÁCHA, A. Virtual World, its Contribution and Danger for Children. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY, 2019, pp. 559–570. ISBN 978-80-87291-25-2.

Hobbies

Tourism, Nature, Technology