This research explores the advanced application of ergonomics and human factors (EHF) in academic and scientific activities. It has a pronounced overview character, covering the application of E/HF, Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, the leading European and global ergonomics organizations, current university E/HF networks, examples of realized projects of scientific importance, leading world scientific conferences actively promoting E/HF and presenting the contribution of the scientific field in practice. The article provides data on the good results achieved, contributing to the upgrading of E/HF in line with modern features.