A Word from the Rector












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            Welcome to the website where the past blends with the future and vision with tradition, to
            an educational institution for the 21st century – Charles University. In the spirit of our
            we develop knowledge and critical thought and aim to continue being a symbol of education,

            morality.

            Charles University is a leading research university that combines high-quality science, re

            education on both a global and national scale. Our goal is not, however, to be merely a sc
            pedagogical institution; in the spirit of Humboldt, we also place emphasis on a positive r

            the broader European public, of which we are an integral part.
            We accept the challenge of the future, consisting, amongst other things, of transdisciplin
            and interdisciplinary cooperation replacing the traditional closed attitude of departments

            University gives systematic support for interaction between scientific and humanities depa
            the sharing of unique technologies, the interdepartmental exchange of findings and approac
            intergenerational dialogue that exceeds the boundaries of individual departments.


            Academic freedom and freedom of research and teaching are amongst the fundamental values h
            alma mater. Every academic member of staff, every student, every one of us carries within 

            of academic values that has been handed down for centuries and which must be protected and
            centuries to come.
            Thank you for helping to create a free, self-confident and open Charles University.

                                                                                                      
            prof. Tomáš Zima