HR Excellence in Research: We incorporate ethical principles into everyday life












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            Ethics has always been an important topic for Charles University. However, in recent years

            received more attention and has begun to be understood in a more comprehensive manner. In 
            Charles University adopted its first Equal Opportunities Plan, [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN
            gep_cu_en.pdf"] based on a wide-ranging survey, committing itself to implementing measures

            organizational culture, to improve working conditions, especially with regard to balancing
            life, or to equalize the chances of those faced with a disadvantage. In short, with this p
            create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and welcome and has the same cha

            their own potential, regardless of any obstacles they may face. 
             

            One of the first steps taken in this direction was to create the position of a CU Ombudsma
            cuni.cz/UKEN-1679.html"] . This position of defender of student and employee rights, i.e. 
            was established at CU at the beginning of 2023 (it is regulated by Rector’s Directive no. 

            "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1713.html"] , as amended). During the past year, similar positions w
            at all faculties and almost all units of Charles University. The persons holding this posi
            and explore suggestions from students and employees and propose systemic measures to stren

            safety and wellbeing at the university. The university Ombudsman is also responsible for c
            activities that take place in this area at CU. 
             

            Another important milestone is the newly established advisory body of the Rector – the CU 
            Opportunities Board [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1854.html"] , in which all faculties and u
            University have a representative. The Board meets at least three times a year, and outside

            carries out activities in three working groups, which are thematically focused on social s
            discourse, and pedagogical competencies. The Board comments on strategic materials that re
            and promoting social safety at the university, but it also serves as a very important comm

            between the Rectorate, faculties, and units for the equal opportunities agenda. 
             
            Charles University feels very strongly that efforts to create social safety, i.e. an envir

            collegiality, integrity, equality, respect, openness, and attention to the needs of others
            for the sustainable functioning of an institution that subscribes to the values of democra
            strives to be part of the global university community. We share this philosophy in our cur

            plan: “The core of a university are people. ... If we are to reduce the gap between oursel
            world’s best universities, care for people, their talents, and their experience, intuition
            must be our top priority. The best people make the best university.” (CU Strategic Plan 20

            "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-110.html"] ). We also collaborate with other institutions on social 
            to cultivate the environment of Czech universities as a whole.
             

            The basic premise for ethics in the HR Award is that the university community is made up o
            – regardless of their gender, marital status or social circumstances, age, nationality, et
            sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disadvantages. And this is the main prerequisite

            prosperous, free, and welcoming university.