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CU once again highly ranked in international comparison

The latest edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which belongs to the portfolio of the prestigious Shanghai Ranking, ranks Charles University among the world's leading institutions in terms of the quality of science in 20 fields, and in five cases among the top 200.

27 October 2023


Rankings by Subject survey place Charles University among the world's best

Charles University has been recognised as one of the world's premier institutions across all the disciplines it consistently offers in education and research, as found by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject released Thursday. Notably, Charles University excelled in the fields of arts & humanities, law, and business & economics, exhibiting year-on-year improvement in six subject areas.

26 October 2023


The University’s Ninety-Nine Steps Towards the Future

Nine years of efforts have culminated in a more contemporary university, enhanced amenities, a broader spectrum of academic fields, and a globally oriented environment. We can now proudly look back at our accomplishments! The recently introduced e-book and Futurebook, the inaugural humanities spin-off sponsored by the Faculty of Education at Charles University, succinctly showcases a total of 99 game-changing initiatives.

24 October 2023


Professors McKerrow and Medalia awarded honorary doctorates

On Wednesday 18 October, parasitologist James McKerrow and structural biologist Ohad Medalia were awarded honorary doctorates in special ceremonies at Charles University in recognition of their significant contributions to science and their long-term collaboration with the university. The event took place in the Great Hall of the Carolinum, the heart of the university.

18 October 2023


Rector's letter to CU students on the situation in the Middle East

Dear students,

I am deeply saddened by the current events, aggression, and violence which are directly or indirectly affecting some of you. Charles University aims to secure and uphold not only ideal conditions for teaching, studying, and research but also to ensure a safe, peaceful, and respectful environment for communication. For these reasons, the entire leadership of Charles University strongly opposes all expressions of hatred, threats of violence, and ethnic and national delineation.

14 October 2023


CU scientist clinches Neuron Award for lifelong contribution

The Neuron Foundation this year recognised numerous top scientists incl. experts from Charles University. The award for a lifelong contribution to science went to Czech internationally-known chemist František Švec from the Faculty of Pharmacy. CU also clinched awards for promising scientists.

13 October 2023


Statement by the management of CU on the situation in the Middle East

The management of Charles University strongly condemns any form of aggression and violence against the civilian population and terrorist attacks in the area. The faculties of Charles University are already setting up a system of support for Israeli students.

10 October 2023


Healthcare conference stresses importance of int'l cooperation

On Tuesday, 10 October, Charles University hosted an international Czech-American conference on the topic of "Value and Quality in Healthcare: Czech and American Perspectives." The event was co-organized by Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC).

10 October 2023


Last bite of an Ordovician trilobite

Czech trilobites are in Nature! Palaeontologists from The Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, and their colleagues describe a 465-million-year-old trilobite with preserved gut contents. This unique fossil, three-dimensionally preserved in a so-called Rokycany ball, was found more than a hundred years ago. But it has revealed its secrets only now.

9 October 2023


Conference at CU sees robust discussion of EU funding & R&D

This Tuesday, Charles University hosted a much awaited conference organised by Science|Business and the Science|Business Widening initiative. The event was part of a series of debates on how to transform the Widening Programme as European and national policy makers shape the next EU Framework Programme for research and innovation.

27 September 2023




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