Michal Smetana is a highly-respected researcher at CU specialising in international relations, security studies, and geopolitics whose research focuses on issues such as international security, global governance, and the role of public opinion in foreign policy.
8 November 2024
Charles University’s rector, Milena Králíčková, has discussed existing academic partnerships and cooperation following her and her team’s recent working visit to the United States as well as other issues including promoting increased equality. The rector spoke to the international service of Czech Radio in an interview published Friday.
8 November 2024
This week, Charles University hosted the annual CEDMO conference, highlighting the observatory’s ongoing commitment to fact-checking, media literacy, and responsible AI regulation. The CEDMO consortium—affiliated with the university's Faculty of Social Sciences and comprising international partners—continues to deliver crucial research, evidence, and insights into the challenges of the so-called post-Truth era, where democratic norms and truth itself face frequent threats.
7 November 2024
Czechs on Monday marked the anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, with President Petr Pavel awarding state honours. Among the 56 invitees for the ceremonial gathering at Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle was Charles University Vice-Rector for Research Ladislav Krištoufek, who received a Medal of Merit in the Field of Science from the head-of-state.
28 October 2024
In November, Charles University will host the 2nd International Paedagogium Platform Conference, providing a valuable opportunity for academics and practitioners in higher education. This year’s conference is focusing on the roles of Teaching and Learning Centres, including those newly-established at Charles University. The event will feature eminent guest speakers such as Sarah Leupen.
26 October 2024
European Research Council (ERC) Expert Group for Supporting Applicants in ERC Calls, jointly hosted a National Information Day on ERC Grants. Presentations at the Hall of Patriots, at the historic Carolinum, provided a detailed and valuable introduction as well as in-depth discussion of the application process.
22 October 2024
UPDATED - A delegation from Charles University is in the middle of a working visit to the United States. Led by Rector Milena Králíčková, CU representatives aim to strengthen existing forms of cooperation with some of the most prestigious universities overseas through bilateral talks.
21 October 2024
On 18 October 2024, Charles University is hosting the first-ever national conference of ombudsmen in the Czech Republic. The event aims to provide a platform for dialogue among professionals across different sectors, disciplines, and political orientations.
18 October 2024
Rector Milena Králíčková has met with the newly awarded Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Victor Ambrose. The meeting took place this week during the two-day conference Science and Research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
17 October 2024
Charles University welcomed Tsai Ing-wen, the former president of Taiwan, on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in a multi-project between Taiwan and Czechia. Part of the project saw the launch of the Supply Chain Resilience Centre last autumn.
16 October 2024
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