The Faculty of Physical Education and Sport’s charity event, Hřeje mě pohyb (Sport Unites), made its return this Thursday with a mission: to cover 2,000 kilometres in just four hours by running, jogging, walking, or cycling. The event, which raises both awareness and funds for a good cause, took place at the faculty’s athletics stadium and featured appearances by Charles University Olympians.
11 October 2024
Professor Cyril Höschl, a prominent Czech psychiatrist, science populariser, university educator, and emeritus dean of the Third Faculty of Medicine at Charles University, has received the Neuron Prize 2024 for his lifetime contribution to psychiatry and mental health.
10 October 2024
A day after the official start of the 2024/2025 academic year on 3 October 2024, representatives of the Czech Rectors' Conference held discussions with Prime Minister Petr Fiala regarding the future of Czech higher education.
7 October 2024
At the end of September, representatives of 4EU+, met at the University of Warsaw. A large delegation from Charles University, led by Rector Milena Králíčková, participated in the annual meeting, centred on the theme “Digital 4EU+: Education – Research – Cooperation.”
6 October 2024
We would like to invite you to the ERC National Information Day on 22 October 2024 at the Charles University! Don't miss the opportunity to get valuable tips from recent ERC Principal Investigators on how to succeed, gain insights into the support ERC applicants receive abroad, or join the panel debate on "How can Czechia better harness its potential in ERC calls?" Check the agenda and registration in the article. The event is organised by TC Prague Prague in cooperation with Charles University and the Expert Group for Supporting ERC Applicants.
4 October 2024
Where better to kick off the 2024/25 academic year than at Kampus Hybernská cultural and educational centre? Upper-year students are already familiar with this creative hub, but for first-years, it was a truly an UniKátní START (Unique Start) to the next phase in educational life.
3 October 2024
On 21 December 2023, we lost 14 students and colleagues who wished only to study, to teach, to help others. However, their legacy remains with us in the new academic year. We will never forget Eva, Jan, Ad, Lucie, Lenka, Klára, Adam, Magdalena, Sára, Agata, Aneta, Tereza, Eliška and Lucie. We will keep you in our hearts forever.
1 October 2024
A six-month internship for students from Sorbonne Université in France, facilitated by the 4EU+ Alliance and the Erasmus programme, has just wrapped up. The fascinating internship is run by the Faculty of Science in cooperation with Sotio Biotech.
1 October 2024
Thw last week in September saw the return of Czech European Researchers' Night, where scientific and educational institutions across the Czech Republic opened their doors to curious visitors. Charles University, of course, participated, welcoming the public into five of its buildings in Prague and Hradec Králové. The central theme of this year’s event was "Transformation."
1 October 2024
Nine finalists provided unique insights into the fascinating world of natural sciences—that was the FameLab 2024 final in a nutshell. The culmination of the national competition, held under the patronage of the British Embassy in Prague and attended by the British Ambassador Matt Field, Rector of Charles University Milena Králíčková, and supported by the Minister for Science and Research Marek Ženíšek.
18 September 2024