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A Festive Word From the Rector of Charles University
A Festive Word From the Rector of Charles University
December 22, 2020

Dear members and friends of the academic community of Charles University, Ladies and gentlemen, I send my greetings from the Carolinum in Prague, the heart of Charles University. This festive period is a time when we think of our loved ones, our friends, and those who cannot, unfortu-nately, be with us. It is a time for us to share festive moments of joy, belonging and closeness.

Declaration of State of Emergency at Charles University
Declaration of State of Emergency at Charles University
November 4, 2020

By this measure, and due to the national state of emergency and threat to life and limb at Charles University, the Rector hereby declares a state of emergency at the University, which will last for no longer than 60 days from the day on which this Measure comes into effect. During the state of emergency the provisions of Art. 66c to 66e of the Constitution of Charles University shall apply.

Appeal to students accommodated at CU dormitories
Appeal to students accommodated at CU dormitories
October 16, 2020

Following the adoption of Czech Government Resolution no. 1022 of 12 October 2020, we request that students accommodated at CU dormitories give responsible consideration to their continued stay at their dormitory.

Current information concerning the coronavirus situation – statement by CU Rector
Current information concerning the coronavirus situation – statement by CU Rector
October 9, 2020

In response to Resolutions of the Government of the Czech Republic issued on 8 October 2020, I hereby inform you that the following crisis measures shall be in place with effect from 12 October 2020 (concerning education), with some in effect from 9 October 2020 (some measures).

CU announces test for Covid-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B
CU announces test for Covid-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B
October 6, 2020

Early diagnostics are mainly going to help symptomatic patients in ER. With the new test, patients with negative covid-19 results are going to know if they have influenza that can be cured with available antiviral drugs and whether quarantine rules apply to them. This multiplex test is going to be provided for the same price as the current COVID-19 test.

In light of the situation in Belarus, CU looking to offer more stipends
In light of the situation in Belarus, CU looking to offer more stipends
September 22, 2020

Charles University established the Václav Havel Scholarship several years ago. It is intended for foreign students and others suffering repression or persecution under totalitarian or authoritarian regimes anywhere around the world.

Announcement by members of the Academic Senate
Announcement by members of the Academic Senate
September 18, 2020

We, the undersigned, members of Charles University’s Academic Senate, feel an overriding obligation to support students and academics in Belarus facing the same fight against totalitarianism as students in Czechoslovakia did in 1989.

GeneSpector introduces new kits to detect Covid-19
GeneSpector introduces new kits to detect Covid-19
September 9, 2020

GeneSpector, a subsidiary company of Charles University making use of technology developed at the school, introduced new kits for more efficient, faster, and safer laboratory detection of Covid-19. Among its benefits, the firm stressed in a press release on Tuesday, is the ability in the new kits to use so-called viRNAtrap fluid to inactivate and preserve virus samples, rendering them safe for further analysis.

4EU+ Summer school of Single cell – From lab to data analysis
4EU+ Summer school of Single cell – From lab to data analysis
September 1, 2020

Single cells summer school, established as a result of long-term cooperation among several instutions, will take place in Pilsen, on 2-9 September 2020. It covers all steps of sample preparation and data analysis. The school is fully funded by 4EU+alliance.

Charles University honours top students and graduates
Charles University honours top students and graduates
June 9, 2020

Sixteen Charles University students received top recognition from CU’s Rector Tomáš Zima on Monday, 8 June 2020. The rector honoured the school’s top graduates and also awarded recipients the prestigious Bolzano Prize recognising excellence in science education and ground-breaking research.

Opening science at Charles University
Opening science at Charles University
May 18, 2020

The importance of the open access initiative is growing and it is receiving increasing attention at both the institutional, national and international levels. It is strategically developed by the Open Science Support Centre.

Join us for a Facebook Live Session
Join us for a Facebook Live Session
May 14, 2020

Want to know more information about study options at CU and why to study with us? Join our Live Session on Wednesday, May 20, at 15:00 (CEST) on Facebook. It is a unique opportunity to chat with our team about your study possibilities and future at CU.

A couple of good reasons why to study at Charles University
A couple of good reasons why to study at Charles University
April 30, 2020

It´s still not late to apply for some of international programmes at Charles University! Here are some good reasons why to pick us!

Summer Schools and Short-term Courses 2020
Summer Schools and Short-term Courses 2020
April 27, 2020

You may find the list of faculties offering summer or other short-term courses in 2020 in the table below. For more detailed information and programme characteristics please look at the Summer School 2020 brochure.

Response to adoption of additional crisis measures
Response to adoption of additional crisis measures
April 24, 2020

This is an important announcement by Charles University's Rector Tomáš Zima.