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CU hosts impactful National Information Day on ERC grants
CU hosts impactful National Information Day on ERC grants
October 22, 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.

Charles University deepens cooperation with prestigious overseas universities
Charles University deepens cooperation with prestigious overseas universities
October 21, 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.

CU celebrates International Ombuds Day and hosts related conference
CU celebrates International Ombuds Day and hosts related conference
October 18, 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.

Rector of Charles University meets Nobel laureate at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Rector of Charles University meets Nobel laureate at University of Massachusetts Amherst
October 17, 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.

Greater cooperation focus of Tsai Ing-wen visit to CU
Greater cooperation focus of Tsai Ing-wen visit to CU
October 16, 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.

Sport Unites: Charity event more popular than ever
Sport Unites: Charity event more popular than ever
October 11, 2024

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.

Neuron Prize 2024 awarded to Cyril Höschl for Lifetime Contribution
Neuron Prize 2024 awarded to Cyril Höschl for Lifetime Contribution
October 10, 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.

Czech Rectors Conference meets with PM to discuss legislation
Czech Rectors Conference meets with PM to discuss legislation
October 7, 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.

University 4EU+ Alliance reps meet in Warsaw
University 4EU+ Alliance reps meet in Warsaw
October 6, 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.”

ERC National Information Day 2024
ERC National Information Day 2024
October 4, 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.

Academic year 2024/25 officially underway!
Academic year 2024/25 officially underway!
October 3, 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.

The stories of those we tragically lost but will never forget
The stories of those we tragically lost but will never forget
October 1, 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.

A great internship made possible through Erasmus and 4EU+
A great internship made possible through Erasmus and 4EU+
October 1, 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.

European Researchers
European Researchers' Night embraces 'transformation'
October 1, 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."

FameLab 2024: Illustrating the beauty and diversity of science
FameLab 2024: Illustrating the beauty and diversity of science
September 18, 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.