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Secrets of the Moravian Karst
Can you imagine analysing a buried vessel once used in a ritual? Or investigating an ancient burial site for elites from the Hallstatt culture in the Moravian Karst? Archaeologist and Charles University doctoral student Zuzana Golec Mírová has done that - and more.
Author: Jan VelingerPhoto: Vladimír Šigut
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CU hosts conference on ‘eve’ of EU accession anniversary
CU this week hosted a high-level conference on the European Union as "a success story". The event, focusing on the benefits of EU enlargement, brought together key speakers who recalled how accession had changed and ultimately improved citizens’ lives.
Author: Jan VelingerPhoto: Jan Kolský
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Designing better medication
Friday 5. April 2024“In addition to research, I also work in a pharmacy, and often hear from elderly patients how hard some medical tablets are for them to swallow. That is why I focused on developing tablets that disperse in the mouth,” says Thao Tranová, a postgraduate student at Charles University.
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TU Berlin: we strive for cooperation at all levels
Thursday 4. April 2024At the Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), great emphasis is placed on collaboration, both between faculties and disciplines, but also across Berlin universities. Pavla Hubálková found out more as part of her Erasmus internship.
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Alone but not lonely
Tuesday 2. April 2024"Thank you for being the best dad I could ever ask for.’ Sent. It was New Year’s Eve. Fireworks were going off everywhere and I could no longer concentrate on the work..." In this edition of Insight, CU med student Fatima Ahmed writes about one of the costs of studying abroad: often missing important events with loved ones at home. But she also writes about new experiences gained.
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Institute scope broader than ever on 50th anniversary
Wednesday 20. March 2024Of the many institutes at Charles University, one of the most important for the school as well as for the broader public, is the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies. It is dedicated to teaching Czech and English to foreigners and preparing int'l students.
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Lipschits: Combining archaeology and modern Bible study
Tuesday 19. March 2024Oded Lipschits, a professor of Jewish history, combines archaeological excavations with a modern approach to the study of the Bible. "For me, the whole – the context – is the most important," says the researcher, who recently received an honorary doctrate from CU.
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Milgrom: A passion for theoretical research on practical problems
Tuesday 19. March 2024Economist Paul Robert Milgrom's work has significantly influenced many areas of modern economics. He transformed the world of auctions for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize. He has now received the honorary title of doctor honoris causa at CU.
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Healthcare conf. stresses importance of int'l cooperation
Wednesday 11. October 2023On 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).
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CU’s pronunciation app a ‘dream come true‘
Thursday 10. August 2023It’s no secret that learning Czech can be tricky when it comes to grammar or pronunciation. Some would say especially the pronunciation of words sprinkled with Czech diacritics is tough. Recently the Faculty of Arts rolled out a game-changer: a state-of-the-art pronunciation app which is making it easier and more fun to learn the language.
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Dienstbier: The Czech Republic needs to step up in innovation
Wednesday 2. August 2023“Corporate research still has a hard time in the Czech Republic, there is a lack of targeted support,” says Martin Dienstbier, who graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and co-founded the successful company DIANA Biotechnologies.
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ENOHE: Ombudship, best practices, students' rights
Wednesday 21. June 2023Hundreds of ombuds from around the world, not just Europe, were hosted by Charles University as part of the 18th annual ENOHE conference. Together, participants sought ways to improve the overall safety environment at universities.
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Don't fear change: Lessons from Utrecht & Copenhagen
Tuesday 20. June 2023What do the Universities of Copenhagen and Utrecht have in common? In a nutshell, they make data-driven decisions even in communication and have successfully changed their visual identity in recent years. Pavla Hubálková found out more.
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Forum Radio: Legitimacy and impact of megaprojects
Wednesday 31. May 2023My guest is Petr Witz, a Postdoc researcher from the Dept. of Public and Social Policy at the Institute of Sociological Studies at CU. As a researcher, Witz worked with the largest cross-border infrastructure project in Europe - the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link.
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Forum EN12 2023
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FORUM 65 1/2024
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