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How does public opinion affect security alliances? Smetana won the ERC

Are collective commitments within military alliances such as NATO being upheld, or do the representatives of the countries in question end up deciding more according to the whims of public opinion? This is also the question that Michal Smetana fro the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University, who has now succeeded in a prestigious competition for European Research Council (ERC) grants, will address

5 September 2024

HR Excellence in Research: Open Science - transparent and high-quality research at CU

The objective of open science is to make research robust and as transparent as possible.. The goal of the Open Science Support Centre, established at Charles University’s Central Library as part of the HR Award project, is to make this transition as easy as possible for researchers.

5 September 2024

Microsoft's Brad Smith gives key presentation at CU

Charles University’s Hall of Patriots was a compelling site for an important conference organised by Microsoft on Thursday, featuring the company’s Vice-Chair and President Brad Smith. The head gave a keynote presentation called Sustaining Trust in the New AI Economy, outlining the challenges as well as potential risks ahead. That was followed by what was labelled a ‘fireside chat’ with European Commission VP Věra Jourová and Microsoft’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Michelle Simmons.

30 August 2024

Paralympics begin in Paris! Who to watch & more...

The XVth Summer Paralympic Games have begun in Paris, lasting from Wednesday 28 August to 8 September. According to Veronika Macková, an expert at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University, the upcoming games are novel for at least one reason, if not more: for the first time, the organising committees of the Olympic and Paralympic Games merged and promoted the Olympics together.

28 August 2024

Basic research can sometimes lead to real-life applications

“Realistic expectations are necessary when applying for an ERC grant but there's no point in being overly modest,” says Pavel Veselý from the Institute of Informatics, CU, as advice for future applicants. Veselý himself was awarded a prestigious ERC CZ grant in June. With this grant, he and fellow researchers will study the robustness of small data structures.

21 August 2024

HR Excellence in Research: Enhancing employee satisfaction

As part of the HR Excellence in Research initiative, Charles University is continuously striving to improve working conditions for its employees and foster greater job satisfaction. The university believes that only satisfied employees can deliver the best performance.

16 August 2024

Congratulations to our students who gave their all in Paris!

Thirteen students from Charles University were among the Czech representatives at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Although they didn’t finish on the podium, some came close and all made a definate mark! Simply making it to the Olympics is an exceptional feat for any athlete, and they often deliver extraordinary performances in the face of huge competition.

12 August 2024

Sailing duo made it to Olympics earlier than they expected!

Only the top 20 crews from 20 countries get to compete in sailing events at the Olympics. And Czechia is the only one without direct access to the sea. We were represented by Sára Tkadlecová and Zosia Burska, both students from Charles University. The duo finished 19th and unfortunately did not advance to the medal round; all the same, congratulations on a great run and keep up the great work!

5 August 2024

Flying at high speed over water is an adrenaline rush!

It’s no surprise windsurfing is a big sport in coastal countries, but it enjoys considerable popularity in landlocked Czechia. Kateřina Švíková, representing her country at the Olympic Games in Paris, is proof. “There's a foil under the board that lifts it up at speed, and it makes the board basically fly over the water. It's definitely a much bigger adrenaline rush. I find it faster, more physically demanding, and that's what I like about it. I like speed,” says the twenty-three-year-old student of the Institute of Economic Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

30 July 2024

HR Excellence in Research: We incorporate ethical principles into everyday life

In April 2022, Charles University adopted its first Equal Opportunities Plan, committing itself to implementing measures to cultivate organizational culture and to improve working conditions. With this plan, CU aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and welcome and has the same chances to develop their own potential, regardless of any obstacles they may face.

17 July 2024

Four of four CU research projects succeed in ERC CZ competition

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports announced the results of its public competition in research, development and innovation ie. ERC CZ research on Wednesday, 3 July 2024. The competition, which provides robust financial support for promising and innovative projects was held for the eighth time. For Charles University, this year’s inception proved to be a great success: all four projects put forward by CU researchers received backing.

3 July 2024

CU will defend the HR Excellence in Research this year

It had been five years since Charles University received the prestigious award “HR Excellence in Research” (the HR Award) from the European Commission. Accordingly, the award enhances CU’s prestige and attractiveness for recruiting new researchers, including those from abroad, since the award is a guarantee that the university meets European standards in terms of caring for employees, the openness and transparency of selection procedures, and a high-quality working environment.

27 June 2024
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