“I study children's reading from the perspective of the children themselves,” says Anežka Kuzmičová from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University. She introduces more in a one-minute video.

Late last month, 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.” 

Where better to kick off the 2024/25 academic year than at the Kampus Hybernská cultural and educational centre? Upper-year students are already familiar with this creative hub, but for first-years, it was a truly UniKátní START (Unique Start) to the next phase in educational life.

The final Friday in September saw the return of Czech European Researchers' Night, where scientific and educational institutions across the Czech Republic open their doors to curious visitors. Charles University, of course, took part.

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.

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.

The Czech delegation won eight medals at the Paralympic Games which wrapped up on Sunday. Three athletes with ties to Charles University also participated in Paris and did very well - with one competitor finishing just outside the medals.

Charles University’s Hall of Patriots was the site for an important conference organised by Microsoft on Thursday, featuring the company’s Vice-chair and President Brad Smith. He gave a keynote presentation called Sustaining Trust in the New AI Economy.

The XVth Summer Paralympic Games have begun in Paris: among those hoping to clinch medals are three athletes with ties to CU: František Serbus, Anastasja Vištalová and Patrik Jahoda!

“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. The researcher was awarded a prestigious ERC CZ grant in June.

In the latest episode of Talking Economics, we meet Barbara Pertold-Gebicka, a CERGE-EI alumna and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Economic Studies of Charles University, to explore family economics and gender wage gaps.

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 mark!

Only the top 20 crews from 20 countries get to compete in yachting 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 from CU.

It’s no surprise windsurfing is a big sport in coastal countries, but it enjoys considerable popularity in landlocked Czechia. Kateřina Švíková, representing the Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Paris, is proof.

“I teach my students that living a good quality life where we feel good doesn't always mean that everything works out. Negative emotions reveal a lot about our value systemsays Jana Kočí from CU's Faculty of Education.

This year marks five years since Charles University was awarded the HR Award, which aims to improve working conditions for female and male employees at research institutions across Europe. What did the recognition bring to Charles University?

When you seek a divorce in the US, it is likely that the court will recommend or even order you to try to resolve the split by mediation first. Noemi Kotrlá, a student at the Faculty of Law, has focused on out-of-court dispute resolution.

In the latest episode, we explore the world of criminal behaviour and the Czech justice system with a CERGE-EI alumnus Michal Šoltés, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Empirical Legal Studies at CU’s Faculty of Law.

Friends of Charles University this week attended the 20^th annual university garden party, traditionally held on 24 June. The well-established festivity, held under the auspices of the Czech Senate, took place at Wallenstein Garden.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, signed a new Cooperation Agreement with Charles University and the school‘s Faculty of Law. The agreement is intended to further develop existing cooperation.