Czech-born scientist on search for life on icy worlds

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Photo: Michal Novotný, Shutterstock
Thursday, 19 December 2024 11:18

Students interested in space technology and research in the space industry recently had a rare opportunity to attend a lecture in Prague by Czech-born scientist Aria Vítková, who completed her PhD in England and works for NASA.

Microcertificates are of crucial importance to 4EU+ Alliance

Author : Jitka Jiřičková, Jan Velinger
Photo: Hynek Glos
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 19:13

At the conference Microcertificates in the Czech Higher Education Environment, organised by Charles University, experts and education specialists from Czechia and abroad discussed what this year has brought in the field of microcertificates.

Sharing expertise at the Paedagogium Conference

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Photo: Shutterstock, Vladimír Šigut
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 09:53

R.H. Huizinga is an Educational Specialist at the University of Groningen and an anticipated speaker at the upcoming 2nd Paedagogium Platform Conference at CU. The event brings together practitioners in the field of higher education. 

T&L Centres can make a huge difference!

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Photo: Marlayna Demond, Forum archives, Shutterstock
Friday, 25 October 2024 17:30

CU is getting ready to host the 2nd International Paedagogium Platform Conference in November focusing on the roles of Teaching and Learning Centres. Forum spoke to one of the guest speakers, Sarah Leupen, whose discussion is one of the most anticipated.

Czech athletes won eight medals at the Paralympics

Author : Martin Rychlík
Photo: Český paralympijský výbor
Thursday, 12 September 2024 12:05

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.

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

Author : Martin Rychlík
Photo: PR ČPV, Veronika Macková archive, František Géla
Monday, 26 August 2024 10:19

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!

Podcast: Family Economics and Gender Wage Gaps

Author : Lenka Miklanková, Katarina Stehlíková
Photo: CERGE-EI, Shutterstock
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 14:29

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.

Well-being is the art of living authentically

Author : Jitka Jiřičková
Photo: Hynek Glos
Monday, 08 July 2024 08:24

“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.

Charles University hosts a great many events but last week saw one that was truly exceptional: MIT Global Experiences. The conference brought together representatives from academia, science, and the world of venture capital. Special guests included Justin Leahey of MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives.

Annual Sports Day got university moving

Author : Jiří Novák
Photo: Jan Kolský
Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:17

The Rector's Sports Day offered staff and students at Charles University numerous opportunities to burn calories at various sports venues in Prague, Hradec Králové and Plzeň. The event was organised by the Department of Physical Education of the Faculty of Arts of Charles University.

Former minister on early days and environmental policy

Author : Marcela Uhlíková
Photo: Jan Kolský
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:01

In 1990, he became the first ever Czech Minister of the Environment and was a member of the Czech National Council and a senator. Professor Bedřich Moldan was also the founder of the Centre for Environmental Issues of Charles University.

Expert on EU accession: Just being lucky is also important

Author : Helena Zdráhalová
Photo: Hynek Glos, Shutterstock
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 16:43

“The European Union was in good shape economically at the time, and at the same time saw no geopolitical danger in enlargement.” That is how CU Professor Ivo Šlosarčík describes EU enlargement that took place on 1 May 2004. 

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.

Of 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.

The University of Manchester is Europe’s top university for its social and environmental impact in the most recent the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and the QS Sustainability Ranking. Julian Skyrme, the university’s Director of Social Responsibility, is the driving force behind its strategy. 

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