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Med student and Bake Off winner shares the sweet side of life
“Baking is for me a feeling of happiness in difficult times, an opportunity for endless self-expression...,” says Vojtěch Vrtiška, pastry chef, calligraphy expert, and med student at the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University.
ERC success: Five CU researchers clinch Consolidator grants
Charles University researchers have written a new chapter in success, with five of being awarded prestigious ERC Consolidator grants. This is an unprecedented achievement. Five more scientists from other institutions also received backing.
Czech athletes won eight medals at the Paralympics
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...
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!
Radim Tauber was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD in the fourth grade, which explained why he so often had failing grades as a kid and was moved from school to school. His professors at CU, familiar with his needs, helped him to succeed. Most of all, he worked hard himself.