Displaying items by tag: research
Věra Jourová: CU must lead by example in technology
Věra Jourová is a new vice-rector at Charles University. In her first interview in this role since leaving the European Commission, the former EU official discusses the importance of CU making its voice properly heard in science, research, and education policy.
Growing together event unites 4EU+ community members
CU this week hosted a unique event bringing together students, staff, as well as 4EU+ Alliance reps for a special day at the Carolinum. The alliance has made significant strides in creating new opportunities in education, research, and mobility.
Hemminki awarded honorary degree for cancer research
Kari Jussi Hemminki is a renowned researcher who has overseen ground-breaking work at the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen. In less than five years in this role, Professor Hemminki and his team published over 100 impactful publications.
Kateřina Chládková is a highly respected researcher at the Institute of Czech Language and Theory of Communication at the Faculty of Arts, focusing on language acquisition, speech perception and production. She is our guest in Forum Radio.
Charleston project launched - backing postdoc research
Charles University on Monday launched Charleston, a new programme backing postdoc research with a focus on sustainability. A total of twenty grants - ten per year over two years - will be available.
Polarons play a role in a range of important technologies
Martin Setvín has truly had a great run lately. In 2023 he received an ERC CZ grant for his research on polarons in solids. Last autumn, Science Advances published the latest discoveries by his team. And he capped 2024 with an ERC Consolidator Grant!
ERC Grant researcher & team to map reality in virtual spaces
Candidates from Charles University recently clinched a total of five ERC Consolidator Grants, gamechangers when it comes to supporting cutting edge research. One of the recipients is Associate Professor Jaroslav Švelch, who received funds for GAMEINDEX.
How to build a more tolerant society? T. Dumbrovský's view
Tomáš Dumbrovský traveled to the Persian Gulf because he needed to step out of the Western cultural framework. As the very first researcher associated with the Faculty of Law at CU, he received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant.
Czech-born scientist on search for life on icy worlds
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.
Scientist's journey towards earliest cell backed by ERC Grant
In her research, she delves into the origins of life on Earth. What keeps her awake at night are the 20 amino acids that have formed the building blocks of proteins in all organisms since the very beginning. What would life look if the identity of these amino acids changed?
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.
Forum Radio: Using new methods to get below the surface
Michal Smetana is a highly-respected researcher at CU specialising in international relations, security studies, and geopolitics whose research focuses on issues such as international security, global governance, and the role of public opinion in foreign policy.
