You may find the automatic resuscitation machine at the reception desk on the ground floor of the building on Jan Palach Square. The machine is capable of restoring the proper functioning of the heart in case of an emergency. Besides the AED, first aid kits are available in CU FA buildings.
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Latin Medieval Studies Represented Faculty of Arts, Charles University, in the USA
The packed programme on the East Coast of the United States included a series of lectures, roundtables, and workshops that strengthened and opened new opportunities for mutual cooperation. The faculty was represented by Prof Lucie Doležalová and Dr Karel Pacovský and students Martin Roček, Jakub Kozák, and Ondřej Fúsik.
Teaching and Learning Centres Can Make a Huge Difference
Charles University 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.
Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Discussed Further Cooperation at Brown University
A series of meetings at the partner Brown University were held on 14–18 October 2024 by a delegation of members of the College led by Dr Eva Lehečková, Dean of CU FA. The visit took place on the occasion of the renewal and extension of the Cooperation Agreement between Brown University and Charles Unviversity.
Ombuds stress importance of respect, decency and dignity
On 18 October 2024, Charles University hosted the first-ever national conference of ombudsmen in the Czech Republic. The event aims to provide a platform for dialogue among professionals across different sectors, disciplines, and political orientations. The rich programme of the conference will also feature Ombudsperson from CU FA, Pavla Špondrová.
Stretch and Try a New Sport at the Dean’s Sports Day
The traditional sports event will take place on 22 October 2024 in the gym of the Dormitories and Refectories of CU, CU Sports Centre in Hostivař, and at the Jungle climbing wall in Letňany. Classes and laboratory work is cancelled on this day and all CU FA libraries are closed. You can register for individual activities until by October 2024.
Student Nela Červenková Received the Social Impact Award for Her Project Shortcuts of Life
The second-year BA student of social work at CU FA took first place in the competition of innovative projects with a positive impact on society. Her video podcast and non-profit organization Zkratky života (Shortcuts of Life) gives voice to socially excluded people and people living in poverty.
New Issue of Estetika Journal Has Been Published
The issue features five scholarly articles, written by Michela Bariselli, Kalle Puolakka, Adrian Bruhns and Tilmann Köppe, Šárka Lojdová, and Giacomo Croci, as well as a critical note by Tomáš Hlobil. The journal Estetika: The European Journal of Aesthetics is published by Helsinki University Press in cooperation with the Department of Aesthetics at CU FA.
Academic Year 2024/25 Officially Underway
Where better to kick off the 2024/25 academic year than at the Campus 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 Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and Its Dean Received the President of the Senate’s Silver Commemorative Medal
Miloš Vystrčil awarded the President of the Senate’s Silver Commemorative Medal to Dean Eva Lehečková and the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, for the sense and care for the community. The award ceremony took place at the Wallenstein Palace in Prague on 29 September 2024.
