The Vice-Rector for International Affairs of Charles University has been awarded the French title of Knight of the National Order of Merit. She received it on 6 March from His Excellency Stéphane Crouzat, Ambassador of France to the Czech Republic.
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The Department of Adult Education and Personnel Management at CU FA Organises 11th ESREA Triennial Conference: Dialogue in and through Adult Education and Learning
The international conference is co-organised by European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA). It will be held on 24–27 September 2025 at the main building of CU FA. You may submit abstracts of your papers by 28 February 2025.
Libuše Heczková: Women Scientists Last in the last Century Were “No Saints”
“Academics of the 20th century were celebrities. The current system, unfortunately, prefers more of the same: the same way of working and the same type of results. We should be inspired by them and encourage originality and finding one’s own way, because it leads to knowledge and great ideas,” says Libuše Heczková from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
Do You Play a Musical Instrument or Like to Sing? Join the Charles University Choir or Orchestra
If you want to share the joy of music and perform works by famous and lesser-known composers under professional guidance, do not hesitate to join the Charles University Choir and Orchestra. Rehearsals for the new semester begin on 19 and 26 February 2025 at 7:30 pm in Charvát Hall (U Nemocnice 1, Prague 2).
The Department of Sinology at CU FA Opens the Course “Global Taiwan: Colonial Heritage and Current Issues in Taiwan Today”
Dr. Jacob F. Tischer, the new “Global Taiwan Chair” at CU FA, will focus on one of the nodal points of the contemporary world in his course in the summer semester 2024/25. He will introduce students to the historical roots of Taiwanese politics in the context of popular culture and everyday life. The language of instruction is English.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Meets with Rector of Charles University and Students
At the invitation of CU Rector Milena Králíčková, the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited Charles University on Thursday, 6 February 2025. Together they discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation between Charles University and the University of Coimbra. They shared their experiences and views on the current situation in Europe and the world.
In Order to Use All Services of Libraries, Dormitories, and Refectories of Charles University, It Is Necessary to Own One of the ID chip cards
The validity of the Charles University ID card or licence is not a condition for using library services – for example, it is not necessary to renew the ISIC licence on the physical card every year. You cannot use these services without a physical card.
Charles University Coordinates the Initial Phase of Research into the Colonial Histories of Universities
Charles University has secured funding for an ambitious project called “Colonial Legacies of Universities: Materialities and New Collaborations” (COLUMN). This initiative is co-financed by the EU Horizon Europe Programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI). The first phase will be coordinated by Prof. Markéta Křížová from CU FA.
Charleston Project Launched – Backing Postdoc Research
Charles University is the only applicant from the Czech Republic to receive CZK 60 million for its Charleston project under the EU’s flagship programme for doctoral and post-doctoral education. The aim to support young scientists who have already obtained their PhD and have previous international experience, whose research will focus on crucial sustainability issues.
Nominations for the Jan Palach Award and the Růžena Vacková Award Accepted by 28 February
Both awards are intended for students, graduates, and alumni of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. The awards are given for work completed while studying in the calendar year 2024. Proposals for the awards can be submitted by all members of the academic community.
