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.
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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.
Share Your Views on Winter Semester Courses. The Student Evaluation Is Open until February 16
Anonymous electronic course evaluation runs from 11 January to 16 February 2025. The feedback helps to improve the quality of studies for all students and provides valuable suggestions to lecturers. You may fill evaluation forms on your computer or phone in an app available on evaluace.ff.cuni.cz.
CU Launched Student and Employee Identity Card Portal
In the online portal, you can easily renew your ISIC, ITIC and ALIVE licence, order a new CU card, and deactivate or activate your card.
Representatives of Four European Universities Start Work on the EUkraine Forum
The two-year project was launched at the end of November by partners Inalco University in Paris (the main coordinator of the project and organiser of the meeting), Taras Shevchenko State University of Kyiv, Charles University, and University of Warsaw. The Faculty of Arts, Charles University, was represented by Dr Stanislav Tumis and student Nazarii Deineka.
An Anthology Commemorating the December Tragedy at CU FA Is Published
The book Antologie 21/12/23 Anthology includes texts by the members of the academia at CU FA, relating to the mass shooting at CU FA on 21 December 2023. The anthology is dedicated to the cherished memory of the 14 victims, and it hopes to console the 25 wounded and all others affected. The book is freely available on the website of the Faculty of Arts Press.
Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Wishes Everyone Peaceful and Happy New Year
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