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E-Learning Course Focused on Academic Integrity and Research Ethics in English

All academic and research staff and PhD student are obliged to undergo an e-learning course focused on academic integrity and research ethics. Current employees and PhD students are obliged to finish the course in three months, that is no later than 31st May 2021.

Karel Jaromír Erben’s Ballads Prepared by Students of the Institute of Czech Studies

Students of the Institute of Czech Studies at CU FA staged ballads by Karel Jaromír Erben with subtitles in many different languages.

Call for Applications: 10th UNICA Student Conference (Deadline 26 Feb 2021)

Dear students, We want to inform you about the call for applications to participate at 10th UNICA Student Conference: Transforming Your University in the post COVID-19 Age. The accomodation, meals and travel expenses will be covered for nominated students. You may find information in the on the following call: https://www.ff.cuni.cz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/UNICA-Student-Conference-2021-1.pdf or on the official website: […]

Access to Digital Collections of NDK-COVID Extended until 30 June

Based on a new agreement between the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the Association of Czech Booksellers and Publishers, the unlimited access to the digital collection of the National Library of the Czech Republic has been extended for students, teachers, and researchers until 30 June 2021.

Job Offer: Department of Social Work

Field and specialization: methods and theories of social work, research methods. Applications by 19. 2. 2021.

Charles University Admission Webinar

We would like to invite you to the CU Admission Webinar on 19. 2. 2021, from 3 PM (UTC+1)

New Publication: The Gaelic Poetry of Derick Thomson by Dr Poncarová

Petra Johana Poncarova from the Department of Anglophone Literatures and Cultures examines Thomson’s life and work, and his historical, political, cultural and personal influences. It is an ideal introduction for senior school pupils and students of all ages who are interested in Scottish literature and culture.

Handy Links during the Closure of Libraries

The CU FA Library gathers handy links to electronic accesses to information, e-learning, and alternative ways of teaching during the current closure of libraries.

Brigid Meets Prague 2021

The Irish Centre at the Department of Anglophone Literatures and Cultures at CU FA in collaboration with Embassy of Ireland Prague organize a festival Brigid Meets Prague 2021. This year’s celebration will be online podcasts featuring a range of Irish female literary creativity.

Welcome to the Machine: Analysis of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII

Petr Plecháč, completing a Ph. D. in mathematical linguistics at CU FA, made world headlines with his analysis of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII. Plecháč’s study – using machine learning – analysed word frequency patterns and rhythms to provide evidence that the play was a collaborative effort. Henry VIII was not written by Shakespeare alone.