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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.
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.
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.