The Rector of Charles University Prof Milena Králíčková awarded for the first time the Cori Award for contributing to equal opportunities to Prof Alena Macurová. The Arnošt of Pardubice Award for outstanding pedagogical activity was awarded to Prof Petr Čermák and an honorary mention of the Grant Agency of CU was awarded to a PhD student Kristina Doležalová.
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Freedom and Solidarity: Czechs Mark 17 November
The day of dual remembrance: the brutal police crackdown on students that ignited the Velvet Revolution in 1989, and the tragic events of autumn 1939, when the Nazis shut down universities and deported students to a concentration camp. Representatives of Czech universities commemorated the memory of those who fought for freedom and democracy.
Fulbright Scholar, Dr Ingrid Anderson, Teaches Jewish Philosophy, Theology and Political Science at CU FA
Dr Ingrid Anderson from Boston University teaches a course at the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at CU FA, entitled “From Spinoza to Ben Gurion: Modern and Contemporary Jewish Philosophy, Theology and Political Thought.” Her research focuses on early Prague Zionism and its involvement in Czech nationalism of the same period.
AED Is Now Available at Reception in the Main Building of CU FA
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.
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.
