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Lecture: Beyond Politics: Cultural Hegemony and the Construction of Power in El Salvador Under Nayib Bukele (2019–2026)

5. 11. 2026

Join us for an academic discussion exploring Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador through the lens of cultural hegemony, examining the relationship between political leadership, popular consent, religion, and the construction of political legitimacy.

INVITATION Public lecture by Sheng-Syong Jhong “Before the first shot is fired: Preparing journalists and civilians for a possible war”

2. 11. 2026

You are warmly welcome to the public lecture by Sheng-Syong Jhong, Taiwanese journalist and social activist.

Research of Manuscripts and Papyri without Borders: A Team from CU FA Held Lectures and Conducted Research in the Pacific

2. 11. 2026

Czech research into the Middle Ages has a global reach. A research team from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University (CU FA), travelled throughout Australia and New Zealand as part of the PAMELA and CoRe projects.

Panel Discussion: Brazil After the Elections: Where Is the South American Giant Headed?

26. 10. 2026

These elections raise numerous questions regarding the country’s future trajectory. Which direction will Brazil take under its new president? How will the outcome influence the wider Latin American region? Has the continental right or left gained momentum? What lies ahead for the Amazon? And what fate awaits the imprisoned Jair Bolsonaro? The panel discussion Post-Election Brazil will seek to address these questions and many more.

Ethiopian Historians at CU Faculty of Arts: Teaching, Academic Discussions and New Opportunities for Collaboration

25. 10. 2026

Two academics from Jimma University in Ethiopia visited the Faculty of Arts, Charles University (CU Faculty of Arts), at the beginning of the winter semester as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

New Online Course Student Well-Being, or Give One Semester to Yourself Too

21. 10. 2026

Would you like to spend this semester learning something you can use not only in your studies, but even more importantly, in your own life? The new English-taught online course Student Well-Being lets you study largely at your own pace, try evidence-based practices that support student mental health and well-being, and earn 3 ECTS credits along the way.

INVITATION: The Rainbow is cracking: Xenophobia, tribalism & South Africa’s election

12. 10. 2026

The Centre for African Studies invites you to a lecture exploring the growing challenges of xenophobia, tribalism, and political fragmentation in post-election South Africa. The event will examine how these developments are reshaping the country’s democratic landscape and the vision of the “Rainbow Nation.”