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.
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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.
New Issue of Estetika Journal Has Been Published
The issue features five scholarly articles, written by Michela Bariselli, Kalle Puolakka, Adrian Bruhns and Tilmann Köppe, Šárka Lojdová, and Giacomo Croci, as well as a critical note by Tomáš Hlobil. The journal Estetika: The European Journal of Aesthetics is published by Helsinki University Press in cooperation with the Department of Aesthetics at CU FA.
Academic Year 2024/25 Officially Underway
Where better to kick off the 2024/25 academic year than at the Campus Hybernská cultural and educational centre? Upper-year students are already familiar with this creative hub, but for first-years, it was a truly UniKátní START (Unique Start) to the next phase in educational life.
The Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and Its Dean Received the President of the Senate’s Silver Commemorative Medal
Miloš Vystrčil awarded the President of the Senate’s Silver Commemorative Medal to Dean Eva Lehečková and the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, for the sense and care for the community. The award ceremony took place at the Wallenstein Palace in Prague on 29 September 2024.
Czech European Researchers’ Night Embraces “Transformation”
The last Friday in September once again marked the traditional science festival, where scientific and educational institutions across the Czech Republic opened their doors to curious visitors, both young and old. Charles University participated and welcomed the public in five of its buildings in Prague and Hradec Králové, including the main building of CU FA.
Charles University Will Celebrate New Academic Year in Campus Hybernská
The event Unique START 2024/25 will celebrate the new academic year of Charles University and the new season of Campus Hybernská supported by the City of Prague on 2 October 2024 from 3 pm to 11:30 pm. Entry is free.
CU Statement on the Floods: Helping Victims and the Safety of our Whole Academia Is Our First Priority
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, the Central Crisis Staff of CU was activated, and additional measures were taken to ensure the safety of students, employees, and the academic community. The Management of CU communicates with faculties and other units. We are monitoring the situation in Prague, Plzeň, and Hradec Králové.
A Gift Marks the Beginning of a Cooperation between the Department of Sinology at CU FA and Leiden University
At the end of the international Prague Summer School of Chinese Poetry, organized by the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation International Sinology Centre att Charles University in early September, Prof Maghiel van Crevel from the University of Leiden presented Dr Šárka Masárová with a precious gift for the library of the Department of Sinology at CU FA.
