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.
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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.
In Pictures: Honouring Jan Palach’s Legacy
Even in the midst of the continuing pandemic Charles University has honoured Jan Palach, the student who in an act of protest in January 1969 doused himself in petrol and set himself alight.
Anthropologist Marek Jakoubek Examines Czech Communities in Bulgaria. His Research Was Awarded by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Doc. Marek Jakoubek from the Institute of Ethnology at CU FA was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for his contribution to Bulgarian studies. He was awarded for the establishment of a research centre in Pilsen. Currently, he works on the establishing of a similar centre at the Prague’s institute. Marek Jakoubek undertakes […]
Overview: Accessible Databases in 2021
Charles University and its faculties are buying a lot of bibliographic and full-text databases. Take a look at the list of databases that can be used in 2021. Some of the resources are available to all users of the whole Charles University and some are accessible only by the users from particular faculties. In bold are resources […]
