Strokeman of university rowing eight says: we’ll thump them

Author: Petra Köpplová
Photo: red., A. Mařík
Friday, 03 January 2014 15:04

Olympic medallist Mirka Knapková on the CU boat, and two-time Olympian Milan Bruncvík representing Cambridge and not his former alma mater, ČVUT: the make-ups of the crews taking part in the third edition of the University Eights competition, part of the Prague Primátorky (‘Mayor’s Eights’) regatta, brought more than a few surprises. The speed of the CU boat will be dictated this year by Antonín Mařík. We asked the first-year student of physiotherapy at FTVS about their preparations for the race.

Lost in Translation? – Half a century of translation studies on Czech universities

Author: PhDr. Stanislav Rubáš, Ph.D.
Photo: Ústav translatologie FF UK
Monday, 09 December 2013 16:12

The opening of Lost in Translation? (Ztraceni v překladu?), an exhibition dedicated to the history of translation and interpreting studies,  took place at the Institute of Translation Studies of Faculty of Arts of CU, on Sunday 10th November.

Academic community challenges public to greater activity

Author: Petra Köpplová
Photo: red.
Monday, 09 December 2013 15:47

The anniversary and legacy of the historic events associated with the date 17 November were marked by Charles University in a formal meeting of the academic community on the premises of the Grand Aula of the Carolinum. Speakers focused mainly on the key, unique role played by the university in events in wider society, its contribution to the defence of civic and human independence and the democratic order.

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