Famous author & science communicator Smil honoured at CU

Author : Marcela Uhlíková
Photo: Michal Novotný
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 20:39

Václav Smil is a world-famous author, science communicator and graduate of the Faculty of Science of Charles University. This week he made a special appearance at his alma mater and the Czech Geographical Society. Attendees gathered at a crowded auditorium.

Track & field quad one of highlights of Sports Day

Author : Jiří Novák
Photo: Vladimír Šigut
Friday, 12 May 2023 11:18

The traditional Rector's Sports Day at Charles University offered a prime opportunity for competing students to measure sport skills and get to know each other across faculties. Teachers also were also able to take part at facilities in Prague, Hradec Králové and Plzeň.

It's one of the signature features of the Great Hall at the Carolinum: a 5 x 8 metre tapestry adoring the front wall of the aula. On it? An image of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with St. Wenceslas and symbols of the university's faculties. 

New from Charles Games: A climate crisis survival game

Author : Jitka Jiřičková
Photo: Charles Games archive
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 13:45

Charles Games has launched Beecarbonize, a new educational game about the climate crisis. “Through the game you explore the new technologies, protect nature and modernise industry to reduce carbon emissions,” says developer Ondřej Trhoň.

Liyou Borga: It is important to invest in mental health

Author : Katarína Stehlíková
Photo: CERGE-EI, Shutterstock
Friday, 31 March 2023 13:06

The challenges of recent years bring mental health issues to the forefront of all science fields, including economics. In the most recent episode of Talking Economics guest Dr. Liyou Borga discusses long-term mental health trends.

Bílková: Recovery from the war will take decades

Author : Helena Zdráhalová
Photo: Hynek Glos, Veronika Bílková
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 18:56

Thousands of dead and wounded, millions of people in exile, destroyed infrastructure. The war Russia unleashed has affected Ukraine immeasurably; it will take generations to recover, says Veronika Bílková of the Faculty of Law.

Podcast: The cost of social isolation in life & death situations

Author : Katarína Stehlíková
Photo: CERGE-EI, SHutterstock
Friday, 17 March 2023 12:24

Do humans cooperate with one another when facing extremely low survival chances? Do pre-existing social ties increase one's chances of survival in life-and-death situations? Štěpán Jurajda discusses recent findings in Talking Economics. 

Life of Pi: The story behind Pěkný číslo beer

Author : Helena Zdráhalová
Photo: Vladimír Šigut
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 12:01

March 14 is Pi Day, a day of celebrating mathematics worldwide. At Charles University, that means a pretty good reason to try either Slušné or Pěkný číslo referring to successful new beer brands referencing Pi at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.

Krastev gives ‘Broken Mirrors’ lecture at CU

Author : Jan Velinger
Photo: Vladimír Šigut
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 12:09

On Tuesday, Charles University welcomed renowned political scientist Ivan Krastev to deliver a famous lecture: A Hall of Broken Mirrors at the Patriots’ Hall at the historic Carolinum building. The talk reflected on the future of the international order in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

CU and St Andrews: Successful research

Author : Joseph North, Jaromír Soukup
Photo: CU archive, Shutterstock
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 11:58

A joint seed-funding programme between Charles University and the University of St Andrews is an excellent means of bringing together top researchers, say Joseph North from the elite Scottish university and Jaromír Soukup from strategic partner Charles University. They outline the project in Forum.

Primus Day: Bringing together newcomers & top scientists

Author : Pavla Hubálková
Photo: Michal Novotný
Monday, 06 March 2023 14:54

To date more than 140 promising young scientists have already received Primus support, granting them independence and the chance to start new research groups at CU. On Thursday, 80 new “Primus” hopefuls met at the Primus Day conference.

CU experts on foreign policy, help for Ukraine - one year on

Author : Helena Zdráhalová
Photo: Hynek Glos, Shutterstock
Thursday, 23 February 2023 13:30

This Friday marks one year since Russia launched its brutal invasion of Ukraine. The war, referred to euphemistically as a special military operation by Putin, has ground on, claiming countless lives and seeing millions escape abroad. 

innovative project teaches children how to curb food waste

Author : Jitka Jiřičková
Photo: Jan Kolský
Saturday, 18 February 2023 13:05

We waste resources and throw away far too much food unnecessarily. The Smart Food educational project, aiming to improve pupils' knowledge about food waste, is being tested at five primary schools. The teaching materials should later be widely available.

Podcast: Even a few people can make a difference

Author : Katarína Stehlíková
Photo: CERGE-EI, Shutterstock
Monday, 13 February 2023 09:51

When and why do national institutions change? In Talking Economics, Katarína Stehlíková and Sebastian Ottinger look back at European history and discuss its relevance for institutional change in today’s China or Russia.

Simplicity is key in Public Relations at Trinity College Dublin

Author : Jiří Novák, Tereza Kůstková
Photo: Jiří Novák, Shutterstock
Friday, 20 January 2023 19:49

Every three years, Ireland's most prestigious university, Trinity College Dublin, advances its strategy for communications and PR on and off campus. The slogan of the PR department’s latest approach us Unity in Diversity.

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