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A question about female Old Masters led to major new show
For over 30 years, Olga Kotková has lived among the Old Masters. Now, a major exhibition she curated -Women Artists 1300–1900 - is one of the most important events of the season at the National Gallery's Waldstein Riding School in Prague.
Author: Helena ZdráhalováPhoto: Veronika Vachule Nehasilová
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From Argentina to Prague: Llanos on Democracy & ERA Chair
Professor Mariana Llanos, a distinguished political scientist from Argentina, discusses her long journey from Oxford to the elite GIGA Institute in Hamburg and Charles University in Prague, where she became the ERA Chair holder. In this Forum magazine interview.
Author: Martin RychlĂkPhoto: Hynek Glos
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Earth from Space: CU to lead space agency education project
Friday 30. May 2025Advancing higher and professional education in the field of Earth observation is the main goal of the ESA initiative Earth Observation Training Academy, to be led by Charles University. Representatives of the institutions involved outlined the project’s aims this week.
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Shakil Efti’s Erasmus+ journey: Rewards but also difficulties
Thursday 29. May 2025Student Shakil Reja Efti completed an Erasmus+ stay at CU. As a wheelchair user, he showed strength and humour facing unexpected challenges. His experience shows that while CU takes accessibility seriously, improvement is still needed.
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Going on Erasmus+ with a newborn!
Wednesday 21. May 2025While most Erasmus students bring a backpack and book, Tuukka came to Prague with his wife Jennimari and their beautiful newborn daughter! Parenthood meets university studies - no problem! All three enjoyed it very much!
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Insights from the annual IAB meeting
Friday 16. May 2025Charles University’s International Advisory Board (IAB), comprising global academic leaders and policy experts, met this week for its annual review. The board provided feedback and discussed CU's progress, challenges, and strategic direction for the future.
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CU honours Karel Schwarzenberg’s extraordinary legacy
Wednesday 14. May 2025Charles University held a timely conference honouring the legacy of Karel Schwarzenberg—statesman, human rights advocate, and former foreign minister. Invited speakers reflected on his values and their enduring relevance.
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Zelenskyy: A role for all in Ukraine’s post-war revival
Monday 5. May 2025Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Charles University on Monday as part of his official visit to the Czech Republic. He took part in a discussion with students, focusing on how graduates may contribute to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
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Graduate teacher: Mobile phones don't belong in school
Wednesday 16. April 2025Mobile phones expose children to constant shifts in attention, impacting their ability to focus on tasks requiring patience. Lukáš Barborka, a top teaching graduate and mathematician from CU, says this trend is harming students' skills.
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A look back at Michael Grätzel's guest lecture at CU
Thursday 10. April 2025Professor Michael Grätzel, the celebrated chemist behind the invention of dye-sensitised solar cells, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from CU. The accolade marks the 16th honorary degree in his distinguished career.
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CU as a best practice example for Erasmus+ BIPs
Thursday 27. March 2025Blended intensive programmes (BIPs) are one of the new Erasmus+ features that were introduced in 2021. In this informative article, the author explains how they serve students as well as university staff. Read more to find out if BIPs are right for you!
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FORUM EN 13 2024
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FORUM 70 2/2025
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