Students, spring, and a royal crown in the heart of Prague
The Students’ Majáles - a celebration of spring, student life and free-spiritedness - returned to Prague for the 13th time. On 1 May, 'royal' entourages gathered at Kampa to take part in the traditional parade, also choosing the next Majáles King or Queen.
- AutorJitka Jiřičková
- FotoVladimír Šigut
- Zpráva dneNe
His spinal illness was diagnosed late: Now, he fights for others
Around 10% of the population suffers from Scheuermann's kyphosis and idiopathic scoliosis. Motivated by his own experience , student Tadeáš Řáha launched a campaign focused on early detection.
- AutorHelena Zdráhalová
- FotoAnna Jeřábková, Veronika Vachule Nehasilová
- Zpráva dneNe
Students pull off hockey sensation at University Games
The Czech team won five medals at the Winter World University Games in Turin, Italy. Hockey players claimed gold, while biathletes Petr Hák and Svatava Mikysková secured silver in the relay. Three bronze medals were also earned.
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoJiří Novák and Torino 2025 FISU Games
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Med student and Bake Off winner shares the sweet side of life
“Baking is for me a feeling of happiness in difficult times, an opportunity for endless self-expression...,” says Vojtěch Vrtiška, pastry chef, calligraphy expert, and med student at the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University.
- AutorMarcela Uhlíková
- FotoHynek Glos, Vojtěch Vrtiška archive
- Zpráva dneNe
A great internship made possible through Erasmus and 4EU+
A six-month internship for students from Sorbonne Université in France, facilitated by the 4EU+ Alliance and the Erasmus programme, has just wrapped up. The fascinating internship is run by the Faculty of Science in cooperation with Sotio Biotech.
- AutorMarcela Uhlíková, Jan Velinger
- FotoMichal Novotný, Daniel Hotový
- Zpráva dneNe
Congratulations to our students who gave their all in Paris!
Thirteen students from Charles University were among the Czech representatives at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Although they didn’t finish on the podium, some came close and all made a mark!
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoOlympijskytym.cz, Charles University
- Zpráva dneNe
Yachting duo made it to Olympics earlier than they expected!
Only the top 20 crews from 20 countries get to compete in yachting events at the Olympics. And Czechia is the only one without direct access to the sea. We were represented by Sára Tkadlecová and Zosia Burska, both from CU.
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoHynek Glos, Czech Yachting Association
- Zpráva dneNe
Flying at high speed over water is an adrenaline rush!
It’s no surprise windsurfing is a big sport in coastal countries, but it enjoys considerable popularity in landlocked Czechia. Kateřina Švíková, representing the Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Paris, is proof.
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoKateřina Švíková personal archive
- Zpráva dneNe
Not all disputes have to end up in court: Mediation can help
When you seek a divorce in the US, it is likely that the court will recommend or even order you to try to resolve the split by mediation first. Noemi Kotrlá, a student at the Faculty of Law, has focused on out-of-court dispute resolution.
- AutorHelena Zdráhalová
- FotoHynek Glos
- Zpráva dneNe
Secrets of the Moravian Karst
Can you imagine analysing a buried vessel once used in a ritual? Or investigating an ancient burial site for elites from the Hallstatt culture in the Moravian Karst? Archaeologist and Charles University doctoral student Zuzana Golec Mírová has done that - and more.
- FotoVladimír Šigut
- Zpráva dneNe
Designing better medication
“In addition to research, I also work in a pharmacy, and often hear from elderly patients how hard some medical tablets are for them to swallow. That is why I focused on developing tablets that disperse in the mouth,” says Thao Tranová, a postgraduate student at Charles University.
- AutorJitka Jiřičková
- FotoHynek Glos
- Zpráva dneNe
Beach Volleyball champ excels on and off the sand
Many people know CU student Ondřej Perušič by his nickname, Perun, after the Slavic god of thunder and lightning. Last October, fans saw him and team partner David Schweiner win gold at the World Beach Volleyball Championships.
- AutorHelena Zdráhalová
- FotoVladimír Šigut
- Zpráva dneNe
One of three-hundred
The protective gear alone is impressive but just wait until you witness two opponents go at each other. With fluid sword movements reminiscent of the ancient samurai, competitors shout and strike. Such is kendo. And such is a student of the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Hradec Králové, Nikol Eichlerová. The European Champion.
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoMichal Novotný
- Zpráva dneNe
Everyone questions their abilities
“I have twenty kids in each classroom that I can influence, inspire, or teach critical thinking. I teach multiple classes and I have an impact on many children’s lives. That’s the beauty of the teaching profession,” says Daniel Pražak, a teacher, education populariser, and PhD student at CU.
- AutorPavla Hubálková
- FotoVladimír Šigut
- Zpráva dneNe
UK Kings edge ČVUT Engineers in hockey battle
Charles University hockey players, the UK Kings Prague, defeated rivals the ČVUT Engineers Prague representing 4:3 in the annual Battle of the Universities. The match was played in the Holešovice Sports Hall.
- AutorJiří Novák
- FotoVladimír Šigut
- Zpráva dneNe
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