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Charles University, founded in 1348, is one of the oldest universities in the world. Now it has 17 faculties (14 in Prague, 2 in Hradec Králové and 1 in Pilsen)
✨ We wish you a peaceful Christmas Eve filled with calm and joyful moments. Enjoy it exactly the way you wish, and with those who bring you smiles and a sense of comfort. 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🎄 Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and you still don’t have a gift for your loved ones?

🎁 How about a ticket to the Representative Ball of the Charles University 2026 as an elegant surprise under the Christmas tree?

🎟️ Tickets are available here: goout.net/en/reprezent...
December 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎄 The Great Hall of the Carolinum resonated at the end of the year with the traditional Christmas Concert of Charles University.
December 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🕯️ The fourth candle on the Advent wreath represents love and also reminds us that Advent is coming to an end and Christmas is just around the corner. It is the perfect time to pause for a moment and get into the festive spirit.
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We will never forget.

On Sunday, 21 December, the academic community will gather to honour the memory of the victims of the tragedy at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, in December 2023.
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
💃 You do not have to be perfect. All that matters is that you come.

The Representative Ball of Charles University brings together the entire academic community.

📍 Municipal House

📅 January 16, 2026


📌 All information here: link.cuni.cz/RepresentativeBall
Invitation to the Representative Ball of Charles University 2026
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🌐 Join us at “Disinfoverse–Different Dimensions of (Un)Certainty” Conference

How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play?

Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🤩 Our professor Kateřina Králová will become a member of the Scientific Council of @erc.europa.eu.

💪 This is the very first representation of @charlesuni.cuni.cz in this prestigious body. In this role, she will help shape European research.

😍 Congratulations!

👉 science.fsv.cuni.cz/en/professor...
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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In Prague this week: 🌍Experts from 30+ institutions from 4 continents meet for the workshop Unlocking the potential of tax admin data for tax abuse research.
Co-organizers: @taxjustice.net @skatteforsk.bsky.social IGC @miroslavpalansky.bsky.social @charlesuni.cuni.cz.
taxjustice.net/events/unloc...
December 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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📖 As we wrap up 2025, we continue our series In the Postdoc’s Library, where postdoctoral researchers at @charlesuni.cuni.cz share what has recently inspired or engaged them – from books and articles to podcasts.

For December, Chandana Ravikumar offers her picks.
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🎓 Charles University has 23 new professors!

👏🏻 Yesterday, President Petr Pavel and Minister Robert Plaga presented appointment decrees to the professors present in the Great Hall of Carolinum, 23 of whom work at our university.

❤️ Congratulations to all those appointed!
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🕯️ The third Advent candle is associated with joy.


It reminds us that even in a time of waiting, there is space for lightness, gratitude, and shared moments. May joy give you energy for the final days of the year.


✨ We wish you a peaceful and joyful Third Sunday of Advent.
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎓 Alumni Club on LinkedIn!

The Alumni Club of Charles University is excited to announce the launch of our new LinkedIn profile — a space created by alumni, for alumni.

✨ The next chapter begins together.

📌 Follow us: www.linkedin.com/company/cu-a...
December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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🎙️ New episode of the Postdoctoral Podcast

How to navigate the transition from a PhD to a postdoctoral position? And what impact can research on children’s literature have on society? We speak with Sarah Caré about her path, research on children’s literature, and her work within the WONDRE project⁠.
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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🔗 Watch the full recording of the discussion at: cutt.ly/StiBK9xZ
CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience against Disinformation, perspectives from Central Europe - CEDMO
CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience against Disinformation, perspectives from Central Europe
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December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🤖 #AI can create content that looks real—but how do you spot the fakes?

At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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💼 Joining the Academy Assembly are Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Tomio Okamura, First Vice President of the Senate Jiří Drahoš, Charles University Rector Milena Králíčková @charlesuni.cuni.cz, likely future Deputy PM Karel Havlíček, and others.
December 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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✨Editor's Pick✨

Venus’s rotation axis is not where it should be – but atmospheric torques, not mantle convection, are likely responsible.

🔗 Learn more in @eos.org : eos.org/editor-highl...

#AGUPubs #Venus #Planets #Space @charlesuni.cuni.cz @dlr-en.bsky.social
Is Convection Wobbling Venus? - Eos
Venus’s rotation axis is not where it should be – but atmospheric torques, not mantle convection, are likely responsible.
eos.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎓 Charles University awarded the honorary scientific degree of doctor honoris causa to two outstanding figures of world medicine.

The honours were accepted by Professor of Medicine Béla Péter Merkely and Professor of Virology Marc Van Ranst. 🔬

📌 Full report: link.cuni.cz/DoctorHonori...
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🎄 Today we light the second Advent candle together. It is known as the Bethlehem candle and, in some traditions, it symbolizes love.

✨ Wishing you a calm and peaceful Advent day spent with your loved ones.
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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@charlesuni.cuni.cz is ready 💪🏻🎄
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🎄✨ Today, St. Nicholas brings a festive atmosphere, angelic kindness, and a touch of devilish merriment.

We wish all our students, teachers, and staff a wonderful St. Nicholas Day. May your day be full of smiles and pleasant surprises. 😇🔥
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🏛️ Two European presidents visit Charles University within two weeks.

In recent days, Charles University has hosted two exceptional statesmen – President Karol Nawrocki of Poland and President Bajram Begaj of Albania.
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
👑 Still wondering which study programme is right for you?

At Charles University, we offer 17 faculties and more than 850 degree programs – there’s something for everyone!

🤩 Join us at our Open Days.

📌 Find all key dates and details here: studycharles.cz/calendar
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🎓 Our Faculty secured 19 new GAČR projects across all categories! From standard (16 funded, with only a 14% success rate this year) to junior, return, and incoming grants — a strong year for research at the Faculty of Science, @unikarlova.cuni.cz!

More info: 1url.cz/gJ5dF
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM