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Professor Jiří Zima has announced his candidacy for the position of Rector of Charles University

At the meeting of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science, Charles University, held on May 22, 2025, the faculty’s former dean, Prof. RNDr. Jiří Zima, CSc., was unanimously nominated as a candidate for the position of Rector of Charles University.

Šafařík’s maps inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Czech cultural heritage has achieved a significant international success with the inscription of the unique maps by Slavist Pavel Josef Šafařík into the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. UNESCO’s Secretariat received 122 nominations, of which only 74 were recommended for inscription. The Faculty of Science at Charles University can now proudly celebrate its second entry on this prestigious international list — the first being the successful nomination of the Camocio maps in 2017.

Student and Alumnus of our Faculty Succeed at Prestigious Czech Nature Photo 2025 Competition

Biology student Jakub Horák and Faculty of Science alumnus Vojtěch Schmidt achieved outstanding success in the 9th edition of the prestigious Czech Nature Photo competition. Jakub Horák won first place in the "Landscape" category, while Vojtěch Schmidt was named the overall winner with his Photograph of the Year.

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Professor Jiří Zima has announced his candidacy for the position of Rector of Charles University

Professor Jiří Zima has announced his candidacy for the position of Rector of Charles University

Published: Thursday 22.5.2025

At the meeting of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science, Charles University, held on May 22, 2025, the faculty’s former dean, Prof. RNDr. Jiří Zima, CSc., was unanimously nominated as a candidate for the position of Rector of Charles University.

Group of Asymmetric Synthesis Published a Study in Nature Communications

Group of Asymmetric Synthesis Published a Study in Nature Communications

Published: Thursday 22.5.2025

Dr. Vojtěch Dočekal and Prof. Jan Veselý, from the Department of Organic Chemistry, have developed a highly effective methodology for the preparation of inherently chiral calix[4]arenes. The study was published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

Famelab 2025 opens its doors!

Famelab 2025 opens its doors!

Published: Tuesday 20.5.2025

Do you want to become a star of the scientific sky and shine in one of the oldest international scientific competitions? Are you eager to hone your presentation skills, touch the big stage, get the opportunity to do some serious networking, and have one heck of a weekend with the other finalists? Then the FameLab competition is for you! Applications are open until 30 June 2025!

May 2025 Course at the Further Education Centre

May 2025 Course at the Further Education Centre

Published: Friday 2.5.2025

In May 2025, the Centre for Continuing Education has again prepared an interesting offer for you.

Interview with laureate of Student velemlok award for years 2023/2024 in chemistry, Luděk Míka

Interview with laureate of Student velemlok award for years 2023/2024 in chemistry, Luděk Míka

Published: Tuesday 29.4.2025

During his lectures, he connects the world of inorganic chemistry with biology, art, geology, geography, and even the current political landscape. Above all, he teaches students to look at the world around them in a completely new way. In addition to inorganic chemistry, his main focus is on teaching experimental subjects (that is, how to properly conduct experiments in school) and creating teaching aids using 3D printing.

Student and Alumnus of our Faculty Succeed at Prestigious Czech Nature Photo 2025 Competition

Student and Alumnus of our Faculty Succeed at Prestigious Czech Nature Photo 2025 Competition

Published: Monday 28.4.2025

Biology student Jakub Horák and Faculty of Science alumnus Vojtěch Schmidt achieved outstanding success in the 9th edition of the prestigious Czech Nature Photo competition. Jakub Horák won first place in the "Landscape" category, while Vojtěch Schmidt was named the overall winner with his Photograph of the Year.

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