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The early bird registration for the 19th ICA Conference Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage, which will take place September 17-19, 2025 at the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has been extended until 31 July 31 2025.

Following last year’s success, we have opened registration for the 2025 edition of the standalone course Spatial Data Science in Python, which is open to everyone and leads to a European micro-credentials certificate. This time, we’ve adjusted the schedule so you can participate even with a full-time job or if you live overseas. The course will take place in two blocks – September 8–12 and September 22–26, 2025, each day from 16:00 to 18:00 CEST. Registration is open until August 31, 2025.

From March 31 to June 6, 2025, the Department of Social Geography and Regional Development will host the 29th annual edition of the so-called American Term – a collaborative program between the Faculty of Science at Charles University and one of the most prestigious American universities, Dartmouth College (New Hampshire, USA).

The Endowment Fund of the Faculty of Science, Charles University, whose statute includes support for pedagogical, scientific, and research activities carried out at the faculty, is announcing a call for applications for the "Financial Contribution for a Student’s Trip Abroad for Experience." The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 2025, and the decision on the award will be announced by April 24, 2025.

Dr. Miroslav Šobr specializes in hydrology, limnology, and natural hazards. He is a beloved educator and participates in teaching both bachelor's and master's courses, including the challenging Planetary Geography, which he has supervised since 2018. He is actively involved in teaching hydrology and regional geography of Asia, drawing on his field experience from Lake Baikal and Central Asia. He enjoys leading field exercises and practical tasks within the Geography Olympiad, which he has helped organize since 2013. His teaching emphasizes discussion, practical examples, and a fair approach to students.

With the approaching end of official support for the Windows 10 operating system by Microsoft, we would like to inform you about the necessity of transitioning to a supported system, Windows 11.