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Karolinum hosted a Golden Graduation Ceremony for graduates of our faculty

Karolinum hosted a Golden Graduation Ceremony for graduates of our faculty

Published: Monday 14.4.2025

On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the traditional Golden Graduation Ceremony took place in the Karolina Grand Auditorium, bringing together graduates of the Faculty of Science of Charles University to celebrate 50 years since their graduation.

The American Term 2025 marks its 29th edition

The American Term 2025 marks its 29th edition

Published: Wednesday 9.4.2025

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).

Petr Jan Juračka from our faculty has received the Miroslav Petrusek Award.

Petr Jan Juračka from our faculty has received the Miroslav Petrusek Award.

Published: Monday 7.4.2025

Charles University celebrated the 677th anniversary of its founding on Monday, April 7. On this occasion, the Miloslav Petrusek Awards for Representation and Promotion and the Bedřich Hrozný Awards for Creative Achievement were presented, as is tradition. The former was awarded to Petr Jan Juračka from our faculty too. Congratulations!

Professor Yasushi Nishihara from Okayama University Receives the Silver Medal of the Faculty of Science, Charles University

Professor Yasushi Nishihara from Okayama University Receives the Silver Medal of the Faculty of Science, Charles University

Published: Thursday 3.4.2025

Professor Nishihara has maintained long-standing collaborations with Czech scientists and actively supports student internships and academic exchanges. In this interview, he shares what led him from inorganic to organometallic chemistry, why he’s enthusiastic about palladium-catalyzed reactions, and why he believes studying abroad is an experience worth pursuing.

Rector awarded the best students of the University

Rector awarded the best students of the University

Published: Tuesday 1.4.2025

Interesting scientific topics, excellent study or sporting results, as well as community activities and helping others, were all recognised by the Rector of Charles University Milena Králíčková, who presented prestigious awards to students from Charles University for their extraordinary activities. Among the awardees are also many representatives of our Faculty.

Interview with laureate of Student velemlok for years 2023/2024 in biology section Vojtěch Hladký

Interview with laureate of Student velemlok for years 2023/2024 in biology section Vojtěch Hladký

Published: Friday 28.3.2025

Vojtěch Hladký works at the Department of Philosophy and History of Science, where his research focuses primarily on ancient Greek and Renaissance philosophy. He teaches several courses in philosophy and history of science for biology students, including the course Ethics and Science. In recent years, however, the preparation of this course has been significantly contributed to by Jana Švorcová and Lenka Ovčáčková, who has also recently taken over as the main teacher.

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