The New Academic Press published the composite book called The Frustrated Peace? The political, Social and Economic Impact of the Versailles Treaty edited by Václav Horčička, Jan Němeček, Marija Wakounig, Vojtěch Kessler and Jaroslav Valkoun. The composite book is the output of the international conference named The Frustrated Peace? The Versailles Treaty and its Political, […]
On 26th and 27th May 2021, the international conference celebrating of 1100th anniversary of the death of St. Ludmila will take place. The event is organised by association St. Ludmila 1100 years in cooperation with Charles University. The organisation is supported by doctor Drahomír Suchánek from the Institute of World History and doctor Jakub Izdný […]
The Alexandria Publications published the Greek translation of Jan Koura’s book „“Rozdělený ostrov. Studená válka a kyperská otázka v letech 1960-1974“. The book is devoted to the international dimension of „Cyprus Issue“ and brings new findings of the role of Eastern Blok countries in Cyprus and the imports of the Czechoslovakian armature to the island. […]
The Institute of World History organizes two online lectures of Professor Nicolas Verdier of École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) for the upcoming week: Queslques réflexions sur les Atlas et leurs materiatités (XVIIe-XIXe sciècles) Monday 29 March at 10 a.m. More information here Pierre Nora, les hauts lieux et la géographie Tuesday 30 […]
The Institute of World History invites you to the book presentation of Professor Lorenz M. Lüthi (McGill University) entitled Cold Wars: Asia, the Middle East, Europe (Cambridge University Press 2020). The presentation will take place on 12 April 2021 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The event is organized by the Cold War Research Group (CWRG). […]
The President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic awarded Professor Jan Županič a Silver medal and Commemorative letter for his long-termed service within the expert group of Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Subcommittee on Heraldry and Vexillology.
The new publication of Jaroslav Valkoun called “Great Britain, the Dominions and the Transformation of the British Empire, 1907–1931. The Road to the Statute of Westminster” has been published this week by Routledge Publishing.
The Faculty of Arts, Charles University, is looking for teachers and officers.
The Greek translation of a book by Dr Koura from the Institute of World History at CU FA “Divided Island: Cold War and the Cyprus Dispute in Years 1960-1974” has been published in an Athenian publishing house in May 2021.
Ninety Students of Czech studies from thirty-six countries are headed for the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. They will undergo an intensive study programme of Czech and get acquainted with Czech culture and history.
From 1 September, current systems Aleph, Verde, and SFX will be replaced by a new modern library system ALMA.
Lenka Šulová is a Charles University graduate from the Faculty of Arts, specialising in clinical and social psychology. Along with her private practice, she teaches at the Department of Psychology. Professor Šulová lives in Prague and considers golf one of the best sports there is. Her handicap is 22.
A team of historians from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, has joined an international project TEH21: Teaching European History in the 21st Century and began their work on transnational history textbook. It will present an overview of the most important events of European history from the perspective of Czech and foreign authors.
After the summer holidays, you can look forward to a new look of discovery service UKAŽ (ukaz.cuni.cz/en), which will replace the current Ebsco Discovery Service. The environment for librarians will change as well – Alma, a modern library platform, will replace the existing Aleph, Verde and SFX systems.
On Friday, 2 July, from 6 am to 9 pm the main entrance of the CU FA building in nám Jana Palacha will be closed due to a film shooting project. It is possible to enter through the back door in Valentinská street.
Representatives of Charles University academia led by prof. Tomáš Zima will put a wreath by the bust of Milada Horáková in Carolinum on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 9:30 am, in commemoration of 71st anniversary since her death.
