Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join us in supporting talent, education, culture, community and human dignity. Help us build a responsible university. Through the donation kiosk, you can easily support our gifted students, the development of future leaders, online tutoring or the AFO popular science festival.

You can also support the Palacký University Endowment Fund via the Darujme.cz platform.

Time: 12:00–5:00 p.m.

Ondra is a 12-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. He is now bravely undergoing chemotherapy, with all its side effects and complications. A bone marrow transplant is essential for his recovery.

Although bone marrow donor registries now know no borders, a suitable match still cannot be found for one in every four patients. That is why every new registrant increases the chances of a match for everyone in need.

The recruitment of donors aged 35 and under is organised jointly by the UP Volunteer Centre, Coffee Library and the Šance Olomouc association.

You can find further details on this page (in Czech).

Time: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Bring along any children’s clothing and accessories you no longer need, and take something else home. The swap will take place in the afternoon and will be open to the entire university community and the general public. Come along to donate, swap or pick something out. In the event of bad weather, the swap will take place in the night study room of the Zbrojnice Library.

What you can bring: Only clean, washed and undamaged items, up to one standard shopping bag per person.

(in Czech)

Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Venue: Konvikt Theatre Hall

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

The Epstein case is not merely the story of one individual. It raises important questions concerning the abuse of power, social stereotypes, trust in institutions and support for people who have experienced violence. A moderated discussion with Lukáš Houdek will link current research into Epstein’s writings with the Czech context and focus on how to create a safer and more respectful environment, and how to talk about sensitive topics without stigmatisation or prejudice.

Documentary filmmaker, journalist and artist Lukáš Houdek studied Romani Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. He was the coordinator and one of the leading figures behind the HateFree Culture project; he explores themes related to physicality and intimacy, and has undertaken a number of artistic and journalistic projects on the topics of minorities, prejudice, and historical or personal trauma. He is currently a reporter for Heroine magazine, whilst also assisting several towns with communicating issues relating to the coexistence of different population groups.

Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

This year, Breakfast with Science will once again provide an opportunity for junior female researchers and PhD students at Palacký University to meet.

This year’s guest will be chemist Lucie Brulíková, Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University. Throughout her career, she has gained a wealth of significant academic and international experience, ranging from her studies and research stays in Denmark and at the prestigious University of Notre Dame in the USA to establishing her own research group at the Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University. Her work focuses on medicinal chemistry and the development of new drugs to treat tuberculosis. Her professional career is an inspiring example of how cutting-edge scientific work can be combined with people management and academic leadership. The main theme of the meeting will be leadership in the academic environment – how to lead a team, develop the potential of others, build professional self-confidence and find one’s own path to leadership positions in science. Lucie Brulíková will offer insights not only as an experienced scientist, but also as a senior manager who has herself travelled the path from a junior researcher to the leader of her own team and a member of the faculty’s management team.

Register via this link.

Time: 13:00–15:30 p.m.

Location: small meeting room at the Rector’s Office

Target group: UP employees (international staff)

Come and have a coffee with HR! Are you an international staff member and would you like to find out more about how the Rector’s Office HR department and the Welcome Office can help you?

Come along to an informal get-together at the Rector’s Office! You can look forward to a brief introduction to the Rector’s Office HR department and the Welcome Office, a tour of the Rector’s Office premises – including the Rector’s office – and, above all, the chance to meet colleagues from HR in person and ask any questions you may have about work and working conditions at UP or about your or your family’s stay in the Czech Republic.

At 1.15 pm and 2.30 pm, we’ll be giving a short presentation summarising the most important information. Simply choose the time that suits you best. And, of course, there’ll be coffee and some tasty treats on offer.

Do pop in, get to know us and ask us anything you’d like to know. We look forward to seeing you!

Time: 13:00–15:30 p.m.

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

Are you unsure how to deal with a situation at university that is causing you distress? Do you need to check whether your experience is ‘normal’? Or are you simply looking for someone with whom you can discuss the situation impartially and in confidence? Palacký University has ombudspersons at both university and faculty level. What might lead you to approach them? It could be a conflict with a lecturer, supervisor or colleague, a feeling of unfair treatment, inappropriate communication, or even a situation where you’re simply unsure how to handle it or whether to address it at all.

Come and meet Jaroslava Šotola, Martina Oulehlová and Dana Štěrbová, and find out how their roles work in practice. Together, we’ll look at typical situations in which people turn to ombudspersons, what ombudspersons can offer – and, conversely, where the limits of their role lie. You’ll also learn how they handle confidentiality and the difference between a consultation, a suggestion, mediation and a formal complaint. The first part of the session will be an informal introduction to the work of ombudspeople and their experiences, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. From 3.00 pm, you’ll be able to meet individual ombudspeople at separate tables and discuss anything that interests you with them informally – even if you don’t have a specific problem.

The session is open to all students and staff at Palacký University who want to know who they can turn to when they’re unsure what to do next.

No prior registration is required.

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: UPoint

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

This year’s edition opens up space for exploration, tension and ambiguity. It may involve small encounters as well as major social issues. About relationships that work — and those that are strained. About visible and hidden boundaries. About moments when we come together, and those when we pass each other by.

The exhibition is open to all free of charge, with no prior registration required.

Time: 9:00 a.m.–13:00 p.m.

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

Start your day on a pleasant note at the university’s community and counselling centre! Relax, enjoy a healthy snack and a space for meeting up, unwinding and working. There will also be a selection of creative relaxation activities for group and individual participation.

The event is open to all with no prior registration required.

(in Czech)

Time: 13:00–15:30 p.m.

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

A World Café on the role of universities in turbulent times. This is a participatory format that enables participants to share experiences and collaboratively seek answers to complex questions across disciplines. Participants will take turns in small groups over three rounds of dialogue, moving between groups as they go and bringing ideas from previous discussions. The aim is not to reach a single conclusion, but to create a space for insight and the interconnection of different perspectives.

Facilitator Simona Zábržová has spent 20 years in top-level business and is a sought-after consultant and mentor. She has worked as a director at Suitu, Giftisimo and Bushman. For the past seven years, she has been fully dedicated to the start-up Soulmio, which focuses on online mental health support in companies. She is a co-founder of the Mendeor Institute, which uses AI to link mental resilience, leadership and performance. In 2025, she and Soulmio received an award from Deloitte FAST50 in the Impact Stars category, and she is also the recipient of the Innovators 2020 award from Hospodářské noviny.

The group discussion is limited to 10 people; please register via this link.

Time: 15:00–16:30 p.m.

Location: Václavka Community Garden (Bedřich Válavka Halls of Residence – Šmeralova 1090/8)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Come along to the Václavka Community Garden, looked after by the student association Udržitelný Palacký, where we nurture both our souls and nature amongst the flowerbeds. The gardening workshop will be led by ecologist and gardener Barbora Hertlová, under whose guidance we’ll set about preparing Václavka for winter. Once the work is done, we’ll enjoy a barbecue (feel free to bring your own food). The Freeshop community re-use centre will also be open during the event.

Barbora Hertlová is a qualified ecologist, lecturer, gardener, florist and graduate of Palacký University. After many years working in the non-profit sector focused on nature conservation, she moved into sustainable gardening with the aim of spreading enthusiasm and inspiration for protecting our environment.

Sustainable Palacký is a student initiative that aims to create and strengthen a sustainable environment at Palacký University. We focus on building a community of students who care about the future of our planet. We organise educational and community events, help promote eco-friendly solutions at Palacký University, and support other student and public projects with an environmental focus. Our long-term projects include looking after the Václavka community garden and running the Freeshop re-use centre.

The maximum capacity is 25 people, so please register in good time.

Time: 16:45–18:15 p.m.

Location: Poděbrady Natural Swimming Pool

Target group: UP students; UP employees

Some will wade in up to their ankles, others will jump in headfirst. Cold-water swimming as a way to build physical (and mental) resilience. Nice and steady, step by step, breath by breath, venturing just a little way out of your comfort zone. We’ll learn the basic techniques and safety rules, and we’ll respect our bodies and how we feel. Please bring a swimsuit, a towel and warm clothes.

Please register in good time to take part.

(in Czech)

Time: 16:45–18:15 p.m.

Location: Olomouc Regional Museum, Radecký Hall

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Resilience is not merely an individual’s ability to endure challenging situations at any cost. It is the ability to cope with stress, adapt to change and regain balance after challenging situations. It can be nurtured and developed. We will define what resilience means and what strengthens or, conversely, weakens it. In the lecture and subsequent discussion, we will focus on two interconnected aspects: What can I do to build my own resilience? And what can we do as a society?

Simona Zábržová has been active in top-level business for 20 years and is a sought-after consultant, mentor and trainer. She has worked as a director at Suitu, Giftisimo and Bushman. For the past seven years, she has been fully dedicated to the start-up Soulmio, which focuses on online mental health support in companies. She is a co-founder of the Mendeor Institute, which uses AI to link mental resilience, leadership and performance. In 2025, she and Soulmio received an award fro Deloitte FAST50 in the Impact Stars category, and she is also the recipient of the Innovators 2020 award from Hospodářské noviny.

Time: 18:30–20:00 p.m.

Location: meet in front of the Regional History Museum in Olomouc (nám. Republiky)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

A Medicine Walk is the practice of mindful walking in nature, offering a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and stress of everyday life. It combines elements of mindfulness, quiet walks in nature and conscious self-observation, creating space to calm the mind and recharge your batteries. The workshop will guide participants through the basic principles of this technique and show them how they can use it regularly to support their mental wellbeing.

The facilitator, Filip Kňažek, is an expert in the field of mental health and personal development, combining his background in pharmacy with expertise in wellbeing. His approach blends specialist knowledge with practical experience and a respect for natural processes. His programmes combine elements of mindfulness, body-based work and time spent in nature, creating a safe space for personal growth and pushing one’s own limits.

Please register in advance for the walk.

Time: 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP employees

Come along to Health Day to relax for a while, stretch out stiff muscles and recharge your batteries. These short yoga sessions will focus primarily on counteracting the effects of sitting at a computer for long periods, releasing tension in the back, neck and shoulders, and promoting general mental wellbeing. The sessions are suitable for both beginners and more experienced practitioners and require no prior experience. All you need is comfortable clothing and a desire to treat yourself to a moment for yourself. The sessions will be led by Martin Kudláček.

Register for the morning yoga sessions via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1), UP Library, room 1.57

Target group: UP employees

Come and have your eyes tested under the guidance of specialists from the Department of Optics at the UP Faculty of Science. This traditional and popular event will offer visual function testing, intraocular pressure measurements and individual consultations focusing on refractive errors of the eye. You will also receive valuable information on effective ways to correct these conditions.

Register for the examination here or here.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP employees

MultiSport is no longer just about working out at the gym. It promotes an overall healthy lifestyle, balance and care for both body and mind. Come and find out what the card has to offer and sample some delicious smoothies.

You are warmly welcome to visit the stand even without prior registration.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1), British Centre, room 1.64

Target group: UP employees

MultiSport has organised body composition measurements for you using the InBody device. This specialised assessment effectively determines the proportions of muscle, fat and water in your body, alleviates any uncertainty about your fitness level and supports overall recovery and the proper planning of your training regime.

Register for the assessment via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1), UP Publishing House, room 1.26

Target group: UP employees

Try a relaxing massage from MultiSport. This specialised treatment helps to effectively relieve muscle tension, eases back pain caused by stiffness and promotes the body’s overall recovery.

Register for a massage via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP employees

In collaboration with VZP Health Insurance, we have organised blood pressure checks, skin hydration assessments, and there will be a model of a cigarette packet showing the tar content, a breast model on which you can practise feeling for ‘lumps’, a tick model, and expert advice on how to make the most of VZP’s benefits.

You are warmly welcome to visit the stand even without prior registration.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP employees

Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna (VZP), in collaboration with the AVE pharmacy, has organised a specialised vascular age assessment for you. This non-invasive diagnostic test analyses the elasticity of your arteries in detail and can detect the risk of cardiovascular disease even before the first symptoms appear.

Register for the test via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: UP Student Club (Zbrojnice courtyard, Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP employees

Take advantage of the offer of specialist podiatric assessment from the General Health Insurance Company (VZP) in collaboration with the AVE pharmacy. This examination focuses on correct gait biomechanics, the condition of your arches and the overall health of your feet. It includes specialist advice to help you prevent pain and deformities and recommend proper care.

Register for the examination via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1), UP Publishing House meeting room

Target group: UP employees

As part of Health Day, experienced masseur Vlastislav Kovář will offer short, targeted massages of selected muscle groups. He will focus on the areas that tend to be most strained by sedentary work, one-sided strain or stress. The aim is to relieve increased muscle tension, support recovery and improve body awareness. Come along for a 15-minute session to experience what targeted muscle work can do for your everyday comfort.

Register for a massage via this link.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

Oral hygiene is a vital pillar of overall health. The health of the oral cavity – including teeth and soft tissues – is entirely in the hands of the patient, provided they are properly motivated and instructed by a dentist or dental hygienist. Brushing is fundamental, but do you know how to hold the toothbrush correctly, and do you know how to make the right movements? Are you familiar with oral hygiene products – interdental care, toothpastes and mouthwashes? We’ll introduce you to the basics of proper oral care and answer your questions. Do pop in to see us in the Zbrojnice courtyard – your Olomouc Dental Students’ Association.

You’re warmly welcome at our stand even without prior registration.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees

Visit the ergonomics stand focused on preventing musculoskeletal problems and supporting mental wellbeing. As part of the activity, you will have the chance to try out modern assistive devices designed to create a healthy working environment. You will test your concentration with a short cognitive function test and a follow-up quiz featuring ten ergonomic elements. This will provide you with quick feedback and expert recommendations for your day-to-day work.

You are warmly welcome to visit the stand even without prior registration.

(in Czech)

Time: 10:00–10:45 and 11:00–11:45

Location: online

Target group: UP students; UP employees

In this practical online workshop with Tomáš Mixa, you will focus on the principles of ergonomics at work. You will learn how to set up your workspace correctly, prevent strain and incorporate simple stretches that you can do right at your desk. Treat your body to better conditions during the working day.

Tomáš Mixa is a physiotherapist, ergonomist and managing director of ZdravýPodnik. He has long been dedicated to the prevention of health problems in the workplace, ergonomics and the promotion of healthy movement.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Speak to a clinical pharmacist from Olomouc University Hospital about the correct and safe use of medicines, drug interactions, the use of vitamins and dietary supplements, or even what to include in a home first-aid kit. You can also hand in any out-of-date or unwanted medicines at the stand for safe disposal. You can bring them even if they have been opened or are without their original packaging.

You are warmly welcome to visit the stand even without prior registration.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Health isn’t just about our bodies, but also about our minds. But when was the last time you took your own mind for a ‘check-up’? Stop by the Department of Psychology’s stand for a moment: find out how you’re coping with stress and where your energy is draining away. Explore whether you’re spending time on things that are meaningful to you. Identify what brings you real joy. Take away a practical tip on how to look after yourself better. Or simply pop in for a chat. You might leave with a clearer head and in a slightly better mood.

You’ll be welcomed by: Mgr. Pavlína Sitařová, Ph.D. – psychologist, trainee therapist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University; Mgr. Nikol Schmidtová – psychologist, crisis intervention specialist, PhD student at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University; Mgr. Markéta Pilná – psychologist, crisis intervention specialist, PhD student at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University.

You are warmly welcome to visit the stand even without prior registration.

Time: 10:00–14:00

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Pop by our stand and get a free stress assessment! You can then carry out the stress test yourself from the comfort of your own home, following the instructions we’ll provide. At the OUSHI laboratory, part of the UP Institute of Social Health, we measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva throughout the day. Thanks to ongoing research on this topic, we can offer you this stress test completely free of charge, instead of the original price of 2,400 Kč. In addition to research, OUSHI is also involved in education and provides psychiatric, clinical-psychological and psychotherapeutic services.

The event is organised by the Institute of Social Health at the Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology (CMTF UP), which focuses on research and education in the field of psychosocial health and brings together experts from the fields of psychology, biology, sociology and medicine. Since 2023, its activities have been complemented by the Centre for Psychosocial Health, which also oversees activities related to stress measurement.

You are warmly welcome to visit our stand even without prior registration.