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Dear students,

The period of the most rigid winter at UP does not only mean the period of exams, writing final papers and reports, closing projects and counting taxes. It is also the time when the campaign directed at applicants for university studies reaches its peak. This is why students from all faculties are introducing Olomouc, Palacký University and its study offer to high school students and their parents at the Gaudeamus fair in Prague.

Another UP Open Day is planned for this Saturday – all information is available on the University City (in Czech) website. Do not hesitate to invite your friends who might be interested in studying at UP!

WHAT'S GOING ON AT UP

At the last management meeting on Wednesday 17 January 2024, the launch of the Single Digital Gateway to provide access to information, procedures and helpdesk and resolution services was discussed. Also, the new leadership of the Rada vysokých škol and the dates of the Master's graduation ceremonies are known. Read the full summary (in Czech) (after logging in to the UP Portal), we will have more for you in 14 days. More detailed information will subsequently be available in the minutes of the management meeting in UPShare, as well as in the minutes of other bodies, in UP standards and documents and on other information platforms.

For one week only, you can get tickets for the Palacký University Ball at a cheaper presale price. For UP students, tickets without a seat are still available for CZK 590. In addition to the Moondance Orchestra, you will also hear the Cimbal HellBand, whose repertoire consists not only of Moravian folk songs, but also pop and rock hits. They will perform in the Sal de Mar Hall, which offers a quieter atmosphere than the main hall. You can also look forward to a fashion show of dresses designed by a student of our law school, a rich banquet and a raffle.

To set up a prevention network, we are trying to find out if you know who to contact if you are a victim or witness of inappropriate behaviour at UP (bullying, gender-based violence, discrimination, etc.). We therefore ask you to fill in the flash survey (in Czech). The results of the survey will be used to improve awareness of the prevention network at UP if it proves to be insufficient.

Looking for a place to go skiing, wild strawberries or blueberries, or to celebrate a birthday with friends or family? Stay at the recreation centre of the Faculty of Science of the University of Karlov pod Pradědem. You can rent individual rooms or the whole building, there is also an outdoor fireplace, bicycles, scooters, table tennis, table football, swing, trampoline, snowshoes, sledges and other equipment. Details and reservations at karlov.upol.cz (in Czech).

Are you finishing your studies, or have you already graduated (even for a long time!) and are you starting your own business? Element Coworking (in Czech), opened to the public by Palacký University in Olomouc in the Envelopa Hub (in Czech) building, offers modern office facilities that meet the latest trends, generous workplaces with a relaxation area and meeting rooms. The three dozen places can be used by all those who are looking for inspiring facilities for their work in the centre of Olomouc, including students, employees and graduates of UP – with a valid student ID, graduate or employee card of UP you can also apply a 10% discount on all available tariffs at Element Coworking (in Czech).

Video Olomouc – Cradle of Education shows the beauty of Olomouc, the university and education. It was largely created by members of the Welcome Office and the Department for International Cooperation. It was first presented in New York during the celebration of the 450th anniversary of our university and received positive feedback from all over the world. Watch it for yourself on the University's YouTube channel.

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

Do you like to move in an international environment, meet new people and discover new cultures? Do you enjoy organizing trips, preparing parties, taking photos, writing articles or graphics? Join the student organization Erasmus Student Network (ESN UP Olomouc), which takes care of international students of UP and during the semester also prepares a leisure program for them, such as national presentations, Pub Talk, Pub Quiz or trips in the Czech Republic and abroad. Come to the meeting on January 29 at 2 pm at the Student Club at the Armory.

STUDY ABROAD

In the newsletter we try to regularly bring you tips on various grants and scholarships. This time all students of bachelor and master programmes with permanent residence in the Olomouc Region who would like to try studying abroad should pay attention. The Olomouc Region has a total of CZK 700,000 to support them. You can apply for your share only until 26 January, details can be found on the website of the region (in Czech).

Want to try studying in America? You have a chance, but only until 14 February! All you have to do is apply for a semester-long study stay at a partner institution within the UP study programme founded thirty years ago by the American philanthropist and friend of Palacký University Charles Merrill. Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Who the program is for, how to apply if interested, and other details can be found on the website.

Join Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Summer University, one of the largest and oldest summer schools in Europe. There are over 50 courses focusing on business, entrepreneurship and related topics. Experience the Copenhagen atmosphere and inspiring international environment with participants from over 50 countries. Thanks to the partnership between Copenhagen School and UP in the Aurora network, participation is free. For more detailed information, please visit the Aurora at UP website (in Czech).

PART-TIME JOBS

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time job and like to be on the move or surrounded by children? The Academic Sports Centre of Palacký University is currently looking for:

- Instructors/leaders of sports programmes
- Instructors/leaders/health workers/treasurers of suburban camps
- Instructors/coaches of archery
- Instructors/attendants of fitness centres

▶ More at ascup.upol.cz/brigady (in Czech)