Rector

doc. JUDr. Michael Kohajda, Ph.D.

Vice-Rector for International Relations

Statutory Representative of the Rector
doc. Mgr. Ivona Barešová, Ph.D.

Vice-Rector for Studies and Lifelong Learning

PhDr. Jitka Petrová, Ph.D.

Vice-Rector for Doctoral Studies and Junior Science

doc. Mgr. Miroslav Dopita, Ph.D. 

Vice-Rector for Science, Creative Activities and Knowledge Transfer

prof. Mgr. Jiří Drábek, Ph.D.

Vice-Rector for Communication and Social Responsibility

Mgr. Matěj Dostálek

At the last management meeting (23 April), the publication of the courses leading to the micro-certificate in a publicly available online catalogue was discussed. The question of the possible display of students' photos to their teachers within the STAG system is being addressed. Read the full summary (in Czech) (after logging in to the UP Portal). 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.

The Rector's Office/Křížkovského Canteen will be closed from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 May for NATO meetings

Employees and students can order lunch in any other UP canteen, choose from the FreshUP range in the adjacent building or take advantage of discounts in nearby restaurants. For more information, see the UP Portal.

Traffic restrictions on the Zbrojnice/Armoury and its surroundings on Wednesday 14 May

The rich programme of the Olomouc Majáles festival will require minor restrictions, a one-day parking ban on Biskupské náměstí and increased noise pollution. On Wednesday afternoon, the security of the Armoury area will be reinforced by the security service. The UP Library will also be closed from 12 noon, and from 1 p.m., the entrance fee (CZK 200) will be collected in both inner passages of the Armoury courtyard. More details on the UP Portal.

Fire protection, occupational health and safety, GDPR and cybersecurity in one place

Do you know where you can find the form for the injury report, the Rector's Office escape plan or the UP crisis phone contacts? Documents, guides, recommendations and the offer of consultations in the field of occupational health and safety, fire protection, cyber, physical and anti-virus security are clearly summarised on the new website of the Rector's Office Security Department (in Czech).

UP Sports Day is around the corner

Exactly one week from now on Wednesday, May 14th, we will have a day full of exercise, fun and, finally, socializing. Sign up for an activity to suit your mood, from canoeing to sauna, hiking, running through Olomouc's parks to the university chess tournament. More at upol.cz/en/sports-day.

Join the Welcome Office Team for UP Sports Day

We warmly invite you to take part in this year's UP Sports Day with the Welcome Office team. Whether you're looking to relax, get moving, or simply try something new, we have activities for everyone.

Activities and Locations with the Welcome Office:

• Yoga - Letňák area, 10:00-11:00, with Pavel and Anna
• Badminton - Sport Hall 4, Small area, 12:30-13:45, with Inna

CHALLENGES

Play sports with the university even during exam period

Even during exam time we have the opportunity to play sports at university prices from Monday to Friday with the Akademik Sport Center UP. Lighten up your head with karate, basketball, indoor cycling or canoeing. Pilates, yoga, healthy back exercises or dance are also on offer. For a schedule of exercise classes for May 12 - June 13, visit the ASC UP website. You can also visit the gym and sauna or the archery range.

Bring clothes, books or household items to the UP Majáles Swap

Tidy up your home before the end of term and bring to Sustainable University clothes, books and study materials and household items that you no longer use but are still functional and undamaged. You can still bring them to the Student Club in the Armoury/Zbrojnice on Monday, or then directly to the booth at the May Ball on May 14, where you can pick something for yourself again. Details on the Sustainable University website. (in Czech)

Do you have an idea that can change the world? Apply to Falling Walls Lab

We are looking for visionaries, scientists, innovators and enthusiasts who can convince in 3 minutes in English that their project, research or initiative has the power to break down barriers. No matter the field - from medicine to art, from IT to agriculture – every original idea is welcome. The 10th edition of the prestigious international competition Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic will take place on 15 September 2025 at the National Technical Library in Prague! It is open to students, PhDs and postdocs and the final will take place in Berlin. Will you give it a try? Contact UP Science Popularizer Vendula Lužná (vendula.luzna@upol.cz).

Represent UP at the Czech Academic Games

Are you at home in the athletics stadium, in the pool, on the tatami, on the climbing wall or even on the basketball or handball court? Then you can help UP build on its past successes at the Czech Academic Games. This year, the biggest university sports event in the Czech Republic will take place in Ostrava from 23-27 June. You can find how to register on the website. (in Czech)

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

Element Talks – Accessibility testing and career restart

Web accessibility and a career reboot into the world of IT are, at first glance, two distinct topics that share a passion for programming. This time around, we'll be talking about how to effectively test web accessibility at Element Talks on May 13 at 6pm at Element Coworking (in Czech), and one of our guests will even share his personal journey from banking to programming. Come meet the IT community and be sure to register here (in Czech).

EDUCATION

UP launches new joint study programme focused on digital society

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and new technologies are fundamentally changing the way we live, work and communicate. UP is therefore launching a follow-up Master's degree programme in Digital Society, Social Innovation and Global Citizenship (DIGISOC), prepared jointly with the Universities of Innsbruck and Naples. It will provide students with key skills for the future from the best experts from the three universities to understand not only technology but also its impact on society. Its accreditation was approved by UP's Internal Evaluation Board at the end of April, and applications are being accepted until the end of June.

ERA Chair Accelerator & San4fuel Summer School, June 16-20

CATRIN is organizing a summer school for students of Palacký University engaging primarily in science but also in humanities.  We've prepared a five-day programme packed with interesting workshops and lectures. It's aimed at everybody who wants to get new insights into technology transfer or innovative management. But not only these, we'll also touch upon topics like work-life balance or how to write a successful project proposal. On top of that, we'll equip you with new English-language skills, so that you'll be able to create a really good scientific presentation and communicate your science in general. All the lectures will be delivered in the English language. More information and registration.

INVITATIONS

University invites to Run for the Memory of the Nations and gives away discount codes

This year, Palacký University is the main partner of the charity Run for the Memory of the Nations, which will take place on Saturday, 31 May in Smetana Sady and will also feature a relaxation and science popularization zone of UP. We are offering all students and employees the opportunity to use a discount code of 30% (enter PARTNER30 when registering) and for the four fastest we also have a free registration for the run! Just email us by Friday, May 16 at soutez@upol.cz , who you will support with your run. Put "Běh pro Paměť národa" in the subject line.

COMPETITION

Compete with Letňák for tickets to concerts

Don't miss the big and small events and the relaxed atmosphere under the trees! Letňák Summer cinema & bar in Olomouc will open its doors next week during the university Majáles and we have tickets for several concerts that will take place there this year. Just email us by Wednesday 14th May to soutez@upol.cz with the subject "Letňák" and answer the competition question, and two tickets to the concert of your choice can be yours (28th June Robert Křesťan and Druhá tráva, 25th July Majk Spirit or 22nd August Vojtěch Dyk and D.Y.K). We ask: Which reels (video) were posted on the new Letňák Instagram profile first?

Movie tickets? Compete with Premiere Cinemas

You can also win two free tickets to Premiere Cinemas multiplex. Just email us by Wednesday 14 May to soutez@upol.cz with the subject "Premiere Cinemas" with the correct answer to the question who will be the king of this year's Olomouc Majáles and the tickets could be yours.

Win a refreshment from BOHEMSCA

The stand of our partner BOHEMSCA will not be missing again at the Olomouc Majáles UP. Visitors can look forward not only to soft drinks, but also to fine-tuned drinks. But today you can already win a wooden box with lemonades or a gift box of vitamin waters. All you have to do is email us soutez@upol.czwith the subject line "Bohemsca" by Wednesday, May 14, 2025 with the answer to the contest question: What flavors has the new UPgrade university vitamin water that you can buy at UPoint?