Update: Buildings activated for crisis notifications in UPlikace

Do you already have the UPlikace app, through which you can receive a crisis message targeted to a specific building in case of an emergency at UP? If not, read more and download. If you do, your selected buildings have been updated for the new semester as follows:

On Wednesday 1 October the buildings where you have active classes in STAG during the winter semester were automatically activated for crisis notifications. No buildings from the previous term were automatically removed. You can manually adjust the active buildings at any time in the crisis communication settings (in the “More” menu), i.e., remove those no longer relevant to you (places where you will no longer be present) or add some, such as libraries, canteens, or other UP locations you frequent.

The modern FreshUP+ bistro will replace the uneconomical evening operation of the main canteen

Starting Monday, October 20, the brand-new university bistro at the Josef Jařab dormitory will offer not only the classic FreshUP assortment, but also quick dinners, pizza, pasta, and salads. FreshUP+ will have its own entrance from Šmeralova Street and will be open on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The adjacent main canteen will, on the other hand, end its afternoon operation (from 2:30 p.m.). Find out more on the SKM website.

Nominate your favourite teachers for the Teaching Awards UP

Three hundred names – that’s how many personalities students nominated in the first year of the best teacher competition. You can now nominate innovative and inspiring teachers for the second year of the Teaching Awards UP (in Czech). Until the end of October, you will find the “Teacher Award” tile in the evaluation portal, where you can enter a single name in the form. Teachers with the highest number of nominations will move on to the next round. More details in the UP Journal article. (in Czech)

Pick up recycling bags and help conserve resources and nature

Over 50% of waste in university mixed-waste bins could, according to analysis, still be sorted and processed. What can you do? If you live in dorms, you can continue to pick up free returnable bags for sorted waste from accommodation office staff – details on the website.

Student discounts at CrossFit Olomouc 

As UP students, you can take advantage of a 15% discount on new memberships at CrossFit Olomouc. The offer applies to all membership lengths – for example, a 3-month semester membership. Show your ISIC/UP identification card.

UP Chronicles: Welcoming Autumn and the Winter Semester: A Fresh Start on Campus

Autumn arrives in Olomouc with a fresh start on campus. Follow Welcome Office ambassador Moktan Pratap through a BIP summer school in interdisciplinary teamwork, first days in the operating room, and Orientation Day with new international students, plus practical tips for autumn life in the city. Read the full article.

STUDY AND CAREER

Visit Erasmus Days and study abroad

Wondering where and how to go for studies or practical internships abroad? Which country to choose, what arrangements are needed, and what scholarships are available? Find out during Erasmus Days at UP from 13 to 16 October. You will also have the chance to ask graduates of foreign programmes directly, and prospective applicants for scholarships for study stays in the USA are welcome. More on the International Relations website. (in Czech)

UPportunities: Inspiring careers beyond templates

What does a career look like when it doesn’t fit into established moulds? What if your professional path takes you somewhere other than what your studies prepared you for? And what is it like to find your own definition of success? These questions will be answered at the inspiring evening UPportunities: Career differently… Going your own way pays off (in Czech), taking place on 22 October 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00 in the Coffee Library. The event will feature meetings with UP alumni who decided to forge their own careers. Entry is free, registration required.

INVITATIONS

Compete in the UP Cross-Country Championships

The FTK UP Sports Department invites all endurance running enthusiasts from UP’s students and staff to the traditional sporting event on Wednesday 15 October. In the autumn Bezruč Park, women will compete over a 3 km course, men over 5.5 km, with the fastest also receiving the FTK UP Dean’s Prize in the form of a one-time sports scholarship. Register now online or on site. More info here. (in Czech)

International Haná – a festival of global cultures

Experience International Haná, a once-a-year festival of global cultures. Taste cuisines from around the world and enjoy a full day of performances, from traditional dragon dances to Taiko Thunder drumming and regional folk showcases. This festival has it all and awaits you during Fair UP week. Bring your friends and family. See you there!

Talkshow “Žárovky” on the theme of Resilience

The Czech Radio Dvojka programme “Žárovky” comes to UP to discuss Resilience – the ability of people, science, and society to face challenges and find new ways forward. Hosts Pavla Hubálková and Jan Lukačevič will welcome Veronika Šedajová (RCPTM-CATRIN), Filip Šlapal (Faculty of Science OU) and Tomáš Malina (VŠB, CATRIN). The discussion will take place on 20 October at 15:00 in the Chapel of Corpus Christi at the Arts Centre. Free entry with prior registration. More details in the UP Calendar (in Czech).

EUDIS Hackathon Autumn 2025

Ready to innovate? Sign up for the EUDIS Hackathon 2025, held from 17 to 19 October in Prague! During the two-day event, students and young innovators will form teams and tackle prepared challenges in the field of defence. Register by 10 October on the eudis-hackathon.eu website.

NEW STANDARDS

• Return Grants at UP
  This internal UP regulation, effective from 1 October 2025, (in Czech) concerns UP employees and students. It sets rules and principles for return grants at UP, funded by OP JAK within the project Career Bridge to Success at UP, reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/24_037/0013751.

   

All UP standards, including the ineffective ones, divided by UP units, with the possibility of filtering and searching in them can be found by students and employees of UP after logging in to files.upol.cz.

COMPETITION

Win a free ticket to a Balkan party with Malalata

On Wednesday 15 October, the Slovak DJ duo Malalata will arrive at the Arts Centre with a storm of Balkan rhythms. If you’d like to attend the Balkan Bashavel party by Malalata, known from May Festival or MEET UP, send by Sunday 12 October to soutez@upol.cz your answer to the competition question: What is the name of UP’s long-term blood donation challenge, held as a faculty contest, running until 19 December and open to your contributions?