At the management meetings held on August 26 and September 16, the revision and update of university-wide legal regulations were discussed. UP is considering reopening the U-Club in the Envelopa campus, which would primarily serve the activities of student associations. Read the full summary (in Czech) (after logging in to the UP Portal). More details will later be available in the UPShare meeting records as well as in other official university bodies’ minutes, documents, and information platforms.

Submit your thesis, article, or sports achievement for the UP Rector’s Award 

Have you defended your bachelor’s or master’s thesis? Published an academic paper? Achieved a top placement in a sports competition? Written a paper or thesis focused on sustainability? If your answer to any of these is yes, don’t hesitate to apply for the UP Rector’s Award (in Czech). The application deadline (in Czech) is Wednesday, November 14.

Studio UP – Tune in to the New University Video Podcast

With the new semester, the university launched a new podcast: Studio UP. Alongside university-wide topics, it will also spotlight faculties and departments. The first episode is hosted by Rector Michael Kohajda, who holds interviews with UP students. This time, his guest is Marta Sýkorová, a Ph.D. student at CMTF. You can listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. New episodes appear every other Friday, and all are featured on the StudioUP website (in Czech).

Apply for Accommodation Scholarship

Don’t miss the chance to receive an accommodation scholarship from the university! You just need to meet a few criteria and submit an application by November 30 directly through STAG → Study and Teaching → My Studies → My Data. If granted, you’ll receive 850 CZK per month. Applications can be submitted from October 1 to November 30, 2025.

Aurora News: Support for Researchers and Student Courses

In the second call of the European university alliance Aurora, focused on supporting international research, four projects involving UP were successful. UP Ph.D. students attended a course in Amsterdam focused on science communication and publishing. There are also upcoming online soft-skills trainings and a course on political communication in the digital age. Find out more in the latest Aurora newsletter at UP.

International Haná Festival Brings Campus Together

An exceptional celebration of international and local cultures, communities, traditions, and cuisines took place in the heart of Haná on 9 October at Zbrojnice Library Square. Jointly organised by the Welcome Office and Archdiocesan Charity Olomouc, the second annual International Haná Festival took place during Fair UP Week and brought together the university’s international and Czech communities. Read the full articles on International Haná (en) and Fair UP (cs). Explore photo galleries (1), (2) and (3). We already look forward to next year’s edition!

STUDY

Study in the U.S. with the Merrill Program

Would you like to study in America? Here’s your chance! Apply for the selection process for a semester-long stay under the Merrill Program. In the 2026/2027 academic year, you can study at either Moravian University (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) or Coe College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Learn who can apply and how the process works on the International Office website. Don’t wait too long – the deadline this year is earlier than usual, December 8. Read the experiences of past participants.

Get Financial Support for Theses on Sustainability

Are you writing a final or research paper that promotes sustainability or sustainable development? Whether you’re in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programme, the Sustainable University initiative offers financial support up to 10,000 CZK. Applications can be submitted year-round. Details and the application form are available on the Sustainable University website.

Werner von Siemens Award

Publishing your research is essential in today’s academic world – and those who don’t publish almost don’t exist. Students, teachers, and researchers in technical, natural science, and medical fields can apply for the Werner von Siemens Award (in Czech). Nominate yourself or someone else by November 30. Nominators of winners receive 10,000 CZK, and the total prize pool is 1,000,000 CZK. Apply or nominate here. (in Czech)

Ph.D. Writing Boost: Team Writing for Doctoral Students

Looking for a quiet space to write, share ideas, and connect with others? The UP Career Centre offers writing sessions for Ph.D. candidates who want to work on their texts in a supportive environment. The next sessions take place on Thursdays, October 23 and November 13, 2025. More details and registration link here.

INVITATIONS

International Connections & Czech Traditions This Fall

Welcome Office once again presents a series of events planned just for you to enjoy! You can expect packed events:

• On November 12, Board Games Night, an Ambassador-organized event, promises fun with inspiring peers and a friendly board-game competition in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
• On December 4, International Student Alumni Meetup, the first nationwide event in Olomouc for international students and alumni, focusing on career development, employer showcases, tailored workshops, alumni discussions, and many more.
• On December 10, Czech Christmas, where you can celebrate Czech traditions and customs, decorate gingerbread, sing along to carols, craft a snow globe, and enjoy a magical atmosphere.

FFest vol. 2 Is Coming!

The second edition of the FFest (in Czech), a festival of student creativity, runs from November 7 to 17, 2025. Enjoy the revitalized short film festival Vřed, stand-up performances, slam poetry from top Olomouc performers current and past, prose and poetry readings by students and successful alumni, “girls power” literature, poet Kateřina Pokorná alias Svojost, actor Tomáš Hanák, lectures, discussions, and more. Vote for the film to be screened for free in Metropol on November 17. Find more on Facebook and Instagram. Admission is free and open to the public.

Shared Bikes Are Here Until the End of November

Even with autumn’s arrival, you don’t need to give up cycling. As with hiking, there’s no bad weather—just bad clothing. You can keep using nextbike shared bicycles both for commuting and weekend outings until the end of November. Thanks to the support of Palacký University and the City of Olomouc, 65 stations are available around the city. (in Czech)

NEW STANDARDS

• Study and Examination Code – Amendment No. 6
  Effective October 16, 2025, (in Czech) it incorporates adjustments agreed upon by most UP faculties and reflects changes resulting from the amendment to the Higher Education Act.

   

• Scholarship Code – Amendment No. 2
  Effective October 16, 2025, (in Czech) it reflects updates to the Higher Education Act and revises provisions related primarily to accommodation scholarships.

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.

COMPETITIONS

Win Tickets to UP Business Camp

The UP Business Camp helps students and beginners kick-start their entrepreneurial dreams. It takes place on November 27 at Pevnost poznání with talks, workshops, and networking. Want to win a free ticket? Email the correct answer to the contest question to upbc@upol.cz by Monday, October 27 – two winners will be drawn. Question: What is this year’s main theme of UP Business Camp? The answer is easy to find at www.upbc.cz. 

Go to the cinema with UP 

Win a VIP double ticket to CineStar cinemas! Just send your answer by Wednesday, October 29 to soutez@upol.cz with the subject “Cinestar.” Question: What material are the small wallets called Mincovník UP/UP Coin Purse in the UPoint shop made of?

Have a Beer with UP

The Czech Republic is a land of microbreweries, and several are located in and around Olomouc. You can taste them thanks to our collaboration with Pivní ráj on Komenského Street. Win a 200 CZK voucher – send your answer by October 29 to soutez@upol.cz with the subject “Pivní ráj.” Question: Which craft brewery featured on the e-shop would you like to try a beer from?

On Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28, UPoint will be closed due to a national holiday. But you can still visit our e-shop and treat yourself from home. Enjoy the long weekend – we’ll be happy to welcome you back on Wednesday.