| UP Ombudsman: everything you need to know Not sure how to handle a difficult situation? Dealing with something that is hard to talk about? You can now contact the university‑wide ombudsman, Jaroslav Šotola, who offers help and support to everyone who studies or works at UP. In this way, he complements and expands the existing ombudsman roles at several faculties. What can you turn to him with, how does he work, where is his office and how can you get in touch? You can find all this on the UP Žurnál article. | | UPlikace gets a new design and an alumni moduleThe official mobile app of Palacký University, UPlikace, is getting a new version. At first glance, it offers a clearer and more modern look and an improved map of university buildings. A new feature is also a module for UP alumni, including an electronic version of the card. However, it is not only the appearance that has seen changes and improvements; the app has also been fundamentally redesigned “under the hood”.
The update will automatically arrive on your phones with Android and iOS in the coming days – it is being rolled out to users gradually. You can read more about the new version in this article (in Czech). | | Reminder: First years must earn at least 5 credits by 15 MarchThis is a final reminder of the new rule in the UP Study and Examination Code: If you are in your first year (this applies to all levels and forms of study), you must now earn at least 5 credits by 15 March. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | OSCO TALKS: Find out what Open Science looks likeDo you know what “OSCO TALKS” is? It is a series of informal debates on open science prepared by the Open Science Community Olomouc (OSCO) for doctoral students, as well as early‑career and experienced researchers. The second online meeting will take place on Tuesday 3 March from 2 p.m. and will focus on “RDM Survival Kit: Project Proposal”, or how to build a bulletproof project and not bury yourself under data right from the start. The topic will be presented by Tereza Motalová and Petra Vaculíková, who promise maximum honesty, practical tips from experience and plenty of space for questions. The event takes place on the Discord platform. | | Apply for Aurora summer international study staysApply for summer international study stays in Germany, Denmark or Spain and experience intensive learning in an international environment, working in teams with students from various countries. You can expect current topics such as Europe’s digital resilience, social entrepreneurship and business model innovation, corporate responses to climate change, and sustainable and regenerative approaches to business and communities. You will work on real‑life projects, develop your critical and creative thinking, gain new contacts and valuable international experience, and earn credits at the same time. You can find details and registration on the aurora.upol.cz website. | | Science Café: Michael Londesborough – Boron as the fuel of the future?At a time when the world is urgently looking for clean, safe and affordable energy sources, nuclear fusion remains one of the greatest scientific promises. Among the many candidates vying for the role of fuel of the future, an unexpected player is now coming to the fore: the remarkable family of boranes. The UP Crowd association of students and friends of science has invited the well‑known scientist and science populariser Michael Londesborough, who will present the latest findings on 3 March at 6:30 p.m. at Křížkovského 2 (in Czech). | | Summer Czech courses at better pricesDo you know someone who would like to start learning Czech? Or perhaps someone around you has already embarked on this thorny yet magical journey and would like to move further? The Summer School of Slavonic Studies of the UP Faculty of Arts, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and will offer an intensive Czech course for everyone from beginners to advanced students from 11 July to 9 August, provides UP students and staff with a discounted price. You can choose either a two‑week or a month‑long school, which, in addition to tuition, also includes trips, film screenings, a folklore evening and a sports afternoon. More details can be found in this PDF and on lsss.upol.cz. | | | | | UPportunities: Get inspired by stories of strong womenOn the occasion of International Women’s Day, another alumni UPportunities event on the topic of Girl Power (in Czech) will take place – about the power of women who change the world around them. What does it mean to be a “strong woman” today? How can we succeed in a world that often has clear ideas about how we should look, behave or where we should be heading? We will seek answers to these questions on Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 6 p.m. at Coffee Library. Come and be inspired by the stories of alumnae and discover that strength can take many forms. Places are limited, so make sure to register for yours. | | Debate “Cannabis Without Prejudice”Are you interested in facts about cannabis, stripped of myths? Would you like to know what current scientific research looks like and what changes are being prepared in Czech legislation? In March, the gates of the UP Fort Science will open for the sixth time to a professional discussion that breaks taboos. Come on 11 March to the moderated debate “Cannabis Without Prejudice” (in Czech). This year’s edition will focus on key issues of destigmatisation and decriminalisation in the Czech Republic, present new findings from research at UP and at the National Institute of Mental Health, and analyse the phenomenon of so‑called psychomodulatory substances. | | AFOKINO: Eduard Štorch, Mammoth HunterThis documentary about a remarkable writer reveals to viewers some of the successes and failures on Štorch’s life journey and presents this man in contexts beyond literature alone. We will follow the trail of an underappreciated visionary, guided by his admirers and successors who continue his legacy to this day. The film by Josef Císařovský from 2022 (in Czech) (running time 55 minutes) will be presented by AFO in cooperation with the Research Library in Olomouc (VKOL) on Monday 2 March from 6:30 p.m. in the Red Church (Bezručova 3). Admission is free, you can reserve your seat on the library website (in Czech). | | | Yang Sheng Fa: The Art of LifeCome and take a moment to pause, relax, and care for yourself in the demanding academic environment. This gentle, movement-based workshop organized by the UP Welcome Office focuses on overall well-being, calming the mind, and restoring inner balance. Yang Sheng Fa combines simple techniques for working with the body and mind, helping to release tension, quiet the mind, and offering practical tips that you can easily incorporate into your daily life – both at work and at home.
The session will be led by experienced professional instructor Zdeněk Chmelka and will take place at the B. Václavka Gym, Šmeralova 8, on March 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The workshop is free of charge; registration is available here. | | | | Win taxi vouchers from GalmonezIn cooperation with the Galmonez Taxi company (which has long offered UP staff a 20% discount as a benefit), we have prepared a competition for 2 vouchers worth CZK 1,000 each. How to enter? Simply send us, by Wednesday 4 March, your answer to the question “How many different types of ties can you buy in the UPoint university shop?” to soutez@upol.cz. Do not forget to include “Galmonez taxi” in the subject line of the e‑mail. | | | Are you looking for a small item that will make you happy every day? At UPoint, you will find, among other things, university stickers that you can put on your laptop, diary or bottle. The offer includes blue and grey stickers in a transparent version, which are sold as single pieces. And there are also blue‑and‑white ones – sold four to a sheet. | |
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