Psychological Support Group for International Students 

Are you looking for a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your experiences and challenges related to studying abroad? This pilot psychological support group, organized by the UP Welcome Office, is specifically designed for international students. The sessions are led by a qualified professional and take place in a respectful, structured, and confidential setting.

The programme aims to support students’ overall well-being, provide a space to discuss challenges and experiences, and facilitate meaningful peer interaction. Studying abroad can bring unexpected challenges, and this programme offers appropriate support throughout the process. More information and registration here.

STAG is now connected to the population register. Are your details correct?

Since April, the STAG information system at Palacký University is fully connected to the Czech Republic's Population Register. Data and details of UP students, such as name, address, data box address, or date of birth, are now automatically updated in the IS STAG according to the population register. In case of differing data, the information about the student in STAG will be changed according to those in the register. Incorrect or outdated data must therefore be corrected directly in the Population Register of the Czech Republic. Details can be found on the website.

We're developing the canteen! Be part of it

Do you have something to say about the UP canteen? Now is the right time! Join the focus group and influence how university catering can look in the future. The UP Accomodation and Dining is looking for students and employees who want to share their experiences, expectations, and ideas in an open debate that can lead to concrete changes. As thanks, you'll get not only refreshments and coffee, but also a 200 CZK credit to the FreshUP bistro. Details and registration link on the SKM website.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

Science explained clearly and convincingly

Do you want to learn to speak about science clearly and attractively? Sign up for the lifelong learning program Communication and Science Popularization (in Czech) and gain not only a microcertificate, but above all practical skills that you can use when presenting your own research and appearing in public. Workshops await you focused on writing, working with media, creating visual content, and communication on social networks – all led by experts from practice. The program runs in the form of weekend classes (in Czech) and after completing it, you will have concrete outputs that you can use right away.

Fulbright Program Scholarships to the USA

Applications for Fulbright Scholarships (in Czech) to the USA for the academic year 2027/2028 are open! The offer includes scholarships for study stays (at Master or Ph.D. level) and research stays, for students, scientists, lecturers, and professional experts; other forms are for doctors and medical fields or for hosting scientists and lecturers from the USA here in the Czech Republic. They include funding for the stay, travel costs, and insurance. Applications are open from April 1, 2026, with deadlines varying by type of stay. A series of informational webinars starts on April 16. Details on the website. (in Czech)

Neuron: get support for field research or nominate science leaders

Do you have an ambitious research project that takes you out of the lab? Apply to the Expedice Neuron program and get up to 1 million crowns for field research anywhere in the world. The call is open across disciplines and emphasizes the courage to discover and the real impact of research. Don't hesitate – applications can be submitted until April 17, 2026.

Do you know an exceptional female or male scientist in your circle who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the prestigious Neuron Awards 2026, which honor excellent scientific personalities and young talents with international reach. Individuals and institutions can participate to help highlight top Czech science. Nominations are open until April 25, 2026.

Present your research at the Science Fair

The Veletrh vědy (Science Fair) is the biggest science celebration in our country and you can be part of it! Do you want to present what you're researching to tens of thousands of curious visitors and inspire the young generation for science? Do you have an attractively prepared stand, for example from the Researcher’s Night or open doors day, and want to show it off in Prague too? Do you want to attract future students to your field? UP presents itself every year in Prague's Letňany and is now looking for enthusiastic students and other scientists who want to join the university presentation this year too (June 4–6). For more information, contact UP science popularizer Vendula Lužná by the end of April (vendula.luzna@upol.cz).

International science workshop in Košice

A unique opportunity to go to Košice, visit super-modern studios and labs, participate in joint filming and experiments. Slovak colleagues invite Olomouc students April 23–24 to the science hub, which they built together with technologically top-equipped studios, including VR reality. Let's go see it together, participate in the workshop, offer our know-how in science popularization, invite them to AFO! Primarily Slovak students are welcome, but all are cordially invited. Travel is fully covered. Details on the website.

COURSES AND TALKS

Education Night: community, practice, and wellbeing

Are you studying teaching? Come draw inspiration at the Education Night (in Czech), which takes place in Prague, Brno, but mainly also in Olomouc! An evening full of sharing, new experiences, and a pleasant atmosphere awaits you. It will focus on three key topics – community, where a sense of safety and mutual support is important, contact with practice to better prepare you for school reality, and wellbeing, i.e., care for yourself and your classmates. Next Wednesday, April 15, at the Konvikt. Check the complete Olomouc program. (in Czech)

How to travel cheaply, smartly, and without unnecessary troubles?

Come to the talk with influencer and traveler Zuzana Zvěřová (in Czech) (ig: @zuzanazver), which will be about where to find flights and accommodation, what to think about before departure, and how to handle various situations on trips. The talk will also focus on sustainable tourism and explain what measures and restrictions countries are introducing to make tourism gentler on visited places. We look forward to seeing you on April 16 from 15:00 in classroom KA1.25 at Křížkovského 10 (FF UP).

INVITATIONS

Celebrate Earth Day with UP

We may not know exactly when Earth has its birthday, but that's okay – Earth Day (in Czech) is simply every year on April 22. And since our university is on Earth too, we'll celebrate this day with a walk, grilling at the community garden, a lecture on climate grief, or an expanded offer of meatless and plant-based dishes in the canteen. In addition, you can bring unnecessary things for the university bazaar, which will then take place during the majáles. More on the website. (in Czech)

Test your strength on the rope

The twenty-second UP Rope Climbing Championship will take place on Tuesday, April 14, to which the Department of Sports FTK UP invites everyone who is not afraid of heights to the Hynaisova gym. As traditional, climbing on a 4.5-meter rope and in the open category also on an 8-meter rope, medals, diplomas, and material prizes await the best climbers, and competitors from the first years of FTK UP will also compete for the dean's financial reward. The competition starts at 15:00, more information is available here (in Czech).

Tickets for Olomouc Majáles now on pre-sale

Dozens of bands, theater, slam, competitions and workshops, AZ quiz, or hand-made zone – all this lures at this year's Olomouc Majáles of Palacký University (in Czech). It will take place on May 6 and 7 for the first time historically in the Letňák open cinema area. Like last year, entry to the first day's program is free, the main day (Thursday) will offer the event's headliners and crowning of the king/queen for 150 CZK (for UP female and male students) / 250 CZK (for others) on site. From Monday, April 13, tickets will be available for pre-sale at UPoint, first 1000 pcs with a 50 CZK discount.

UP Sports Day: registration for the Dragon Boat Race and the Faculty of Arts Soccer Tournament

Registration for the first-ever university dragon boat race opens this Friday, April 10. Put together an 11-member team made up of UP students or staff, and come enjoy a unique experience on the water. Experience doesn’t matter – what counts is teamwork, rhythm, and the desire to try something new. Teams will receive race T-shirts, and the top three will take home a trophy. Football fans among students and staff at the UP Faculty of Arts can sign up to participate in the 15th annual Dean’s Cup tournament. The tournament will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the fields at the FK Slavonín complex. You can register your entire team (by May 6) or sign up individually (by May 7). Further details and the complete schedule for UP Sports Day (May 13, 2026) can be found on the website.

NEW STANDARDS

• Accommodation scholarships at UP for the period January–August 2026
  This amendment to the UP internal regulation, effective from April 2, 2026, (in Czech) is intended primarily for UP students and other UP employees. It sets the amount of the accommodation scholarship for the period January–June 2026 for students of bachelor's and master's study programs and for the period January–August 2026 for students of doctoral study programs.
  
  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

Competition for gift vouchers from Pets Yoga

In cooperation with partner Pets Yoga we have prepared a competition for 2 gift vouchers, with one voucher going to one winner. Pets Yoga offers an experience that connects yoga and contact with puppies, and gift vouchers are a regular part of their offer. How to do it?

Just write to us by Wednesday, April 15, at soutez@upol.cz the answer to the question: Which part of this year's Olomouc Majáles UP program are you most looking forward to and why? Don't forget to write “Pets Yoga” in the email subject. We will reward the most original answers.