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Dear students,

although the holiday season is in full swing, the university is far from quiet or empty. Graduation ceremonies, meetings, and a wide range of courses are taking place. The first edition of the Liberd’s Summer School of Legal History and Roman Law (in Czech) has successfully concluded. Last week, the Summer School of the Researcher (in Czech) attracted high school students to Olomouc, and the currently ongoing Summer School of Slavonic Studies is hosting Czech language learners from around the world. You can read more about these events in the UP Journal, which keeps you informed about university happenings even during the holidays—just like our newsletter.

If you are still looking for something to read, we have selected four bestsellers written by our graduates (in Czech) — ranging from a chilling detective story and psychological postmodern prose to an imaginative historical comic and playful storytelling for children. We wish you enjoyable summer reading.

WHAT’S GOING ON AT UP

On Thursday morning, cards and Portal login will not be available

Due to urgent maintenance of the identification card database, several university systems will be unavailable on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30. Login using university credentials will not work, and it will therefore not be possible to order meals in the canteen. Details are available on the website.

Current information on available dormitory places

At present, the capacity of available beds in SKM dormitories is fully occupied. Only individual places are being freed up, and these are available exclusively to first-year students. There are no vacancies for students in higher years. More information can be found on the dormitories and canteens website. (in Czech)

News from dormitories and canteens

  • Summer lunch with free coffee at FreshUP+
    Summer tastes best with good coffee. The UP Facilities Management has prepared a summer promotion for visitors of the FreshUP+ bistro, allowing them to enjoy a small bonus with their meal. From July 13 to August 31, 2026, every customer who purchases a main dish at FreshUP+ will receive a free coffee. Simply choose from the daily menu and enjoy a cup of coffee with your lunch or dinner as a gift.

     

  • Limited operation of FreshUP bistro at the Faculty of Science
    The FreshUP bistro in the main building of the Faculty of Science (17. listopadu) will be closed from July 13 to July 24, 2026, due to floor repairs.

     

  • Honza Liška presents UP dormitories
    Follow our dormitories and canteens on Facebook and Instagram—you will currently find the first video from a new series in which SKM director Honza Liška introduces individual dormitories. Do you know where to find a community garden, barbecue, gym, or a beautiful view of the cathedral?

EDUCATION

Study Europe, climate, or digital ethics online with Aurora

Enhance your studies with an international experience without the need to travel. The University of Innsbruck offers students of Aurora partner universities four English-taught online courses focused on current European, climate, and digital challenges. They will be delivered during the winter semester. Applications are open only until July 19, 2026. More information is available on the Aurora website.

New science films on Watch and Know!

Do you miss the AFO festival? Even though the next edition will take place from April 27 to May 2, 2027, you do not have to wait in the meantime. Watch films anytime, anywhere on the Watch and Know online platform. Several successful films from this year’s AFO 61 have recently been added.

COMPETITION

Compete with UP Press

The flow of summer reading does not stop. Win intellectually stimulating books from UP Press, where summer inventory is currently underway. Guess the total number of copies (not titles) of books counted in the warehouses and send your estimate by Monday, July 20, to vydavatelstvi@upol.cz.