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Okno do praxe – job fair (PřF UP) | 7. 4. 2026English friendly
Do you need to earn some extra money while studying? Not sure where to go after school? Wondering what kind of job you’d actually enjoy? Or do you want to get a better idea of the opportunities in your field? Then Okno do praxe is exactly for you. English-speaking colleagues will be available at the stands of individual exhibitors and at the Career Centre point (individual career counselling, mock interviews). Although the language of the given lectures will be Czech, the lecturers will be ready to answer individual questions on their topic in English after the presentation. More details |
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UP Career Day | 8. 4. 2026English friendlyPalacký University invites students to the UP Career Day featuring workshops, consultations, and opportunities to strengthen professional skills. The programme includes two workshops held in English: Job‑Hunt Workshop and Agility as a 21st‑Century Skill: Bring Business Insights into Your Career. Some activities require prior registration. More details |
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Health Day Conference (Kaple Božího Těla a Atrium Konvikt, Umělecké centrum UP) | 8. 4. 2026On 8 April 2026, the 12th annual professional educational conference Health Day will take place, traditionally held on the occasion of World Health Day. This year’s edition will carry the motto “Health and Safety Matter” and will offer current topics focused on prevention, health literacy, and everyday safety. Admission is free; registration is available here. More details |
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Return to Research: Workshops on Balancing Work and Personal Life (online) | 10. 4. 2026This workshop series is designed for doctoral candidates and early‑career researchers navigating a return to academia — including those coming back from maternity or parental leave. The sessions offer practical strategies, shared experiences, and tools to help balance research responsibilities with family life and personal well‑being. More details |
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27th International Teaching Week (FTK UP) | 13. – 17. 4. 2026English friendlyThe Faculty of Physical Culture is organizing the 27th International Teaching Week (ITW) – a week-long teaching event that brings together academics from partner universities around the world. Visiting academics deliver lectures, seminars, and practical classes in English for both our local and international students. At the same time, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, exchange experiences, and establish new professional connections. More details |
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Training & Skills |
Further Education Opportunities
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Grant Support |
UP Endowment Fund – Support for Talented Individuals (open call) | until 8 May 2026English friendlyWe would like to remind you of the opportunity to apply for support from the UP Endowment Fund for your projects. More details |
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Project calls, webinars, etc. | ongoingEnglish friendlyIf you are interested in project calls, follow the website and newsletter of the UP Project Service, which continuously publishes information about new calls as well as general guidance on project management at UP. Selected deadlines, webinars, info days, and other important dates for April 2026 can be found here. |
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Research Fellowship for Doctoral Students |
Practical Internship for Doctoral Students – Outside Erasmus+ Programme Countries | 2026The Office for Mobility at Palacký University offers doctoral students the opportunity to receive a scholarship for a practical internship of at least one month through the UP Scholarship Program. This offer is valid until the end of the 2026 calendar year. More details |
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Competitions & Sci‑Comm |
Invite an Inspiring Personality to UP – Nominations for the Fischer Lecture | until 15. 5. 2026(potentially) English friendlyUntil 15 May 2026, all UP students and staff can submit nominations for the speakers for the prestigious Fischer Lecture, held annually in honour of Josef Ludvík Fischer, the first rector of the renewed UP. The lectures typically focus on major research issues within the given field in their broader social context, and the speakers are usually selected from among prominent figures in the scientific or academic community. Each nomination must include a brief justification and should be sent to prorektor.veda@upol.cz. More details |
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Medical Alumni Talks: Life After Medical School of a Forensic Psychiatrist | 8. 4. 2026English friendlyJoin us for a live alumni talk with Dr. Adam Tancred, MD, FRCPC (Class of 2013), a psychiatrist specializing in forensic psychiatry and currently Head of the Division of Forensic Psychiatry in Saskatchewan, Canada. He currently divides his time between a federal correctional facility for patients with complex mental health needs and the first outpatient forensic psychiatry clinic in his province. More details |
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Scientific Communication and Public Speaking Competition in FrenchThe French Embassy in the Czech Republic reminds that the national round of the "Ma thèse en 180 secondes" competition will take place on April 16 in Prague. Students can apply until April 6 here. |
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Social events, volunteering |
Student Volunteer Day | 10. 4. 2026English friendlyStudents of Palacký University and secondary schools in Olomouc are joining forces to help where it is needed. Join in and experience a day full of meaningful work, great atmosphere, and new experiences. Where will we be helping this year? Flora Olomouc; University Hospital Olomouc; Šternberk Castle; Academic Orchard Slatinky; Garden of the St. Kopeček Hospice; Pohoda Senior Home; Botanical Garden, Faculty of Science, UP; Poděbrady Olomouc; Technical Services of the City of Olomouc. Register here. More details |
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AFO 61 – Academia Film Olomouc – accreditations open | 28. 4. – 3. 5. 2026English friendlyIn the previous issue, we informed you about the dates of the international popular‑science film festival AFO. The theme of this year’s edition is Common ground. If you would like to take part in the programme, don’t forget to register. More details Throughout the entire year, you can access a selection of popular‑science films, interviews and other content on the Watch and Know platform. The platform and the registration process is in Czech; however, the content is often in English or in the original language. |
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Olomoucký majáles | 6. – 7. 5. 2026English friendlyThe traditional student spring festival will take place entirely at the Letňák open‑air cinema this year. Look forward to concerts, theatre performances, workshops, student club presentations, and the festive coronation of the Majáles Queen or King. A rich two‑day programme awaits students and the public alike. More details |
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For more information about events at the university, follow the UP calendar. |
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