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Find Your Way: Finding Balance in Study and Student Life | 14 October & 4 November 2026, 18:00–20:00University life can be exciting, but also demanding. Find Your Way is a series of supportive sessions offering practical strategies for effective studying, managing stress and taking better care of your wellbeing. - The first session, Starting Over: Finding Your Place in a New Environment, will focus on the challenges of adapting to a new environment and finding your place in university life.
- The second session, Too Much on My Plate: Stress, Pressure & Balance, will explore practical ways to manage stress and pressure and find a healthier balance in everyday life.
Join us to explore ways to create a healthier balance between academic responsibilities and life outside the classroom and discover what works best for you. The event is intended for international students. More details |
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UP Together: Game Night | 21 October 2026, 17:30–20:00Take a break from studying and join us for a relaxed evening of games, new faces and good company. Whether you love board games or simply want to meet new people, everyone is welcome!
You don't need to bring a team or know anyone beforehand, just come, pick a game and join in. Bring a friend or come on your own and meet other students and colleagues in a friendly international atmosphere. The event is open to both international and Czech students, free of charge, and no registration is required. More details |
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Nominate Your Teachers for the Teaching Awards UP | until the end of OctoberDo you have a teacher at UP whose classes you enjoy, find meaningful, or from whom you have truly learned something? Nominate them for the Teaching Awards UP! This is your opportunity to recognise teachers who go the extra mile in their teaching, while also showing what high-quality teaching means to you. You can nominate your teacher only until the end of October! Vote here. Cast your vote for the teacher whom you believe deserves to be recognised. |
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Honorary Mention of the Rector for a Professional Article | 10 November 2026This year, the Rector of UP has once again announced an award intended exclusively for doctoral students. Nominations for the Honorary Mention of the Rector for a Professional Article should be submitted to the Vice-Deans responsible for doctoral studies at the respective faculties by 10 November 2026. Further information on the eligibility criteria and nomination procedure can be found here and here. |
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For more information about university events, follow the UP calendar. |
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Learning Opportunities at UP |
Surveying Interest in Czech for Foreigners | Summer Semester 2026/2027 We are currently surveying interest in Czech for Foreigners language courses among international PhD students at UP. The expected workload would be 90 minutes per week throughout the semester. Please let us know by 22 November 2026. If there is sufficient interest, we will aim to offer the courses in the summer semester 2026/2027. |
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Doctoral Grants and Scholarships |
AI Entrepreneurs Lab | Application deadline: 21 October 2026Are you interested in artificial intelligence, robotics, or considering launching your own start-up? The EIT AI & Robotics community has launched the AI Entrepreneurs Lab, a new programme for Master's and PhD students and recent graduates. Fifteen selected participants will have the opportunity to join an intensive five-day bootcamp (9–13 November 2026), where they will develop entrepreneurial skills, work on innovative ideas, and learn from experts in AI and robotics. More details |
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COST Open Call 2026 – Proposal Submission Open | until 28 October 2026The COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) programme has opened a call for proposals for international research networks known as COST Actions. Up to 80 new research networks will be funded under this year's call, bringing together researchers and innovators to collaborate on a specific topic over a four-year period. Proposal submission through the e-COST platform closes on 28 October 2026. The call is particularly suitable for establishing contacts and networking activities that may subsequently lead to project proposals. More details or on the official website. |
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DAAD Scholarships 2027/2028 | Nearest application deadline: 16 November 2026If you are interested in scholarship opportunities for study and research activities in Germany, you may wish to explore the scholarships offered by DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst). A complete overview of DAAD programmes and scholarships is available here.
Research Grants at Universities in Germany - Intended for doctoral researchers and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a research project at a university or research institute in Germany.
- Funding duration: 2-12 months for doctoral researchers and 2-6 months for postdoctoral researchers.
Zuse Schools of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence - Scholarships are available for doctoral studies in Germany in the field of artificial intelligence. Applicants apply directly to the individual Zuse School.
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Project calls, webinars, etc. | ongoingIf 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. Mobility opportunities for students can also be followed continuously on the website of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS). |
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Science and Research |
Web of Science Research Assistant Responsible scienceFrom 15 to 31 October 2026, you can try out the new Research Assistant, which is integrated directly into Web of Science (WoS). The tool can make working with scholarly literature easier by helping users discover relevant articles, authors, and research trends. It offers intuitive natural-language searching and clear visualisations of search results. On Friday, 16 October at 10:00, Clarivate will host a webinar in Czech introducing the tool. More details |
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Opportunities Beyond UP |
Open Science Week 2026 – online | October 20–22, 2026The Open Science Working Group of the Czech Association of Academic Libraries (AKVŠ) is once again organising Open Science Week. This year’s programme will focus on different pathways to open science, ranging from systemic conditions and institutional perspectives to international inspiration, as well as discipline-specific approaches and practical experiences. The event will take place primarily online, while the concluding session, “Mistakes Still Welcome”, will be held in Prague and Brno. Please note that the programme on 21st October will be conducted in English. The detailed programme and registration form are available on the event website. |
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Foundations of Scientific Work Course | October, November 2026The Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) is opening further sessions of the popular Foundations of Scientific Work Course designed for doctoral students across all disciplines. The program focuses on key practical skills – from academic writing and presenting results to working with professional resources, research ethics, research funding, and grant issues. The October course will be delivered in Czech in Brno, while the November course will be conducted in English in Prague. More details here and here. |
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National Library of Technology (NTK) Courses and Workshops | Winter Semester 2026/2027Take advantage of the NTK range of webinars. These courses focus primarily on developing skills required for effective information searching, filtering and use, as well as the preparation and presentation of academic outputs and support for study and research activities. The webinars are free of charge and some of them are in English. More details |
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