Published by UK Point and Doctoral Studies Office, contact: info@cuni.cz

June 2025

 

 Doctoral Study Hub

Newsletter

 for Doctoral Candidates

 

Dear Doctoral Candidates,

As the warmth of summer approaches and daylight stretches into the evening, we hope you’re able to carve out some time to unwind and recharge. Whether you're heading off for a short break or simply enjoying a slower rhythm, taking time to rest is a vital part of sustaining your research journey.

That said, we know that the path of a doctoral researcher rarely comes to a complete halt. Many of you will continue to delve into your projects, write, analyse, and prepare for the milestones ahead. Please remember that progress takes many forms — and even the quieter moments can be deeply productive.

Wishing you a season of inspiration and balance,

Best regards,

Your Doctoral Study Hub Team

 
 

How to Support Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

 

Starts 9/10 Join us for the workshop How to Support Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, where you'll explore practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice.

4EU+ Migration and Health Days

 

19/6–20/6 Join the 4EU+ Migration and Health Days to explore how migration affects health and healthcare systems, with experts, universities, NGOs, and policymakers collaborating. Registration for the event is now open.

Proofreading in Summer

 

New summer terms are open! If you struggle with English academic texts and get lost in grammar, style, or spelling, don’t wait — register now for July and August!

 

Useful Information

News on the reform of doctoral studies

 

A brief summary of the main changes in response to the amendment to Higher Education Act and how they will affect you as current students at Charles University.

CU library systems outage

 

11/7–13/7 UKAŽ and eResources Portal systems will be down for these days. Searching for documents, renewing loans, and using library services (including e-resources) will be restricted.

Spring cleaning without waste: donate to Gratis Market

 

Don’t say goodbye to old things — give them a new home! At Gratis Market, products keep circulating. You’ll help both nature and yourself. Bring what you don’t need and take what makes you happy.

Medical Insurance for students from non-EU countries

 

PVZP and CU offer tailored health insurance with a discount. For students over 30, contact barbora.dlabova@pvzp.cz or karel.lukas@pvzp.cz. Discounted link here.

HR Award — Education and Development

 

The Centre for Lifelong Learning at Charles University supports staff development, promotes micro-credentials, offers courses, and runs the Paedagogium platform to enhance teaching and international cooperation.

 

Events and Information in Czech Language

Využijte ve výuce diskuzní hru Dilema

 

3/6 Vysvětlujete studujícím ve výuce základy akademické integrity a vědecké etiky? Přijďte si na červnový workshop vyzkoušet interaktivní nástroj, který vám s tím může pomoci — diskuzní hru Dilema.

Jak znovu nalézt motivaci

 

4/6 Máte sklony k prokrastinaci, prodlužování doktorátu, nevíte, co dělat dál a jestli vůbec? Školitel je nedostupný, úkoly nejasné a vám chybí podpora? Připojte se, chcete-li nadále žít s doktorátem.

Panelová diskuse — Nový zákon o vysokých školách

 

6/6 Spolu s hosty otevřeme témata jako institucionální diverzifikace, řízení a autonomie VŠ, akademické kariéry, společenská poptávka a kontraktové financování.

Soutěž o tablet

 

Studovali jste, dobrovolničili nebo absolvovali stáž v zahraničí? Pošlete nám fotku ze svého pobytu a získejte šanci vyhrát studijní tablet nebo nový merch Charles Abroad. Soutěž končí 30. června.

Newsletter platformy Paedagogium

 

Chcete rozvíjet své pedagogické dovednosti? Přihlaste se k odběru newsletteru Paedagogia a získejte přehled o kurzech, akcích a praktických tipech pro výuku.

 
 

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