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

January 2026

Doctoral Study Hub

for Doctoral Candidates

Dear Doctoral Candidates,

Welcome to the January edition of our newsletter! As we step into a brand-new year, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on fresh beginnings and set meaningful goals. Whether you’re planning to advance your research, strengthen your academic network, or simply maintain a healthy work-life balance, your New Year’s resolutions can be a powerful motivator.

Kind regards,

Your Doctoral Study Hub Team

Useful Information

Three Kings Day gathering of members of the CU Alumni Club

JAN 6 The traditional Three Kings' Meeting of CU graduates will take place at the Church of St. Ignatius in Prague 2 on Karlovo náměstí, featuring an organ concert followed by a guided tour.

The Charles University Ball is coming soon!

JAN 16 Take advantage of your last chance to purchase tickets for the Charles University Ball. This unique evening will take place on January 16, 2026, at the Municipal House.

Extend Your ISIC Online, No Waiting

All Charles University students and staff with a licensed card (ISIC, ITIC, ALIVE) can extend their licence online easily, without waiting and without queues. Just login to our portal and spend more time with your colleagues, instead.

Proofreading in 2026

The most popular service for individuals continues even in the new year! Don't be concerned about language in your academic texts and keep writing! Our proofreaders help you with grammar, style, and spelling.

Open positions Medical AI & MRI Lab

Join the selection process for an exciting ERC-funded research opportunity! Dr Efrat Shimron’s Medical AI & MRI Lab at Technion seeks PhD students and postdocs to develop AI solutions for portable low-field MRI systems.

Giving Tuesday 2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in the university-wide festival of goodwill! The event included a clothing collection and the creation of Christmas cards for communities, helping to spread solidarity and goodwill.