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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jan Opletal Awards, the highest student distinction in the Czech Republic recognizing young people who make an exceptional contribution to their communities and surroundings. Presented by the Student Chamber of the Council of Higher Education Institutions (SK RVŠ) since 2004, the awards recognize and support young people who […]

Anglo-American University welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to campus with Community Day, bringing the university community together for a full day of activities to celebrate the start of the new semester. The day combined academic discussion with opportunities to connect across the AAU community. Ideas Across AAU invited participants to explore topics ranging from […]

Swiss‑born Nicole Marie Therese Stava has turned the historic Bechyně Castle into a vibrant hub for contemporary art, blending the castle’s storied past with daring new installations. A former youngest head of Christie’s Central European office and a former art‑market consultant, Stava now leads the “Současné umění a sochařský park” project that attracts hundreds of Czech and […]

Should summer holidays in the Czech Republic be shorter? AAU President doc. Ing. Jiří Schwarz, CSc. recently weighed in on the debate in a commentary published by Hospodářské noviny, considering the proposal from both an educational and economic perspective. Schwarz notes that considering shortening the current 62-day summer break to six weeks would not increase […]