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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How to get to Charles University or Brno? Here is the last chance. We provide advice on the Scio tests

The article discusses the upcoming deadline for the Scio tests which are critical for admission to numerous universities in Bratislava, Prague, and Brno.

Mar 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Police buying assault rifles, ballistic protection, and vehicles in response to shooting at Charles University

In response to a recent shooting incident at Charles University, the Czech police are procuring new equipment including assault rifles, ballistic protection gear, and vehicles.

Mar 19 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Another twist in the Albertov case: Universities reconciled, hundreds of millions likely to head to Brno campus

Charles University and Masaryk University have resolved their disputes over funding, with significant financial allocations expected for campus development in Brno.

Mar 13 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Catholic Theological Faculty is no longer under forced administration, announced the ministry

The Czech Ministry of Education has lifted the forced administration of the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University following a Supreme Administrative Court ruling.

Mar 12 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Has Cancelled the Forced Administration of the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University

The Czech Ministry of Education has officially lifted the forced administration imposed on the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University.

Mar 12 • 11:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Ministry has abolished forced administration at the Catholic faculty. The twice-dismissed dean Brož returns to its head

The Czech Ministry of Education has lifted the forced administration at the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University, reinstating the twice-dismissed Dean Jaroslav Brož following a ruling from the Supreme Administrative Court.

Mar 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Like a Mafia Octopus: Expert Discusses How Quickly the Iranian Regime Could Fall

An expert from Charles University argues that the notion of a rapid fall of the Iranian regime post-bombing is naive and outlines the complexities involved in regime change.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Revolutionary Guards Are a Mafia Octopus: Expert Estimates the 'Durability' of the Regime

An expert from Charles University argues in an interview that the expectation of a swift regime change in Iran following U.S. bombardment is overly naive, emphasizing the strong hold of the Revolutionary Guards and structural control over key institutions in the country.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The scientist who ate the animals he studied: the story of Charles Darwin's 'Glutton Club'

Charles Darwin, known for his contributions to the theory of evolution, had a peculiar tradition of tasting the animals he researched during his studies and expeditions, culminating in the formation of the 'Glutton Club' during his university years.

Mar 8 • 19:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Karel Malý, the second post-revolution rector of Charles University, has died

The article reports on the death of Karel Malý, a significant figure in Czech academia who served as the second rector of Charles University after the 1989 revolution.

Mar 6 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Cancelling Fees Now Makes No Sense, Experts Say. The Government Lacks a Clear Plan and Time According to Them

Experts gathered at Charles University are critical of the Czech government's plan to abolish fees, expressing concerns over the lack of a clear strategy or timeframe.

Mar 4 • 10:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Chaos surrounding the election of the dean of the Catholic Faculty: the Senate chose Brož's successor, the rectorate is strongly opposed

Internal conflicts at the Catholic Faculty of Charles University have led to chaos surrounding the election of a new dean, as the Senate selected a successor amidst strong opposition from the rectorate.

Mar 3 • 15:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Academic Senate of KTF UK elected Dvořáček as a candidate for dean, Brož withdrew

The Academic Senate of the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University elected Jiří Dvořáček as a candidate for the deanship, while his opponent Jaroslav Brož withdrew from the election.

Mar 3 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Venezuelan pianist creates song to make your rum taste better - here's how

A collaboration between Oxford University professor Charles Spence and Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodríguez has resulted in a song intended to enhance the flavor of a specific rum by leveraging the science of sound and its effect on taste perception.

Mar 3 • 15:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Astronomy: Are there lightning strikes on Mars?

A research team from Charles University in Prague has discovered evidence of lightning strikes on Mars using data from the US spacecraft Maven.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Rector of Charles University Negotiates with Prázný About Returning to the Leadership of the Catholic Faculty

The leadership of Charles University is in talks with former vice-dean Aleš Prázný regarding his potential return to a leadership position at the Catholic Theological Faculty.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CDU scraps London campus plans after $2 million investment

Charles Darwin University has decided to abandon its plans for a London campus after investing nearly $2 million, a decision linked to the resignation of its vice-chancellor.

Feb 27 • 05:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Catholic Faculty Cannot Elect a New Dean. The Court Granted Brož a Stay of His Dismissal

The Czech Administrative Court has temporarily prevented the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University from electing a new dean following a legal stay granted to Jaroslav Brož, who had been dismissed from his position.

Feb 25 • 16:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CDU's London campus under fire amid ongoing TAFE accreditation scandal

Charles Darwin University faces criticism for opening a London campus while dealing with a scandal over erroneous trade qualifications awarded to apprentices.

Feb 24 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Charles Darwin University vice-chancellor resigns amid accreditation scandal

Scott Bowman, vice-chancellor of Charles Darwin University, has resigned due to a scandal affecting the accreditation of nearly 300 students in vocational programs.

Feb 23 • 00:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

United States bets on transforming the world with the technological revolution of AI

Charles I. Jones of Stanford University argues in his report that the AI technology revolution will have a transformative economic impact greater than that of past innovations.

Feb 21 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Police intervened at Charles University due to a threat, arrested a person

Police intervened at Charles University in Prague following a threat, resulting in the arrest of an individual.

Feb 17 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police intervened in three buildings of Charles University, one person detained

Police conducted an operation at Charles University, resulting in the detention of one individual.

Feb 17 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

TAFE chief executive resigns as fallout over course errors widens

The chief executive of TAFE at Charles Darwin University has resigned due to a significant error in course completions that falsely certified over 130 carpentry apprentices as graduated.

Feb 17 • 05:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police in Prague Responded to a Reported Radioactive Object and Found It

Authorities in Prague investigated a reported radioactive item at Charles University but found no issues at the nuclear reactor, though elevated radiation levels were detected at another unidentified object nearby.

Feb 15 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Dozens of unqualified tradies given sign off by Charles Darwin University

Over 40 students from Charles Darwin University who were certified in carpentry are being required to retake coursework due to concerns about their qualifications, with the university covering the costs.

Feb 4 • 07:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Case Delayed. The Police Found Nothing Criminal After the Intervention in a Subsidiary Company of Charles University

Police intervened at Charles University Innovations Prague amid suspicions of financial mismanagement but found no criminal activity.

Jan 30 • 17:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Accreditation Office found errors at the Catholic Faculty, mainly related to personnel issues

The National Accreditation Office for Tertiary Education found several errors concerning personnel issues at the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University, prompting an investigation that began in early September this year.

Jan 7 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Former dismissed dean of the Faculty of Theology Brož failed at the Constitutional Court. He will file a complaint

Former dean of the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University, Jaroslav Brož, was unsuccessful in his appeal to the Constitutional Court and plans to file a cassation complaint with the Supreme Administrative Court.

Jan 6 • 17:28 UTC

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