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Aurora's third open call from the European university network Aurora aims to connect scientists and higher education institutions across Europe. In addition to purely scientific projects, it now targets activities at the intersection of research and education. The total call budget has increased by nearly half to 240,000 euros. In the two previous rounds, seven projects involving UP received support; applications for this year's round can be submitted until April 17.

The third open call, Call for Incentive Research & Education Collaboration, from the Aurora alliance—which unites nine research-oriented European universities—responds to growing interest in international collaboration and the need for stronger integration of research and education. It supports the creation of new partnerships across the alliance and the development of activities with long-term impact, whether in science or education.

Emphasis on Linking Research and Teaching

A key novelty of this year's round is the opening of space for so-called "mixed incentive projects"—projects combining research and educational components. Aurora is responding to the current trend of strengthening research-based teaching and efforts to create international study opportunities closely tied to ongoing scientific activities.

Funding of up to 20,000 euros can continue to support both purely research projects and, newly, activities that connect academic teams and students, leading to the creation of future blended intensive programmes (BIP), micro-credentials, or joint programmes. A key criterion remains international collaboration involving at least three partner institutions from the Aurora alliance and alignment with its thematic priorities, such as sustainability, health, digital society, or social innovation.

Inspiration from Previous Rounds

In the calls from the previous two years, more than 90 high-quality projects were submitted in total, with sixteen receiving support. In 2024, UP was the coordinator of one project and participated as a partner in two others. Last year, four projects involving Palacký University succeeded. UP also contributed to organizing two summer schools and sent students on short-term internships.

Thematic Schools, Seminars, and Internships

In addition to research and combined projects, the call continues to support the organization of thematic summer or winter schools, for which up to 20,000 euros can be obtained. A new feature is intensive multi-day seminars, which can serve—thanks to funding of up to 10,000 euros—as a platform for meetings of academics and students, sharing know-how, and developing new project ideas. The third key activity of the call continues to target support for mobility for early-career researchers. Master's and PhD students, as well as postdocs, can receive funding for short-term internships of up to 3 months at one of the universities in the Aurora 2030 consortium.

How to Apply?

Complete information about the call, including details on project proposal requirements and the evaluation process, is available on Aurora's central website. The deadline for submitting proposals for the current call is April 17, 2026, at 12:00.

Palacký University's charity campaign to buy a power generator for Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv was successfully completed in just one week. The target amount was collected thanks to the extraordinary solidarity of the university community and wider academic community in the Czech Republic. Paměť národa (Memory of Nations) was a key partner in the initiative, and Masaryk University and the Brno University of Technology also provided significant support.

The collection responded to the acute need of the Kyiv University to cope with power outages caused by ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure. The generator will enable the university to continue teaching, operate key facilities, and maintain basic security.

"We managed to complete the collection in just one week. I consider this a success not only for the Olomouc university community, but for the entire academic community of the Czech Republic, which joined the appeal. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the collection. We have sent a clear signal that solidarity between universities is not just symbolic, but that our help has a concrete form and a concrete impact," said Michael Kohajda, rector of Palacký University.

"We feel that we are not alone – that we have reliable friends who are lending a helping hand. Together we are stronger." Kyiv University management

The generator was delivered to Kyiv at the end of last week. Palacký University decided to take advantage of the logistical opportunity when Memory of Nations was transporting other generators to eastern Ukraine.

"As soon as it became clear that the collection would be successful, we couldn't wait. Memory of Nations was organising the transport of other generators to eastern Ukraine, and it was possible to add ours. Thanks to this, we got the generator to Kyiv without delay—in a situation where time really matters," added Matěj Dostálek, Vice-Rector for Communication and Social Responsibility at UP.

The amount raised exceeded the original target. The surplus will be used by Memory of Nations to purchase additional equipment to help Ukraine overcome this difficult period under intense and inhumane attack by the Russian aggressor.

Help Ukraine with Memory of Nations. You can contribute here.

The generator was handed over to the Kyiv University thanks to the cooperation of KNU Rector Volodymyr Bugrov and Vice-Rector for International Relations Ksenia Smyrnova. University staff will put it into operation in the very near future.

The management of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv stated that the new generator "is not just technical equipment, but a light in dark times, warmth, and the opportunity to continue working and helping people even during power outages." The Ukrainian side also thanked Palacký University and its Czech partners for their important support and emphasised that solidarity and interest from abroad are extremely valuable in these difficult times: "We feel that we are not alone – that we have reliable friends who are lending a helping hand. Together we are stronger."

Palacký University has long supported Ukrainian students and academics and is involved in activities to support the attacked country. The successful collection for the generator is another concrete step that confirms the university community's belief that responsibility and solidarity are fundamental values of the academic environment.

 

A completely new mechanism that allows plants to form vascular tissue for the efficient transport of water and nutrients was published today in the prestigious scientific journal Science. Scientists from CATRIN at Palacký University and the Growth Regulators Laboratory, a joint workplace of the Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Faculty of Science at Palacký University, also participated in the research led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Helsinki. The study paves the way for future research to optimize the growth characteristics of crops important to agriculture and forestry, including the production of commercially valuable materials such as wood, paper, and bioproducts.

“This research clarifies how plants finely tune the development of vascular tissues and determine the fate of their vascular cells. The findings may influence plant traits ranging from drought resistance to root and tuber growth in food crops to wood formation,” said co-first author Raili Ruonala from the University of Helsinki.

Based on studies of a model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, scientists have uncovered the regulatory dynamics that control xylem formation. This conductive tissue acts as the plant’s “water supply,” distributing water and minerals upward while helping to strengthen the plant.  The experts then focused on thermospermine, a small positively charged polyamine molecule already known to regulate vascular cell differentiation. It turned out that the fate of some plant cells in the vascular system depends on the cooperation of two factors – thermospermine and a specific chemical modification of the ribosome – the cell’s “protein factory.” The study showed that only ribosomes carrying a specific chemical “mark” on their RNA allow thermospermine to bind properly and subsequently control cell development.

Members of the CATRIN research team have also focused on polyamines as plant growth regulators in their research into plant responses to stress. Polyamines help plants grow better and cope with stress, or, for example by influencing which genes are switched on or off in a cell and how proteins are produced. Scientists have now shown that these molecules can also directly regulate ribosomes, defining cell differentiation and development.

“These findings are significant because they are the first experimental evidence of this mechanism. In addition, polyamines are synthesized by all living organisms, which is why this research is important not only for plants but also for other organisms, including human health,” said co-author Nuria De Diego, head of the CATRIN Plant-Environment Interactions research group. Together with her colleague Sanja Ćavar Zeljković, they were responsible for measuring polyamines. They are collaborating with the University of Helsinki, the University of Cambridge, and the Polish Academy of Sciences to use this discovery to understand secondary tree growth and study certain diseases.

Ondřej Novák, the head of the Laboratory of Growth Regulators, participated in He participated in the characterization of plants with a mutation in a gene whose activity is influenced by the chemical modification of ribosomes after binding with thermospermine. “The study provides the first evidence that a polyamine can directly and specifically regulate gene expression directly at the ribosome. Detailed structural analysis further reveal precisely how thermospermine binds. The research thus uncovers a new regulatory principle and resolves a mystery known for more than 15 years. Namely, how thermospermine can activate or suppress different groups of genes as needed, but only through a ribosome with a specific chemical label,” said Novák.

Although the research was conducted on the model plant Arabidopsis, it suggests that the same signaling may occur in other plants. For example, in trees, these signals could be set to promote the formation of many conductive vessels for upward growth, while in radishes, they could be adjusted to favor storage cells in the root, allowing the plant to store more energy.

Scientists from Olomouc collaborated on the research with colleagues from the United Kingdom, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and other countries.

Palacký University Olomouc, in cooperation with Paměť národa (Memory of Nations), is launching a public donation campaign to help Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. One of Ukraine's most prestigious universities has appealed to the University in Olomouc, requesting a generator to enable it to continue teaching and research during the current freezing winter, when Ukraine is facing attacks on its energy infrastructure by Russia. The generator is expected to be sent to Kyiv in the coming days.

Universities have always stood for knowledge, freedom, and responsibility in society. Today, they have another opportunity to live up to these values.

Ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are depriving millions of people of electricity, heat, and basic security. This reality also affects academic institutions—places that are crucial for maintaining education, critical thinking, and social resilience in times of crisis.

Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most important universities, has officially approached Palacký University Olomouc with a request for help. Palacký University, in cooperation with Paměť národa (Memory of Nations), is therefore launching a donation campaign to purchase a KJ POWER KJA110 (110 kVA) diesel generator, which will enable teaching, research, and the basic functioning of the university in Kyiv to continue even during power outages and under extremely difficult conditions.

The university as a pillar of resilience

Despite blackouts, evacuations to shelters, and daily uncertainty, Kyiv University continues to teach, conduct research, and provide assistance. The university serves as a safe and stable environment not only for students and teachers, but also for the wider community. It is a place where psychological support is provided, where the continuity of education is maintained, and where the future of a country defending itself against aggression is being prepared. 

However, even the strongest institutions cannot cope with extreme stress without support. We are therefore facing a clear challenge today: to help our colleagues who defend the same values as we do, only in unimaginably more difficult conditions.

A call to the academic community – without borders
This donation campaign was launched on the initiative of Palacký University Olomouc, in cooperation with Paměť národa (Memory of Nations). At the same time, it is an open call to the entire academic community and all university communities – students, teachers, employees, and other universities in Czechia and abroad. Because academic solidarity knows no borders. And because the help of one university, multiplied by the support of others, has real power.

The goal is to raise funds for specific, immediately usable aid – a generator that can be sent to Kyiv in the coming days through Paměť národa. Every contribution, large or small, is an expression of solidarity and responsibility. Together, we can help ensure that education, research, and human values survive even in times of war.

Let's show that we are not indifferent to the fate of our colleagues!

Scientists describe the structure of photosystem II in green algae with extreme resistance to high light intensity

Olomouc (February 4, 2026) – An international team of scientists has described in detail the structure of photosystem II in the green microalgae Chlorella ohadii and revealed the mechanisms that enable this organism to survive and function effectively even under extremely high light intensity. Photosystem II is a key protein complex in photosynthetic organisms that converts light energy into chemical energy. The results of the research, which involved experts from the Department of Biophysics at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc (UP FS), were published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

Using cryogenic electron microscopy, the researchers obtained a highly detailed structure of the photosystem II supercomplex. The analysis revealed an unusual arrangement of light-harvesting proteins that differs significantly from the structures known in higher plants and in most other algae. According to the scientists, this arrangement allows for more efficient regulation of the flow of excitation energy and protects the photosynthetic apparatus from damage at higher light intensities.

"Our results show that the photosystem II of this microalga is structurally optimised for environments with extremely variable light conditions. We have identified specific structural elements that are likely responsible for its extraordinary phototolerance," said corresponding author Roman Kouřil from the Department of Biophysics at the Faculty of Science.

Link to the article:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65861-2

The results of the study also provide new insights into the evolution of photosynthetic complexes. The structure of photosystem II in Chlorella ohadii combines features known from various groups of photosynthetic organisms with completely unique elements. According to Roman Kouřil, this suggests that the photosynthetic apparatus may have repeatedly adapted to extreme environmental conditions throughout evolution through relatively subtle yet functionally significant changes.

"A better understanding of these adaptive mechanisms is key to basic research on photosynthesis and may also inspire biotechnological applications," added lead author Rameez Arshad from the Department of Biophysics at the Faculty of Science.

The research involved experts from the Department of Biophysics and the Department of Experimental Biology at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, as well as scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, CATRIN UP, Czech Agrifood Research Center, CEITEC of Masaryk University, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. It was precisely this interdisciplinary collaboration that made it possible to link detailed structural results with their biological and functional significance.

Measuring less than one millimeter, blind and wingless it was discovered by an international team of scientists deep in the soil in central Chile. The uniqueness of this miniature creature was confirmed by genetic analysis conducted by experts from the Czech Advanced Research and Technologies Institute (CATRIN) at Palacký University Olomouc. According to the analysis, the beetle comes from an ancient evolutionary line dating back approximately 220 million years. Experts have newly described this lineage as a separate family and named it Badmaateridae.

“Although the biodiversity of beetles outside industrially developed countries is still poorly researched, the identification of a completely new family is exceptional. The origin of the new Badmaateridae family dates back to the late Triassic period, approximately 220 million years ago. This means that it originated at the same time as mammals, but 60 to 70 million years earlier than birds and about 90 million years before flowering plants,” said Ladislav Bocák, corresponding author of the study and the head of the Biodiversity and Molecular Evolution research group at CATRIN.

Although this is an ancient species, the beetle, hidden deep in the soil, has so far escaped the attention of the scientific community. As a result of adapting to underground conditions, these beetles have small bodies, are blind, and wingless. Scientists involved in the international World Soil Fauna Project found several miniature individuals after digging about half-meter-deep pits, washing soil samples, and then drying the organic material.

“The appearance and body structure of the beetle provided almost no clues to its evolutionary relationships. Only some features indicated that it might be closely related to the elateroid families, which include the well-known fireflies, click-beetles, and soldier beetles. Thanks to advanced technologies, we were able to obtain a sufficient amount of DNA even from such a small individual, identify 4,200 genes, and compare them with potentially related groups. Thanks to this, we were able to confirm that it belongs to a completely new family and determine the age of this group,” explained Dominik Kusý, another co-author of the study. The beetle’s name is derived from the personal name Badamnyambuu, abbreviated to Badmaa. This was the name of the researcher who discovered the beetle while processing soil samples.

Badmaater is a new addition to the growing list of families and subfamilies whose larvae and sometimes adults live deep in the soil. However, even if other similar lineages are discovered, these specialized groups represent only a fraction of elateroid beetles. One reason may be limited knowledge of soil fauna in many parts of the world. Another possible explanation is that blind and wingless species are unable to disperse over long distances and are therefore particularly prone to extinction.

The research also shows how ancient lineages respond to climate change. The new family was found in the Chilean matorral, a specific region in central Chile which today has a Mediterranean climate with limited winter rainfall and dry, hot summers. However, for most of its tectonic history, it was located at high latitudes. At the same time, this area was isolated from the tropics by the extremely dry Atacama Desert and from the South American pampas by over 6,000 meters-high Andes. It can therefore be assumed that the region underwent significant aridification, i.e., the gradual drying up of the climate and landscape, in the late Tertiary and Quaternary periods.

“The study shows once again how limited our knowledge of biodiversity is and how important field research is – not only in tropical areas, but also in regions that are less species-rich at first glance, yet have a unique geological and climatic history and host a number of endemic species. Many of these areas are now threatened by urbanization, intensive agriculture, a low proportion of protected areas, and poor connectivity between them,” Bocák pointed out.

The unexpected discovery by scientists from Canada, Spain, and the Czech Republic was recently published in the scientific journal Systematic Entomology. The holotype will be deposited in the National Natural History Museum, Santiago, Chile. Paratypes can be found in the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, Ottawa, Canada, and in the Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom, respectively. During two expeditions in 2022 and 2025, experts involved in the project processed several tons of soil from more than 50 locations throughout Chile.

How can we make the production of supercapacitors for energy storage more sustainable and replace the traditionally used but toxic solvent NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)? According to scientists from CATRIN at Palacký University, the “green” solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve may be a suitable alternative. In an article published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, they have shown that these solvents can be used in production without reducing the performance of the equipment. They thus offer a path to the next generation of sustainable, high-performance supercapacitors for industrial use.

“Supercapacitors are one of the modern technologies for storing electric energy. As sustainable energy storage becomes more prominent, it is essential to replace the hazardous solvents used in the production of supercapacitor electrodes. Our study presents Cyrene and Tamisolve as environmentally friendly alternatives to the toxic solvent NMP, which is traditionally used in production. Both tested solvents enabled the preparation of electrodes that maintain high electrochemical performance while improving environmental compatibility,” said Michal Otyepka, corresponding author of the article.

The electrodes were prepared using nitrogen-doped graphene as the active material in combination with two types of binders. The first was a common fluorinated binder (PVDF), which is widely used in industry, including in the manufacturing of battery electrodes. The researchers also tested a fluorine-free binder (PVP), which has a lower environmental impact and is more soluble in environmentally friendly solvents. Using various combinations, they monitored the performance and stability of the electrodes as well as their mechanical resistance.

“The results showed that not only can the alternative solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve fully replace the toxic solvent NMP, but also that the prepared electrodes have the necessary mechanical properties. Their compatibility with both fluorinated PVDF and non-fluorinated PVP binders, together with excellent layer uniformity and electrochemical stability, makes them ideal for use in scalable applications. This is essential for industrial production,” said the publication’s first author, Ivan Dědek.

Cyrene, or dihydrolevoglucosenone, is obtained from renewable biomass sources such as cellulose. Tamisolve (N-butyl-2-pyrrolidone) is a substance related to the commonly used NMP, but is more gentle on human health and the environment.

Supercapacitor research has been a priority at CATRIN for almost ten years. In addition to developing new active materials, such as the successful nitrogen-doped graphene (SC-GN3), it also focuses on environmentally friendly and industrially feasible manufacturing processes. The replacement of toxic NMP with the “greener” solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve confirms that more sustainable production can go hand in hand with high performance and represents an important step towards industrial implementation.

At the end of last year, Palacký University was successful with a European Commission project. It will be the host organisation for the Europe Direct regional centre for the next five years. One of the twelve Czech branches of the European information network will be located in the university shop and information centre UPoint on Horní náměstí from January. The main objective of the project is to promote systematic communication and the popularisation of topics related to the EU and European values.

"Simply put, the university will use the Europe Direct branch to bring the functioning of the European Union closer to the public, provide understandable information, and create space for dialogue on current European topics. Part of the centre's activities is regular communication on social networks, where we clearly explain European topics and respond to current events," explains Adéla Gajdošíková, coordinator of the Olomouc branch.

Another essential task of Europe Direct is to organise educational and discussion events in cooperation with several partner organisations, as well as lectures by students and teachers from UP at primary and secondary schools. "In 2026, we want to focus primarily on the topics of information literacy and the fight against disinformation, as well as debunking myths related to sustainable development. After all, the topics of resilience and sustainability are also an integral part of the university's strategic plan," adds Matěj Dostálek, Vice-Rector for Communication and Social Responsibility, under whose division the project is being implemented.

Palacký University is currently the only university with a local Europe Direct branch. In other cities, centres operate in municipal libraries, Eurocentres or city halls, for example. "We would like to make the most of the university's personnel and know-how, which has been focusing on European issues for a long time. For students of political science, journalism, or European studies, this will be a great opportunity to gain practical experience. For our teachers, it will expand the possibilities for promoting their research," says Ondřej Martínek from the UP Marketing Office, one of the project's coordinators.

Palacký University in Olomouc is founded on the principles of academic freedom, human dignity, and equal access to education. We are therefore deeply concerned about the violence, repression, and restrictions on fundamental human rights faced by the people of Iran, including members of the academic community, our students, and their families. Alarming are the actions taken against civil society and the restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and access to information.

Through the Welcome Office of Palacký University and individual faculties, we are in direct contact with Iranian students at Palacký University. We are addressing their situation so they can continue their studies at our alma mater in an environment that respects human rights and democratic values.

Palacký University stands by all those who strive for life in a free society and a state governed by the rule of law, where education is a path to knowledge and understanding, critical thinking, and active citizenship. We uphold these values not only in words, but also through responsible action towards the people who are part of our academic community.

doc. JUDr. Michael Kohajda, Ph.D.

Rector of Palacký University Olomouc

Faculty of Health Sciences is taking a significant step forward in international cooperation. The university in Olomouc has become the first in the Czech Republic to join the Erasmus Radiography Group (ERG) – a global network of universities that focuses exclusively on exchange programmes for radiology assistants across Europe within the Erasmus+ programme.

The entry into this specialised European group brings students completely new opportunities for international mobility. The first exchange stays are planned for the beginning of 2027 in the form of three-month study stays, including clinical practice in local hospitals. Four radiology assistant students from our faculty will be able to travel abroad, and four foreign students from abroad will come to Olomouc as part of the exchange," said Lukáš Merz, Vice-Dean for International Relations and Internationalisation at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University.

Students interested in studying abroad in the next academic year can now contact Jiří Kozel, Erasmus coordinator at the Department of Radiological Methods at the Faculty of Health Sciences, directly with information about where and for how long they would like to study.

➡️ The deadline for registration of students is February 2, 2026.

➡️ The selection process for student exchanges will take place during the week from February 16 to February 20, 2026.

The coordination of activities within the ERG is provided by Jiří Kozel, Erasmus coordinator of the Department of Radiological Methods, together with Irena Jedličková from the faculty's international office and in close cooperation with the Olomouc University Hospital: Radiology Clinic, Nuclear Medicine Clinic, and Oncology Clinic. The aim is to offer students not only professional experience abroad, but also the opportunity to get to know a different healthcare system and working environment and to broaden their professional and personal horizons.

"We currently have established cooperation with universities in Bologna, Porto, Dublin, and Ljubljana. Students will be able to travel abroad under the Erasmus+ programme as early as the next academic year, during the standard Erasmus Radiography Group exchange period from the beginning of January to the end of March," said Jiří Kozel.

Clinical internship opportunities

In addition to ERG trips, students at the Department of Radiological Methods can also take advantage of Erasmus+ clinical internships, which can be completed throughout the year, most often for 2-3 months. "Last year, we managed to establish cooperation with the University of Innsbruck. In the winter semester, Lisa, a student from this university, came to us for a three-month clinical internship. Conversely, Kateřina, a student from our institute, completed a clinical internship of the same length in Innsbruck," said Jiří Kozel.

"I would like to encourage students not to be shy about this opportunity and to apply. Erasmus is not just about 'going abroad', but mainly about experiences that will advance you professionally and personally. Together with my colleague Irena Jedličková, we will do our best to ensure that our students' stay abroad is as well-prepared and meaningful as possible and that it is a real benefit for them," summarised Jiří Kozel. "Whether students are deciding on a destination, the length of their stay, or the preparation itself, we are here to help them with everything," added Irena Jedličková.

You can also find up-to-date information about Erasmus, study abroad programmes, and student experiences on social media. Follow our Facebook page. Erasmus Radiography UPOL and Instagram @erasmus_radiography_upol, where additional information will be posted regularly.

Stories full of discoveries, inspiration, and a commitment to helping others. That's precisely what the new issue of the university magazine Žurnál UP offers. The main topic is an exceptional discovery at the Kroměříž Castle, led by Associate Professor Jana Zapletalová from the Department of Art History at the Faculty of Arts.

You have surely noticed the media buzz caused by the discovery of walls adorned with amethysts. We return to this topic, but we also look further into it. How can something like this happen? And what does it mean for science? "Sometimes you get a lesson. You must first admit to yourself that things were different, find the courage to say it publicly, and move on. That's what I like about science," says the art historian, amongst other things.

The magazine's portrait features lawyer and scientist Alla Fedorova, who decided to learn Czech "out of gratitude and respect" for her new country. Her personal and professional career is an example of determination, openness, and the power of mutual support. Read about the fate of a woman whose life was utterly changed by the war in Ukraine and who found a home and friends at the Faculty of Law.

As always, you can find the magazine at the faculties, at UPoint, at the Fort Science, or in the stand at the Armoury (Zbrojnice). Its electronic version is available HERE.

In an interview with Professor Jiří Dostál from the Faculty of Education, we discuss technology, our ability to work with it, and the limitations that our overly technological world imposes on us. "Digital technology alone is not all we need in life. We must also develop children's skills." The interview's title hints at the direction our conversation will take.

The Alumni section features Jiří Daněk, a social pedagogue, while the Experience section features Tereza Marková, who explains why she is involved in university policy.

But there is much more to the 40 pages of Žurnál UP. You will find the achievements of academics and students, active volunteers, the anniversary of the UP Science and Technology Park, a tip for a children's book about the university town, a historical reflection by Professor Jiří Fiala, and much more.

The current Žurnál UP is an invitation to discover not only hidden treasures, but also the values that make up the university community. It offers inspiration, a sense of pride, and a reminder that behind every scientific, sporting, or artistic achievement, there is a person with their own story.