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How did the FHS come about? The Story of its Creation through the Eyes of its Founder.

The Faculty of Health Studies celebrated 15 years since its foundation this year. The idea to build a faculty originated in Dr Arnošt Pellant's head during his work in Pardubice Hospital. What was the journey from the first idea to welcoming the first students? Come and read the interview with th…

Covid Filter for Developing Countries

Scientists at the Centre for Materials and Nanotechnologies, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, have developed a personal filter against SARS-CoV-19 that could find its application in developing countries. Fitting into a backpack, the entire assembly does not use nanomateria…

When studies are drowned out by war

It was Thursday, 24 February. They woke up to a day that was supposed to be like any other. A student day. Lectures, seminars and nice meetings with friends on campus awaited them. But that morning they woke up to war. A war they didn't want. Dozens of Ukrainian students, but also Russian ones, t…

From the jungle straight to campus

Coconuts, palm trees and a sunny beach. Faculty of Economics and Administration student Enrique Lysoněk went to paradise on earth as a contestant of the reality show Survivor. On Team Azua, he fought for survival on a desert island. He survived for a month with minimal food and belongings on the …

Gallery worthy of a university

Painter, photographer, restorer and curator. Tomáš Lahoda of the Faculty of Restoration links his name with the university gallery GU:, which opens with a new name and content. It will offer an insight into the contemporary Czech art scene as well as exhibitions of foreign artists. Why …

Sensors of the future

Within an hour, he can produce hundreds of metres of smart sensors that prevent waste, save batteries or help farmers. Chemist Tomáš Syrový of the Faculty of Chemical Technology started with food and pharmaceuticals. Today he prints the sensors of the future. At one of you…