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On a mission you make friends for life

His territory is an operating theatre in a war zone. Karel Odložilík, an OT nurse in the army and a Faculty of Health Studies graduate, has experienced base attacks, and many wounded and losses on eight foreign missions – memories that will remain with him for the rest of his life. But he made fr…

Feminism is not a bad word

What did women write about in their diaries in the 19th century? Why do people have such a negative view of feminism? Milena Lenderová, historian at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, deals with women's history and gender issues. "Even today, the view persists that women's domain is the home," s…

Teamwork– in sports and chemistry alike

When she's not running around the court, she wears a white coat and locks herself in the lab. Denisa Kolářová, a PhD student at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, is not only a scientist in Professor Holčapek's successful team, but also a Czech national team player, coach and referee in korfball…

Extended opening hours in the library

Dear users, From Monday 28 November 2022 we are extending the opening hours of the main campus library. Monday–Wednesday 8 am – 8 pm Thursday 8 am – 6 pm Friday 8 am – 4 pm This change do…

Talk! Grammar can wait

The Help for English website has become popular among students and self-learners wishing to improve their English communication skills. Its creator, Marek Vít, is a well-known English teacher who graduated from the University of Pardubice and works as a part-time teacher at the Faculty of Arts an…

Expand your boundaries!

To improve and grow. The DofE programme founded by the Duke of Edinburgh helps students from the University of Pardubice. Some students go jogging or swimming, others learn archery or pick up waste in the countryside. They have one thing in common: they are looking for a challenge. And wis…