The Rector’s Holiday and New Year’s Greetings
Dear colleagues, dear students, Allow me to wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas spent with those who matter most to you. May the holiday season bring you rest, inspiration, and renewed energy. In the New Year, I wish you good health, success, and the courage to push beyond your own boundaries. …
The University of Pardubice is a partner in an international project supporting intercultural skills
Representatives of the University of Pardubice, led by Vice-Rector Prof. Petra Bajerová, launched their collaboration on the international IKAS project in mid-November. The kick-off meeting took place at the University of Caen Normandie in France. IKAS, Intercultural Skills for Administrative Staff …
Professor Libor Čapek to continue as the Rector of the University of Pardubice
The Academic Senate of the University Pardubice has elected Professor Libor Čapek, the incumbent Rector, to head the University in the following four-year term from 2026 to 2030. The incumbent Rector has been the only candidate running for the office this time, and has received support from the majo…
Centre for Ethics will host a conference featuring experts from around the world
(Not) Caring to Know: Vice Epistemology meets Situated Affectivity. This three-day hybrid conference will be hosted by the Centre for Ethics as Study in Human Value at the University of Pardubice from September 3rd - 5th. Encountering the world is not a dispassionate affair. Our emotions shape and …
University of Pardubice Welcomes International Evaluation Panel
In June, the University of Pardubice hosted a visit from members of the International Evaluation Panel as part of the national evaluation of research organizations. This evaluation, based on the HEI2025+ Evaluation Guidelines, combines both qualitative and quantitative methods to promote quality and…
Building Bridges: International Scientists Gathering
International academics from the University of Pardubice (UPCE) and the University of Hradec Králové (UHK) gathered for a relaxed and enriching day in Hradec Králové. Organised in collaboration with coordinators from both universities’ international offices, the event offered a chance to discover th…
Technology Day at the University of Pardubice Connects Researchers and Businesses
The University of Pardubice showcased promising technologies developed by its researchers to private companies. The second edition of the Technology Day UPCE was organised by the University’s Centre for Technology and Knowledge Transfer (CTKT) under the PARádní kraj brand, which promotes innovation …
University of Pardubice Awarded Honorary Doctorates for Contributions to Historical and Chemical Sciences
The University of Pardubice bestowed a prestigious academic honour upon two distinguished scholars in recognition of their contributions to the development of historical and chemical sciences. The honorary degrees were awarded by the Rector, Professor Libor Čapek, to Professor Karl Vocelka, a renown…
Volodymyr Yermolenko: Thinking in Dark Times
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Pardubice had the honor of welcoming Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, and writer Volodymyr Yermolenko, who accepted our invitation and gave a lecture titled Thinking in Dark Times on April 16, 2025. The lecture took the form …
Pre-Easter Gathering of our university international community
On the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the International Office organized a meeting for the international community of the University of Pardubice, inviting international students, staff, and their families. Colleagues from abroad learned about how and when Easter is celebrated in the Czech Re…
