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Dear students,

For more than a century, International Women's Day has been celebrated around the world – and it is no different in the university world. However, for the first time in history, we are also sending out the UP Newsletter on the same day. We are therefore pleased to join the wishes of Rector Martin Procházka (in Czech) and wish all our female colleagues and students every success, joy and satisfaction.

When you read today's newsletter, you will find out, for example, when the semesters start and end in the next academic year, what the date of Sports Day is, and when the Rector's holidays fall – because the schedule for the next academic (in Czech) year is already known. In addition, we will ask you how you are doing at UP, offer you something to read, invite you to a cheese tasting and there is also a popular competition.

WHAT'S GOING ON AT UP?

New UP Journal: About books, about help and about the view from the outside

The past connected with the present and the future is the leitmotif of this year's university jubilee. It is also a summary of the content of the latest issue (in Czech) of our university magazine, the Journal, which was published on Tuesday. You can find the paper Journal on the racks in the faculties, in UPoint, in the Armoury (Zbrojnice) or in the Fort Science (Pevnost poznání), or you can browse through its electronic version (in Czech).

Download the e-book or wallpaper for 450 years of the university

The website celebrating the HYPERLINK "https://450.upol.cz/"450th anniversary of the UP has been updated with news and a look back at past events, and the Downloads section is also lively. You can now view a free e-book on the Baroque painting of the large meeting room at the UP Rector's Office (in Czech) – the first of the publications the university is releasing this year to mark its anniversary. Also new are anniversary wallpapers for your monitor. There's also an e-signature generator for the email client, logos, a jingle and, until 13 March, a themed pub quiz.

QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS

Does the university function as a good community?

Do you feel listened to at the university? That there is support for student initiatives? That you are well informed about your options? That there is enough space for discussion? The international Unicomm project, which also includes the UP Volunteer Centre, seeks to find out to what extent universities in Central Europe encourage their students to get involved in public affairs. How do you do it here? Let us know in the questionnaire – it's in English and should take you 15 minutes max.

LECTURES AND COURSES

Electronic information resources: get acquainted

On Sundays, at night and at the cottage – electronic information resources are always available, from anywhere, and there are so many of them that they could never all fit in the Armoury. Come explore them from March 13-17 at the Central Library at the Armory and at the faculty branches. Workshops, webinars, training, consultations and a prize poll await you. Check out the programme and book your place! (in Czech)

STUDENT ORGANISATIONS

AIESEC Olomouc is looking for new members

Do you want to gain valuable practical experience during your studies? Do you want to make a difference this semester? Are you tempted to do something meaningful that will be useful to you? Do you want to meet new people from different faculties and disciplines or make friends in different parts of the world? The Olomouc branch of the student organization AIESEC is looking for new members who want to develop not only professionally, but especially personally. For more information about what AIESEC does and what you can do as well, visit the FB event or the application form on the website (in Czech).

VOLUNTEERING

Flower against cancer: become a volunteer

This year, the yellow marigold flowers will light up the streets on Wednesday, May 10th. Last year, volunteers raised CZK 18.5 million by selling them, which will go towards cancer care and prevention. Because there are never enough vendors, become a volunteer and hit the streets too. You can find contacts on the CMTF website. (in Czech)

NEW STANDARDS

Principles of the Student Grant Competition at UP – Amendment No. 14

The standard, effective from 1 March 2023, (in Czech) is intended mainly for students of doctoral or master's degree programmes at UP and regulates the list of approved projects in 2023.

Schedule of the academic year 2023/2024 and the schedule of course registration in the STAG Information System in the academic year 2023/2024

The standard, effective from 8 March 2023, (in Czech) is intended mainly for UP students, academic staff and other UP employees. It sets out the timetable for the academic year 2023/2024 and the timetable and method of registering courses in the STAG information system in the academic year 2023/2024.

International student mobility at UP

The standard, effective as of 8 March 2023, (in Czech) is intended mainly for UP students and employees of UP faculties and the Rector's Office of UP, whose responsibility is to ensure mobility of UP students abroad and foreign students at UP. It sets out a description of the process and procedure of authorized employees of faculties, the Rector's Office and students within the framework of individual forms of mobility and defines the responsibilities of authorized UP employees.

Determination of the amount of remuneration for activities and acts performed by Palacký University in Olomouc – Amendment No. 1

The standard, effective from 10 March 2023, (in Czech) is intended mainly for UP applicants, UP students, UP graduates and UP employees. It changes the amount of reimbursements related to the issuance of a replacement document and the procedure for determining the reimbursement of costs related to matriculation.

COMPETITIONS

Deadline for the literary competition is approaching: apply by 15 March

Join the literary competition for students of Palacký University, announced by Rector Martin Procházka. Entries are open until 15 March (inclusive) and can be entered in three categories: poetry, short story and a free work on the theme of the University and me. Students with texts in Czech or Slovak can participate. The winners will receive a financial reward. All important information can be found here (in Czech). You can also follow Facebook group (in Czech).

Win an entry fee for the Olomouc 1/2 marathon – main race or relay

We have a competition for free registrations for the biggest running festival in Moravia – Olomouc 1/2marathon. As a proud partner of the race we have prepared a total of 2 registrations for the main race and 1 registration for the relay. Just write to us at soutez@upol.cz by 15 March with the correct answer to the competition question and the registration can be yours. Please put either "Main Race" or "Relay" in the subject line as you wish. Question: What is the name of the website where you can find all the videos of Palacký University in Olomouc in one place?

INVITATIONS

12 days of exploring France in Olomouc

Exhibitions, concerts, films, theatre or creative workshops, as well as cheese, wine and literature tastings, a baking workshop or a walk through Olomouc. The common denominator? France! The Bonjour Olomouc festival has a programme for everyone and for every day from 13 to 24 March. Check it out on the website (in Czech) or click on the events on the UP French Centre's Facebook page. Many of the events are free, but you need to reserve a seat or buy a ticket in advance.

How to care for body and soul properly?

You will find out at the Health Fair (in Czech), which takes place on Friday and Saturday, 17 and 18 March, at the Fort Science. You can have your pigmentation marks examined or have your body's fats and sugars measured. There will also be activities on dental hygiene, blood donation or how to give proper CPR. Demonstrations of the latest technology to develop athletes will also be of interest. The event is free as part of the normal admission fee. Check out the full program. (in Czech)

Running? Try to compete for the UP Rector's Cup!

Are you planning to run the main race of the Olomouc Half Marathon? Don't forget to sign up for the Run for the Rector's Cup! Registration is the same as for the classic half marathon, in the second step you need to select the special category Run for the Rector's Cup and enter the name of our university. You will then compete in the main race and in this category at the same time, so you have a better chance of placing well. Register for the race on the website.