Calendar of events and courses for PhD candidates

11 January 2024 – 31 December 2024

Proofreading Service of Czech Texts

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Are you concerned about the Czech language in your academic texts? It is not necessary now because of our helping hand. Try proofreading!

30 September 2024 – 16 December 2024

Open support group for English-speaking students

Meetings are open for anyone who needs support and also those who are eager to support others in the stressful times we all study and live in. Feel free to come in on and meet new people.

These meetings are not only for the international students, we welcome also Czech and Slovak students who can speak English.

12 November 2024 – 12 December 2024

Survival Czech 2

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Ahoj, jmenuji se…. If you are a Ph.D. student who has finished Survival Czech: Language Course for Beginners, join our second following up webinar. This course will focus on apologies, time expressions, or daily routine.

25 November 2024

Writing an Application for a Funding Project

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

The secret of a successfully received grant consists of writing an application. We know some tips for making your project unique and convincing a review committee to get interested.

27 November 2024

Researchers as Educators: Strategies for Effective University Teaching

The workshop aims to equip researchers with the essential skills needed to be effective educators in a university setting. Participants will focus on developing teaching strategies, engaging students effectively, and adapting their research expertise to create impactful learning experiences.

2 December 2024

Mirrors of Teaching: Reflect and Improve

This workshop is designed for academic teachers seeking to deepen their pedagogical practice through reflection. Participants will explore various reflective tools and techniques tailored to their teaching contexts, enabling them to critically assess their methods, engage with feedback received, and iteratively improve their instructional strategies. Throughout the workshop, various reflective tools will be introduced, including teaching observation, self-teaching observation, reflective team discussions, teaching diaries, and micro-teaching sessions. Through detailed descriptions and illustrative examples, participants will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their applicability and effectiveness in enhancing reflective practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in their classrooms.

3 December 2024

International meeting: Teaching Observation

What It Is and How to Implement It

We invite you to our meeting that will present various models and approaches to teaching observation, its benefits, challenges, and examples of good practices from abroad.

December, 3rd 2024; 9:30 AM - 2 PM

Malá aula, Karolinum (Ovocný trh 5, Prague 1)

9 December 2024

Doctoral Peer Club: Share Your Written Introduction

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Are you writing about apples in your academic paper, but do the readers understand oranges? Perhaps all you need is good constructive feedback! Come and join our workshop, where you can gain support, learn how your audience comprehends the content of your academic text and how to work with feedback!

16 December 2024

Doctoral Peer Club: Title & Abstract

Ph.D. CANDIDATES

Are you writing about apples in your academic paper, but do the readers understand oranges? Perhaps all you need is good constructive feedback! Come and join our workshop, where you can gain support and learn how your audience comprehends the content of your academic text and how to work with feedback!