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Beyond the bilingual brochure: achieving true internationalisation at Charles University
The term internationalisation has become a permanent fixture in the strategic rhetoric of European higher education. At a historic institution such as Charles University, the…
Bridging the gap: highlights from the 1st ANTICIPATE General Meeting in Glasgow
The 1st General Meeting of COST Action ANTICIPATE was successfully held on April 14-15, 2026, in Glasgow. It focused on improving predictions and preparations for…
Innovation in geomechanics: reflecting on the seminar series by prof. Simone Mineo
The seminars at Charles University, led by Prof. Simone Mineo, focused on technological advancements in geomechanics. From innovative rock characterization to coastal monitoring methods, the…
Don’t run away: when ethics meets engineering geology
On March 20, 2026, Dr. Emanuele Lacca led a seminar on the integration of ethics with geological science. Emphasising effective communication in disaster preparedness, he…
Exploring Nature-Based Landslide Mitigation: A Week with Dr. Vito Tagarelli
From February 16 to 20, 2026, Charles University hosted Dr. Vito Tagarelli, enhancing academic ties with the Polytechnic University of Bari. His visit included seminars…
Redefining Landslide Dynamics: An Exciting Postdoctoral Opportunity in Prague
We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher in geoscience to explore landslide dynamics as landscape evolution and carbon cycle drivers. This exciting project includes investigating drainage…
Nature outpowered
Human-made dams in South India’s Cauvery Delta are dramatically altering sediment distribution, trapping vital materials needed for sustaining the ecosystem and exacerbating sediment starvation, necessitating…
Beneath Our Feet: Unlocking the Potential of Energy Geostructures in Aarhus
Just wrapped up the Energy Geostructures Industry Workshop in Aarhus! Co-hosted by VIA University College, COST Action FOLIAGE, and LEG-DHC, we explored innovations ranging from…
Rising temperatures slowly destabilise rock slopes, increasing rockfall risk
Our new study reveals that gradual atmospheric warming can weaken rock slopes, increasing risks of rockfalls over time. Long-term monitoring indicates that even slight temperature…
A step toward internationalisation: Gianvito Scaringi joins the Faculty Senate
Gianvito Scaringi, elected as the first non-Czech-speaking senator of the Faculty of Science, advocates for internationalisation, research excellence, and support for early-career academics while promoting…
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Sumit Das Awarded GAČR Junior Star Grant to Redefine Landslide Research
Dr. Sumit Das has received the prestigious Junior Star Grant from the Czech Science Foundation, enabling his research on landslides’ role in landscape evolution and…
A Silent Crisis in the Cauvery Delta: How Human Activity is Washing Away the Coast
Our latest research, just published in the journal Catena, uncovers a silent crisis unfolding in one of India’s most vital agricultural regions, the Cauvery Delta. For…
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