2025 Edition ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** The third year of the grant competition to support sustainable development took place in 2 throughout the month of April). A total of CZK 350,000 was allocated for the call. In 2025, the third edition of the Sustainable Development Grant Competition took place (an throughout the April). CZK 350,000 was allocated for the call. A total of 18 submitted projects were evaluated by an expert committee consisting of: Tereza Entlerová, Chair of the Commission for the Third Role of the CU AS Dana Kapitulčinová, Ph.D., CU Environment Centre Mgr. Martin Maňásek, CU Bursar Mgr. Zuzana Poláková, Head of CU Point Mgr. Ing. Nikola Rusová, CU Sustainable Development Manager Ing. Lenka Henebergová, Member of the Rector’s Board for Social Affairs and Sustainable De Eleven projects were selected for the final round. Five of them received full funding, whi budget adjustments. Depending on the size of the budget, the second half of the grant is p final report is submitted. This year’s winning projects include: • Increasing legal literacy in prison Under the leadership of Boreš Šteffl, a project focused on promoting legal literacy amon through the Street Law program was carried out at the Faculty of Law of CU. Law students series of interactive lessons that introduced participants to key areas of law and enabl actively work with specific situations. The project followed on from a successful pilot at Jiřice Prison in 2024, and its expansion opened up opportunities for a wider group of to participate. The initiative contributed to a better understanding of legal matters an smoother reintegration after release. The project was supported with a total of CZK 27,100. • Expansion of equipment in the "jungle" As part of the project led by Kamila Švejdová, the community space known as the "jungle" expanded and made accessible in this follow-up year at the Faculty of Humanities. New el added to increase the functionality and aesthetic value of the space, such as a wooden i with a roof and a blackboard, a pond with plants and stones, and a solar panel installed of a trailer. The project has further improved the facilities for students and dormitory contributed to the development of a vibrant community culture at the faculty. The project was supported with a total of CZK 20,000. • Blossoming between disciplines – Charles University's inter-faculty community garden at campus The community garden was created on the initiative of Markéta Skaličková with the active of students from Charles University's Faculty of Science and First Faculty of Medicine. strengthened environmental sustainability, used recycled materials, and increased the bi of an area that had previously been predominantly monocultural. The garden has become a informal meetings, sharing experiences, and exchanging plants, and has promoted dialogue natural sciences and medical disciplines. At the same time, it has provided a place for contributed to the mental well-being of students and employees. The project was supported with a total of CZK 30,000. • Blue and Green II The development of green spaces at the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen was inspired by the project "Blue and Green II," led by Jolana Ťažiarová. Unused parts of the campus were tr a community and teaching environment where herbs and trees promote biodiversity and medi are used in pharmacology classes. The space also provides students and academics with an relaxation, informal meetings, and the development of community spirit. The project has platform for further environmental and community initiatives at the faculty. The project was supported with a total of CZK 20,000. • Outdoor study area Sebastian Sedlák designed a project for an outdoor study area in the park of the Hussite Faculty, which offers a place for self-study, seminars, and accompanying conference acti space connects students and academics from various fields and provides a suitable enviro relaxation and leisure activities. It includes benches with tables and community planter bushes, which students can help to tend. The openness of the space allows it to be used academic and local community. The project was supported with a total of CZK 20,000. • Community garden at the Second Faculty of Medicine for relaxation, education, and practi A project led by Karolína Smolárová transforming the rear part of the Plzeňská campus in relaxation, education, and community gatherings. Raised beds with medicinal plants suppo of the subject Medicinal Plants and Their Place in Contemporary Medicine, increase biodi enhance the aesthetic value of the faculty environment. The space provides students, aca visitors with the opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn, and get involved in caring The project was supported with a total of CZK 23,396. • Sustainable workshops at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Kamila Frontzová and her team from the faculty decided to offer a space for practical le sustainability. The Sustainable Workshops project includes three thematic blocks where p engage in upcycling, zero-waste cooking, and eco-friendly sports event organization. The connects students, teachers, educators, and the public, promoting environmental awarenes lifestyles, and community education. Thanks to its participatory and innovative format, opportunities for long-term development. The project was supported with a total of CZK 55,000. • Game for Time In order to bring the topics of sustainability and environmental protection to a wider a Drahotová from the Faculty of Science, Charles University, and her team created this pro game is designed for elementary and high school students, CU students, and the general p offers various levels of difficulty to make it accessible to everyone. It introduces par climate change in a playful way, motivates them to make the right decisions, and promote lifestyle. The project combines education and entertainment and allows hundreds of playe and universities to participate. The project was supported with a total of CZK 52,000. • Popularization of the use of geographic information systems and remote sensing in sustai development Josef Zátka and his team from the Faculty of Science, CU, decided to combine modern tech environmental protection. Practical workshops enable secondary school and CU students an to monitor the development of water resources, droughts, and the potential of the territ solar energy using modern geoinformation tools. The project combines technical skills wi application in sustainable development, promoting critical thinking and interest in spat The materials created and the trained teaching staff make it possible to reach hundreds participants and spread environmental awareness across regions. The project was supported with a total of CZK 51,400. • Green space for Švehlovka Filip Gašpárek from the Faculty of Science and his team decided to transform the courtya the Švehlova dormitory into a green center of community life. Their project offers stude opportunity to grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers in an environmentally friendly way, p meetings and the exchange of experiences, and inspires a sustainable lifestyle. The comm also improves the dormitory environment, contributes to mental well-being, and develops environmental awareness. The project thus combines practical ecological activities with development and creates an open, inspiring space for all residents. The project was supported with a total of CZK 31,000. • Relax Hub Under the leadership of Gabriela Bernardová, a new multifunctional space for relaxation, sustainable habits has been created at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. Stud and visitors can find a place to relax and engage in passive or active learning through elements. The space combines environmentally friendly equipment with support for mental and community involvement, with students taking care of its operation and maintenance. R creates an inspiring environment and promotes environmental awareness and social cohesio The project was supported with a total of CZK 20,000.