Charleston project launched - backing postdoc research

21. 01. 2025 Forum

Charles University is the only applicant from the Czech Republic to receive CZK 60 million for its Charleston project under the EU's flagship programme for doctoral and post-doctoral education. The aim to support young scientists who have already obtained their PhD and have previous international experience, whose research will focus on crucial sustainability issues. „What does it mean to focus research on sustainability? It means looking for ways to achieve a balance between the environment, economic growth, and social justice.“, says Nikola Rusová, CU´s Sustainable development manager.

Charles University is again among the top 100 best European universities

11. 07. 2024 CU Press release

Charles University is again among the top 100 universities ranked in the prestigious QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025, according to the newly released ranking of European universities. In the competition of almost seven hundred schools, it was ranked 79th this year, thus once again being the best among Czech universities and at the same time defending its first place in the region. Evaluation criteria relate, among others, to sustainability.

Charles University is active on the road to sustainability and maintains its place in the world's top

12. 06. 2024 CU press release

Sustainable development is a strategic and substantive issue at Charles University (CU). The university supports specific sustainable projects that improve the environment both on and off campus. At the same time, according to the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings published today, it occupies a unique position among the world's universities that systematically pursue sustainable development.

"Focus on what you´re good at and double it"

27. 02. 2024 Forum

The University of Manchester is Europe’s top university for its social and environmental impact in the most recent the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and the QS Sustainability Ranking. Julian Skyrme, the university’s Director of Social Responsibility, is the driving force behind its strategy. His university, in its approach and consistency, is an example for anyone who takes sustainability seriously, including administrators and researchers at Charles University.