Charles University recognises a vibrant ecosystem of student self-governance and community life. At the centre of formal representation and governance is the Student Chamber of the Academic Senate where student senators co-decide and advise on key matters. The Academic Senate, including its Student Chamber, approves internal regulations and other strategic decisions, ensuring student unions can provide governance input to university.
At national level, Charles University students are represented in the Students’ Chamber of the Czech Higher Education Council (SK RVŠ), which articulates student interests and addresses systemic issues such as social support.
Alongside governance, CU hosts numerous student associations and clubs that organise cultural, social and sports activities, peer support and integration for both Czech and international students.
In 2023, an initial survey was conducted to map out associations and initiatives across the university whose activities relate to sustainable development. We would like to further expand this list and establish closer cooperation with some of them.
Charlie
CU´s queer club for students, staff and alumni
https://spolekcharlie.cz/akce/
Czech Pharmaceutical Students Association (CzPSA)
Faculty of Pharmacy – student activities in field of pharmacy
https://scsf.faf.cuni.cz/?lang=en-gb
IFMSA
Second Faculty of Medicine – internships and outreach events for the public and prospective students
https://www.lf2.cuni.cz/en/study/study-abroad/ifmsa-cz-at-the-second-faculty-of-medicine
Miroslava
Sociological studies at the Faculty od Social Sciences – sustainability events
https://iss.fsv.cuni.cz/en/life-institute/miroslava-student-organization-iss
Society for Geology and Applied
to Mineral Deposits
Geology Section of the Faculty od Science – lectures and events in field
Studentská Hybernská
A full list of participating clubs regardless of the availability of existing web pages in English is available HERE.
Ing. Lenka Henebergová
Member of the Rector's Board for Social Affairs and Sustainable Development
Mgr. Ing. Nikola Rusová
Sustainable Development Manager