Palacký University plans to dedicate this September to its alumni. Under the title “Alumni September,” it will offer a series of events at the faculties and in the centre of Olomouc, designed to remind former students of their university years while showcasing the current state of the country’s second-oldest university. This year, the university is also commemorating the 80th anniversary of its reestablishment. The highlight of the programme will be a gathering of alumni over the weekend of September 11–12 at Horní náměstí and the UP Arts Centre at Konvikt.
“Alumni September is a month full of events prepared especially for our graduates. The faculties and other university departments are opening their doors and inviting former students to graduation ceremonies, gatherings, lectures, guided tours, and informal events where they can make new connections or reconnect with old ones,” said Michael Kohajda, UP Rector.
The programme will take place throughout the month at individual faculties, but the main focus is on the second weekend of September. Horní náměstí will be transformed into a venue for a large alumni gathering, featuring a musical programme by the Olomouc-based New Street Band and singer Marcello, who is also a university graduate.
The university wants to remind both former and current students that one remains a member of the academic community long after receiving a diploma. Vice Rector Matěj Dostálek
Konvikt will become a hub for cultural and social events. Visitors can look forward to the O.li.v.y improv show, the UPportunities discussion, screenings of this year's winning films from Academia Film Olomouc, and an evening programme featuring DJs. A relaxation zone designed for informal gatherings of former students will also be available.
Families with children will also find something to enjoy. The programme will include a family zone with a bouncy castle, face painting, and the unique experience of making ice cream using liquid nitrogen. The accompanying programme will also feature a pub quiz in the main cafeteria on 17. listopadu Street and a special selection of university merchandise at the UPoint store on Horní náměstí.
“The September reunion, which we are already preparing intensively, will be an opportunity not only to return to places associated with one’s studies, but also to establish new professional and personal connections. The university values its graduates, seeks to strengthen mutual ties, and wants to remind both former and current students that one remains a member of the academic community long after receiving a diploma,” added Matěj Dostálek, Vice Rector for Communication and Social Responsibility.
Of course, individual faculties will also play a significant role in the September Alumni Homecoming 2026 programme. Graduates will be able to attend the annual graduation ceremonies at the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Science, tour the new buildings of the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and the Faculty of Health Sciences, or participate in department meetings and other faculty events. In addition, the Faculty of Arts will award the Dean’s Prize for promoting the good name of the Faculty of Arts at Palacký University.
The university-wide gathering will also coincide with the 40th anniversary celebrations of the University of the Third Age. Furthermore, the traditional European Heritage Days will take place in Olomouc during the same period, opening up a number of historical and cultural landmarks in the city.
The university invites its alumni to confirm their participation via the registration form published on the UP Alumni website. The complete programme of all events is available on a special website dedicated to September Alumni Homecoming 2026.