Palacký University has recently become a member of the prestigious European network EUniverCities, which connects universities and cities across Europe. By joining this platform, the university aims to strengthen international cooperation and actively contribute to addressing current social issues. The first active step as part of its membership was the participation of university representatives at a meeting in Innsbruck at the end of March.
The EUniverCities network brings together medium-sized European cities and their universities with the aim of sharing experiences and developing cooperation in the areas of education, research, and urban development. For UP, membership represents an opportunity to participate in shaping the European agenda while drawing inspiration from international partners.
“New opportunities for cooperation and sharing experiences are opening up for us. We see this as an important step toward Palacký University playing an active role not only in the region but also at the European level,” said Tereza Kalousková, head of the Partnership Department and coordinator of network activities for UP, who attended the conference “Moving forward: Universities and Cities Shaping Health and Social Cohesion through Sport” together with Simona Šafaříková from the Faculty of Science.
Membership in EUniverCities also confirms the university’s long-term commitment to internationalisation and strengthening ties between the academic community and the city in which it operates.
You can read more about the international meeting in Innsbruck here.