{"id":20,"date":"2026-05-06T07:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T05:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuriodemos.com\/default-demo\/?p=20"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:05:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:05:43","slug":"aboutujep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phycology2026.ujep.cz\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/aboutujep\/","title":{"rendered":"About Jan Evangelista Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome. Our university proudly bears the name of Jan Evangelista Purkyn\u011b, a renowned native of nearby Libochovice. He was a true Renaissance man\u2014one of the founders of modern biology, embryology, and physiology. Inspired by his versatility, we currently manage a broad portfolio of 65 study programs and 192 fields of study. We serve as a modern pillar of education and culture for the entire \u00dast\u00ed nad Labem Region.<\/p>

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Scope and Structure of the Institution<\/strong><\/p>

Our community comprises over 8,500 students and 900 employees. As an integral part of the city of \u00dast\u00ed nad Labem, we have been operating as a unified university since 1991. Today, our scientific and pedagogical reputation is upheld by the following eight faculties:<\/p>

  • Faculty of Social and Economic Studies<\/li>
  • Faculty of Art and Design<\/li>
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering<\/li>
  • Faculty of Health Studies<\/li>
  • Faculty of Environment<\/li>
  • Faculty of Arts<\/li>
  • Faculty of Education<\/li>
  • Faculty of Science<\/li><\/ul>

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    Vision, Mission, and Values<\/strong><\/p>

    Our vision is clear: to build an internationally recognized institution driven by excellent research. Our mission is to be an indispensable partner to the region and a beacon of moral values. We stand on the following principles:<\/p>

    • Freedom and Integrity:<\/strong> We uphold the freedom of inquiry and the right to reasoned dissent. We act ethically, transparently, and independently of political or economic pressures.<\/li>
    • Inclusivity:<\/strong> We are a community open to all, regardless of religion, origin, or orientation. Dignity and mutual respect are paramount to us.<\/li>
    • Responsibility and Sustainability:<\/strong> We feel a deep commitment to natural resources, cultural heritage, and future generations. We manage our resources responsibly and with profound consideration for the region we call home.<\/li><\/ul>

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      Historical Milestones<\/strong><\/p>

      The roots of our institution trace back to 1954. Our journey\u2014from a Higher College of Education to a Faculty of Education\u2014culminated on September 28, 1991, with the official establishment of the university. Let us take a brief look at the chronicle of our development:<\/p>

      • 1993\u20132000:<\/strong> The formation of our artistic disciplines, evolving from an institute into the Faculty of Art and Design.<\/li>
      • 1998\u20132006:<\/strong> The transformation of technical fields into the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.<\/li>
      • 2005\u20132006:<\/strong> The establishment of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts from their original specialized institutes.<\/li>
      • 2012:<\/strong> The completion of our current structure, marked by the elevation of health studies into an independent faculty.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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