education and research at the university of pardubice

Education and Researchat the University of Pardubice

www.uni-pardubice.eu

University of Pardubice

Advancing Knowledge and Technologies to improve the quality of life• modern and dynamic public higher education institution in the heart of Europe

• extends 65-year long tradition of higher education in the city of Pardubice

• the only university in the Pardubice Region

• one of the 26 public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic

• active part of the European and world higher education and research area


5 Historical Milestones


1950 – 1989 1950 Institute of Chemistry in Pardubice1953 Institute of Chemical Technology in Pardubicean only chemistry related higher education institution – politically dependent on state

1990 – 2000 the Higher Education Act 1990 (HEA) – autonomy & academic freedom – new

faculties/institutes 1994 University of Pardubice

2000 – 2009 the Higher Education Act 2001, Strategy of Tertiary Education Development 7 faculties 65 study programmes / 130 study specializations – 11 thousand students

2009 – 2014State financial policy changes, EU Operational programmesnew infrastructure – modern university campus

2015 – 2020 Amendment to the Higher Education Act – new challenges – Horizon 2020


7 Faculties

Jan Perner Transport Faculty

Faculty of Economics and Administration

Faculty of Arts and Philosophy

Faculty of Chemical Technology

Faculty of Restoration

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Faculty of Health Studies

10,450 Students at 7 Faculties

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2,079; 0

2,293; 0

1,989; 0

847; 0

88; 01,129; 0


Faculty of Economicsand Administration


Faculty of Artsand Philosophy





Students in 67 Study Programmes


74%

21%

5%

27 Bachelor‘s – Bc., BcA.

22 Master‘s– Ing., Mgr., MgA.

18 Doctoral – PhD.


Students in the two Forms of Study

82%

18%

Full-time

Part-time

Fine Arts

• historical preservation, art restoration, conservation techniques and technologies


Study and Research Disciplines

Natural and Technical Sciences• chemistry, chemical technology, biotechnology and biochemistry, informatics,

electrical engineering, transport and communication technologies, material engineering, sciences and nanotechnologies

Social Sciences• economics and administration, philology, history, philosophy and sociology

Health Sciences• nursing, midwifery, health and social care


1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 20150

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12000

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2096

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4726

5265

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6890

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9722

10588

10934

10986

10665

10450

Number of Students


Undergraduate degree courses

Chemistry and technical chemistry

Chemistry and technology of foodstuffs

Special chemical and biological programmes

Chemical and process engineering

Inorganic and polymeric materials

Farmacochemistry and medical materials

Surface protection of building and construction materials

Printing art


Postgraduate degree courses

Chemistry

Chemistry and technology of materials

Chemical and process engineering

Chemistry and technology of foodstuffs

Printing art

Special chemical and biological programmes


Unique study programmes & research

Printing art

Theory and technology of explosives

Chemistry and technology of paper and pulp

Organic coating and paints

Advanced special compounds

Inorganic, organometallic, organic, polymeric and special energetic materials, nanotechnologies and supramolecular structure systems

Bioactive materials

Modern analytical and foodstuff testing

Membrane processes


Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses

Economic policy and administration

System engineering and informatics

Economics and management

Applied informatics



Economics and customs administration

Economics for criminalists

Information and security systems

Financial risk management

Regional development in public administration

GIS applications

Process modelling

Civil protection and crisis management



Transport technology and communications

Transport engineering and communications

Civil engineering

Technique and technology in transport and communication



Management of electronic communications and postal services

Electronic systems in transportation

Optimizing of logistic processes, computer modelling

Experimental testing

Diagnostics and reliability of transport means and infrastructure



Philology

Philosophy

Historical sciences

Humanities

Sociology

Specialization in educational sciences

Teacher education for lower secondary schools – English and German languages



Slavonic studies of the European union

Protection of historical heritage

Cultural, gender & modern history

Literature, culture, linguistics (English, German, Slavonic)

Alternative education and pedagogy, comparative studies

Inter-religious dialogue, anthropology



FINE ARTS

Restoration and conservation of

Stone and related materials

Wall painting and sgraffito

Paper, book binding and documents

Artwork on paper and related materials

Restoration and conservation of

Wall painting

Sculpture works and architectural surfaces

Written artworks on paper



Restoration and conservation technologies and techniqueson different surfaces and art

Nanotechnologies for art and craft conservation

Conservation of architecture heritage



Nursing

Midwifery

Specialization in health care

Health and social care



Paramedic

Radiology assistant

Quality of life and care of patients

Health management, psychological, social and ethical issues of health care



Information technology

Electrical engineering and informatics



Communication and microprocessor technology

Radar systems and signal processing, GPS technologies

Artificial intelligence applications

Mechatronics, robotics


1264 University Employees

69; 10%

123; 17%

258; 36%

272; 38%

722 Academic Staff542 Others

Professors

Assoc. Professors

Senior Lecturers

Lecturers

Budget for 2014 FY


25%

41%

34%

Total 1311 M CZK / 63 M USD / 48 M EUR

R&D

Education

Others

R&D in 2014


50%50%

Total 325 M CZK / 15 M USD / 12 M EUR

R&D grants

Institutional projects

Research, Science & Technology Transfer• Ranks among the top 10 Czech universities

• Universal scale of scientific disciplines

• Fundamental and applied research

• 290 publications in impacted journals per year

• International cooperation & projects

• Tens of scientific conferences

• 350 applied service contracts

• 4 new patents & 5 applied samples

• Centre for Technology & Knowledge Transfer


Recent Major Investmentsbuilding modern infrastructure


Faculty of Chemical TechnologyUniversity campus & sports facilities

European Regional Development Fund


Reconstruction of the historical building University IT Centre in the city centreUNIT


New capacities for transport engineering disciplines Educational and Reseach Centre for Transportation TechnologiesVVCD



Reconstruction Lecturing Halls and Soft Labs in the University CampusVAP



Reconstruction Research capacities for Materials Science and Nanotechnologies in the city centre

CEMNAT



International Cooperation in Education

• ERASMUS+

• ERASMUS MUNDUS

• CEEPUS

over 350 institutions

in 40 countries

International Cooperation in Research

• Joint projects

• PhD & Postdoc programmes

• Technology & Knowledge Transfer

• Conferences & symposiums

Erasmus+


192 Universities

285 Agreements


INDIA PLATFORM SINCE 2008

Communicating Science & TechnologyR&D popularizationviaOutreach Programmes


Open DoortoScientific Knowledge

Infrastructure & Support Services• Modern campus and quality services

• ICT support

• University library and access to world information databases

• Physical education and sport courses and clubs

• Language centre and certified courses

• Information and counseling centres

• Academic consultancy for students with special needs

• Assistance and support to disadvantaged students

• International Mobility Centre

• Career centre

• Programmes and awards for talented students



University Campus – Library – ICT

• 8,000 readers • 200,754 volumes• 686 periodicals• 26 databases• 280 study rooms (seating capacity)

30 PC work stations • Self-service copying• University Gallery

• Free WiFi Access • CESNET 2 Internet network & speed 10 Gb/s• 3,500 PC working stations• 90 PC labs with 1,120 computers• 200 zero clients & 300 virtual desktop systems• 13,000 PC students' accounts• Printers and scanners

University Library

ICT


Physical Education & Sports• Department of Physical Education and Sports since 1953

• University sports club since 1959

• Compulsory and optional physical education

• Sports courses and events – interfaculty competitions

• Team and individual sports – Rector‘s Award

• Participation in academic games and other sports events

• New sporting facilities – indoor & outdoor


Accommodation & DinningHalls of Residence• 1,600 beds • 2,400 – 4,000 CZK (120 – 200 USD) / month• Internet access in all rooms• Student clubs

Mensa – Dinning Hall

• 2 dinning halls• 400 seating capacity• 320,000 meals per year• Cashless payment with student/employee

cards


Students coming from 55 countries appreciate:Quality study programmes

International and lively student community

Modern university campus

Excellent study conditions and facilities

Good transport accessibility

Reasonable living costs in the city with 100,000 inhabitants

Pleasant environment of the East Bohemia region

Extensive sports and cultural opportunities

Pardubice


The modern facilities of the University campus near the city centrecreate ideal conditions for the all-around development of young people.Pleasant surroundings and many sports and cultural life opportunitiesin combination with quality and demanding study programmes are recognizedamong other European universities.

Quality & Tradition


University for the Future

prepares specialists for successful careers in a wide variety of professions

contributes to the development of a knowledge-based society

education and research at the university of pardubice

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