Early this morning, a fire broke out at the Větrník dormitories in Břevnov. The dormitories were evacuated. No one was injured in the fire.

A crisis psychological team from the Charles University Centre for Resilience is providing assistance on site. You can find them in the dormitory building in Block II / K18 (in the meeting room).

If you need psychosocial support, do not hesitate to contact Charles University counselling services now or in the coming days at:

All contacts and information are available on the CU Point website. (Information currently available in Czech only)

(30. 1. 2026)

The University's website now has all the information you need regarding students, employees, acute assistance needs and links to volunteer initiatives.

Information is updated regularly to best reflect the needs of our academic community and the affected areas.

(27. 9. 2024)

In connection with the floods, Charles University issued a statement on the situation, the operation of Charles University and support for students and staff.

You can find the full statement along with support contacts here.

Together we can do it!

(15. 9. 2024)

The CU Security Department has issued a leaflet for students and staff of the University summarising basic and important information on how to respond in the event of various security incidents.

(23. 2. 2024)

Charles University will continue to provide organisational, material, and psychological support to all those in need and urges everyone who feels any need for psychological assistance to utilise available services. Such assistance is offered not only by CU and other entities (information can be found here) but also by the free Crisis Line of the Czech Police: +420 974 823 158. Please do not hesitate to seek help.

(14. 2. 2024)

The university leadership, including the leadership of individual faculties and components, is actively addressing the question of appropriate reinforcement of security measures. At the same time, the CU Security Department's hotline +420 771 275 564 will start operating on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The University is preparing and will shortly publish important information and procedures on how to respond in the event of various security incidents.

(14. 2. 2024)

Recommendations for Supporting Mental Health After a Tragic Event

(14. 2. 2024)