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“Not just the oldest”: Jan Bumba on how Prague's Charles University stays modern

“Not just the oldest”: Jan Bumba on how Prague's Charles University stays modern

Update: 2025-11-01
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In a wide-ranging conversation for Czechast, Charles University spokesperson Jan Bumba explains how a 700-year-old institution works to stay modern and international. He reflects on his switch from journalism to academia, the realities of rankings, and the draw of studying in Prague. Bumba also acknowledges dormitory shortcomings and why improving student housing is now a key priority.
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“Not just the oldest”: Jan Bumba on how Prague's Charles University stays modern

“Not just the oldest”: Jan Bumba on how Prague's Charles University stays modern