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News from Comenius University Bratislava
Positive Mid-Term Review Confirms ENLIGHT’s Progress
Following two years of implementation, independent experts from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) conducted a mid-term evaluation. Their March 2026 report offers a very positive assessment, noting that the project is meeting its objectives and delivering tangible results.
WORLD UNIVERSITY SPORT IS COMING TO BRATISLAVA, AND CU WILL BE PART OF IT
Following successful editions in Barcelona and Paris, Bratislava is set to take over the baton as host of the World Inter Universities Championship (WIUC). From 4 to 8 November 2026, Comenius University Bratislava, as the event’s main partner, will welcome more than 5,000 participants from around the world.
Drones in 2040: A Good Servant or a Bad Master?
They are small, relatively inexpensive, and capable of reshaping both warfare and the functioning of the economy. Drones are no longer just toys for enthusiasts; they have become a strategic tool that is erasing long-standing assumptions about security and state power.
Cameroonian scientist Adamou Velhima: “Genomics is the future – without it, we will not defeat tuberculosis.”
Researcher Adamou Velhima came to Europe from Cameroon to pursue his PhD studies. He works at the Institute of Pharmacology at the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, where he collaborates with Dr. Matúš Dohál on tuberculosis research and whole-genome sequencing of samples he brought directly from Africa.
CU bridges science and practice: New nuclear-focused programme and discussion on the future of teacher education
The week at Comenius University Bratislava opened with high-level discussions on the strategic direction of education and research across several fields.
International students explored Slovak Easter traditions
To mark the Easter holidays, Comenius University Bratislava organised a series of workshops for international students from all faculties and all levels of study.
Announcement of the Election of the Candidate for the Position of Rector of Comenius University Bratislava
At its meeting of 25 March 2026, the Academic Senate of Comenius University Bratislava announced the election of candidates for the position of Rector of Comenius University Bratislava for the term of office starting on 1 February 2027 and ending on 31 January 2031.