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SUMMER SCHOOL OF TOXICOLOGY
SUMMER SCHOOL OF TOXICOLOGY
12 July – 12 August 2026
Academic Overview
The Summer School of Toxicology provides an intensive programme introducing the core principles of toxicology through a balanced combination of lectures and practical laboratory work. Participants gain foundational knowledge of toxic substances, their analysis, and their effects, while also engaging with selected aspects of Czech language, culture, and historical heritage to complement the academic experience.
Programme Structure
- 4 teaching days per week (Monday to Thursday)
- Opening Ceremony and introductory city tour at the beginning of the programme
- Each week, you'll learn the essentials of the Czech language, culture, and historical heritage
- Guided excursions to local attractions every Wednesday
- Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party at the end of the programme
Attendance
- Active participation in all scheduled activities is required
- Prior notice must be given in case of absence
- Unexcused absence may result in denial of the Certificate of Participation
Program Overview
Arrival date: July 12, 2026
Lectures
- Basic terms in toxicology
- Toxicology of selected organic compounds
Laboratory sessions
- Distillation in practice
- Preparation and chromatography of salicylic acid
Activities
- Registration
- Opening ceremony
- City tour
- Guided trip
Lectures
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Physical chemical properties of biomolecules
- Saccharides
Laboratory sessions
- Ecotoxicological biotest with Lemna sp.
- Isolation and detection of caffeine
Activities
- Czech culture and language class
- Guided trip
Lectures
- Basics of molecular modelling
- Proteins
- Sampling strategy
Laboratory sessions
- Ecotoxicological biotest with Sinapis sp.
- Determination of proteins
Activities
- Czech culture and language class
- Guided trip
Lectures
- Spectral methods
- Separation methods
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Enzymes
Laboratory sessions
- Spectroscopic measurement of samples
- Chelatometry
Activities
- Czech culture and language class
- Guided trip
- Closing ceremony
- Farewell party
Don’t Forget to Bring
Please make sure to bring the following items for laboratory sessions:
- Lab coat
- Lab shoes (closed, suitable for laboratory work)
Cost and fees
Entrance fee 400 EUR
- accommodation,
- lectures,
- Certificate of Attendance,
- guided city tour (4 entrance fees) and guides for trips,
- opening and closing ceremony,
- farewell party,
- luncheson lecture days,
- and travel expenses for guided trips.
- optional trips and entrance fees,
- public transport pass (more about public transport in Hradec Králové),
- food (except lunches on lecture days and farewell party),
- costs for obtaining passport,
- visa or other travel documents,
- insurance etc.
How to register in 3 steps
1. Application form
- Fill in the Application form for summer school of your choose.
- Please note that you can apply for only one programme.
Deadline for registration and payment: 30. 4. 2026
2. Registration
- Do the Registration into our system called Stag.
- Need help? Download our step-by-step guide. Download Guide
3. Payment
- After submitting your application and completing your registration in the STAG system, please follow the payment instructions.
- Please send confirmation of payment to fos.summerschool@uhk.cz
Where
The Faculty of Science is situated in the heart of Hradec Králové, on the University Campus Na Soutoku. Address: Hradecká 1285, Hradec Králové 500 03, Czech Republic
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided free of charge in student dormitories. Rooms for 2–3 people include a shared bathroom and access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. Laundry rooms with washing machines are also available. Upon arrival, students are required to pay a deposit of 2,000 CZK!
Trips in Hradec Králové
During the summer school, we will organize various trips for you. You can also plan your own weekend trips from Friday to Sunday. For suggestions on interesting places to visit in Hradec Králové, please refer to the following website.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Our Summer School team is friendly and approachable and always happy to answer any questions via email fos.summerschool@uhk.cz