Academic calendar

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STUDIES

Winter Semester Academic Schedule October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

 

Days free from academic activities:

  • October 2, 2023 (Monday) - Organizational meetings with first-year full-time students
  • October 4, 2023 (Wednesday) - Solemn Academic Year Inauguration 2023/2024
  • November 1, 2023 (Wednesday) - All Saints' Day
  • December 23, 2023 (Saturday) - January 7, 2024 (Sunday) - Winter break

 

Winter Examination Session

Shinkansen – an overview of the system and elements of Japanese culture

Shinkansen is arguably the most visible sign of Japan’s technological advancement and, together with electronic goods, Mt. Fuji and sushi, the most recognizable symbol of Japan. The presentation will draw upon the origins of the famous Japanese high-speed rail system and its development over the period of close to 60 years. Challenges faced by engineers in the operation of Shinkansen trains will be briefly addressed, and information attesting to their incredible efficiency will be provided.

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

Calling all language enthusiasts!

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the Centre of Languages and Communication is holding an Essay Writing Competition “The role of languages in building identity” open to all PUT students.

 

Candidates are invited to submit an original essay in English of between 800 and 1,200 words on one of the following topics: