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            * Conscious path to more resilient academic community

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            Following the tragic events of 21 December 2023 at the Faculty of Arts, cooperation was es
            Norwegian partner, the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS —

            kunnskapssenter om vold og traumatisk stress). The main goal of the cooperation was to con
            from Charles University with partners from NKVTS and to support the exchange of experience

            experts gained after the tragic events on the island of Ut?ya in 2011. The collaboration w
            into the Conscious Path to More Resilient Academic Community project. The project focuses 
            sharing knowledge in the area of care for those affected by the attack, but also on the pr

            long-term plan for the development of support measures. In addition, the expertise of the 
            as an important source of knowledge for the future work of the newly established CU Resili
            plan is also to define options for further research to capture the changing situation and 

            an attack.

            The project also involves CU representatives visiting the Norwegian partners in Oslo in No

            trip was attended by representatives of the Faculty of Arts, CU Point and the student asso
            The key point of the programme was sharing of findings from long-term research and other e
            importance of a sensitive approach to the creation of memorial sites, taking into account 

            needs of survivors, was discussed. The CU representatives also visited Ut?ya Island, the s
            events of 2011. Participants appreciated the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of t
            has now been rebuilt as a memorial and education centre that balances the need to remember

            for new life, learning and engagement for a more inclusive and democratic society.



            Subsequently, in February 2025, Charles University in Prague welcomed representatives of t
            "https://cuni.cz/UK-14497.html#2"] , Professor Lise E. Stene and Kristin A. Glad. The purp
            was to share NKVTS' experiences with the university community as well as to communicate th

            public and government agencies. During the two-day event, they first discussed systemic me
            create a safer environment at universities. The workshop then featured insights from resea
            the terrorist attack on the Norwegian island of Ut?ya and presentations by CU representati

            event at the CU Faculty of Arts. The findings may enable practical application to mitigate
            traumatic events and prevent similar situations in the future.



            In April 2025, representatives of Charles University made a final visit to Norway. The aim
            was to learn about the activities of the 22 July Centre in Oslo, which serves as a nationa

            and educational centre on the attacks of 22 July 2011. The meeting was very useful in unde
            Norwegian society reflects and further processes the events of 2011 after many years. Visi
            opportunity to learn about the activities the centre organises for the public and schools 

            sensitively engages with those affected.

            Representatives also met with leading members of the Association of Affected and Survivors

            run for many years by the mother of one of the victims. The visit to the NKVTS headquarter
            opportunity to present the experience to date, new measures and lessons learned on the par
            University following the December 2023 attack. The NKVTS representatives were impressed by

            of Peerko psychology students who provided psychological support to affected students in D
            beyond. The representatives also discussed deepening collaboration and defining the final 
            the project.