Research projects
Palacký University in Olomouc is involved in a number of research projects - global long-term programmes, monolithic in theme, of research and development. The results of the projects promote research and development activities at the faculties and give research teams long-term perspectives and stability for their work.
Main research topics at faculties of Palacký University
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology
- History and Interpretation of the Bible
- Social Determinants of Health Among Social and Health Disadvantaged Groups of Population
- Renewal of the Covenant and the New Covenant—Study and Interpretation of the Key Biblical Texts under the Canonical Approach
- Law and Freedom: Research on Key Themes of Biblical Theology
- Trinity and Theological Anthropology
- The History of Czech Trinitology, Pneumatology, and Fundamental Theology 1800–2008
- Continuity and Discontinuity of Eastern Orthodox Christian Traditions
- The Phenomenon Vatican
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
- Molecular aspects of the formation, diagnosis, and treatment of tumours
- Study of allergies and immune-pathological processes with an inflammatory factor
- Experimental pharmacology of natural and synthetic agents with cyto-protective, antiphlogistic and cytostatic effects
- Development of the Medical Faculty Transplant Programme
- Molecular disorders of saccharide and lipid metabolisms in formation, development and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Pre-conception and prenatal prevention of inborn developmental defects and hereditary diseases and their intra-uterine and postnatal medical solutions. Reducing the risks of multiple pregnancy in the IVF, ET Programme. Ethical, psychological and legal aspects of these states.
Philosophical Faculty
- Moravia and the World Man and Society
- Man, Culture and Media
- The Legacy of Classical Antiquity in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
- Urban History - Historical Book Funds
- Linguistics
- Languages and Literatures of America, Asia, and Australia
Faculty of Science
- Ornithology
- Molecular Phylogeny
- Non-classical states of light and optical methods for tomographic reconstruction
- Quantum Optics and Quantum Informatics
- Analysis of Biomacromolecular Channels
- Nanomaterials Methods of Chemical Analysis
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Methods of relational data analysis
- Hyperfractals Quantum structures and multiple-valued logic structures
- Atlas Cartography
Faculty of Education
- Special Education
- Natural and Technical Sciences in the Educational Context— Biology, Anthropology and Health Sciences, Technology and Information Technology, Mathematics
- Language Education—Czech, English and German Languages
- Arts in Education—Music and Art Education and Theory
- Pedagogical, Pre-Primary Pedagogical and Primary Pedagogical Education and Social Sciences Research
Faculty of Physical Culture
- Physical Activity and Inactivity of Inhabitants of the Czech Republic in the Context of Behavioural Changes
- IPEN: International Study of Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity
- HBSC study (Health Behavior in School-aged Children: WHO Collaborative Cross-National study)
- Application of Digital Technologies for Design, Manufacturing and Assessment of Custom-Made Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
- Identification of the Factors of Progression of Motor skills in Adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorders
Faculty of Law
- Globalization of Law and its Impact on Czech Law
- Current Problems of Czech Law in Modern Society
- Current Issues of Czech Public Administration Modernisation
- Czech National Interests and Procedural Decision Making in the European Union
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Evidence-Based Practise in Paramedical Fields
- Multidisciplinary Teams in Health Care
- Limits on Lifestyle Resulting from Chronic Diseases
- Reproductive Health
- International Classification in Nursing and Midwifery
- Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
- Management in Paramedical Professions
- Health and Social Care Systems for the Elderly