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Basic information about IT

Dear users,

On this page, you will find the most basic information on how to access USB information systems. If you do not find a solution here, go to the USB Wiki: https://wiki.jcu.cz/, where you will find detailed information and procedures for solving any problems with IT systems.

If you have a problem gaining access to USB systems or wish to report a security incident and need support, please select one of the following email accounts:

Security incident (Cybersecurity) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Password problem This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Setting up multifactor login to M365 services This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Request for a temporary code to access M365 services This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In case you need to contact support in other cases (IS/STAG, e-learning, access cards, ...), visit the USB ServiceDesk support portal at this address: https://servicedesk.jcu.cz, where administrators will advise you and help you with solving your problems.

Setting up passwords, freeradius passwords and university emails

  • What is IDM?

    The IDM portal (https://idm.jcu.cz) is used by users at the University of South Bohemia to change the main password to IDM (STAG, email, ...), to change the FreeRadius password only for Wi-Fi and VPN and to change your personal email address registered in IDM.

     

  • How do I log into the IDM portal for the first time?

    Step 1: Getting your username

    Step 2: Logging in to the IDM portal for the first time

    Go to the portal: https://idm.jcu.cz

    • Fill in your username
    • Select ‘Forgotten password / Set a new password’

    Login

    • Select the first login method, i.e. International ID Gateway or Bank Identity.

    Forgotten password form

    • In case you do not have either International ID Gateway or Bank Identity, continue by selecting ‘Contact Helpdesk’, and you will be redirected to the IT support contact.

    Step 3: Setting up your own password

    • When prompted to change your password, set your own password.
    • By setting your own password, you can log in to other USB information systems such as your University mail, STAG, e-learning system Moodle and other systems.

    If you still cannot log in, contact the IDM administrator at idm[@]rt.jcu.cz. In the email, please include your first name, last name, student/employee number and the username (IDM LOGIN) you are using to log in to the IDM portal.

  • How do I change my password?

    Step 1: Logging in to the IDM portal

    Step 2: Changing your password

    • Click on the button titled CHANGE USER PASSWORD
    • Fill in your current password in the first line
    • Fill in your new password in the second and third lines. Your new password must meet the password quality requirements.

     

  • How do I change my Freeradius Wi-Fi and VPN password?

    Step 1: Logging in to the IDM portal

    Step 2: Changing your password

    • Click on the button titled CHANGE PASSWORD FOR WIFI, VPN
    • Fill in your password in the first line
    • Fill in your new freeradius password in the second and third lines. Your new freeradius password must meet the password quality requirements.

     

  • How do I change and verify my personal email address?

    Step 1: Logging in to the IDM portal

    Step 2: Changing your e-mail

    • Click on the button titled E-MAIL PREFERENCES SETTINGS
    • In the first and second lines, fill in your new email.
    • Confirm the verification message in your email by clicking on the link

     

  • How do I set up a notification of an incoming message to my University email?

    Step 1: Logging in to the IDM portal

    Step 2: Setting up email services

    • Click on the button titled E-MAIL PREFERENCES SETTINGS
    • Set up a notification of an incoming message to your University email to your verified private email.
    • Set up the display of titles.
    • Set up automatic forwarding of all correspondence to your private email address after graduation or the end of employment.

     

  • What are the rules for the operation of electronic mail at USB?

    The operation of electronic mail at USB is regulated in Rector's Measure No R 569.

    Extract of the most important provisions from Rector's Measure No R 569

    Article 1 General provisions

    1. The electronic mail system at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (hereinafter referred to as ‘USB’) is intended for the fulfilment of work and study obligations of USB students and employees and for the communication of USB electronic mail users with other electronic mail users. The USB email system is not intended for the handling of users' private matters.

    2. All USB employees and students shall use only University email addresses for communication by email in matters referred to in paragraph .1

    5.The capacity of email boxes2 is limited, the limitation is determined by the technical capabilities of individual email servers. 4 If the capacity is exceeded, the receipt of email may be automatically rejected. The user is obliged to prevent the email box from filling up.

    6. . The size of transmitted email messages is limited.. The specific limit is determined by the technical capabilities of individual email servers.

     

    Article 2 Personal email addresses and personal email boxes

    1. Users of electronic mail at USB are assigned personal email addresses in the form of the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./, or an email address or addresses in the form of the name@domain of the USB faculty or in the form of the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    7.  Students and employees must not set up forwarding of incoming mail to another email address in their personal email inbox in order to ensure reliable delivery of documents in administrative and employment law proceedings and to prevent the leakage of personal or sensitive data. In IDM, users can activate notifications that send a summary of incoming emails to a private address once a day if any messages have been received that day.

     

    1Address in the name format This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (USB domain, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), in the format name@USB faculty domain (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), or in name format This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./.

    2USB faculty domains: ef.jcu.cz, ff.jcu.cz, frov.jcu.cz, pf.jcu.cz, prf.jcu.cz, tf.jcu.cz, zf.jcu.cz, zsf.jcu.cz.

    3Personal email box: a storage facility providing space for email messages addressed to an email address that is derived from the civil name of the person to whom it is assigned, e.g. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

     

     

Wi-Fi, VPN, StuduJU and other information systems

  • How do I connect to Wi-Fi (Eduroam) on PC or MAC?

    Step 1: Activating the wireless network on your laptop

    • Make sure your wireless network is activated. Most laptops have a physical switch or hotkey to turn the wireless interface on and off. You can activate this feature by pressing the appropriate key or button.

     Step 2: Finding available Wi-Fi networks

    • Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the bottom right corner of the screen (Windows) or at the top of the screen (macOS). This will show you a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range. You should be located on the USB campus where the EDUROAM Wi-Fi network is available.

     Step 3: Selecting a network to connect to

    • Click on the name of the EDUROAM Wi-Fi network. Keep in mind that the EDUROAM network is secure, and you will need to fill in a username and password.

      Step 4: Entering password

    • Fill in your username in the format:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the password you have set in the IDM portal. If you do not have a password set up, go to Password settings, freeradius password and the University mail section on this page.

    Step 5: Waiting for connection

    • After entering your password, wait for your laptop to successfully connect to the network. You can see this on the Wi-Fi icon, which should indicate that you are connected.

     Step 6: Testing the connection

    • To verify that you are successfully connected to the Internet, you can open a web browser and load a web page.

     

    This way, you should successfully connect your laptop to the Wi-Fi network. It's important to remember that the procedure may be slightly different depending on your operating system and specific device, but in general, these steps cover most situations.

  • How do I connect to Wi-Fi (Eduroam) on my mobile phone (Apple, Android)?

    Step 1: Turning on Wi-Fi

    • Tap on the Wi-Fi switch (found at the top of the screen on Android or in the ‘Wi-Fi’ section on iOS) and make sure it's active.

    Step 2: Opening the Wi-Fi settings

    • On most mobile devices, you can open the Wi-Fi settings as follows:
      • Android: Open ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Network & Internet’ or ‘Wi-Fi’.
      • iOS (iPhone/iPad): open ‘Settings’ and tap on ‘Wi-Fi’.

     Step 3: Finding available Wi-Fi networks

    • Your phone will now start searching for available Wi-Fi networks within range. After a while, the available networks should be displayed. You should be on the USB campus where the EDUROAM Wi-Fi network is available.

     Step 4: Selecting a network to connect to

    • Click on the name of the EDUROAM Wi-Fi network. Keep in mind that the EDUROAM network is secure, and you will need to fill in a username and password.

     Step 5: Entering password (if needed)

    • Fill in your username in the form:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the password you have set in the IDM portal. If you do not have a password set, go to the top of this page to the section ‘Where can I get my access data?’ or ‘How do I change my password?’.

     Step 6: Waiting for connection

    • After entering the password, wait until your mobile phone successfully connects to the network. You can see this on the Wi-Fi icon, which should indicate that you are connected.

     Step 7: Testing the connection

    • To verify that you are successfully connected to the Internet, you can open a web browser and load a web page.

     

    This should successfully connect your mobile phone to the Wi-Fi network. It's important to remember that the procedure may be slightly different depending on the make and model of your phone and the version of your operating system, but in general, these steps cover most situations.

  • How do I connect to a VPN on a PC or MAC?

  • What is the StuduJU app and how to install it?

    Official mobile application for students and educators of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice.

    In the app, you will find a detailed overview of the study, including a clear timetable, exam dates and an interactive map of České Budějovice. You can sign up for or cancel exam dates and thus have full control over your studies at your fingertips. What's more, you are immediately notified when a grade is entered in STAG or when a full exam date is released.

     

     

    DOWNLOAD THE STUDY APP ON APPLE OR ANDROID DEVICES BY SCANNING THE QR CODE

     

  • USB information systems and websites you should know.

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    IS/STAG – https://wstag.jcu.cz

    • In STAG, you will find everything you need for your studies, such as timetable, grades, course enrolments and much more.

    E-learning system – https://elearning.jcu.cz/

    • Or if MOODLE is a learning system designed to distribute learning materials.

    ServiceDesk – https://servicedesk.jcu.cz/

    •  It is a platform designed to provide IT support to all users at USB.

    Microsoft365 – http://office365.jcu.cz/

    • There is a web interface where you can find not only email, but also web versions of MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS TEAMS, ONEDRIVE. From here, you can also get a link to install MS Office on your personal computer.

M365

  • How do I sign in to the MS Office 365 web interface?

    To log in to Office 365, use a username in the format This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and your main password at the URL: http://office365.jcu.cz/

    WARNING: You must have MFA (multi-factor authentication) set up to log in. Instructions for setting up MFA can be found here: https://wiki.jcu.cz/Microsoft_365/MFA

  • Basic information about Office 365.

    Microsoft 365 content:

    • Exchange Online: email, calendars, contacts, tasks, ...
    • Office Online: MS Office in the current version and in the local version + web applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) – editing directly in the web browser
    • MS TEAMS: instant messaging, audio and video conferencing
    • SharePoint: web services – team and personal sites
    • OneDrive: document storage
    • Project: team project management
    • Viva Engage: the enterprise social network

     

    When using Microsoft 365, the user gets:

    • 50 GB email inbox: anywhere accessibility, standard mail clients or web interface, synchronisation with PC and mobile devices
    • Calendar services: personal and team calendars, appointment scheduling, calendar sharing, PC and mobile device synchronisation
    • Directory services: personal directory synchronised with PC and mobile device, global directory of users and groups at USB
    • Tasks: tracking and sharing tasks (synchronisation with PC and mobile device)
    • OneDrive: document storage (sync with PC and mobile device, share documents)
    • SharePoint: personal site, team sites

Access cards

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EU Desk - Horizon - EN

EU Desk

HORIZON EUROPE

Horizon Europe (HE) is a robust framework programme dedicated to science and innovation throughout the years 2021 - 2027. It consists of three pillars that support excellent science, tackle global challenges, and promote innovation.

Technology Center Prague (TC) supports Czechia's participation in the European Research Area and thus in Horizon Europe. They prepare analytical and conceptual studies for research and innovation, facilitate international technology transfer, and support the creation and development of innovative companies. Last but not least, the Technology Center offers support and consultations to those applying for grants in the HE programme. You can learn more about their offer on the TC website.

In April 2025, USB launched a scheme to reward researchers applying for ERC grants. You can find more information in the ERC section below.

  • European Research Council (ERC)

    The ERC’s mission is to encourage the emergence and deployment of a new generation of Europe’s research leaders. Through five types of grants, the ERC funds so-called frontier research—ambitious, high-risk projects that move the boundaries of current knowledge and aim for groundbreaking discoveries across all scientific disciplines.

    ERC grants fall under Pillar I of the Horizon Europe programme, which focuses on excellent science. As such, the ERC supports projects led by individual researchers—referred to as Principal Investigators (PIs)—and their teams. Grants are associated with PIs rather than with their institutions. However, a PI must be employed by or have a contractual relationship with a host institution.

    Types of ERC grants

    Content source: Technology Center CAS

    Preparing an application

    In an ideal scenario, the applicant starts to prepare a few years ahead of submitting an application. The only evaluation criterion of the ERC is research excellence - of the proposed project and of the PI. This means that any researcher interested in applying for an ERC grant can direct their efforts to building a competitive CV and track record years in advance. 

    In general, we recommend starting the process of preparing an application no later than 6 months before the deadline. The applicant needs ample time to write a persuasive project proposal, polish their CV and track record, tighten the screws of their budget and, most importantly, to consult their application with a National Contact Point (NCP) at the Technology Center Prague.

    Even though the ERC application is evaluated in two rounds, the applicant must submit all parts by the deadline. An application consists of:

    Content source: Technology Center CAS

    Grant call deadlines in 2025

    Starting Grant (StG)

    Consolidator Grant (CoG)

    Advanced Grant (AdG)

    Synergy Grant (SynG)

    Proof of Concept (PoC)

    expected
    Oct 2025

    14th Jan 2025

    28th Aug 2025

    expected
    Nov 2025

    13th March / 18th Sept 2025

    The ERC grant application is submitted through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. The call for a specific type of grant is usually announced aprox. 3 months before its deadline. After finding the call under which you want to apply, don’t forget to download forms for the specific year. The application forms might change from one call to another and submitting an incorrect set would render your application inadmissible.

    Application Evaluation

    After the deadline passes, an application goes through the following stages of evaluation:

    1. Admissibility and eligibility check: 
      - the application contains all mandatory parts and is legible,
      - the host institution is an eligible legal entity,
      - the date of PhD defense falls within the period specified by the call (only for StG and CoG); the eligibility period can be extended due to maternity or parental leave, long term illness or other special circumstances;
    2. 1st round of evaluation
    3. 2nd round of evaluation
    4. Panel Interview

    Rewarding submitted and successful applications

    On 4th April 2025, USB launched a new scheme in support of ERC grant applicants. The scheme rewards the faculty of an applicant on two levels: 1) after the submission of an admissible and eligible application; 2) when an application is successful and receives a grant.

    The 1st level is open to all PIs that submitted their application after the above mentioned date. The 2nd level is meant for PIs whose application was selected and awarded a grant also after the above mentioned date.

    The scheme’s objective and reward amounts can be found in related project documentation.

    How to apply for the reward?

    The applicant downloads and fills out a template form.

    S/he sends the filled-out form with all its appendices (at least CV and track record) to the dean of their faculty, who then forwards it to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    After an internal admissibility and eligibility check, the form is forwarded to the university’s leadership. They evaluate whether the application has sufficient merit and is to be rewarded. Afterwards, the EU Desk coordinator notifies the applicant’s faculty about the result.

  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

    This section is under construction. However, you can check out the MSCA website.

  • Research Infrastructures

    This section is under construction. In the meantime, you can check out which research infrastructures is USB already involved in.

  • European Innovation Council

    This section is under construction. However, you can check out the EIC website.

  • European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT)

    This section is under construction. However, you can check out the EIT website.



This section is under construction. However, you can check out the EIT website.

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About us

International office

Strategy of Development in International Relations at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

  • WELCOME OFFICE

    • Coordination of activities and support services for international students
      and staff

    • Consulting on processes related to residence in the Czech Republic (visas, accommodation, etc.)

    WELCOME OFFICE

  • GO ABROAD OFFICE

    • Information service for those interested in international mobility

    • Administrative support for Erasmus+ mobility

    GO ABROAD OFFICE

  • EU DESK

    • Consulting on EU funding programmes and project applications

    • Administrative support for international grant applications

    • Local coordination of KreativEU consortium 

    EU DESK

  • INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

    • Promotion of the University abroad

    • Foreign education portals, student fairs, foreign ambassadors club, etc.

    INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

  • ERASMUS+ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    • Erasmus+ key documents

    • System program management
      and methodological guidance of faculty coordinators

    ERASMUS+ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

  • COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

    • Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements

    • Bilateral and multilateral agreements

    • Memorandum of Understanding

    COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

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Contacts

Contacts

  • doc. Ing. Luděk Berec, Dr.

  • prorektor pro vědu a výzkum

  • tel.: +420 389 032 006

  • e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Ing. Karel Pexa, Ph.D.

  • odborný referent pro vědu a výzkum

  • tel.: +420 389 032 020

  • e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Mgr. Renata Láníková

  • odborná referentka pro vědu a výzkum

  • tel.: +420 389 032 038

  • e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fakulty JU - kontakty VaV

Kontakty na fakultní koordinátory připravujeme.

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Postdoc positions

Postdoktorské pozice jsou udělovány rektorem JU na návrh Vědecké rady JU. Vědecká rada JU v tajném hlasování určí pořadí kandidátů na postdoktorské pozice z návrhů podaných jednotlivými fakultami JU. Postdoktorská pozice se uděluje na 24 měsíců. Fakulty jsou vyzvány k podávání návrhů během září až října tak, aby podzimní zasedání Vědecké rady JU mohlo doporučit rektorovi udělit postdoktorské pozice. Budou podpořeny nejvýše čtyři postdoktorské pozice. Tyto pozice jsou nabízeny jak v přírodovědně-zemědělských vědách, tak v humanitně-sociálně-ekonomických vědách. V přírodovědně-zemědělských vědách budou podpořeny nejvýše tři pozice. Zahájení působení postdoka je zpravidla začátkem kalendářního roku následujícího po roce hlasování.

Udělené postdoktorské pozice na JU

 Jméno

 Fakulta

 Postdoktorská pozice udělena od do

Monika Fluks

Přírodovědecká fakulta

leden 2024 - prosinec 2025

Veronika Krajíčková

Filozofická fakulta

leden 2024 - prosinec 2025

Petra Macurová

Filozofická fakulta

únor 2024 - leden 2026

Markéta Augustýnová

Filozofická fakulta

srpen 2023 - červenec 2025

Jan Kaňák

Teologická fakulta

červenec 2023 - červen 2025

Mercedes Valerio Galán

Přírodovědecká fakulta

duben 2023 - březen 2025

Ghasem Rashidian

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

listopad 2022 – říjen 2024

Jaroslav Gottfried

Pedagogická fakulta

květen 2022 – srpen 2023

Thora Lieke

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

duben 2022 - březen 2024

Paride Balzani

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

duben 2022 - březen 2024

Abdelsalam Ehdaa Eltayeb Eltigani

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

červenec 2021 - červen 2023

Vedrana Šlipogor

Přírodovědecká fakulta

leden 2021 – prosinec 2022

Pablo Mora Ruiz

Přírodovědecká fakulta

leden 2021 – prosinec 2022

Pavel Linhart

Přírodovědecká fakulta

srpen 2020 – červenec 2022

Lukáš Holata

Filozofická fakulta

leden  2020 – prosinec 2021

Samad Rahimnejad

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

červenec 2019 - červen 2021

Claus Asbjørn Andersen

Teologická fakulta

leden 2019 - prosinec 2020

Danny Healewaters

Přírodovědecká fakulta

srpen 2018 - červenec 2020

Daniel Hlásek

Filozofická fakulta

červenec 2018 – červen 2020

Tomáš Korytář

Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod

duben 2017 – březen 2019

Emanuele Lacca

Teologická fakulta

leden 2017 – prosinec 2018

Dario Pistone

Přírodovědecká fakulta

září 2016 - srpen 2018

Veronika Černíková

Filozofická fakulta

leden 2016 - prosinec 2017

Lenka Veselovská

Přírodovědecká fakulta

květen 2015 - únor 2017

David González Ginocchio

Teologická fakulta

leden 2015 - prosinec 2016

Helena Znojemská

Filozofická fakulta

září 2014 - srpen 2016

Julien Mocq

Přírodovědecká fakulta

červen 2014 - červen 2016

 

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