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February 27, 2011
Meet professor Robert Ellmann

When he was "just a kid" he would take baths with "two nice black twin sisters from next door." He says that it was nothing since they were all so young but that there was "racial harmony in the bathtub."

A man some students meet at least once a week is not just a teacher but a well-travelled person of many experiences and occupations.

Robert Ellmann teaches wide range of subjects in which he shares with the pupils his wealth of knowledge and outlook on philosophy. Sitting in the cafeteria, looking through papers for his next lecture, Ellmann started to answer questions at first a little nervously, not knowing what was coming, but quickly he became relaxed and forthcoming.

February 27, 2011
|art|SPACE: AAU's home for visual arts

So far, the openings have drawn the university staff and artistic circles, but relatively few students.

December 1, 2010

February 6, 2011
A Small Place for Big Brains

The signing attracted a range of fans: some had read some of the authors' books, and were proud of it.

 June 14, 2006

February 6, 2011
AAU grad Jiří Brodský shows students road to success

AAU students, meet Jiří Brodský, a former student and now the deputy director of the foreign affairs department in the Office of the Czech President.
During a recent interview, he said AAU was important to his success and taught him lessons that any student could benefit from in his studies or work.
For him, he said that it all comes down to effective time management.

December 1, 2008

AAU students, meet Jiří Brodský, a former student and now the deputy director of the foreign affairs department in the Office of the Czech President.
During a recent interview, he said AAU was important to his success and taught him lessons that any student could benefit from in his studies or work.
For him, he said that it all comes down to effective time management.

February 6, 2011
AAU scholarships reach out to diverse groups

The school offers different types scholarship: The merit-based grant requires them to maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and to complete eight courses over the last two semesters. The need-based scholarship, meanwhile, helps students who have to deal with changing financial circumstances.

November 26, 2009

February 6, 2011
Anglo-American grants pay hike for working students

Starting February 1, 2009, Anglo-American University will increase wages for working students from 75 crowns per hour to 85 crowns.
Lenka Turečková, the AAU's operations manager, said this is the first student wage hike in approximately two years.
"We want to motivate students, meet their needs," she said.
With the economic situation deteriorating, more and more students are expected to be attracted to working on campus, where they can cover their living costs without interfering with their class schedules.

December 1, 2008

Starting February 1, 2009, Anglo-American University will increase wages for working students from 75 crowns per hour to 85 crowns.
Lenka Turečková, the AAU's operations manager, said this is the first student wage hike in approximately two years.
"We want to motivate students, meet their needs," she said.

February 6, 2011
Budget crunch no reason not to dine well

The following guide will provide you with some options close to school where this problem is no concern.

Remember, if you're in a hurry, order the hotovky, meals served in practically all Czech restaurants and pubs. These are ready to be served and will be on your table in a matter of minutes.

November 26, 2009

February 6, 2011
Cypriot artist Stylianou to teach AAU summer photo course

In May 2009, Anglo-American University will welcome back Cypriot artist Theopisti Stylianou to teach a documentary photography course over the summer aimed at helping students create fresh pictures of Prague.
"My goal is to work with a diverse and motivated group of students to help them discover, follow, and shape their own photographic voice," said Stylianou.

December 1, 2008

In May 2009, Anglo-American University will welcome back Cypriot artist Theopisti Stylianou to teach a documentary photography course over the summer aimed at helping students create fresh pictures of Prague.
"My goal is to work with a diverse and motivated group of students to help them discover, follow, and shape their own photographic voice," said Stylianou.

February 6, 2011
Czech Republic home to more and more private universities

The number of private universities continues to grow in the Czech Republic and the country is slowly approaching the British and Australian models of education, according to research carried out by Mlada fronta Dnes.
The first privately funded school of higher education was established 10 years ago and today the country has some 46 private universities.

December 1, 2008

The number of private universities continues to grow in the Czech Republic and the country is slowly approaching the British and Australian models of education, according to research carried out by Mlada fronta Dnes.
The first privately funded school of higher education was established 10 years ago and today the country has some 46 private universities.

February 6, 2011
Famous international writers visit Prague for in an intimate event

"The first and last nights of the program are sold out, with 460 seats booked, and that the other days also look very promising."

 June 14, 2006

February 6, 2011
From the AAU Student Council

 

As another semester creeps up on us, we as students are saddled with the never-ending burden of finding things to occupy our time - outside of pullin' all-nighters. With the multitude of options Prague has to offer, I would like to officially announce that the Anglo-American Student Council is alive and well - and will be offering the AAU Student Body the opportunity to participate in a whole host of leisure activities.

 

November 26, 2009

 

February 6, 2011
Gender inequality starts sooner than people think

Students say that while in childhood they were not fully aware of gender discrimination, once they reach school age and the workplace, they begin to feel it firsthand.
Kateřina's situation is typical. She is a dentistry student and took time to describe her own experiences and those of her friends with discrimination. She declined to use her full name for this interview.

December 1, 2008

Students say that while in childhood they were not fully aware of gender discrimination, once they reach school age and the workplace, they begin to feel it firsthand.
Kateřina's situation is typical. She is a dentistry student and took time to describe her own experiences and those of her friends with discrimination. She declined to use her full name for this interview.
She told the story of a female friend of hers, who had a bad experience with a male professor who was known for making fun of female students.

February 6, 2011
Ivan Gutierrez mixes written word with guitar mastery

Anglo-American University takes pride in offering different teachers from diverse countries with several specializations. One of them is Ivan Gutierrez, a Columbian, whom some know as a teacher of Intro to Philosophy and Composition. Off campus, however, he is not really known as a teacher but as a musician. He can be seen playing his Spanish guitar and singing at Prague's buzzy cultural pub, Balbínova poetická hospudka (Balbínova 6, Prague 2) at least once a month with his band, Madera. 

November 26, 2009

February 6, 2011
Library move means more space, amenities

The facility's new location, at the corner of Letenska and U Luzickeho seminare, offers a greatly expanded space and more openness, if a 5-minute walk from school. AAU is trying to cater to students and make changes to keep up with surrounding schools, says Michael LeMoine, Student Council president, as well as a worker in the library.

November 26, 2009

Major changes at the Anglo-American University library are part of a small school's big ideas, say school officials

February 6, 2011
Prague Writers Festival 2006 Has Just Begun

The cozy premises of the Big Ben bookshop hosted four authors and a number of their fans. In the cool early afternoon you could see Jorge Semprún in front of the bookshop posing for photographers, giving autographs and smiling yet rarely saying a word. 

 June 14, 2006

February 6, 2011
Professor filmmaker thrives in short form

In February Anglo-American University senior professor Robert Ellmann plans to premiere his third movie. The title of his new 7-minute animated film is being kept secret until then.

November 26, 2009

In February Anglo-American University senior professor Robert Ellmann plans to premiere his third movie. The title of his new 7-minute animated film is being kept secret until then.

February 6, 2011
Scabies infestation challenges US students

A group of at least 56 U.S. students at Anglo-American University discovered a disturbing answer this semester to what was causing weeks of itching and scratching. What appeared to be tiny mosquito-like bites, but with extreme discomfort, were in reality the result of a relentless parasitic creature.

November 26, 2009

A group of at least 56 U.S. students at Anglo-American University discovered a disturbing answer this semester to what was causing weeks of itching and scratching. What appeared to be tiny mosquito-like bites, but with extreme discomfort, were in reality the result of a relentless parasitic creature.

February 6, 2011
Some take chances to park in 'the jungle'

And finding a parking space without being fined or your car getting towed is like "looking for a needle in ocean that's full of sharks," says Gao, "like the Chinese proverb." 

November 26, 2009

Parking in the "Jungle"

Anglo-American University, in the heart of the beautiful Mala Strana district, next to Charles Bridge and surrounded by historic sights, can nevertheless be a nightmare setting for some: drivers. Aside from choked traffic, parking in this area is highly problematic because of narrow lanes and inadequate space. 

February 6, 2011
Student Council leader brings sense of realism to job

Anglo-American University's new student council president, Mario Nicolaou, approaches his job with more realism than idealism.
"It's not about saying, it's about doing," said Nicolaou, "What I say happens; that's how I am."
The purpose of student council is to promote student activities and build cohesiveness among the student body. But AAU has only about 450 students and some students take only one or two classes. Many lack the time for or interest in building a community.
In addition, the council's budget is limited to just CZK 60,000 a year.

December 1, 2008

February 6, 2011
Tuition jump has students demanding answers

Only when email's attached file was opened could readers discover the surprisingly document informing them about the increase in tuition for spring semester 2010, of about 29 percent in comparison to the previous rate.

November 26, 2009

On Oct. 22 most of the students at Anglo-American University received an innocuous-looking email, which nevertheless carried an important and serious message. The text of the actual email was not alarming. 

February 4, 2011
Anglo-American College Student Number One

"I can't thank the school enough" she emphasizes, "I wouldn't be where I am today" if it wasn't for the AAC. 

May 3, 2007

February 4, 2011
The Blind Eye is Always Open

"We cater to people that are individuals. It's a special place, and we do our best to make everybody comfortable." 

May 3, 2007

February 3, 2011
AAU to add web radio to tech arsenal

The radio will feature three areas of content: news, interviews and music.

December 1, 2010

February 3, 2011
Are American students treated differently?

"One of my classes is a joke," says Ashli Myles, a senior from Michigan.

December 1, 2010

February 3, 2011
Computer lab buggy but better than last year

Because of the fact that university is currently in rental negotiation with the Knights of Malta, AAU's landlords, there doesn't seem to be any big computer upgrade or investment on the horizon.

December 1, 2010