Events for the public

How does nutrition affect our health, vitality, and lifespan? What foods promote inflammation in the body and contribute to the development of chronic diseases? And what answers does current science offer? We invite you to another meeting in the COFFEE & SCIENCE series for the general public, this time dedicated to nutrition as one of the pillars of prevention and long-term health. The lecture will be given by Prof. […]

We would like to invite you to another meeting from the popular KAFE & SCIENCE cycle, which this time will be in the spirit of mineral springs and David Becher - an important pioneer of drinking cures and balneological research in Karlovy Vary. Exceptionally, you will have the opportunity to meet two experts who will combine their views on the history and present of spa treatment. 🎙️ RNDr. Tomáš Vylita, Ph.D. 🎙️ MUDr. [...]

We invite you to the Museum and Science Night in Karlovy Vary On Friday, May 23, 2025, we will join the Museum and Science Night - an evening during which museums, galleries and research facilities around the city will come alive. The program will begin in the early evening and run until midnight. The Institute of Spa and Balneology will open its workplace in the Elizabeth Baths from 18:00 to 21:00. Visitors [...]

What is a regulatory sandbox and what can it help us with? In how many different fields is it already used and why could it be beneficial for Ašsko? Come to the next KAFE & SCIENCE lecture, where social geographer Mgr. Daniel Bečvář and the Vice Dean for Academic and Pedagogical Affairs of the Faculty of Economics of the University of West Bohemia, Ing. Jan Tlučhoř, Ph.D., will introduce this old-new "holy grail" of the world of innovation!

Did you know that physiotherapy can help where medication is not enough? Come and find out how physiotherapy works, where it came from and what problems it can help with. Mgr. Magdaléna Vereskova, MSc., who will share interesting facts from the history of physiotherapy, introduce its methods and show what problems you can turn to a physiotherapist with.

Have you ever been on a trip to a spa and wondered if it is appropriate to sip on individual springs? What happens to your body when a spa doctor prescribes a drinking cure or mineral baths? And how can natural healing resources be used to prevent and treat various ailments? These and other questions will be answered by a renowned expert in spa medicine and balneology, Ladislav Špišák, M.D., CSc., who will guide you through the world of the healing power of mineral springs.

Come and have a cup of coffee at the first lecture of the KAFE & SCIENCE series this year! What do physical therapy, virtual reality, telemedicine and prevention have in common? Come hear a lecture on innovations in balneotherapy and learn how prevention and health care can be approached. Topic: innovations pushing the boundaries of balneotherapy Speaker: Mgr. Mgr. Alexandra Zachová [...]

What did the first spas in Europe look like and what role did they play in the society of the time? Join the online lecture with historian Mgr. Karel Kut, who will present the fascinating story of ancient baths. Learn how baths contributed to the culture and health of ancient civilizations and where you can still find traces of them today. Date: 20 December 2024 Time: 16:00-17:00 Place: [...]

In the pre-Christmas rush, we have prepared a unique opportunity for you to slow down and relax for a while. Come to the pre-Christmas special KAFE & SCIENCE - enjoy an inspiring lecture with an exceptional guest, the director of our institution Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA, and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. The meeting will offer a space not only for reflection but also for discussion on how science [...]

Come have a cup of coffee and immerse yourself in the world of wetlands with us at the next lecture in the KAFE & SCIENCE series! Topic: Miraculous Wetlands Speaker: Ing. Pavel Kalina When: 27 November 2024 at 17:30 Where: Briqueta Vintage, Kostelní 43, 356 01 Sokolov 1 Come and discover the fascinating world of wetlands and their importance for nature and the spa industry. The [...]

The "Discover the World Heritage" event will take place from Friday 12 April to Monday 15 April as part of the celebration of the International Day of Monuments and Historic Sites. This global event celebrates the richness of cultural heritage and provides the public with a unique opportunity to discover the beauty and history of Karlovy Vary. As part of the event, you can experience the Famous Visitors to Carlsbad exhibit, a [...]