I may be completely English by origin, but I am also a committed Czechophile. After several years of occasional visits, I moved to the Czech Republic in 2019, initially to work as a language teacher. Certain global developments the following year made teaching difficult, so I was overjoyed to be given the chance in the summer of 2020 to undertake a PhD with the University of Edinburgh. For three and a half years, I carried out research in the academic field of linguistics, specifically on historical languages. During this time, Prague remained my home, but I had the good fortune to get to experience the delights of Scotland too.
I defended my thesis and completed the PhD in the spring of 2024. All throughout my studies, I developed my passion for public engagement and for sharing linguistics with a general audience. As well as through my writing, this personal mission involved audio adventures into podcasting. These in turn sparked a newfound passion for interviewing guests and creating interesting and entertaining content for listeners. When fate offered me this great opportunity to work for Radio Prague International, which perfectly combines my Czech interests and broadcasting aspirations, I jumped at the chance.
articles by the author
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Attention to details: Adam Štěch’s architecture and design exhibition Elements opens in Vienna
The Czech art journalist and researcher Adam Štěch has opened his exhibition Elements at the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna.
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The Mysterious Power of Stones: Bohemian crown jewels go on display at Prague Castle
As of today people have the rare opportunity to view the authentic Bohemian crown jewels which have been put on display in the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle.
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The Jewish Museum in Prague celebrates 30 years since its return to the Jewish community
This Sunday at the Spanish Synagogue, the Jewish Museum in Prague celebrates 30 years since the museum was put back into the care of the Czech Jewish community.
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Informing the world about the horrors of Auschwitz: 100 years since the birth of Rudolf Vrba
Today is the centenary of the birth of Rudolf Vrba, who escaped from Auschwitz in 1942. His report is credited with waking the world up to the full horrors of Auschwitz.
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Children in Litoměřice enjoying new ‘forest kindergarten’
‘Forest kindergartens’ are a growing phenomenon in Czechia, offering children aged 3-6 fun activities and fresh air. One has recently opened near the town of Litoměřice.
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Winston Churchill visits Veveří Castle again
Veveří Castle celebrated Churchill Day, part of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous British statesman Winston Churchill, who visited the castle three times.
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David Černý’s statue of Olympic legend now on display in Prague
A new work of art by Czech artist David Černý, in honour of the legendary Czech gymnast Věra Čáslavská, has been set up in Prague’s Malá Strana.
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Iconic Czech artist Jan Švankmajer turns 90
Jan Švankmajer, one of the most celebrated Czech creatives - film director, animator, writer, playwright and artist turns 90 on September 4th.