The Charles University has begun preparations for the construction of a campus in Albertov

Prague - Charles University has begun preparations for the construction of a campus in Prague's Albertov. Over the next four years, more than 2.4 billion crowns is expected to be invested in the construction of the Biocenter and Globcenter. Scientists and students from the Faculty of Science, the First Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics will find their workplaces here, said the university spokesperson Václav Hájek.
According to the E15 server, the first phase of preparatory work is set to begin on January 15 and last approximately until the end of the year. The university wants to first demolish the buildings that currently stand on the site of the future research centers. The actual construction should then take one and a half to two years, and must be completed by 2016 at the latest.
"Over the next four years, 2.43 billion crowns should be invested in the project for the pre-investment and investment phases, excluding equipment," stated spokesperson Hájek.
The Biocenter will focus on genetics, biotechnology, virology, neurochemistry, and other fields, the results of which will be applicable primarily in medicine and biotechnology. The Globcenter will be aimed at studying global changes, risky natural processes, and the impact of humans on the landscape. Researchers will address food and energy security, population changes, and international migration.
Most university buildings in Albertov date back to the 19th century and do not meet technical or capacity standards. The faculties lack modern laboratories, offices for academics, and spaces for libraries. In addition to workplaces for hundreds of researchers, the new centers will also create space for teaching students in natural and medical sciences.