“The defence industry offers a wide range of opportunities for companies from the civilian sector,” was a key message at the From Automotive to Defence conference. However, as Kristýna Helm, Vice President of the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic, points out, entering this sector requires a fundamental shift in approach. The […]
We believe the most valuable lessons don’t come from textbooks, but from people who have walked the same path as you. That’s why we’re launching this year’s FMV alumni mentoring again — a program that connects students and recent graduates (within three years of completing their studies) with successful alumni, building a community of mutual […]
The Faculty of International Relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business has introduced a new strategic document that sets the direction for the faculty’s educational and research activities for the period 2026–2030. The document builds on the faculty’s previous strategy and is based on the Strategic Plan of the Prague University of Economics and Business. […]
Dr. Zdeněk Rod from Department of International and Diplomatic Studies has published a new scholarly monograph, Examining the Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan: Navigating the Security–Development Nexus. The book has been released by the prestigious British academic publisher Routledge as part of its Contemporary Security Studies series. The monograph examines the role of Provincial Reconstruction […]
With its 40th anniversary, the Schengen Area is undergoing an unprecedented test. Since the migration waves of 2015 and 2016, politicians and the media have constantly spoken of a “crisis” and the looming collapse of the free movement system. However, a recent study by Markéta Votoupalová from the Department of International and Diplomatic Studies at […]
Three students from the Faculty of International Relations (FIR) were selected among the 80 participants of the prestigious European Investment Bank (EIB) Summer School in Luxembourg. Facing strong competition from Master’s students at leading European universities, FIR once again reaffirmed its international standing. The international program created a unique environment for sharing experiences and fostering […]
The Faculty of International Relations (FIR) announces with deep sadness that Prof. Ing. Vladimír Jeníček, DrSc., a long-standing member of the Department of World Economy (now the Department of International Economic Relations), passed away on July 14, 2026, just shy of his 94th birthday. May he rest in peace! Professionally, Prof. Jeníček focused his research […]
The Department of Slavic Languages presents three selected courses opening in the 2026/2027 academic year, designed for international students with varying levels of Czech proficiency. Whether you are just starting to learn Czech, already speak another Slavic language, or want to deepen your understanding of Czech society and culture, the new courses offer an opportunity […]
Doc. Ing. Cristina Procházková Ilinitchi, Ph.D., Head of the Department of International Economic Relations at the Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business, has been appointed to the Academy Board of CEE Perspective Academy. Her appointment strengthens the organisation’s efforts to connect academic expertise with discussions on the economic and social challenges […]
Five students from the Faculty of International Relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business took part in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) Entrepreneurship & Startup Development: From Idea to Business Plan, held by ASPIRA University of Applied Sciences in Split, Croatia, from 29 June to 3 July 2026. The programme followed an […]
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