How do World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations work in practice? Norbert Jakubek, a Bachelor’s student in International Trade, experienced it firsthand at the prestigious Model WTO conference in Switzerland. Representing Canada as a “delegate,” he not only gained a deeper understanding of the multilateral trading system and international trade policy-making but also won the conference’s […]
The graduation ceremony of bachelor’s and master’s degree students (IB, IBB and IDS) at the Faculty of International Relations (FIR) will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The times of individual English-taught programs ceremonies can be found below. Graduation Schedule: Time Intended for Graduates Arrival Time Location 13:00 master’s programs IB and IDS 12:15 Vencovský […]
On May 5, 2026, students in the UTEK program attended the international conference “Europe as a Task,” held in the Spanish Hall at Prague Castle, with the participation of prominent European statesmen, experts, academics, and representatives of European institutions. The conference was officially opened by Czech President Petr Pavel and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who […]
UTEK students took a three-day study trip to Brussels, during which they had the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the workings of European and international institutions. The program offered a combination of expert lectures, discussions with institutional representatives, and time to explore the city itself. During the visit, students toured the European Commission, the […]
This year’s edition of VŠEfest, which took place on April 22nd as part of the Rector’s Sports Day, brought our faculty an extraordinary success. In the traditionally fierce Battle of the Faculties, the Faculty of International Relations (FIR) took first place, confirming the strong team spirit of its students. The all-day program at Prague’s Jarov […]
Innovation Week at the Faculty of International Relations (FIR VŠE) this semester once again brought students a unique opportunity to peek into the diverse world of diplomacy, international business, leadership, and academia. Over the course of a few days, a series of inspiring events, discussions, and meetings with experts from the Czech Republic and abroad […]
Markéta Votoupalová, Assistant Professor at the Department of International and Diplomatic Studies, focuses in her research on how individual European states justify the reintroduction of internal border controls within the Schengen Area. Her analysis shows that there is no single, universal “Schengen crisis.” Instead, different countries construct distinct national narratives reflecting their specific security, political, […]
The BIP Erasmus+ Creative Marketing Plan (CMP) Program, held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, has successfully concluded in Kolding, Denmark. The CMP program was part of a larger event running in parallel with two other BIP programs hosted by the International Business Academy (IBA). Together, the three programs brought over 200 students, professors […]
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