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FIR Success: Three Students Participated in the Prestigious EIB Summer School in Luxembourg

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 […]

In Memoriam: Professor Vladimír Jeníček

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 […]

New Courses Help International Students Discover the Czech Language and Culture

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 […]

FIR Department Head Joins the CEE Perspective Academy Board

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 […]

FIR Students Participated in an Erasmus+ BIP in Split

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 […]

VŠE students celebrated the Swedish holiday of midsommar

Students and alumni of Swedish language courses at the Prague University of Economics and Business once again joined the traditional Midsommar celebration organized by the Nordic Society. The event offered an authentic experience of one of Scandinavia’s most cherished traditions while bringing together students, diplomats, translators, musicians, and enthusiasts of Nordic culture. This year’s celebration took […]

FIR Student in Croatia at a Tourism-Related BIP

How to Leverage the Defence Industry to Grow Your Business? Opportunities and Challenges According to Kristýna Helm

“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 […]

Results of the FIR Academic Senate Elections

The Election Committee, composed of Ing. Jiří Sejkora, Ph.D. (Chair), prof. Mgr. Jana Vlčková, Ph.D. (Vice Chair) and Bc. Martin Sušienka hereby publishes, in accordance with Article 8 of the Election Rules of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Economics, Prague, the results of elections that took place electronically via InSIS on […]

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