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Spanish Day / Día de España at FIR

Spanish day (Día de España) organized by Department of Romance Languages in cooperation with Commercial Section of Embassy of Spain took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at FIR VŠE. The event was honored by presence of Spanish ambassador J. E. Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo; commercial councilor José Manuel Revuelta Lapique; director of Instituto Cervantes Luisa Fernanda Garrido Ramos; the head of Educational Section of Embassy of Spain Amaya Cal Linares; and the head of section of international affairs of university ESIC Antonio Alcántara Lera.

FIR has become a partner of beneficent run “Ramaton”. Come and run with us on May 16!

The 7th edition of beneficent run Ramaton will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 18.30 pm in Stromovka park. The whole profit from the event will be transferred to a non-profit organization Ramus. The route is 4,3 km and 8.6 km long and since the university is a partner of Ramaton again, its students and academicians are exempt from start fees.

University of Economics, Prague has launched an app for assessing applicants’ previous education received abroad

University of Economics, Prague can assess its applicants’ previous education on their own, since we have received Institutional Accreditation from the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education in 2018.

European Day at VŠE: 15 years in the EU. What did Czech membership bring?

The Centre of European Studies, FIR, University of Economics, Prague, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, invites you to the 11th European Day at the University of Economics, Prague. The event will take place on April 17, 2019, traditionally at the Academic Club. The topic of this year’s conference will be focusing on the Czech Republic’s […]

Sustainable development in business with a renowned specialist Peter Bakker

Peter Bakker is a Dutch entrepreneur and a current president of World Business Council For Sustainable Development, also a renowned leader in the sphere of corporate responsibility. He is a holder of prestigious awards such as Clinton Global Citizen Award (2009), Sustainability Leadership Award (2010) and Ambassador Against Hunger: UN World Food Programme in 2011. Peter Bakker also presides War Child Netherlands organization.

Time:  Monday, April 15, 2019, between 12.45 pm and 14.15 pm

Venue:  NB B

Scholarship offer | Study at Josai University (Japan)

osai University Educational Corporation provides students of Czech universities with an opportunity to spend one academic year in Japan in the framework of the scholarship program The Mizuta Scholarship. The bigger part of expenses associated with travel, accommodation, and studies are to be covered with the scholarship provided by the Japan side. Minimum knowledge of Japan is requirement.

“Run with FIR” in the summer semester!

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to meet the Dean in person in an informal atmosphere, make new acquaintances, and improve your health condition. No matter whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned runner, each and every one is welcome. The first round is planned for Tuesday, March 26. We will meet in “Na Vítkově” park, next to Jan Žižka monument at 16.45 pm.

Jana Vlčková named Associate Professor in the field of International Economic Relations.

The rector of the University of Economics, Prague prof. Ing. Hana Machková, CSc. delivered naming decrees to 4 new Associate Professors during the meeting of the Academic Council on March 5. doc. Mgr. Jana Vlčková, Ph.D from Department of World Economy was among the newly named Associate Professors. Doc. Mgr. Jana Vlčková, Ph.D., defended her […]

The Department of Romance Languages has become an accredited testing center for SIELE Spanish exams

Since now you can prove your Spanish language proficiency by obtaining a prestigious and internationally recognized certificate whenever you will need it. Do you know it? The Department of Romance Languages at FIR has become an accredited testing center for a new type of online exam – SIELE. You can take the exam directly at the University of Economics, Prague.

Apply for a bursary and get an additional funding for your studies

Looking for additional funding? Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click here to apply- www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries/