Results of research among students executed by the MEDIAN research agency earlier this year showed that the majority of Czech middle school students have a low level of media literacy.  Their knowledge of how social media and internet search engines work is limited, and almost half are unable to differentiate between paid advertisements and authentic journalism. Despite […]

One of the most significant decisions that you must make when preparing to enter graduate business school is which MBA concentration most matches your career goals. Of course, MBA programs are well-known for equipping graduates with managerial skills, but they also give the opportunity to specialize in a particular industry. This is useful to students […]

“A work of art, of literature especially, and a poem, in particular, addresses a man tête-à-tête, entering with him into direct – free of any go-betweens – relations.” Brodsky, J., (1987). Uncommon Visage.  UNYP considers community life to be one of the cornerstones of the education it provides. Joining our student clubs is the best […]

While there is no doubt that higher education has become almost essential in the developed world in order to compete for a successful career, there is an ongoing debate on which type of university is better: private or public. Different institutions offer entirely different experiences, and with a vast range of schools and degrees available […]

What do you imagine first when you hear the word “Erasmus”? Traveling all over Europe? Exploring new places? Meeting new people? Learning and studying in a new language? All this is now available to UNYP students – and financially supported by the European Union. The University of New York in Prague, for the first time […]

Stress and anxiety symptoms are common among university students all over the world, and impact on quality of life and academic performance. There’s just so much going on, the pressure to fit in, the pressure to achieve high academic results, the weight of social media and the digital age overall. Additionally, for lots of students, […]

Every fall Prague welcomes a new flourish of creative activity. The November evenings are longer and the days are chillier, but that’s no reason to hole up at home. Here’s our pick of the five must-see art exhibitions taking place in Prague this month. Expect to be enlightened and inspired! We’ve rounded up all the […]

Have you ever wanted to visit New York City, yet stay physically in the Czech Republic? University of New York in Prague (UNYP) arrived in Gaudeamus Brno with a NYC subway car, and a replica of Time Square supported by a team of students, alumni and professors to explain to visitors why private education can […]

As a professional writer, I work with language and words all day. First, when I write outlines and notes, then writing the first draft, and finally, when I proofread and edit. I work mostly in the Czech language, but I have also written many articles and papers in English. I am an active English speaker […]

Communication and Media scholar Jakub Guziur’s latest book is entitled, ‘Ezra Pound in Contemporary (Post) Culture: Images of the Modernist in Artistic Media’. The book consists of a set of essays related to deconstructing images of Pound in the media from the 1950s to the present day. Dr. Nesbitt, Dean of the School of Communication and […]