After a long, arduous winter, summer has finally emerged. The leaves are green, flowers are in bloom, outdoor patios are open, and residents and tourists, alike, are eager to feel the sunshine against their skin. While you’re studying this summer, why not make the most of what Prague has to offer? Here are our top […]

The Petřín Lookout Tower, fashioned after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, was constructed in 1891. It stands 60m tall and has 299 steps. The Petřín Tower was originally built as an observation tower and also receives transmissions.  Today, visitors from all over the world visit Petřín Hill for its lovely gardens and beautiful view. But did you […]

We’ve received the results from the 2015 UNYP Student Council elections! Let’s give a round of applause to your new council members: President: Amit Grinvald Vice President: Liudmila Emelianova Treasurer: Matous Hartman Secretary: Robin Nguyen Club Coordinator: Nicole Severinova Events Manager: Danai Baouraki PR Manager: Natasha Khozyainova BDR: Huy Do Quang IT Manager: Scott Divelbiss

On May 15, 2015, the Third International Student Research Conference (ISRC) took place was held at Dům Národnostních Menšin. The participants had a chance to present their own work as well as learn about a number of studies that have been conducted by those presenting. Moreover, the conference hosted guest presenters from countries such as Germany, […]

This year, UNYP placed third in the regional round for the L’Oréal Brandstorm Challenge. Created in 1992, this challenge gives students all over the world the opportunity to design innovative marketing promotions for realistic situations. In addition to global recognition, L’Oréal uses the competition to recruit young, talented contestants, offering the group of winners an internship […]

Andreas Antonopoulos, Rector of the University of New York in Prague, spoke to the Management Faculty at the University of Salvador (USAL), on the personal, cyclical, financial and business conditions that must be taken into account when undertaking business ventures. Argentina is one of the top 10 entrepreneurial countries in the world, implementing quality and innovative projects despite […]

Are you dissatisfied with your experience at your current university?  A couple of years ago, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found out that one-third of all students switched institutions at least once before earning a degree. You may want to follow their example and consider transferring to a university that better fits your needs. Czech education […]

Sotiris Karagiannis, BSc, MEd, MBA Managing Partner, Senior Trainer and Business Consultan at MDI South East Europe Professor of Organizational Behavior & Leadership at UNYP Most of us believe that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money – the carrot – and – stick approach.  That’s a mistake, […]

Jeff Medeiros, MBA Business Administration Faculty Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to start my own business.  At 16 I sold plants and flowers by the side of the road in Houston, Texas with a Huck-Finnesque painted sign: “$7.50/each, 3 for $15.”  Then in college, I started a swim school to help pay […]

Evelyn Hall Wells, Professor Emeritus, Social Policy Director of Academic Programs, Empire State College, State University of New York    As some of you already know, I will be retiring as of the end of the 2014-15 academic year after 14 memorable years of teaching and administration with International Programs, Empire State College, State University […]