At the University of New York in Prague, we’ve always celebrated the innovative minds that grace our halls. Among our diverse community of students, some not only excel academically but also bring unique projects to life outside the lecture rooms. Petr Jirsa, a student from our International Relations program, embodies this blend of scholarship and […]

Dr. Will M. Dennis coauthored a recently published study in which the more general hypothesis that people who share some positive individual-difference trait are more alike than those who do not (The Convergence of Positivity Hypothesis) was tested and supported by empirical evidence. In the article, the authors speculate about why this pattern might exist […]

Jan Kovář coauthored a peer-reviewed article in the Czech Journal of International Relations in which the authors focus on the performance of the Czech Republic during its second EU Council presidency in the second half of 2022. This was the first presidency the country held under the Lisbon rules. The second EU Council presidency was […]

Dr. Marek Minárik’s career path has been a fascinating blend of scientific exploration and business ventures. At the start of his professional journey stood his family’s legacy: a renowned manufacturer of laboratory equipment, a business with deep-rooted traditions passed down through generations. At the other end was a modern biotechnology startup, bursting with innovation and […]

Women’s right for education oftentimes is one of the first targets of anti-democratic regimes and elements of societies. Political extremists view women primarily through the lenses of their roles as mothers that bring life to future generation of nations, but along with that, as transmitters of cultural values as well. In their view, educated women […]

The TEDx platform, renowned for nurturing intellectual discourse by promoting “Ideas Worth Spreading”, is proud to announce the upcoming TEDxUNYP 2023 event. TEDxUNYP 2023 will be held at the UNYP Arena on 21st October 2023. This year’s theme is “Keys to the Future”, with a specific emphasis on sustainability – both for our world and […]

Global communication is something that we tend to take for granted. It is not only a compulsory course in the Communication and Media major, but also a term that has become a more or less household word. Using it does not tend to raise many eyebrows, or cause confusion. Everyone seems to understand what is […]

At UNYP, we understand that finding the perfect book to read can pose a significant challenge. That’s why we have partnered with Perlego, the online digital library service. With the aid of Perlego, UNYP’s students and faculty can access over 400,000 titles across 500 subjects from 2,800 publishers, using Perlego.com, tablets, and smartphone apps. This […]

The tenth edition of the competition, organized by the International Bar Association and the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University, simulated the operation of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The competition was held between June 2 and 9. After two years of COVID lockdowns that necessitated online participation from students and judges, […]

Dear 2023 Graduates, on behalf of the entire University of New York in Prague community, I extend my warmest congratulations to you on becoming a graduate of our esteemed institution. During your time at our university, you have been immersed in a nurturing environment that fostered growth, where we encouraged your critical thinking, and instilled […]