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Under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, any member state has the right to withdraw from the European Union. Should the U.K. vote on June 23rdto withdraw, it would likely wish to retain the free trade area relationship and the free movement of capital. Notification to the European Council after the vote would start the […]

We are proud to announce that the British Accreditation Council (BAC) has re-accredited our University. After very careful examination in April, we received the certificate and confirmation from the BAC that UNYP has been re-accredited for an additional four years. We are very pleased to see that our high standards remain unchanged and we are […]

1. Boat trips If you are new to Prague and studying abroad for a semester, a spring boat trip is the perfect choice for you. Trips vary from shorter one-hour guided tours to whole-day trips through Prague and its surroundings. However, should you wish to feel more like a local, take a ferryboat for a scenic tour […]

His Excellency Andrew H. Schapiro, the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Czech Republic, visited East Bohemia on May 13, 2016.  He traveled to the town of Nachod where he met with representatives of the region as well as local students where he addressed the role of schools and families and the […]

You are thinking of studying abroad in Prague. But have you ever wondered if Prague, the historic jewel, also has something more modern to offer? In the following article we reveal three places that really do have plenty of beauty and controversy – and are just a stone’s throw from UNYP campus! 1. Žižkov Television […]

So you’ve finally been accepted to the University of New York in Prague or are you still considering your studies here? We all know the programs are high-quality and prestigious – but for some of you also financially demanding. Don’t worry, hold your head up high! There are many ways to obtain a scholarship or […]

Are you a true bookworm interested to study abroad? Do not look any further than Prague! Why? Because in this “City of a thousand spires” the spirits of world famous authors join you as you wander through the narrow streets, sit quietly to contemplate or read at locations that will take your breath away. Check […]

The UNYP Spring semester is over and the exam period is starting once again. A bunch of exams, loads of papers and just a few days to go. Admit it, there’s a really urgent need to introduce a system into your preparations. So where to start? We’ve prepared five useful tips for you on how […]

The 2016 Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition took place on Tuesday, May 3rd. Visitors had a unique opportunity to enjoy beautiful art work as well as traditional Chinese food.  Students from the Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy course, taught by Natasha Sutta, exhibited samples of their calligraphy and paintings that were completed with a special Chinese calligraphy brush. Students […]

PhDr. Tereza Vandrovcová teaches Social Psychology (UNYP) and Animal Studies (UNYP, Charles University in Prague, MU in Brno). Her book The Animal as an Experimental Object: a Sociological Reflection (in Czech) was published in 2011. Her research interests include critical animal studies, bioethics, social psychology and sociology of science. The following article is derived from Dr. Vandrovcová’s unpublished doctoral […]