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An auditorium packed with students, faculty, and community members listened as Mirek Topolanek, former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, delivered a thorough lecture detailing the failings of democracy and their economic consequences. Self-described as a “neo-liberal, neo-conservative, neo-catholic, Neolithic neotype,” Topolanek asserted that freedom, democracy, and the market economy cannot be taken for granted. […]

Prague’s TEDx enthusiasts and TEDxUNYP supporters had to wait a little longer for this year’s event, but it was worth the wait! Previously held in November of each year, the university TEDx event has now moved to its new mid-March slot for 2019 and all future events. TEDxUNYP 2019 did not disappoint, with nine new speakers – including chemists, […]

Teaching law has never been an easy task, regardless of the specific field you deal with. Of course, different fields of law require a different attitude and slightly different methods, but one unique element is now common to all of them, and must be given special attention. This element is the speed and ease of access to […]

The University of New York in Prague (UNYP), has won the Czech Superbrands award for the fourth year in a row. “Four years in a row says a lot about UNYP and the Czech market for private higher education, we are honored that the Business Brand Council continually recognizes our brand as one of the […]

If you are a normal human being, then you will not be immune to the temptation of “putting off until tomorrow that which should be done today.”  Despite all our best intentions to be efficient and fruitful, the habit of pushing tasks back until the last minute is all too powerful. Important components of our professional, […]

Is trauma a major locus of modern human existence? Are our lives pervaded by instances, events, experiences or chains of events and experiences which are significantly traumatic, at an individual and collective level?  And if so, can literature and film become reflectors of this reality? “Trauma Narratives: Points of Departure and Meeting in Psychology, Film and […]

We are proud to announce that the Czech Ministry of Education has granted a ten year accreditation (the maximum number of years permitted by law) to UNYP’s Communication and Media program. This successful accreditation is the result of our commitment to providing high-quality education and creating the best opportunities for our students and alumni. UNYP’s Communication and Media […]

Too often we get caught up in the day-to-day tensions that arise between our co-workers or fellow students.  Although we ourselves may remain mostly uninvolved in the conflicts that come about through the normal discourse of our activities, the animosities and disputes between our colleagues can be distracting, and even harmful to the objectives of […]

I was asked to write an article for “The Chronicle”. I thought of writing something about your “future”, but then I was told that my article should be two pages long, maximum! The problem is that I don’t even need that much space to talk to you about your future – your parents, professors, friends […]

This month the University of New York in Prague is proud to host the third International High School Model UN conference, organized by the MUNYP student club. MUNYP emerged nine years ago as a platform for students who are passionate about international relations so that they can debate current global issues. Over the years, MUNYP’s members have shown interest […]