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Research at FSV UK

The Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University conducts cutting-edge social science research at the national and international levels.  It strives to create and disseminate knowledge that contributes to knowledge, development, and quality of life in contemporary society. Modern multidisciplinary basic and applied research carried out at FSV UK contributes to the understanding of current problems of modern society and to the framing of strategies for their solution.

FSV UK was established in 1990 by a decision of the Rector and the Academic Senate. This marked the completion of the process of institutionalization of social science disciplines at Charles University. The Faculty is structurally divided into five scientific institutes: the Institute of Economic Studies, the Institute of Political Studies, the Institute of Sociological Studies, the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism, the Institute of International Studies, and two scientific centres – the Centre for Media Studies and the Centre for Social and Economic Strategies. The multidisciplinary nature of…

Strategic Research Priorities

  • Innovative social science basic and applied research
  • Flexible team-based research involving doctoral and master’s students
  • Disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration at faculty, university, national, and international levels
  • Motivation of academic and scientific staff members to outstanding creative performance

Institutes

ims logotyp

The Institute of International Studies deals with the culturally historical, economic, legal, and social aspects of the development of territories influencing the position of the Czech Republic in the contemporary world.

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The Institute of Political Studies focuses on general and comparative political science, political philosophy, geopolitics, the issues of international relations and security studies.

iksz logotyp

The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism nurtures scientific activities in the field of media studies, journalism, marketing communication, and public relations.

ies logotyp

The Institute of Economic Studies deals with modern economic theory and its application in the field of finance, banking, monetary policy, economic regulation, and public finance.

iss logotyp

The Institute of Sociological Studies deals with scientific activity in the field of political and economic sociology, social anthropology, public and social policy, human ecology, and social identity issues.

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Interdisciplinary

Innovative

International

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