Science Communication 360°: Introducing the conference report from our second edition and revealing the theme of the next conference
The third edition will explore the theme The Future of Attention. We will ask how to capture public interest in science in a world saturated with information.
New study maps online hate speech in Czechia and reveals shared narratives targeting minorities
A new research report, developed in collaboration with the Research in Societal Extremism (RISE) project at FSV UK, examines 2,500 social media posts to explore how hateful narratives emerge, overlap,…
Professor Larry Diamond on the rise of the far right: Why Germany worries him
What makes democracies vulnerable to authoritarian populism – and how can this trend be reversed? Larry Diamond addressed these questions during his lecture at FSV UK.
What can reverse democratic decline? Leading democracy scholar Larry Diamond to visit FSV UK
In his lecture, he will address one of the most pressing challenges facing democracies today: the rise of populist authoritarianism and the strategies that can be used to counter and…
When science meets foreign policy: Mitchell Young on the growing role of science diplomacy
Science is increasingly intertwined with some of today’s most pressing geopolitical challenges, from artificial intelligence and climate change to research security. This is where science diplomacy comes in.
The faculty’s Brainstorm initiative supports new research ideas. First workshop helped develop global network for large project research
Read about the GRASP initiative, which connects 35 researchers from 27 countries around the world.
FSV UK project succeeds in the Primus competition, bringing German economist to the faculty
The successful applicant is German economist Jakob Miethe, currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).
In what direction is the world order heading? Europe must be more active and seek new partners, say experts from FSV UK
The world order is undergoing a transformation that is changing the functioning of international institutions, relations between great powers, and the position of Europe. How are its impacts manifested in…
Prague Pride 2026: How social sciences contribute to understanding LGBTQ+ issues
The recent tragic events at the Christopher Street Day march in Berlin remind us that prejudice and hatred towards LGBTQ+ people are not a thing of the past in society.
How to prepare for an aging society? The Czech Republic lacks a long-term strategy, appeal experts from FSV UK
Two experts from FSV UK – Director of the Centre for Public Finance Magdaléna Klimešová and founder of the Centre for Social and Economic Strategies (CESES) Prof. Martin Potůček –…