In the field amid the traumas of war: A historian examines how the Balkans confront their post-war past
Associate Professor Ondřej Žíla from the Institute of International Studies at FSV UK has long focused on the modern history of Southeast Europe, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research explores…
Economists from FSV UK have published a study in one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals
Our economists Zuzana Havránková and Tomáš Havránek have published an article in Nature Communications, which belongs among the five most prestigious scientific journals in the world.
From studying in Poland to inspiration in Denmark: Economist explores how parenthood and education shape the career paths of women and men
Read an interview with Barbara Pertold-Gebicka from the Institute of Economic Studies at FSV UK.
Social science connects with physics: “It offers us a new perspective on how society functions,” says researcher
Dr. Jakub Tesař from the Institute of Political Studies at FSV UK combines social science, quantum physics and environmental policy. Read about his research.
Zuzana Havránková and Dino Numerato were appointed professors
On June 16, 2025, the Karolinum Great Hall of Charles University became the scene of the ceremonial handing over of appointment decrees to new professors. They were appointed by the…
From Political Aesthetics to “Flawed Saints”: Maria Alina Asavei Explores How Art, Religion, and Memory Intersect
Maria Alina Asavei, a researcher at the Institute of International Studies at FSV UK, has never shied away from complexity. Read about her academic journey.
Among the World’s Scientific Elite: Economist from FSV UK Joins ERC Peer Review Panel
The European Research Council (ERC) grants are among the most prestigious in Europe. The peer review panels include only top scientists from around the world.
“I am interested in how the media contributes to widening the gap in the attitudes of young women and men towards gender issues,” says ICSJ researcher
Lenka Vochocová deals with the role of gender in Czech journalism or online political participation. Read about her research.
“I strive for a better understanding of Africa’s political situation, current events will have a significant impact on it,” says political geographer
Read the interview with our expert Bohumil Doboš about his research on the geopolitics and the distribution of political power in sub-Saharan Africa.
“A Deeper Dialogue Between Natural and Social Sciences is Essential,” says a researcher specializing in the sociology of medicine
Jaroslava Hasmanová Marhánková from the Institute of Sociological Studies at FSV UK has explored various topics throughout her academic career. Read about her academic path and current projects.