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.
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).
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.
Three publications from FSV UK succeeded in the Charles University competition of high-quality monographs
Charles University has announced the results of this year’s competition for high-quality monographs published in 2024. Three academics from FSV UK were among the successful authors.
It’s not enough just to make decisions. Researcher shows why states must be able to explain their actions
Dr. Hana Moravcová’s research focuses on strategic communication in public institutions and how digital platforms influence our everyday lives. Read the interview.
How the world talks about protests in the Middle East: A political scientist from the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University examines global media coverage and shows how Czech positions differ
How do media around the world frame protests in the Middle East? And what are the specific attitudes of Czech society and political elites towards Israel and Palestine? Tereza Plíštilová,…
From curiosity to confidence: Sherry Maykrantz on student research and learning to navigate complex systems
Sherry Maykrantz on why student research conferences can transform the way students see themselves, and why creating space for curiosity, mentorship, and presentation is key to building the next generation…