Today´s world is all about the "sustainability". Buzzword for some, future for others: Tourism being one of them. Listen to the new episode of the #FIR podcast, this time with Ing. Jan Herget, Ph.D., the director of CzechTourism: anchor.fm/fmv-vse.

May is a month with a big M: Marketing, Mindfulness and MUN. These are just some of the topics we have covered in #FIR podcasts with guests from various backgrounds, with different stories. Are you ready to get to know some of them? Then here, as always: anchor.fm/fmv-vse.

Ing. Petr Král, Ph.D., the head of the Department of International Business at #FIR, presented at an international conference CityChangers 2030 about changes in city and active mobility. What were the main issues discussed at the event? Read more: bit.ly/CityChangers20…

Busy days of the end of the academic year are almost over. They were not only full of exams and deadlines, though. Read about UNESCO Sites Workshops, festivals, workshop about cryptocurrencies, conferences and other news at #FIR on fir.vse.cz!

On Wednesday, Jean Tirole, a French professor of economics, received an honorary doctorate from the Prague University of Economics and Business. In 2014, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his analysis of market power and regulation. Read more: fir.vse.cz.

We still have a few more free days before the new academic year 22/23 officially starts. Some of us have made even their leisure time incredibly active, though! Visit our website, catch up with life at #FIR and see what is new! fir.vse.cz

"The impact of the war in Ukraine will be significant, it may take the form of political unrest and ineffective governments," thinks the Vice-Rector Pavel Hnát, guest of the Český rozhlas Plus interview. Can we overcome the uncertainty? (Czech language only.): youtube.com/watch?v=6hTJXG…

#FIR was a partner of the 6th edition of the Economics Olympic Games, an international competition in economics and finance for secondary school students. This year, the Vice-Dean Daniel Houska participated as a lecturer. Thank you for the representation! More on our website.

Veronika Mokrejšová, a member of the Department of International Business, won third place in the national round of the Český vševěd competition and thus became the third popularizer of science in the Czech Republic in 2022. Thank you for the representation!

#FIR representatives and their host, Mexican ambassador Leonora Rueda, celebrated an anniversary of 212 years of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and Mexico. Enhorabuena!

We are delighted that the Department of International Economic Relations courses will feature Prof. Kobus Jonker from the Tshwane School for Business and Society in Pretoria. Professor Jonker will present a lecture on Monday, 10 October at 11:00 am in Ventsovsky Auditorium.

The new semester has started and the whole faculty has enlivened again! Because at #FIR, questions of students are always answered. Check out for yourself in the new sixth season of the podcast FMV odposlech! (Czech speakers only.) anchor.fm/fmv-vse

Something new is coming! Something exciting is coming! Something innovative is coming! All in one. And it will last for a week. 7th week! Stay with us for 3 more and find out, how did our students enjoy the new #innoweek!

The FIR Annual Conference is in its mids, but there are still many interesting insights coming. Check for yourself and watch live: firconference.vse.cz/#.

#FIR graduate Lucie Csajková wins in the ESOP competition for the third time, this year with her thesis "City as a global actor: a case study of ELA in Bratislava". Thank you for your representation of the Faculty! Read more about Lucia´s experience here: fir.vse.cz.

Are you interested in the European Union? Discuss its future with those, who represent the past! A former delegation of the European Parliament will visit #FIR on Monday and you can be there, too! Find out more and register here: bit.ly/EPdebate22.

#FIR keeps pushing borders of knowledge further. Last month, PhD students published an article in the prestigious journal Southeast European and Black Sea Studies and FIR academics won the Rector’s Award for a prestigious publication in three categories: fir.vse.cz!

Innovation week at the Prague University of Economics and Business was started by the presentation of His Excellency Janapese Ambassador Suzuki himself. It is only Tuesday and we have been talking about innovations, storytelling, and other interesting topics so far. What´s next?

#FIR has participated in the Night of Scientists 2022! As a home base of (not only) economic sciences, it tried to bring them closer to the public thanks to the mobile app, podcasts, and other activities that challenged all senses! See with your own eyes: fmv.vse.cz/zpravodaj/unik….

As of the new year, we will no longer be active on Twitter. Thank you for your continued support, which you can maintain on our other platforms, which you can find, along with other information, here: linktr.ee/fmv_vse. On behalf of #FIR, we wish you a Happy New Year 2023!