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Interview with Alumnus Jakub Hostačný
Read an interview with Jakub Hostačný, an IES graduate and now head of the Czech branch of Bolt Food. You will learn how his experiences at IES, McKinsey, start-ups, and e-commerce shaped his approach to business and leadership. Jakub openly describes why he believes in small teams, what surprised him after joining Bolt, and what skills he believes are key to rapid career growth. He also shares his personal view on work-life balance and what inspires him most to this day. -
The Czech Economic Society awarded the Young Economist of the Year 2025 prize
On Thursday, 27 November 2025, the General Assembly of the Czech Economic Society took place, during which the awards for Young Economist of the Year for economists under 30, the Karel Engliš Prize, and the President’s Commendation of the CES for authors under 25 were also presented. We are pleased that many of these awards were received by students or alumni of our Institute. -
Openning hours of IES Opletalova building - holidays end of 2025
The IES building will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 2, 2026. December 22, 2025 - standard opening hours, December 23, 2025 - opening hours until 4 p.m. -
Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) program
Are you interested in a rewarding career in finance that makes a meaningful impact on society? Do you seek the expertise to excel in sustainable investing and rigorous economic analysis? Are you considering Master’s study at the prestigious Charles University—and wondering how to tailor your Bachelor’s coursework to prepare? Join us, in person or online, for a presentation of the Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) program on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. -
CERGE-EI Festival: Discover Careers in Economic Research
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the CERGE-EI Festival: What a Career in Economic Research Brings will take place. The festival is designed for talented students of economics, mathematics, and related fields who wish to explore the possibilities of advanced studies in economics. -
Professor Kočenda published an article in the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
The prestigious Journal of Money, Credit and Banking published an article Media Treatment of Monetary Policy Surprises and Their Impact on Firms' and Consumers' Expectations co-authored by our colleague, Professor Evžen Kočenda.
Life at our Institute
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Join the activities of student clubs E-klub and FSV UK Circle
The main goal of the IES students' club E-Klub is the positive development of scientific and social life at Charles University. It acts as a link between the IES management and its students. Currently, the E-Klub focuses on organizing lectures and a wide range of cultural or sporting events for IES students. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram not to miss any.
As an international student, you should also check out the recently established club for international students, called FSV UK Circle. -
Study abroad
Take the opportunity to study abroad! Erasmus+ is not the only option: Inter-university agreements and inter-faculty agreements provide many study-abroad opportunities; students may also study abroad with CEEPUS (eastern and central Europe). Alternatively, students may undertake an individual exchange as a freemover, if they organize the exchange by themselves.
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Become a member of the Alumni group!
The Alumni Association has been operating since 1997 as a voluntary association of graduates of the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences at the Charles University (IES FSV UK). The main tasks of the Alumni are organizing annual meetings (Banquets) of members and supporters of the Alumni, distinguished guests and sponsors of the Association, raising funds and providing other means of support for IES FSV UK.
