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Research seminar: Jacob Lund Orquin (Aarhus University)
We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Jacob Lund Orquin, Professor at the Department of Management at Aarhus University. Jacob Lund Orquin will present his paper called Do Nudges Work? A Dose-Response Approach to Causal Inference in Meta-Analysis. The seminar will take place on *Wednesday*, May 20, 2026, in Room 314 at 12:30. -
Our doctoral student Tomáš Fencl received the Prof. JUDr. Karel Engliš Award
Our PhD student Tomáš Fencl has received the Prof. JUDr. Karel Engliš Award for the best graduates of social sciences and humanities programmes at Charles University. Congratulations! -
Become a Buddy: Discover the world without leaving Prague
Are you a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, and looking for something more than just lectures and exams? The Buddy Program offers you a unique opportunity to experience the world up close – right here in Prague. Become a guide, supporter, and friend to an international student arriving at FSV UK, and gain an experience that will enrich you with new perspectives and meaningful friendships. -
Change in FSV UK opening hours of libraries and reading rooms on 1, 8 and 13 May 2026
On May 1 and 8, 2026, the libraries in Jinonice and Opletalova, the Hollar Student Zone and the Opletalova study room will be closed. The night study room in Jinonice will be open from 9:00 am to midnight. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the libraries in Jinonice and Opletalova will be closed as part of the Rector's Sports Day. The night study room in Jinonice will be open from 09:00 am to midnight. You can also use the study room on Opletalova Street between 08:00 am and 8:00 am. -
Research seminar: Zoran Ivkovich (Michigan State University)
We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Zoran Ivkovich, Professor of Finance at Michigan State University. Zoran Ivkovich will present his paper Publication Effect: Accelerating Anomalies. The seminar will take place on *Monday*, May 18, 2026, in Room 314 at 15:30. -
Practical Lecture: How to Successfully Find a Job or Internship
Would you like to write a CV that stands out to recruiters? Not sure what should (or shouldn’t) be included in a cover letter? And do you know where to look for relevant job opportunities? Join this practical lecture with career counsellor at FSV UK, PhDr. Sylvie Fišerová. The lecture will take place on May 5, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:50 in room C612, Jinonice Campus.
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.
