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Research seminar: Yen-Cheng Chang (National Taiwan University)
We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Yen-Cheng Chang, Professor of Finance at National Taiwan University. Yen-Cheng Chang will present his paper called When Bad News Travels Faster: Evidence from Disclosure Integration and Post-Earnings Announcement Drift. The seminar will take place on *Thursday*, June 11, 2026, in Room 206 at 13:00. -
Practical Lecture: CVs, LinkedIn & 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 June 16, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:50 pm in room C612, Jinonice Campus. -
Science at FSV UK: How do central bank decisions affect everyday life? Economist Simona Malovaná seeks answers
Central bank decisions often seem like a distant world of data and economic models. But according to economist Simona Malovaná, they significantly affect people's everyday lives. The researcher from FSV UK and director of the Research and Statistics Department at the Czech National Bank focuses on how monetary policy, financial regulation and climate risks affect different groups in society. The combination of analytical thinking and creativity led her to study economics. -
IES students receive Trezor hardware wallets to get experience with secure digital asset storage
Thanks to a generous donation from Trezor Company s.r.o., our students interested in fintech and digital assets received Trezor Model T hardware wallets. Hardware wallets play a key role in secure self-custody, as they store private keys offline and help protect users from common online risks such as hacking, phishing, and malware. We truly appreciate this valuable addition to the curriculum that opens the door to fintech practice. -
Apply for SDG Innovation Challenge
From 20–24 August 2026, the University of Copenhagen invites students from all disciplines and universities to make a difference at the SDG Innovation Challenge at UCPH Lighthouse. For five immersive days, students work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions to real‑world sustainability challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Submit your expression of interest by the end of May 2026. -
A team of students from IES represented Charles University in the Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026
Oryna Yakovenko, Hana Holčíková, and Dung Le represented our Institute of Economic Studies and Charles University in the 11th edition of the prestigious international competition Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026. Competing against 229 teams, they reached the second-highest performance level out of five. Congratulations!
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.
