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On 13 January 2026, the EU-funded MeDeMAP project organised two dissemination events at the European Parliament. Researchers from the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism FSV UK participated in both events, contributing to discussions and presenting findings from the Czech Citizen Parliament.
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The committee appreciated how he innovatively connects the fields of international relations, security studies and political psychology, to which he has even brought experimental methods from the natural sciences. "It is a great joy and a huge award not only for me, but for our entire research team. We have a very ambitious research agenda planned for this year, so it is also a great encouragement for further work," says Assoc. Prof. Smetana about the award.
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Sport plays a significant role in the life and research of Dr Kateřina Turková from the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism FSV UK. During her active sports career, however, she knew she did not want to remain only on the track. She was always drawn to a broader perspective—understanding how sport functions in the media, institutions, and society as a whole. Read about her research.
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On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the Great Hall of Carolinum, President Petr Pavel presented the appointment decrees to the professors he appoints on the proposal of the scientific and artistic councils of universities. Of the 69 appointed, 23 were new professors from Charles University. On behalf of FSV UK, the appointment decree was received by Prof. Jozef Baruník from the Institute of Economic Studies and Prof. Rudolf Kučera from the Institute of International Studies.
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Professor Kateřina Králová from the Institute of International Studies FSV UK will become a member of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC) starting January 1, 2026. This marks the very first representation of Charles University in this prestigious body. The Scientific Council is the governing body that sets the research funding strategy for this leading European programme. Congratulations!
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The Czech Science Foundation (GACR), as the most important provider of funding for basic research projects in the Czech Republic, will begin funding over 400 scientific projects from all areas of basic research starting next year. At FSV UK, four standard projects will be supported.
