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Studying in Poland gave her an interdisciplinary outlook on the world, her experience in the Czech Republic drew her fully into economics, and a stay in Denmark opened new research perspectives. Today, Barbara Pertold-Gebicka from the Institute of Economic Studies at FSV UK seeks answers to how policies and social norms shape the educational and career paths of women and men. Read more about her research.
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Economists Zuzana Havránková and Tomáš Havránek from the Institute of Economic Studies at FSV UK have achieved a remarkable scientific success. Together with international colleagues, they published an article in Nature Communications, which according to several rankings belongs among the five most prestigious scientific journals in the world. The study introduces a new meta-analysis method designed for the social sciences.
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The Charles University Grant Agency (GAUK) has announced a call for 2026. Projects for 1-3 years can be submitted by master's and doctoral students in the standard period of study. The Faculty deadline for proposal submission is 30 October 2025. Webinar for applicants takes place on 6 October 2025, 2 p.m.
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Dr. Jakub Tesař from the Institute of Political Studies at FSV UK explores how so-called quantum social science can help us better understand human behavior. His work shows that similar principles can apply both to physical particles and to people – and that understanding these patterns can change the way we think about society. Read about his research.
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Jana Sehnálková has been teaching at the Department of North American Studies IMS FSV UK since 2011. She continues to focus on the study of Sino-American relations in the context of the Taiwan Strait and teaches courses on American history, American political system, and U.S. domestic politics. She succeeds Hana Ripková, who led the Commission for more than three decades.
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The latest special episode of the De Facto podcast, marking the Prague Pride 2025 human rights festival, focused on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community. Two experts from FSV UK joined the discussion – Associate Professor Jaroslava Hasmanová Marhánková from the Institute of Sociological Studies and Dr. Tereza Fousek Krobová from the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism.
