13/12/2023 - Success of the Czech Company LINET: A Closer Look at Their Business Activities in Asia
Just before the Christmas break, Mr. Alexandr Jernek, LINET's Managing Director for Asia, generously spared time from his hectic schedule for us.LINET stands as a premier company specializing in the production of advanced care beds, operating in 120 countries worldwide and eventually securing the top spot as the leading manufacturer in this industry. During his session, Mr. Jernek not only acquainted the students with LINET's remarkable success and its operations in Asian markets but also provided valuable insights into his own career journey, shedding light on the path to high-level management and the challenges he encounters in his role. The session sparked a lively discussion among the students, delving into diverse topics, including career prospects for young graduates and students. We eagerly anticipate our next engagement with this company, which always impresses with its amiable approach.
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In April 2026, the Center for Security Studies and the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Metropolitan University Prague hosted thought-provoking lectures examining the evolving landscape of violent extremism. Delivered by Sean McCafferty and Adam Hanzel, both Marie Skłodowska-Curie GLOCTER Project PhD fellows, the sessions explored how terrorist actors exploit the digital environment and how new, harder-to-define forms of extremism are reshaping traditional security frameworks. Together, the lectures offered students a comprehensive look at both the online dynamics of contemporary terrorism and the emerging challenges posed by accelerationist and nihilistic violent extremist movements.