19/03/2025 - Voices of Resistance: Belarusian Fight for Democracy
The department of International Relations and European Studies cordially invites you for a documentary screening and follow up discussion with Kryscina Šyjanok, the trusted representative of the elected President of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, for the Czech Republic and the director of the Office of Democratic Forces of Belarus in the Czech Republic.WHEN: 19 March 2025, 10:30
WHERE: MUP Prague-Strašnice building, Dubečská 900/10, Room 206
Organized by: Šárka Kolmašová and Anna Gromilova
Registration not needed
The documentary and the follow up discussion examine the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and its aftermath, focusing on the mass protests that erupted over alleged electoral fraud by Alexander Lukashenka’s regime. It captures the experiences of protesters, the government‘s violent crackdown, and the resilience of the Belarusian opposition. Through interviews, raw footage, and expert insights, the film sheds light on police brutality, mass arrests, and the broader fight for democracy.
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An Event to Remember: MUP International Lunch!
31. 3. 2026 Author: Berkcan Tokyay
On Friday, March 27, taking full advantage of MUP's amazing 'no classes on Fridays' schedule, it was time for our traditional MUP Lunch Event. Over 50 exchange students and also MUP Buddy Team members shared their local foods, drinks and created an international environment for the lunch.
How Do Young People Make Decisions?
On 26 March 2026, Dr. Petr Just led an interactive workshop for high school students on the topic "How Do Young People Make Decisions?"
A new Centre for European Energy Policy and Security
1. 2. 2026 Author: Lukáš Tichý
A new research centre is being established at MUP to complement the Centre for Security Studies and other regionally focused research centres – the Centre for African Studies, the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies and the Centre for Ibero-American Studies. It will operate under the Department of International Relations and European Studies and the leadership of Dr. Lukáš Tichý.
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07/04 2026
“Islamic State” and Women: Recruitment, promises versus reality, and the system of sexual slavery
Center for Security Studies and Department of International Relations and European Studies cordially invite you to attend a public lecture by Mgr. Tereza Kirsch on “Islamic State” and Women: Recruitment, promises versus reality, and the system of sexual slavery.
14/04 2026
Terrorist Exploitation of the Internet
Center for Security Studies and Department of International Relations and European Studies cordially invite you to attend two public lectures by our Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellow Sean McCafferty on Terrorist Exploitation of the Internet.
15/04 2026
Day of Open Doors
Metropolitan University Prague invites prospective applicants to participate in the Day of Open Doors.
28/04 2026
“Modern-day terrorism”: Accelerationism and Cobelligerent Terrorism
Center for Security Studies and Department of International Relations and European Studies cordially invite you to attend a public lecture by our Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellow Adam Hanzel on “Modern-day terrorism”: Accelerationism and Cobelligerent Terrorism.
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