ASEAN in the 21st Century: From Regional Alliance to Global Stakeholder
2. 12. 2024 Author: Zdeňka Kyselová What is the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the current geopolitical tension? What options does the European Union have in cooperation with ASEAN countries? We discussed this and more in a public debate for more than 30 students, organised by the Department of Asian Studies on November 26, 2024.The debate featured speeches by Ambassador Eduardo Martin Menez of the Philippines, Martin Petlach, Head of the Department of Area Studies at Mendel University, and Ales Karmazin, Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies at MUP. Zdeňka Kyselová from MUP moderated the debate. After presenting the main theses and issues, an open discussion with students followed.
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Women, Peace and Security in Central and Eastern Europe
24. 4. 2025 Author: Šárka Kolmašová
We are proud to accompany our students from the International Relations and European Studies program to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic for a conference focused on Women, Peace and Security in Central and Eastern Europe.
International Lunch Event
17. 4. 2025 Authors: Zlata Pidperyhora, Anna Piliuhina, Berkcan Tokyay
Continuing the tradition, the MUP International Office held its annual International Lunch event on April 11, 2025.
Japanese Music Sounded Through the University
11. 4. 2025 Author: Michal Kolmaš
Metropolitan University Prague hosted a captivating Japanese cultural event featuring a live performance of traditional music and dance. The performers including some notable cultural figures from Japan such as Mayumi Ono and Eiren Nishikawa introduced the audience to the elegant and refined world of buyō dance and traditional Japanese instruments, including six kotos and a shamisen. Their performance combined grace, precision, and deep cultural symbolism, leaving a strong impression on all attendees.
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02/05 2025
Rector's Day
In connection with the public holiday held on 1 May 2025, MUP Rector declared Friday, 2 May 2025, Rector's Day.
06/05 2025
Seminar on Final State Exams – Department of Asian Studies
We invite all students enrolled in the bachelor's program International Relations and Asian studies (IR-AS) to attend this information meeting.
09/05 2025
Rector's Day
In connection with the public holiday held on 8 May 2025, MUP Rector declared Friday, 9 May 2025, Rector's Day.
12/05 2025
South Africa and Beyond: A Student International Trade Fair
Join us for South Africa and Beyond: A Student International Trade Fair, an event co-organized by the Centre of African Studies and Department of International Business, where Master's students of Regional Studies and International Business will come together (from both Czech and English programme) to exchange insights on global business with students from our partner university in South Africa – Tshwane School for Business and Society.
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