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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Exceptional achievement of Metropolitan University Prague, three of our GACR projects succeeded
11. 12. 2024 Author: editors
Every year, a number of academics at Metropolitan University Prague submit their projects for support from the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (GACR) and we regularly meet with success. However, three successful projects in one year is an exceptional achievement, for which we congratulate especially the successful applicants, i.e. Šárka Kolmašová, Lukáš Tichý and Aleš Karmazin.
The EU’s Climate Leadership: Global Solution or Green Imperialism?
18. 11. 2024 Author: Sasha Kovalevska
On November 7th, 2024, the Metropolitan University Prague hosted a conference titled Global Climate Change Mitigation and the Role of the EU. Held under the prestigious Jean Monnet Chair program. The event gathered over 100 students alongside presenting scholars, researchers, and NGO representatives to critically assess the EU’s role in addressing global climate challenges. Centered around the thought-provoking question of whether the EU’s climate leadership is genuinely global or primarily self-serving, the conference featured two insightful panels each followed by fruitful discussions, and was complemented by a plant-based buffet that underscored the event’s green theme.
10th Annual Gala Ball
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15/01 2025
Day of Open Doors
Metropolitan University Prague invites prospective applicants to participate in the Day of Open Doors.
05/02 2025
Day of Open Doors
Metropolitan University Prague invites prospective applicants to participate in the Day of Open Doors.
21/03 2025
10th MUP Gala Ball
Metropolitan University Prague cordially invites you to attend the 10th MUP Gala Ball. It will be held on Friday, 21 March 2025, from 7:30 p.m. in the magnificent premises of the Municipal House at Náměstí Republiky in Prague 1. Once again, the event will have three halls at its disposal: the unique Smetana Hall, the Sladkovský Hall, and the Grégr Hall.
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