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14. 5. 2026

Elevating Research Proposals: Highlights from the RIS4SEB Horizon Europe Proposal Clinic

In April 2026, the RIS4SEB Proposal Clinic took place at the Prague University of Economics and Business, offering a unique hands-on experience for five international research teams preparing their proposals for the Horizon Europe programme. Led by Marco Liviantoni, an expert in EU funding from Liviantoni Consulting, the two-day workshop allowed participants to navigate the entire proposal development process, focusing on aligning project ideas with […]

13. 5. 2026

What Really Works Against Disinformation? Paper Outcome Surprised Researchers

A new academic study, co-authored by Berenika Tužilová, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Economics of Prague University of Economics and Business, offers important insights into how to reduce people’s trust in false and manipulative information. The research shows that the most effective defense is a factual correction of disinformation after people have been […]

12. 5. 2026

Paternalism and Its Limits: When Is It Justifiable to Decide for Others?

Economic theory has long asked whether it is possible to make decisions on behalf of another person in a way that is genuinely in that person’s own interest. This is the core of paternalism: under what conditions can an intervention in someone else’s decision-making be justified in the name of their welfare? Paternalism can take […]

6. 5. 2026

When Employees Fall Silent: A Quiet Signal of Workplace Problems

Imagine this situation: an employee sees a problem, has an idea for improvement, but says nothing. Not because they are afraid, but because they feel there is no point anyway. Instead, they complain to colleagues over coffee. This is a fairly common phenomenon that even has its own name – acquiescent silence. Companies often pay […]

5. 5. 2026

Why Do Students Drop Out of University? Performance Matters More Than Demographics

The fact that roughly half of bachelor’s students fail to complete their studies is a challenge faced by universities worldwide. For institutions, this represents financial losses; for society, it means untapped potential in the labor market. But is it possible to identify in advance which students are at risk of dropping out—and offer them timely […]

30. 4. 2026

Universities and Startups Without Borders: The ZEEUS Project Connects Europe and Africa

What if universities were not just places where knowledge is passed on, but also places where concrete solutions to global challenges are created? This is exactly the direction taken by the international initiative ZEEUS, which connects academia with entrepreneurship and sustainability. Universities as Drivers of Change The international ZEEUS project has an ambitious goal: to transform universities into active […]

13. 4. 2026

What Makes a Tourism Destination Truly Competitive?

Why are some tourism destinations successful in the long term, while others eventually begin to struggle—with overcrowding, dissatisfied residents, or a loss of attractiveness? The answer is often sought in individual factors such as service quality, marketing, or the number of visitors. However, new research suggests that this perspective may be insufficient. The question of […]

9. 4. 2026

Those Who Experienced Uncertainty in Youth May Be Less Tolerant in Adulthood

Where and especially how we live has a fundamental influence on how we behave towards others and what social views we hold. That is probably not very surprising. Interesting and often surprising conclusions, however, emerge when we begin to look for connections between certain socio-economic parameters and specific moods in society. Does a higher degree […]

19. 3. 2026

Why do some reviewers reject more papers than others?

Publishing in a prestigious academic journal is not easy. In the field of management, rejection rates typically range between 90% and 95%. But what determines whether a reviewer recommends accepting or rejecting a paper? At the outset, the authors of the study On the determinants of journal rejection rates: Evidence from the Journal of Financial […]

11. 3. 2026

Artificial Intelligence as an Evaluator: What Textual Features Predict Success in Research Assessment?

We have all heard the advice on how to write academic papers countless times: “Write simply. Be concise. Avoid unnecessary jargon.” But what if evaluators—and increasingly, algorithms in the future—actually appreciate the exact opposite? Our team at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics at the Prague University of Economics and Business decided to replace impressions […]