Aktuality

  • You can now find ICSJ on the Bluesky platform

    The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism is now on the social network Bluesky! Following the gradual transition of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University from platform X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky, we’ve decided to join this new communication platform as well.
  • FSV UK Career Day for International Students and Alumni

    Are you our international student or recent graduate? Join us for FSV UK Career Day on 9 April 2025 in Jinonice Campus! You can look forward to a CV workshop, a Czech labour law lecture, 3 companies recruiting, career counseling or a photographer who can take a professional photo for your CV. Some parts of the program require registration.
  • A New PhD Graduate at ICSJ: Matěj Skalický Defends His Dissertation on News Podcasts

    The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism at the FSV UK has a new doctoral graduate. On Monday, March 31, 2025, Matěj Skalický successfully defended his dissertation in the Media and Communication Studies program. His research focused on the phenomenon of radio remediation in the Czech media landscape, with a particular emphasis on the development of news podcasts and their audience.
  • Two FSV UK students received prestigious awards from the Rector of Charles University

    Interesting scientific topics, excellent study or sporting results, as well as community activities and helping others, were all recognised by the Rector of Charles University Milena Králíčková, who presented prestigious awards to students from Charles University for their extraordinary activities. On March 31, 2025, students of Charles University received the awards from the Rector Professor and other members of the CU management in the Karolinum Patriotic Hall.
  • Are Europe and the US still allies? Marek Vranka from ICSJ takes part in a study exploring NATO's credibility in the eyes of the public

    Researcher Marek Vranka from ICSJ FSV UK is contributing to the MICROCODE project led by Michal Smetana (IMS FSV UK), which is supported by the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. This five-year project investigates how the perceived credibility of collective defense commitments in military alliances such as NATO is formed and changes over time.
  • The citizens decide. Citizens' Parliament launched a debate on the future of journalism and democracy

    For months, the team at the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism at Charles University has been reaching out across the Czech Republic, assembling a diverse group of twenty participants for the country’s first Citizens' Parliament on Media and Democracy. Among them are an active senior from the Ústí region, students from Olomouc and České Budějovice, and a Czech Ukrainian from Liberec—all eager to engage in discussions and develop recommendations for the future of media and democracy in the Czech Republic.