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AI-native students are arriving at university. Is higher education ready?
18. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

AI-native students are arriving at university. Is higher education ready?

For this year’s university cohort, AI is not a new technology. Many students have been using it throughout their studies, from assignments to exam preparation. But being comfortable with AI does not necessarily mean knowing when to trust it, when to question it or when to put it aside.
Where to study in Brno? 9 places recommended by NEWTON University students
17. 9. 2026 NUG World

Where to study in Brno? 9 places recommended by NEWTON University students

Looking for peace and quiet for your finals or speciality coffee whilst writing your essays? Discover the 9 best study spots and cafes in Brno through the eyes of NEWTON University students.
We’re Not Just Passing Through. Jiří Vávra on Leadership, Change and Business Therapy
13. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

We’re Not Just Passing Through. Jiří Vávra on Leadership, Change and Business Therapy

What happens when a strategy stops working, teams lose momentum and the leader becomes part of the problem? For Jiří Vávra, the answer is rarely another presentation or strategy document. Sometimes, businesses need someone willing to challenge the status quo, get to the heart of the problem and help turn change into action.
Veronika Koleňáková for GMAC: You Don’t Have to Start an MBA with All the Answers
11. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

Veronika Koleňáková for GMAC: You Don’t Have to Start an MBA with All the Answers

An MBA is not about proving that you already know everything. You bring your professional experience, your questions and a willingness to look at familiar challenges from a different perspective. The mindset you bring to the experience can shape how much you ultimately get out of it.
The Tide Is Turning. The Era of Big Green Gestures Is Over
4. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

The Tide Is Turning. The Era of Big Green Gestures Is Over

Fast fashion has taught consumers that clothes can be almost disposable. But the economics behind this model are starting to change. Regulation, rising financing costs and increasingly conscious consumers are putting pressure on an industry built on ever faster and cheaper consumption. According to Ludmila Hruban, companies can no longer afford to simply talk about sustainability. They need to make it part of how they do business.
Architects of Our Own Health: We Know What We Fear, Yet We Are Reluctant to Change Our Lifestyle
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

Architects of Our Own Health: We Know What We Fear, Yet We Are Reluctant to Change Our Lifestyle

We want to live longer and healthier lives. Yet we are often unwilling to change the habits that have the greatest long term impact on our health. This paradox is at the heart of the current debate about the health of Czechs.
Behind Every Evening Event Are Weeks of Work
3. 9. 2026 NUG World

Behind Every Evening Event Are Weeks of Work

From Welcome Party to NEON Party: discover how NEWTON University's NEAT team organises student events and gains hands-on experience in event management and leadership.
Svoboda & Průcha Aim to Become One of the Czech Republic’s Leading Developers. Their Expertise Also Shapes NEWTON’s MBA Programme
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

Svoboda & Průcha Aim to Become One of the Czech Republic’s Leading Developers. Their Expertise Also Shapes NEWTON’s MBA Programme

In just three years, Svoboda & Průcha have built a portfolio of projects worth billions of Czech crowns. Their ambition is to compete with the five largest developers in Prague and Brno within the next three years. The story of the fast growing developer is featured in the latest issue of Forbes.
What Do You Think Is the Biggest Barrier to a Healthier Lifestyle in the Czech Republic?
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

What Do You Think Is the Biggest Barrier to a Healthier Lifestyle in the Czech Republic?

A healthier lifestyle is not just about exercise and diet. It also depends on how we manage stress, the habits we build into our everyday lives, and whether we take care of our health before the first problem appears.