Study and Education

Originally from the United States, Rob Westbrook arrived in Central Europe to reconnect with his family’s Austrian heritage and eventually made Brno his long-term home. At NEWTON University he teaches much more than English or mathematics. His work focuses on nurturing critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and empathy in a new generation of students. In this interview, he reflects on why Brno became such a significant place for him, what gives NEWTON its distinctive sense of community, and why the human presence in teaching matters more than ever in an age defined by rapid technological change.

Domestic violence does not begin with a physical attack. It starts with a subtle loss of certainty, growing fear and the gradual takeover of control. Yet a persistent myth remains that unless “blood is shed”, there is no real problem.

Lucie Charvátová joined the NEWTON University community originally as a lecturer in sports marketing. A few years later, she found herself at the heart of a major transformation of the finance team and made a move few would expect from a top-level biathlete. She took on a junior accounting role. It soon became clear that the analytical thinking, precision and discipline that had taken her to Olympic level work just as well in the world of finance. Before leaving for the Olympic Games in Milan, we asked Lucie how two seemingly different worlds connect. Sport and professional life.

Tento příspěvek je odpovědí na otázky jednoho z rodičů adresovanou našemu prorektorovi Pavlovi Semerádovi. Dozvíte se v něm, jestli vás připravíme na zkoušky na daňového poradce a jak je to s naším bakalářským studiem v Praze.

“Me first” sounds suspicious in leadership. Almost like admitting weakness, failure or a lack of integrity. We tend to admire leaders who endure more than others, push themselves to the limit, operate under long-term pressure and sacrifice themselves for the team. Yet this is exactly where one of the most harmful myths of modern leadership begins. Without the ability to put yourself first, you cannot carry responsibility for others in a sustainable, healthy or high-quality way.