Universities must prepare students for a new world. Without practical experience, it will not work, experts say

The world of work is changing faster than university curricula. Higher education institutions are under growing pressure to prepare students for a reality that cannot be fully captured in textbooks or lecture halls. Experts agree that without a strong and systematic link to practice, quality education is no longer possible.

The article published on iDNES.cz brings together perspectives from academia and industry on what modern higher education should look like in an era of rapid technological change. The debate also includes Pavel Semerád from Vysoká škola STING, who emphasises the need for long-term integration of theory with real projects, hands-on experience and the concrete demands of the labour market.

The article raises a broader question of whether Czech universities can keep pace with economic transformation and employer expectations, and whether they are ready to rethink traditional teaching models in favour of more practical and flexible forms of student preparation.

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