Navigating NEWTON: Building Resilience and Fostering Psychological Safety
NEWTON University fosters resilience, partners with Amy C. Edmondson, and shares insights from a summer program at Oxford.
How to Prepare for a Successful Semester at NEWTON University
This blog includes tips on navigating campus resources, organizing your schedule, and engaging with peers and extracurricular activities.
Find the Meaning of Life with IKIGAI
Ancient Japanese philosophy links the 4 areas of life to be balanced and happy. Learn these principles and happiness will not be long in coming.
Prague to Oxford and back again: A Chancellor’s tale
At 16, she moved to the UK on a scholarship, seeking better education and new experiences, and adapted despite initial challenges. She studied Political Science at LSE and completed her advanced degrees at Oxford, focusing on Latin American politics. After gaining valuable insights through field research, she returned to Prague to lead Newton University, blending UK and Czech education systems. Her international experiences now help her inspire students to explore and learn globally.
Do you hear expressions of dissent in the collective? Congratulations!
What does Katherine Cakin think of Amy C. Edmondson's lecture and psychological safety overall? Why is this topic close to her heart? And what is new in NEWTON's offer?
Advice from a Nerd: How to Ace a Big Test
Read on for 11 effective tips on how to prepare for an important exam. Approach it scientifically, as advised by an experienced nerd, and you're sure to pass.
Game On: Navigating the 21st Century World of Esports
"Game On: Exploring the Thriving World of Esports in the 21st Century" traces esports’ transformation from casual gaming to a global phenomenon, highlighting its economic impact, cultural significance, and technological advancements. The article discusses how esports has grown from local contests to major international events, with a focus on the industry's future challenges and potential.
Follow these 4 steps to create psychological safety in your teams
4 concrete steps to create a psychologically safe work environment. A task for self-confident managers.
Are you cheating? Or is it imposter syndrome?
Are you cheating? Or is it imposter syndrome?
The big idea: why we need to learn to fail better
An article about the fact that making mistakes is beneficial and can also be learned. Intelligent failure is a necessary condition for progress - personal, professional or scientific.
Leaders Should Make It Safe to Speak Up
It is a matter of good management to create an environment that is psychologically safe enough for employees to have the courage and desire to openly express their opinions. This can prevent a number of fatal errors.
Intelligent Failures vs. Costly Mistakes: Navigating the Innovation Paradox
Article by Amy Edmondson describes intelligent mistakes as a necessary condition for progress and innovation. You can discover something new only in unknown territory, with the risk of failure, after leaving the comfort zone.
Psychological Safety Is Not a Hygiene Factor
Why should a company's strategy be regarded as a living document and reviewed regularly? Clinging to original conclusions can lead to business failure due to the inability to adapt to changing conditions and seize new opportunities. Regularly reviewing and updating the strategy allows companies to stay competitive, respond to market dynamics, and avoid obsolescence.
Your Strategy Should Be a Hypothesis You Constantly Adjust
Why should a company's strategy be taken as a living document and reviewed regularly? Why clinging to original conclusions can cause business failure?
5 GenZ New Year's Resolutions
With the new year comes new opportunities. It's time to say goodbye to the past year and make plans for the upcoming one. Forget about those classic resolutions - this year, do it your way, infused with the humour and style that is so unique for you!
There can never be enough tips for Christmas gifts - a gift guide inspired by NEWTON family talents
We've got some interesting gift tips for you. And what kind of family would we be if we didn't stick together, right? That's why we've been searching within our NEWTON FAMILY for possible delights.
Business Class Has a New Member
NEWTON University celebrates its induction into the prestigious Business Graduates Association (BGA), signifying a commitment to world-class business education and unlocking opportunities for students and faculty on an international scale.
Great coffee and coworking spaces in Prague
Are you new here and wondering where to go for a coffee with your friends? We've got tips for you on great coffee shops in Prague and Brno where you can go for a meeting or a chat, but you can also study or write your term papers in peace. Check them out.
Great coffee and coworking spaces in Brno
Are you new here and wondering where to go for a coffee with your friends? We've got tips for you on great coffee shops in Prague and Brno where you can go for a meeting or a chat, but you can also study or write your term papers in peace. Check them out.
Children of evacuated Afghan interpreters receive scholarships at NEWTON
Life in Afghanistan has never been easy and was challenging to all Afghans. Hundreds of them were getting killed by suicide attacks, bombs and mines on daily basis. However, people were still keeping hope for a lasting peace which unfortunately never happened, asks Asmatullah Ahmadzai, who along with another student received a scholarship to study at NEWTON University.
How to write accurate prompts for great results in GPT
Learn how to enter prompts to make GPT chat as helpful as possible for your studies or work. We've brought you tips for great prompts that will get you perfect results. Try them now.
Ludmila Navrátilová: sustainability is sexy and profitable for brands
Everyone talks about it, but what does it actually mean. According to Ludmila Navrátilová, it is "a meaningful business that has a chance for the future. Not only does it look far ahead to what impact it will have on the environment, but it also addresses the ethical side, including how we work with our employees and how we value their work.
Studying for exams? Learn techniques to help you remember everything
Almost no one can imagine the learning process without memory. We can think of it as a repository in which we store and retrieve information that enables us to learn and perform various activities. There are different types of memory that make it easier for us to remember material. How to best use them?
When dealing with a manipulator, you must not go on the offensive
We encounter some form of manipulation almost every day. Most of us manipulate unconsciously, and only 20 percent of people are pathological manipulators. Unfortunately, it is these disturbed personalities that you may meet at work or are part of your family. Kateřina Bělková, a registered mediator and professional communication specialist, told us how to recognize manipulation, how to defend against it and how to learn assertive communication in her webinar.
Good sleep means good business. Google and Nike know it
A good sleep is half the battle. But how to work when we all sleep differently. Some companies have understood that you need to respect your sleep rhythm in order to perform well. But it's not just about performance. It's also about your intelligence. Lack of sleep hurts her, and you don't need that to be successful.
Isaac Newton: scientist, theologian, entrepreneur?
This week, Professor Cornelis J. Schilt will share the untold story of Isaac Newton at the Management and Social Science Congress. In part, it’s a cautionary tale of obsession and avarice, but it’s also a story of vision and genius.
Are you using AI yet? Maximise its potential with these tools
Everybody's talking about her. AI. If you haven't tried it, it's like you haven't. Here's an overview of AI that will make your day-to-day work easier. Need to create an image, remove noise in a video, or make an article? It does it all.
10 tips to improve your English, (mostly!) from the comfort of your own home
Do you want to learn English, but a language school or lessons with a private teacher don't appeal to you? No problem, we have a solution for you. We've put together a few tips to help you master your language skills quickly, from the comfort of your own home and maybe even with a bit of fun. It won't be without work, but we believe our tips will make your job easier.
Avoid rookie mistakes to shine in every interview
Looking for an internship or job? Then you'll need some tips on how to succeed at job interviews. To help you out, we had a chat with Andrea Kráslova, head of the NEWTON Career Centre, and she gave us her golden rules…
8 learning apps to make your life easier
Here are 8 apps that will make your life and exams easier. See which one is right for you?
