Tomas Studenik: I want people to take more risks
Czech innovator and entrepreneur Tomas Studenik shares his journey and philosophy on learning from failure. As the pioneer of Prague's FuckUp Nights, Studenik emphasises the normalcy of failure in both personal and professional realms. He elaborates on his transformative approach to setbacks, revealing how embracing and openly discussing failures can foster innovation and resilience.
Amy Edmondson: “Most of us need a playbook for failure”
Edmondson advocates for a playbook tailored to different contexts, challenging the simplistic "fail fast, fail often" mantra. Through fostering environments where failure is embraced as part of the learning process, individuals and teams can cultivate a growth mindset, essential for long-term success in academia, business, and beyond.
NEWTON University welcomes its new Chancellor, Dr. Anna Plechata Krausova
Dr. Anna Plechata Krausova, the new Chancellor of NEWTON University, expresses excitement about widening the institution's international reach and emphasises a commitment to integrating diverse perspectives into the learning experience.
Roberto Serrano: game theory's insight into international conflict
Professor Serrano's lecture promises valuable insights into coalition dynamics among nations, corporations, and individuals.
Sailing as Our University Sport for 12 Years: Fostering the Skills of Great Leaders
Wind, sea, sun, freedom, faith in one's own abilities and an endless horizon. This is yachting. On NEWTON anyone can become a sailor and gain a lot of unforgettable experiences and valuable experience for personal and professional life. The NEWTON Yacht Club has been operating at NEWTON University for 12 years and the annual NEWTON Cup regatta in Croatia is attended not only by NEWTON students and staff, but also by alumni and friends.
David Hovorka: with a good coach even you can beat Messi
the SK Slavia stopper who won two league titles in the Champions League, the footballer who defended Messi and Lukaku. This is David Hovorka, who is studying for an MSc at NEWTON. Mental Coaching in Sport and Business with Marian Jelinek. Although he had to end his career this year due to serious injuries, he has plenty of plans for the future. He would like to work with youth football and enjoy being in charge of his time. What were his beginnings and what did football bring him?
Blanka Adamová: I pride myself on the energy I spread around
Blanka Adamová regularly runs a summer sales and leadership programme and lectures to thousands of students. She started her career as one of the top 10% most successful rookies and managed to break into the Top 20 salespeople of all time in the company's 155 year history. But she wasn't always like she is now. Although her job is primarily about communicating with people, there were times when she had trouble giving a presentation in front of a class.
Michael Biggs: academics need to have to integrity to say what they think
Last week, NEWTON was delighted to host Dr. Michael Biggs at the Management and Social Science Congress. Dr. Biggs, a renowned sociologist from the University of Oxford, gave a thought-provoking lecture on ‘Authenticity and Identity: The Transgender Revolution’, shedding light on the origins and evolution of the transgender movement.
I will never drop kickboxing - world champion Míša Góralczyková
Michaela Góralczyk has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. No wonder, her dad owns a martial arts club where she practically grew up since she was 6 years old. She was into jui jitsu, but then she tried kickboxing, which became her lifelong love. Today she is one of the top 8 in the world in this sport and is preparing for the prestigious European Games.
