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A selection of articles, interviews, and media reports capturing the events and achievements of our students and alumni.

Czechs Are Rethinking Their Wardrobes: Ludmila Hruban Talks Sustainable Fashion on TV Nova
6. 6. 2026 Press & Stories

Czechs Are Rethinking Their Wardrobes: Ludmila Hruban Talks Sustainable Fashion on TV Nova

Mindless bargain hunting is shifting toward conscious consumerism and eco-friendly choices. Czech consumers are increasingly waking up to the environmental and financial costs of fast fashion. Where are our shopping habits heading, and why does it pay off to choose quality over quantity?
Life Doesn’t End at Fifty: Margareta Křížová Advises How to Jumpstart a 'Third Career'
28. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

Life Doesn’t End at Fifty: Margareta Křížová Advises How to Jumpstart a 'Third Career'

Age is just a number and the perfect time for an inventory of your skills. Business mentor and head of our NEWTON Business Accelerator, Margareta Křížová, dispels myths about post-50 careers in a recent interview with Český Rozhlas, sharing advice on how to successfully embrace major life transitions.
Investors Pay for Results, Not Dreams: Margareta Křížová on What Drives Business Success Today
26. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

Investors Pay for Results, Not Dreams: Margareta Křížová on What Drives Business Success Today

A great product without paying customers is just an expensive hobby. Margareta Křížová, the head of our NEWTON Business Accelerator, reveals in a new interview why startups need to stop hiding behind perfect logos and start facing the real market instead.
“Marketing isn’t just advertising, it’s a fight for the future of business,” say Karel Novotný and Michal Pastier
19. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

“Marketing isn’t just advertising, it’s a fight for the future of business,” say Karel Novotný and Michal Pastier

Marketing today is no longer just about creative campaigns. In a hyper-competitive landscape, teams are under pressure not only from competitors but also from AI.
State launches CZK 20 billion bond offer again. Public remains cautious
14. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

State launches CZK 20 billion bond offer again. Public remains cautious

The Czech government has launched a new sale of government bonds worth up to CZK 20 billion. Although the offer includes several new features, including a short-term “flexi bond”, public interest remains rather restrained.
Anna Plechatá Krausová for Vlasta: On the British approach to education and challenges for the Czech school system
9. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

Anna Plechatá Krausová for Vlasta: On the British approach to education and challenges for the Czech school system

How does the teaching approach at Oxford differ from that in the Czech Republic? Anna Plechatá Krausová, Chancellor of NEWTON University, shares her experiences from the prestigious British university in a candid interview for Vlasta magazine. She explains why critical thinking and the ability to embrace failure are crucial for future leaders.
NEWTON University alumna Hana Rocskárová shows how fast a career in HR can grow
9. 5. 2026 Press & Stories

NEWTON University alumna Hana Rocskárová shows how fast a career in HR can grow

In the iDnes article Successful graduates: How they managed their career start and broke through in their field, you will find the story of our alumna Hana Rocskárová, who demonstrates that combining study and practice can significantly accelerate career growth. From a student role, she moved into a senior HR position within just a few years, proving that success is not about waiting for the perfect opportunity, but about actively working with experience.
A startup isn’t a Forbes cover story. It’s hard work. So how do you succeed in the cutthroat world of business?
12. 4. 2026 Press & Stories

A startup isn’t a Forbes cover story. It’s hard work. So how do you succeed in the cutthroat world of business?

Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but it can be learned. At the Newton Business Accelerator, Margareta Křížová cuts through the hype around glossy startups and focuses on the reality of sales. Veronika Koleňáková adds that management isn’t a gift. It’s a craft. One that can be tough at times, but one you can learn.
Space as the Most Valuable Advertising Medium
12. 4. 2026 Press & Stories

Space as the Most Valuable Advertising Medium

The Artemis II mission not only pushed the boundaries of human space exploration but also opened up new marketing opportunities. Product placement in space can be worth tens of millions of dollars, as confirmed by our marketing expert Karel Novotný.