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

The Tide Is Turning. The Era of Big Green Gestures Is Over
4. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

The Tide Is Turning. The Era of Big Green Gestures Is Over

Fast fashion has taught consumers that clothes can be almost disposable. But the economics behind this model are starting to change. Regulation, rising financing costs and increasingly conscious consumers are putting pressure on an industry built on ever faster and cheaper consumption. According to Ludmila Hruban, companies can no longer afford to simply talk about sustainability. They need to make it part of how they do business.
Architects of Our Own Health: We Know What We Fear, Yet We Are Reluctant to Change Our Lifestyle
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

Architects of Our Own Health: We Know What We Fear, Yet We Are Reluctant to Change Our Lifestyle

We want to live longer and healthier lives. Yet we are often unwilling to change the habits that have the greatest long term impact on our health. This paradox is at the heart of the current debate about the health of Czechs.
Svoboda & Průcha Aim to Become One of the Czech Republic’s Leading Developers. Their Expertise Also Shapes NEWTON’s MBA Programme
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

Svoboda & Průcha Aim to Become One of the Czech Republic’s Leading Developers. Their Expertise Also Shapes NEWTON’s MBA Programme

In just three years, Svoboda & Průcha have built a portfolio of projects worth billions of Czech crowns. Their ambition is to compete with the five largest developers in Prague and Brno within the next three years. The story of the fast growing developer is featured in the latest issue of Forbes.
What Do You Think Is the Biggest Barrier to a Healthier Lifestyle in the Czech Republic?
3. 9. 2026 Press & Stories

What Do You Think Is the Biggest Barrier to a Healthier Lifestyle in the Czech Republic?

A healthier lifestyle is not just about exercise and diet. It also depends on how we manage stress, the habits we build into our everyday lives, and whether we take care of our health before the first problem appears.
Echo24 highlights NEWTON University’s partnership with the Summer Entrepreneurship Camp
25. 8. 2026 Press & Stories

Echo24 highlights NEWTON University’s partnership with the Summer Entrepreneurship Camp

What do teenagers from children’s homes, the Baťa principles and our students have in common? They all came together at the 11th Summer Entrepreneurship Camp (LPK). As the camp’s proud main programme partner, we had the opportunity to show that resilience is not something you are simply born with. It is a mindset and a skill that can be developed.
Always Moving Forward: The Future of Education, Women in Leadership and Meaningful Sustainability
20. 8. 2026 Press & Stories

Always Moving Forward: The Future of Education, Women in Leadership and Meaningful Sustainability

Artificial intelligence can give us the facts, but it cannot teach us critical thinking or empathy. In an interview with Vogue, Ludmila Hruban, Academic Director and Sustainability Ambassador at Newton University, explains how the role of universities is changing, why vulnerability in leadership can be a powerful strength, and how to distinguish genuine sustainability from greenwashing.
Universities prepare for a new wave of students. Anna Plechatá Krausová comments on the situation
19. 8. 2026 Press & Stories

Universities prepare for a new wave of students. Anna Plechatá Krausová comments on the situation

Larger cohorts are now moving from secondary schools to universities. After years of intense competition for places at secondary schools, higher education is facing a new challenge: growing demand for university places. Anna Plechatá Krausová, Rector of NEWTON University, told TV Nova that private universities can respond to this growing demand more quickly thanks to their greater flexibility.
Could scrapping the ninth grade save billions? Jan Boubín comments on the proposal
17. 8. 2026 Press & Stories

Could scrapping the ninth grade save billions? Jan Boubín comments on the proposal

Abolishing the ninth grade could save the Czech state budget tens of billions of Czech crowns, according to some estimates. But Jan Boubín, an economist at NEWTON University, warns that the maths is not quite that straightforward. While spending on primary schools would fall, costs at secondary schools would rise significantly.
The End of the 'Sweet Poison' in Czechia? NEWTON University Experts Reveal a Smarter Way to Tax Sugary Drinks
1. 8. 2026 Press & Stories

The End of the 'Sweet Poison' in Czechia? NEWTON University Experts Reveal a Smarter Way to Tax Sugary Drinks

The debate over taxing soft drinks and other sugary drinks has returned to the spotlight in Czechia. But simply raising prices across the board is unlikely to deliver the desired results. Experience from across Europe shows that success comes down to a well-designed tax system. Experts from NEWTON University analysed policies in seven European countries and propose a progressive three-tier model for the Czech Republic. Find out why the UK has been successful in tackling obesity, where Hungary's approach fell short, and what a new tax system could look like in Czechia.