Innovation Week — IDS Events /April 2026/ 🚀
During Innovation Week, the Department of International and Diplomatic Studies offers several events for IDS students. Students from other programmes, faculties, and exchange students are also welcome.
Choose what interests you and register using the links below.
(The programme may change depending on registrations. If this happens, registered students will be informed by email.)
🌍 Defending Europe’s Market: Trade Defence Instruments in an Era of Geopolitical Competition
How does the EU protect its market in today’s geopolitical environment?
In this lecture, Lukáš Pelčoch (European Commission) explains how the EU uses trade defence tools — anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard measures — to protect European industries from unfair trade practices.
📅 When: 9 April 2026 | 13:00–14:30
📍 Where: SB228
🗣 Language: English
👥 Capacity: 35–40 students
✉ Contact: katerina.koci@vse.cz
👉 Register here: https://shorturl.at/kGQZG
🌏 Russia–China–Central Asia Relations in the Context of the War in Ukraine
How has the war in Ukraine reshaped relations between China, Russia and Central Asia?
Join a workshop with Dr. Gaziza Shakhanova (Jan Masaryk Center) and Dr. Jeremy Garlick, who will discuss current geopolitical developments and their global impact.
📅 When: 9 April 2026 | 14:45–16:15
📍 Where: NB244
🗣 Language: English
👥 Capacity: 40 students
👉 Register here: https://shorturl.at/0XAJq
🎓 First Steps to Your Bachelor’s / Diploma Thesis
(Consultation Hours)
Thinking about your thesis topic? Not sure where to start?
All IDS lecturers will be available for consultations — bring your ideas, questions, or just curiosity. Meetings take place in lecturers’ offices on the 2nd floor of the New Building.
📅 When: 9 April 2026 | 11:00–12:00
📍 Where: Department of International and Diplomatic Studies (NB, 2nd floor)
🗣 Language: English
👥 Capacity: Unlimited
No registration required.
💬 Meet the IDS Programme Guarantor — Bachelor’s Students
Join an online meeting with doc. Ing. Radka Druláková, Ph.D. and discuss anything related to your studies — programme structure, courses, or suggestions for improvement.
📅 When: 7 April 2026 | 16:30–17:00
👉 Join via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39615068440920?p=0ykXjnhoGcTHBijrDg
Meeting ID: 396 150 684 409 20
Access code: o4BU3tf2
💬 Meet the IDS Programme Guarantor — Master’s Students
Online meeting with prof. Ing. Mgr. Štěpánka Zemanová, Ph.D. — space for questions, feedback, and discussion about your study programme.
📅 When: 7 April 2026 | 17:30–18:30
👉 Join via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/35888839575064?p=qrtqQU5fDrvEeJzWD1
Meeting ID: 358 888 395 750 64
Access code: Mx2Hs2p
➜ More events at the Faculty of International Relations
The Faculty of International Relations offers additional Innovation Week events.
👉 See the full programme on the Faculty website.
