New AI based model for prediction of financial markets’ behaviour will be developed at ECON MUNI. It is expected to be more precise than current econometric and machine learning models. Shafqat Iqbal, who recently received funding for his research from Programme Johannes Amos Comenius, hopes to create a more reliable way to predict risks at financial markets.
She always thought that studying for a Master’s degree abroad would cost her a fortune. But Masaryk University and the Czech Republic had a surprise in store for Indian student Sandhiya Suresh.
Questioning facts and the truthfulness of political opponents has been an integral part of the Czech political environment in recent years. Alena Kluknavská, who recently won the prestigious GA CR President Award, and her team analyzed politicians' statements on migration. In the following interview, she discusses the award-winning research, post-factual politics and how truth is contested in the Czech Republic.
Shanghai Ranking, a leading ranking company, recently released an international comparison of higher education institutions by subject area. Masaryk University secured a spot in the world’s top 200 in two subjects, and it is currently the top-ranking institution in the Czech Republic in three subjects.
Vice-rector for Research and Doctoral Studies Šárka Pospíšilová presented awards for excellent achievements in doctoral programmes at MUNI to forty graduates and their supervisors and consultants.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on tourism worldwide. However, Serbia responded in a unique way that may inspire the future development of the tourism sector. Dušan Mladenović talks about why the introduction of free vaccinations for citizens of Serbia and neighboring countries has become a public health breakthrough. This spring, he received a Rector's Award from Masaryk University for his research.
The 8th edition of the university rowing competition also included a dragon boat race. Masaryk University won over Mendel University.
The project, which deals with the relativisation of truth in political communication, when facts give way to opinions, impressed the jury and Alena Kluknavská from the Faculty of Economics and Administration is this year’s sole winner of the prestigious Czech Science Foundation President’s Award.