Research
Through its research, VŠE contributes to expanding knowledge on sustainability in relevant economic fields. Research, research collaborations, and publications broaden the view on various aspects of sustainability and influence and shape the field of practice.
VŠE has gained some experience in sustainability research. For example, the Faculty of Finance and Accounting conducts research on green finance and non-financial reporting, and the Faculty of International Relations researches ESG Reporting and the EU regulatory framework, innovation policy, food waste and financial taxonomy. The Faculty of Business Administration explores ESG in management, ESG rating issues and social entrepreneurship. Through data analytics and big data, the topic of ESG has research potential for the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics. The Faculty of Economics focuses on relevant issues mainly within the Centre for Economics, Energy and Public Policy.
VŠE aims to expand the quality and quantity of scientific activities in the sustainability field and strengthen cooperation between research teams and individuals. Research teams and initiatives have so far remained largely isolated. However, significant inter-faculty collaboration in this field has already been implemented in the preparation of the project “ESG: Enterprise Sustainability” within the framework of the OP JAK call for inter-sectoral cooperation.
Link research to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Measures
- Develop an analysis of sustainability themes within academics’ research outputs according to AASHE STARS keywords.
- Prepare an analysis of sustainability issues in the framework of projects implemented at the University.
- Measure the impact of VŠE research outside academic journals, e.g. in the form of media impact.
- Create the position of Research impact manager at the VŠE level.
Strengthen accountability and openness in scientific research
Measures
- Enhance the functioning of the Research Ethics Committee.
- Establish faculty open access article processing charge (APC Fund) funds for articles published in the first decile or quartile according to AIS.
- Support the data management of research teams by introducing a data steward position.
- Bolster the awareness of VŠE students and staff of access to professional resources and datasets available only through the fee-based services of major publishers.
Increase the volume and quality of research, including research on sustainability
Measures
- Promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration between teams and individuals across VŠE, emphasising sustainability.
- Put out dissertation and thesis topics in the field of sustainability.
- Create an internal platform to connect internal departments and individuals working on sustainable development.
- Promote cross-sectoral research in collaboration with the community.
- Promote the integration of sustainable development principles into the work of researchers.
- Encourage participation in international sustainability projects.
Our research and projects
Analysis of the surroundings of Vltava
Exploring the importance of the Vltava River for people living and working in Prague in relation to its environmental, urban and cultural significance.
Circular solutions for keeping food waste out of Central Europe's schools (CIRCUS)
Procedures and recommendations for reducing food waste in school canteens.
