Communication and Media Research Center (CMRC)

The Communication and Media Research Center (CMRC) at the University of New York in Prague is a hub for academic exploration in media and communication.

Its primary mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the dynamic interplay between media, communication, and society.

The center comprises a diverse group of scholars, researchers, and industry professionals dedicated to conducting interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing issues.

Research Focus Areas

The CMRC’s general areas of research interest include:

Political communication
Political campaigning and campaign communications
Emerging issues and values
Communication and media development
Media and democratic transitions
Civil society and media reforms
Strategic communication
Communication for social change
Media effects (cognitive, behavioral, attitudinal)
Sociolinguistics

Collaborative Initiatives

Beyond academic pursuits, the CMRC actively seeks collaborations with industry partners, media organizations, and other educational institutions. These partnerships aim to bridge the gap between academia and practice, ensuring that research conducted has a real-world impact and relevance.

Research lead

JUDr. Radka MacGregor Pelikánová, Ph.D., LL.M., MBA is the Research Lead for the Communication and Media Section at UNYP. She is a prolific writer, academic lecturer and lawyer licensed to practice in the EU and the USA. She has over twenty years of experience as an intellectual property (IP) expert and attorney, fifteen years of experience as an academic lecturer and senior researcher and ten years of business management experience.
Radka has a strong legal, business management and economic academic background from the Czech Republic, Germany, France and the United States, with a prolific publishing history. She graduated from Université Paris XIII-Nord Villetaneuse, Paris, France (1994 – Bachelor’s degree in Law), Charles University School of Law, Prague, Czech Republic (1995 – Magister of Law / J.D. equivalent), Charles University School of Law, Prague, Czech Republic (2000 – Doctorate degree in Civil and Commercial Law), Wayne State University School of Law, Detroit, Michigan, USA (2003 – LL.M. in Corporate and Finance Law), Washtenaw Community College, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA (2008 – Accounting Certificate) and National American University, USA, in cooperation with the University of New York, Prague ( 2010 – M.B.A.). (…)