Living free is both commitment and challenge, says Rector at memorial
The academic community and the public once again commemorated the tragic events that took place in Kounic Residence Halls during the Nazi occupation.
The academic community and the public once again commemorated the tragic events that took place in Kounic Residence Halls during the Nazi occupation.
The MU Vice-Rector’s award for excellence in doctoral studies was received by 31 graduates, their supervisors and consultants.
Masaryk University officials and representatives of all ten faculties will honour the memory of all those who resisted Nazi terror at a traditional commemoration on 11 November.
David Póč, an expert in strategic management in the public sector and public projects, has been appointed by Rector Martin Bareš as the new Bursar of Masaryk University with effect from 1 November 2024.
Professor Pavel Drábek teaches drama and theatre practice, history and theory at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. He translates older English drama, and writes opera librettos and plays for the radio and the theatre. He spends his holidays in the Czech Republic.
A researcher from Masaryk University has been awarded the Chilean state award for his contribution to the long-standing excellent cooperation between the Czech Republic and Chile in Antarctic research.
Phylogeny and Diversity of Algae and Fungi – this is the name of the course that helped Barbora Chattová win the Rector’s Award for Outstanding Teachers. But it was not so much her expertise that led to her success, but rather her empathetic approach to students.
The current THE World University Rankings include 2,092 institutions from 115 countries, 188 more than last year. Masaryk University scored higher than last year in 17 out of 18 indicators and maintained its overall 601-800th ranking position despite increasing competition.
From achievements and successes in international rankings, to presenting awards to excellent faculty members and notable personalities linked to the development of the university, to reference to weaknesses and room for improvement – these were the key topics of the ceremony held for the opening of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Rector Martin Bareš delivered the following speech at the Opening Ceremony of the academic year 2024/2025, which took place on the evening of 8 October 2024.
There are not many summer schools in Europe, or even in the world, that focus on cremation. However, just such a summer school has been held at Masaryk University for the second time. And as a last year, the teachers included a cremation as an experiment in the programme.
This year's Researchers’ Night on the last Friday in September attracted a total of 7,458 visitors to Masaryk University. The event was held at eight places in Brno and at the University Centre Telč.