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Dies academicus 2026: MU highlighted the importance of education, cooperation and human rights

The traditional academic ceremony, combined with the presentation of the MU Rector’s Awards and MU medals, took place on 21 May in the Karel Engliš Great Hall at the Faculty of Law.

Speech by Rector Martin Bareš on Dies Academicus 2026

On 21 May, Martin Bareš, Rector of Masaryk University, gave the following speech in the Karel Engliš Auditorium at the Faculty of Law to mark Dies Academicus 2026.

MUNI DAY delivers packed programme and CITY victory

The fourth edition of MUNI DAY once again brought people from across the university together. The varied programme culminated in the traditional floorball derby, while the newly added film festival also attracted packed audiences.

MUNI RUN: Kotyza retains his title, Štoudková once again the fastest woman

On Tuesday afternoon, the university campus in Bohunice came alive for the third time with the MUNI RUN race. This year, it also featured relay races.

Ukrainian universities and research face a brain drain of students and researchers

Masaryk University's RIFF project introduced research facilities to Ukrainian representatives.

MUNI SPORT PARK will enrich campus and university experience

The new sports complex at the Bohunice University Campus is gradually taking shape and with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone, the vision is set to become a reality.

Faculty of Science strengthens international cooperation in Antarctica and space research

As part of a business delegation to Chile led by President Petr Pavel, the dean of the Faculty of Science, Luděk Bláha, signed two documents aimed at strengthening and expanding international cooperation.

Striking a balance between suspicion and openness

Masaryk University takes knowledge security seriously. Petr Najvar, Chair of the MU Academic Senate, explains why protecting research information matters more than ever.

MUNI DAY will once again bring university together

The largest university-wide sporting and social gathering for students and staff at Masaryk University – MUNI DAY – is approaching. Now in its fourth year, the event will take place on Wednesday 13 May at the Bohunice campus.

Teiresias creates 3D models of buildings and tactile textbooks

The Library and Publishing Department at the Teiresias Centre produces teaching aids for its students using braille printing, 3D printing and engraving. It also regularly collaborates with other organisations across the country, such as museums, zoos and botanical gardens.

Safety at MU: a new video course teaches emergency response

In crisis situations, we do not make long, rational decisions. We often react instinctively, based on what is stored ‘somewhere in our heads’. That is precisely why MU has prepared a new online video course entitled Soft Target Safety.

CREATIC opens facilities for the development and production of modern therapies

The CREATIC Centre of Excellence at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine has opened new facilities in one of the buildings at the Bohunice University Campus, offering hope to patients with rare and serious diseases.