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Rising energy prices won’t affect classes at MU for time being

Masaryk University, like other Czech universities and society as a whole, is facing skyrocketing energy prices. However, there are no plans for transitioning to online learning, and the new academic year will begin on 12 September with standard in-person classes.

MU assistance to Ukraine is effective and continues

Almost five hundred students from Ukraine who were admitted to ten MU faculties through a special admission procedure will start the new academic year. In addition, the University will continue to help Ukraine through a number of other initiatives.

Responsible behaviour is a priority for MU

Masaryk University is aware of its important societal role and tries to lead by example to ensure responsible use of energy and water and the handling of waste. Responsible behaviour in this area has long been one of MU’s priorities.

Visitors will experience Researchers’ Night at MU with all their senses

On Friday, 30 September, visitors will be able to attend science lectures, experiments, workshops, exhibitions and games.

University nursery school Elánek MUNI opens for 26 children

On 1 September, Masaryk University opened the Elánek MUNI children’s group in its building on Komenského náměstí. The nursery school will mainly serve the university employees’ children.

MU wins internationalization award for supporting international students

On 13 September, MU will be receiving a prestigious award in Barcelona.

EDUC Alliance wins European grant for another four years

The EDUC Alliance, of which Masaryk University is a member, has been awarded a new European Commission grant valued at 12.8 million euros that will support the alliance’s activities for the next four years. More than 52 consortiums applied for a grant, but only 20 were awarded.

MU ranks among TOP 500 world universities for the first time

Masaryk University achieved an important success when it rose by about 200 positions in the latest edition of the ARWU comparative ranking of world universities and was placed among the top 500 universities in the world.

FEA leading the way in the global development of circular economy

The success of the Faculty of Economics and Administration and its DiMiC project aimed at the digitisation of manufacturing systems in circular economy is an opportunity to boost the image of the Czech Republic in science and research.

Scientists from Ukraine granted the Cyril Napp stipend

Three scientists and experts in genetics from Ukraine could attend Mendel Genetics Conference thanks to the Cyril Napp stipend.

Every field has its pace, challenges and rewards

Thomas R. Cech who won the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of catalytic properties of RNA gave an interview to Magazín M before the conference.

Gold medals of MU awarded to founders of Mendel Lectures

Geneticist and biochemistry professor Kim Nasmyth and his wife Anna, who are currently attending the Mendel Genetics Conference, will be bringing home to Oxford one of the most prestigious recognitions of Masaryk University.