Open Day 2024: See what it looked like here
The traditional special open day took place on Saturday, 19 October, and was attended by approximately 540 applicants.
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.
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.