Masaryk University was ranked in the 601–650 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings thanks to a year-on-year improvement in its score across four of the five assessed areas.
The latest edition of the international UI GreenMetric sustainability ranking places Masaryk University (MU) 97th in the world out of 2,016 universities assessed.
Five emeritus professors from three of Masaryk University’s founding faculties – Arts, Science and Law – came together at a ceremony recognising their many years of work and contribution to the university. They received their appointment certificates from Rector Martin Bareš, joined by the deans of the professors’ faculties.
The result confirms Masaryk University’s stable standing among the world’s best-rated universities. This year it achieved its best-ever result among the Czech universities, sharing first place with Charles University.
Jiří Kohoutek teaches Czech and international students together in the Molecular and Cell Biology master's program at the Faculty of Science at MU. Read his opinion on joint teaching in an article for Magazín M.
MU has signed a loan agreement with the National Development Bank to fund affordable rental housing at the Bohunice University Campus. The residential complex, which will also include new halls of residence, will rise on the corner of Netroufalky and Kamenice streets.
The 11th annual Mendel Festival, combining science, culture and entertainment, will culminate on Saturday, 18 July, at the Bohunice University Campus. Masaryk University is the festival's general partner.
At the end of June, Masaryk University paid the final instalment on what is known as repayable financial assistance from the state budget – CZK 1.775 billion for building its campus, backed by a loan from the European Investment Bank.
For the second year running, Masaryk University (MU) has climbed in the THE ranking, which tracks how higher education institutions contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, MU placed 201–300 globally out of 1,603 assessed universities and ranked first among Czech institutions.
The Experientia Foundation has awarded a grant to a graduate of Masaryk University, enabling her to establish her own research group at the Faculty of Science.
In the June edition of the international QS World University Rankings, MU was ranked 454th globally. It features in the top 300 for the indicators International Research Network, International Students and Sustainability.
The second comprehensive evaluation of research standards at Czech universities has once again shown that MU ranks among the country’s leading research institutions and holds a firm place on the international stage.