The Language Centre at the Faculty of Science is launching a new course, English for International Mobility and Erasmus (JAERA), starting from the spring semester of 2024. This initiative stems from the feedback of students themselves, who often express difficulties navigating the paperwork associated with foreign trips. The course primarily focuses on language preparation for study stays or internships abroad, but it also welcomes students who have previously participated in an exchange or those who simply want to improve and practice their English skills.
The lecturer Mgr. Dlabolová states: “If you are studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme and are looking for an opportunity to develop your language skills, you are very welcome. We expect different levels of participants, which will not be an obstacle to sharing learning experiences. A minimum level of B1 is desirable for you to successfully complete your travel preparation and progress in other key areas. In the course, we will introduce interesting issues from your field of study, basic academic skills, and differences in cultural practices. Not sure how to communicate when dealing with common problems while traveling? We will discuss these practical topics as well.”
The imaginary icing on the cake will be the involvement of a proficient international student as a teaching assistant, sharing insights across the globe.
Honorary doctorates were awarded, by decision of the Scientific Council of Masaryk University, to Professor Thomas Robert Cech, who made a significant contribution to the formation of the field of biological sciences; and Professor Peter Wolfram Michor, who made a significant contribution to the development of mathematics.
A team of botanists has revealed significant changes in the distribution of species in the Czech flora. Their study, published in the international scientific journal Biological Conservation, analyzed the decline and increase of individual plant species in the Czech Republic since 1960.
