For the first time, the annual conference of the Design History Society will be held in Central Europe, specifically at Masaryk University. The theme is ‘Design in Times of Uncertainty’.
The heart of Italy, also known as the Eternal City: that’s where Martin Sochorec, an Art History student from the MU Faculty of Arts, spent the spring semester.
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.
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.
Masaryk University organises a ceremonial presentation of appointment decrees to new associate professors twice a year. In June, experts who had successfully completed their habilitation at seven faculties of Masaryk University received their decrees in the refectory of the Augustinian Abbey.
The topics of water management and biodiversity are currently receiving significant attention at Masaryk University. The Strategy for Responsible Water Management and Biodiversity Support 2026–2028 has recently been approved, and the same theme was selected for this year's Community Fund initiative.
Masaryk University plans to operate with a total budget of CZK 14.6 billion in 2026, an increase of approximately CZK 900 million on last year.
