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.
This year's Researchers’ Night on the last Friday in September attracted a total of 7,458 visitors to Masaryk University. The event was held at eight places in Brno and at the University Centre Telč.
The best researchers from ECON MUNI received the Dean's Awards on Monday, 23 September. The ceremony took place at the assembly of the academic community.
After earning his master’s degree in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Administration at Masaryk University in 2018, Narek Hovakimyan has built a remarkable career in Armenia’s public service and international economic spheres. Now serving as the Deputy Minister of Economy in Armenia, Narek Hovakimyan reflects on how his education shaped his path and the influence of his time at Masaryk University.
The MUNI HELPS Volunteer Centre is currently looking for more volunteers to travel to Jeseník and Česká Ves, which are dealing with the aftermath of devastating floods.
Clean-tech start-ups are facing different challenges than other businesses. They are not only coming up with new, untested technologies but they are also entering an almost non-existent market they must help shape. An international research team, including Dr Michal Jirásek from ECON MUNI, is looking for ways to measure and strengthen the resilience of clean-tech start-ups.