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.
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.
MU has reached a significant milestone in the construction of one of its largest investment projects. Masaryk University’s BioPharma Hub, a state-of-the-art educational facility, has received final approval for occupancy, which means that students, academics and researchers will soon be able to move into the building.
The PhD student at the Faculty of Science has also received the MU Rector’s Award for his achievements in the Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics programme.
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.
Appointment decrees were presented to 91 new professors and associate professors by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, on 1 June in the Great Hall of the Karolinum.
Karola Dillenburger has been awarded this year’s MUNI Award in Science and Humanities and Masaryk University has awarded a further thirteen MASH StG/CoG grants to promising researchers.
The traditional academic ceremony, combined with the presentation of the MU Rector’s Awards and MU medals, took place on 21 May in the Karel Engliš Great Hall at the Faculty of Law.