News from the Masaryk University

6 Sep 2023, 14:44

Sun-kissed updates from Masaryk University

Dear alumni,

As the sun slowly sets on another season, another edition of our alumni newsletter is here. We invite you to delve into our latest stories, from celebrating our global connections with another international community reunion, to witnessing the transformative journey of a Norwegian medical student at Masaryk University, and proudly announcing our debut among the world's top 400 universities! Catch the atmosphere of the spring semester's last weeks from the pictures and stay tuned for more updates in upcoming newsletters.

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MU holds another reunion for the international community

Masaryk University continued with the activities of the programme for international graduates launched last year and organised another outdoor barbecue, with almost 100 participants from 21 countries attending.

The human heart fascinates me, says Norwegian med student

Twenty-seven-year-old Norwegian Eirik Karlsen worked in the army for three years but then found out during a first-aid training session that he was drawn to working with and treating people. So, he decided to go back to school again, this time as a general medicine student at MU.

From the US Air Force to Masaryk University and back

Lieutenant General Dagvin Anderson is a member of the United States Air Force. From 2000 to 2002 he studied at Masaryk University in Brno. Find out about what brought him to Czechia, how he remembers it and how his studies in Brno influenced him.

MU ranks among the top 400 global universities for the first time

In the prestigious international QS World University Rankings, which were published on 27 June 2023, Masaryk University achieved a historic success by being ranked among the top 400 universities in the world.

Leukaemia treatment drug developed by MU receives a US patent

This success highlights excellent basic research with great application potential. Obtaining a patent is a prerequisite for the development of new drugs and for potential collaboration with pharmaceutical companies.

Unique two-week summer schools attract students from all over world to MU

Masaryk University has had another successful season of summer schools. Almost 150 foreign students came to Brno, half of them for one of the nine two-week intensive programmes.

A few moments from the end of spring semester

Check the photos from this year's summer schools, as well as our Homecoming BBQ.

Everything is changing and Brno is no exception

New water features on Dominikánské námestí ceremonially opened

On Monday, Brno’s latest public art was unveiled to the public. The cone-shaped water features in front of the New Town Hall on Dominikánské náměstí were designed by Tomáš Pavlacký and Michael Gabriel.

Czech writer Milan Kundera dies in France aged 94

Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, who was one of the most important Czech authors of the past century, living in France since 1975, has died in Paris at the age of 94.

Start building your future in Brno

At the Jobspin Job & Relocation Fair, professionals and recent graduates have the opportunity to meet the most important international employers in Brno face-to-face, in a friendly and professional environment. The fair also features many services useful to expats – from English-friendly banking to education.

When: 16 September 2023, 10 AM – 5 PM

Where: Nová Zbrojovka, Brno

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Sun-kissed updates from Masaryk University

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