As the year winds down, discover what’s new at Masaryk University and Brno
Wishing all alumni of Masaryk University a joyous holiday season filled with peace, love, and wonderful memories. May the new year bring you success, inspiration, and countless opportunities to shine. Thank you for being part of our community!
Masaryk University has produced a new video ad to promote itself abroad. Tuhina Mishra, a student with Japanese and Indian roots who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine this year, takes the lead role.
More than 200 international students and graduates of Czech universities gathered for a joint meeting in Brno at the end of October. Part of the programme also took place at Masaryk University.
Pavla Kolářová has been working for over a year and a half at the European Investment Bank as an assistant for risk and growth capital. Working in Luxembourg was love at first sight for the Masaryk University graduate.
An exciting, fast-paced match, loud cheering from the stands, and fun contests for fans. All this is what the hockey derby between HC MUNI and VUT Cavaliers offered the 7,700 fans who filled Winning Group Arena.
Four Masaryk University projects have been recommended for funding in the call of the Johannes Amos Comenius Operational Programme focusing on social sciences and humanities.
He grew up in Paris and began his bachelor's studies first in Le Havre and then in Rennes but was lured abroad for his master's degree. French student Jean-Marc Sorbé Domergue was attracted by the newly opened French-English double degree programme between Masaryk University and the Université de Rennes.
The Christmas markets in the European Capital of Christmas are officially underway! The opening ceremony on Friday saw Zelný Trh filled with spectators for a commemorative concert. Markets and cultural programmes are also running on Moravské náměstí and Bašty.
The Dornych shopping centre, formerly housing the Tesco department store, was demolished in late November 2024. This Brutalist structure, adjacent to Brno’s train station and formerly known as "Prior", will be replaced by a mixed-use development of six new buildings, designed by the Crestyl development company.
Next year, Brno will allocate CZK 30 million to support the creation of 13 new parks and the revitalisation of existing green spaces across the city. The "New Parks for Brno" programme, launched in 2021, aims to provide accessible nature spaces for citizens to enjoy while preserving the environment.
The "Brněnský sedmnáctý festival" commemorated the dramatic events of November 1939 and 1989 with a diverse programme highlighting the importance of democracy, freedom, and civic engagement.
Applications are now open to spend summer 2025 in Brno with Masaryk University. Students can choose from a range of opportunities, including a 2-week course focused on sports, business, pharmacy, politics, or inclusivity policy; a 3-week intensive summer school on sustainability or security, featuring travel across Central Europe; or a 9-week internship at Masaryk University laboratories contributing to international research projects.
