Now in its fourth year, Mental Well-Being Day focused on positive communication in the workplace. The training was prepared and led by Associate Professor Alena Slezáčková from the Institute of Medical Psychology and Ethics. Participants explored what they bring to communication, how to manage emotions, avoid common communication pitfalls, and handle challenging situations and disagreements in ways that foster continued collaboration.

What determines whether talented people in science will deliver top-notch performance, develop their potential, and remain in the academic environment over the long term? The answer, which emerged throughout the 9th National Conference “Fair Leadership for High-Quality Science,” was surprisingly clear—the way we lead people.

The Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University has successfully completed another key milestone within the HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R) process. In May 2026, the Faculty submitted a new Internal Review to the European Commission, summarising progress in implementing measures over the previous period, and simultaneously presented an updated Action Plan for 2026–2029.

Since 2021, the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University has held the HR Excellence in Research award, which confirms its long-standing commitment to a fair, transparent, and high-quality work environment for both research and academic staff. At the turn of 2025 and 2026, the third questionnaire survey focused on working conditions, professional development, and the overall satisfaction of employees and doctoral students was conducted. A total of 93 respondents across all career levels participated in the survey.

Office work doesn’t have to mean back pain, a stiff neck, or fatigue. All it takes is a few simple changes to your sitting posture, workstation setup, and daily movement habits. Here’s an overview of tips for healthy office sitting.

As part of the KompassMUNI project, a professional training session led by psychologist and instructor Zuzana Slováčková focused on building a respectful and supportive work environment.

The Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University ended 2025 at an important stage in the development of the HR Award. There are only five months left until the evaluation of the second period of implementation of the Revised HR Award Action Plan. 

On Wednesday, February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to highlight the importance of equal access to scientific careers and the conditions in which science is created.

In this follow-up article from our series on ethical and security aspects of the academic environment, we focus on ethics and the protection of rights. These values form one of the fundamental pillars of academic culture. They promote fair treatment, open communication, and responsibility towards students and employees.