We know the programme of this year's Researchers' Night. The guests of the Artefakt podcast were experts in non-violent communication.

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Faculty Newsletter

Welcome to the new academic year

Dear students,  

The suction cup that marks the library of the Faculty of Arts is beginning to turn red, which can be read as a clear sign that the beginning of the academic year is in sight. The beginning of the academic year is always a bit of a thrill - the weeks may slowly gain a firm schedule, but there remains room for many unknowns.

Not surprisingly, the start of the school or academic year is a frequent theme of books, series or films. Consider, for example, the iconic assignment of male and female students to Hogwarts dorms, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson's (Dead Poets Society) first encounter with an inspiring and wholly unconventional teacher, or the Derry girls' early morning travels, diverted on the very first day of school due to a suspicious package on a bridge. Are you curious to see what the start of the academic year brings for you?

Of course, there's plenty planned for you in addition to the unplanned meetings and experiences, starting with orientation week. Take a look at the schedule and pick what appeals to you. Suppose you want to use the beginning of the semester to pursue your own project. In that case, you can apply for Support for student associations and cultural and artistic activities at the Faculty of Arts MU by October 3. Ideas that will enliven student life at the college - from lectures and cultural events to magazine publishing - are encouraged. And did you know that it's also possible to get credit for social activities through the new SPOLU_ARTS course?

Whatever you're looking forward to in the new academic year - new experiences, old friendships or interesting courses - we hope your expectations will be fulfilled. We are already looking forward to seeing you.

Zuzana Šalamounová
Vice-dean for teacher training programmes and life-long education

What you should not miss

Podcast Artefakt

A presentation is not equal to a powerpoint, it usually spoils the presentation

The guests of the faculty podcast were experts in non-violent communication, Petr Sucháček and Petr Holík.

Find out more (CZ)

Even in the region it is possible to study fundamental historical phenomena

With Lukáš Fasora and Václav Kaška about the activation teaching of regional history and their new publication.

Find out more (CZ)
 

Why do foreign students learn Czech? They admire Janáček, Dvořák and Brno functionalism

The 58th edition of the Summer School of Slavonic (Bohemian) Studies welcomed one hundred participants from 31 countries.

Find out more (CZ)

Blanka Křížová: The nomination of Mendel's manuscript to the UNESCO list is well deserved

With Blanka Křížová about the legacy of Johann Gregor Mendel, the Mendel Museum exhibition and studying musicology at the Faculty of Arts MU.

Find out more (CZ)

Start of the semester under control: Five tips from a faculty advisor

Find out what to look out for in the coming days and weeks.

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The cycle of poetry evenings continues

Radek Malý or Sylva Fischerová will visit the Faculty of Arts MU in the autumn semester.

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Don't forget to apply for a Master's degree

If you want to study starting in spring 2026, you must apply by the end of November.

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Don't forget to apply for a club scholarship

The deadline for applications for support for social, cultural or artistic activities will run until 3 October.

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Researchers' Night at the Faculty of Arts MU

Come with us to discover the hidden treasures of science in all its forms!

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What awaits us in the coming weeks

Mon 15 Sep

Start of semester

Wed 24 Sep

SemestrStart 2025 

The festival will informally open the new academic year and enliven the cultural events at the faculty. You can look forward to a rich programme—an ideal opportunity to meet students, teachers and associations. Start at 4:00 PM.

Fri 26 Sep

Researchers' Night 2025 

Researchers' Night is a pan-European science outreach event that engages all people in an inspiring environment of science. This year's theme is Wealth. Start at 6:00 PM.

Fri 3 Oct

Variation fantasy: ŠTĚDROŇ 2025 

Musical tribute to composer Vladimír Štědroň and musicologist Bohumír Štědroň. Concerts, exhibitions, CDs, and the story of one family are set against the background of Czech modernism. Ivo Kahánek, Bella Adamova and the Wihan Quartet will perform, among others. Start at 6:00 PM.

Thu 9 – Fri 10 Oct

Wellbeing days 

Mark World Mental Health Day with a conference on ways to look after your mental wellbeing and resilience. Registration required.

Other events can be found in the calendar of events on the website. For all study dates, see the schedule in IS.

Scientists in the media

New DNA analysis reveals how Slavs transformed Europe (CZ)  Externí odkaz

Denisa Krásná, an Americanist: Just one word. Book bans cripple US schools (CZ)  Externí odkaz

What brings people to the Summer School of Slavonic Studies in Brno? The search for roots and music (CZ)  Externí odkaz

The next issue of the faculty newsletter will be published on 3 October. Submissions can be sent until 1 October to propagace@phil.muni.cz.

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