Social Responsibility
as one of the four pillars of sustainability at MU
The mission of Masaryk University is to contribute through its scientific activities, student education and social activities to the high quality and healthy life of all generations, and to a free, cohesive and secure society.
Since its founding, Masaryk University has always respected and professed the democratic values of a Free Republic. To this day these values have formed the basis of its internal culture and are widely shared by the university’s academic community. These values are: Respect, Freedom and Responsibility.
Responsibility, emphasising the role of the university as a co-creator of public opinion, a solver of local and society-wide issues and a provider of a public service open to all. Also, the individual responsibility of students and staff reflected in respect for university rules and belonging to the university.
Vision 2028
In its current strategic plan, Masaryk University has set itself the vision of becoming one by 2028:
- inspiring community which, in its principles and daily activities, fully respects and fulfils the principles of social responsibility and contributes to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, in accordance with which it leads its students and employees.
- A university that is a model in its internal culture, in its ability to reach consensus, in the harmonisation of its components to the benefit of
the university as a whole and in the integrity of a work and study environment characterised by high ethical and professional standards.
Our Main Topics
Partnerships, Memberships & Awards
Masaryk University sees the establishment of new partnerships, cooperation on responsible projects and mutual sharing of good practice as beneficial not only for the entities directly involved in the cooperation, but also for the sustainable future of the whole society.
Care for employees, support for disadvantaged groups and equal opportunities
Part of MUNI's vision for 2028 is that MUNI will be a university that is an example of a responsible and demanding employer acting according to the principles of transparency, equality and non-discrimination, supporting the achievement of professional goals and at the same time providing employees with a work-life balance.
Counselling
In order to strengthen cohesion and build the university community, Masaryk University is committed to providing information, counselling and other services for students, alumni and staff through career counselling, specialised services and advice for people with specific needs or disadvantages, services for parents of students and staff, etc.
Healthy University
As part of a responsible internal culture and social action, Masaryk University emphasizes the promotion of activities and initiatives that enhance knowledge and skills that contribute to the personal development of individuals and society (e.g. IT skills, financial and legal literacy, health care and prevention, etc.).
Pillars of Sustainability at Masaryk University
Social responsibility is one of the four pillars of sustainability at MU. Other areas of focus are science and research, education and the university environment.
Science & Research Education University Environment Social Responsibility