European Sustainable Development Week at MU
18 September 2025 - 8 October 2025
In line with its values, Masaryk University decided to participate again in the so-called European Week for Sustainable Development (ESDW) together with other public universities associated with the UNILEAD project. During the annual ESDW, a number of events and activities are held to raise awareness about sustainable development and our sustainable future. This year, the ESDW itself falls on 20 - 26 September 2025, but events that fall between 18 September and 8 October 2025 "count".
Below you will find a list of events taking place at MU during ESDW.
Thank you for your engagement!
Overview of events held at MU within the ETUR
Name of event |
Content |
Where? |
When? |
Exhibition of succulents and other exotic plants |
Exhibition of succulents and other exotic plants in cooperation with MENDELU |
Botanical garden SCI MU, Kotlářská 2 |
12 Sep - 19 Sep, 9.00 - 17.30 |
Cleanup Czechia |
RECETOX is participating in the volunteer event Clean Up Czechia again this year |
Kamenice + Studentská street |
19 Sep from 9.00 |
MUNI cleans up! |
Next event of the MUNI Volunteer Center |
Kamenice + surr. street | 20 Sep from 14.00 |
The issue of sustainability in the clothing industry/transformation of the clothing industry, title: Four jackets are enough, darling!, lecture on the ills of the fashion industry |
Nowadays, the way clothing is produced, consumed, and discarded is completely disconnected from the needs of people and the planet. In this lecture by experts from NaZemi, we will look beneath the opaque layers of the fashion industry and outline how it could be improved. In collaboration with experts from Na Zemi, Mgr. Anna Lazorová, Ing. Tereza Volmutová. |
Komenského nám., room 200 | 22 Sep 12:00 - 13:30 |
Sustainable catering - special offer |
In addition to its traditional selection of vegetarian and vegan soups, two vegetarian dishes, and two vegan dishes, SKM has expanded its menu to include another vegan specialty: 420 g pasta with pumpkin, cabbage, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts (available by order only). |
In Your canteen |
22 Sep - 26 Sep |
Textbook Exchange |
Textbook exchange organized by the Medical Students' Association |
UKB (Med MU) |
23 Sep |
Traditional deans(´) barbecues |
Regular deans´ barbecues , recycled cups, community gatherings | UCB | 23 Sep from 16.00 |
Safe RUN |
A day of sports, prevention, and fun to support gynecological cancer patients as part of Pink October. We remind ourselves of the importance of prevention and early detection of gynecological cancers. |
Špilberk Castle (Med MU) |
25 Sep 15-19.00 |
Swap of clothes and Flowerround |
Swap clothes, books, and household items for students, plant swap (swap indoor plants) | Central Library Arts MU | 19 - 28 Sep |
Sculptures among flowers |
The 8th annual exhibition of artworks by students of the AS1 studio at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Brno University of Technology, created under the guidance of Prof. Michal Gabriel and Tomáš Medek. The works of students and teachers are on display at the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. | Botanical garden SCI MU, Kotlářská 2 | till 30 Sep |
Faculty of Law MU - Library |
Shelf for discarded books; exhibition of books on sustainability; notice board with MU strategy promo (QR code) and anonymous collection of good practices & comments. |
Faculty of Law MU - Library |
18 Sep – 8 Oct |
Panel exhibition Fairtrade works |
FairTrade is sustainability itself. | Botanical garden SCI MU | 1 Oct - 30 Oct |
Clean up the office |
Following on from the Clean Up Czechia campaign and the upcoming relocation of the Faculty of Pharmacy to the modern BioPharma Hub building, we are launching an initiative to encourage colleagues to tidy up their offices, sort waste (especially paper), and prepare for the most efficient move possible. | Pharm MU | September |
Traditional Dean's barbecue in the spirit of sustainability and environmental friendliness |
We will organize the Dean's regular barbecue at the start of the new academic year for all FaF employees with a focus on environmental friendliness and sustainability. We will use only recyclable materials with an emphasis on reducing waste and the burden on the environment. The event will also include environmental awareness activities. | Deans office Pharm MU, building 45 | in week after 15 Sep |
Sustainability challenge for Law MU employees |
Call to MU Faculty of Law employees to do their part for sustainability every day (using public transport/bikes/walking instead of cars, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, thinking twice before printing – saving paper/energy, etc.) | Law MU | 18. Sep - 8. Oct |
Faculty of Arts MU - Library |
3D printing workshop; sewing workshop; exhibition of books on ecological topics; Herden (playing games with ecological themes); | Central Library Arts MU | 19 Sep - 28 Sep |
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