European Sustainable Development Week at MU
18 September 2024 - 8 October 2024
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 2024, but events that fall between 18 September and 8 October 2024 "count".
Below you will find both an invitation to a survey on "clean mobility", as well as a list of events taking place at MU during ESDW.
Thank you for your engagement!
Clean mobility at MU - where is the shoe pushing us?
In the context of European Mobility Week, which runs from 16-22 September (and partly overlaps with ESDW), as well as the forthcoming Mobility Code as part of MU's sustainability strategy, MU is organising a survey among students and staff to find out their commuting habits or the distance they have to travel to study and work. The questionnaire can be found in the MU Information System - IS (link to it below). The anonymised data on student and employee commuting will be one of the inputs that Masaryk University will use to calculate its carbon footprint and take into account when adapting the infrastructure to support clean mobility, including negotiating a joint approach with relevant partners.
In addition, all those who want to highlight more acceptable modes of transport and support the reduction of urban car use can actively participate in the Car Free Day event on 22 September, which is the culmination of the European Mobility Week.
Results of the survey coming soon!
Overview of events held at MU within the ETUR
Event |
What? |
Where? |
When? |
Clean mobility survey |
As part of ESDW, MU has opened a survey among students and employees to find out their commuting habits or the distance they have to travel to study and work. |
In MUNI Information system – IS |
9. 9. - 21. 10. |
Safe RUN |
A day of sport, prevention and fun in support of oncogynaecology patients as part of World GO day. |
Špilberk Castle (MED MU) |
20. 9. |
Textbook Exchange |
Textbook Exchange organized by the Society of Medics |
UCB (MED MU) |
24. 9. |
ETHICS ON THE RUN/ RUN FOR FUN |
Charity run through the University campus in various categories (from Profi to Superstar) in cooperation with the organization Úsměvy (Smiles), which brings together families with children with Down syndrome. All proceeds from the entry fee are always donated to their support.
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UCB (MED MU) |
6. 10. |
Collection for the non-profit organization Medici na ulici medicinaulici.cz |
Collection of medical and oral hygiene supplies. | Dean´s Office FaF MU, building 45, VETUNI, Krpole (FaF MU) | 23. 9. - 18. 10. |
Traditional Dean's barbecue focused on sustainability and environmental friendliness |
Traditional Dean's barbecue on the occasion of the start of the new academic year for all PHARM MU employees with the idea of environmental friendliness and sustainability. | Dean´s Office FaF MU, building 45, VETUNI, Krpole (PHARM MU) | The week from 23. 9. |
Pupils' Conference: school and sustainability |
The Brno Pupils´Conference is initiated by Mary's Meals, NaZemi and MAP Tišnov in cooperation with the Department of Social Pedagogy of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Masaryk University. The programme includes activities and workshops on various sustainable development topics, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, Hunger Zero 2030, community activities, etc. | EDU MU | 25. 9. |
Toxic plants and their therapeutic potential |
The lecture will take place as part of the Brno Days for Seniors event and is focused on toxic plants in nature and man's path to their knowledge and use. | U3A/Komenského nám. 2 and online | 27. 9. from 10.00 |
The value of work in contemporary society: a generational comparison |
Work is an integral part of our lives. Whether it is sustainable can be as much about respect for society and nature as it is about respect for those who do it. The lecture will focus on contemporary forms of labour and manual work. It will also focus on generational comparisons in relation to work. The lecture will take place as part of the Brno Days for the Elderly event. | U3A/Komenského nám. 2 and online | 24. 9. from 10.00 |
Sculptures among flowers 2024 |
The 7th year of the popular exhibition of works by students of the Sculpture Studio Sculpture 1 of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the BUT. Selected sculptures are made of sustainable materials. Entrance to the garden is free and daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. | Botanical garden (SCI MU) | Till 30. 9. |
Meeting of the ECON Faculty Council for Sustainable Development |
The first meeting of the ECON MU Sustainability Council for the academic year 2024/2025 with the presentation of decrees to the members by the Dean
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Large meeting room of the dean's office (ECON MU) | 18. 9. from 13. 00 |
EKOFILM |
EKOFILM is the oldest international environmental film festival in Europe. Its roots date back to 1974, when it was created by breaking away from Techfilm. Since 1991, its main organiser has been the Ministry of the Environment. Since 2015, the festival has been held in Brno and is organised jointly by Key Promotion s.r.o., Masaryk University and EkoInkubátor z.ú. Each year the festival opens with one of the current environmental topics of today. For 2024: HOW (NOT) TO KILL NATURE
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FSS MU |
1. - 6. 10. |
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