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16 Jun

Ondřej Špetík: The new RES support system responds to a crisis and subsidies that were too generous

Support for renewable energy sources (RES) is undergoing a major change. Instead of the purchase prices, as previously guaranteed, a system based on auctions is now being introduced, which should bring greater efficiency, transparency, and price stability for consumers. Doctor Ondřej Špetík and Associate Professor Vilém Pařil from ECON MUNI are looking for ways to set up the new system well and motivate energy producers to use it. Ondřej Špetík explains in an interview what exactly the change in the RES support system brings and what impact it will have on people.

4 Jun

MU is fine-tuning sustainability. Approach of each faculty is different, goal is common

MU faculties and departments create their own sustainability strategies based on the university´s Sustainable Masaryk University strategy. They take into account not only the general principles of sustainability - environmental responsibility, social commitment, and economic efficiency - but also their specific challenges and opportunities.

30 May

American economist: data offers a lot of information, but access is difficult

As part of the Seminar Series, Roland Sturm from the RAND Corporation gave a lecture at Masaryk University.

30 May

New simulation game is changing tax education

ECON MUNI students are now learning about how the tax system works using a simulation game. The game allows them to experience first-hand the impact of tax changes on the incomes of different groups of people. They can also link theoretical knowledge with practice and develop analytical thinking.

23 May

Dies academicus 2025 was held in spirit of ideas of universitas

The traditional academic ceremony associated with the awarding of the MU Rector's Award and the Silver Medals of MU took place in the Karel Engliš Grand Auditorium at the Faculty of Law.

21 May

MU offers shared research infrastructure for humanities and social sciences

At the Core Facility Day at the Faculty of Arts, shared laboratories used mainly by the social sciences and humanities at Masaryk University were showcased.

15 May

Third MUNI DAY set campus in motion

On Wednesday, 14 May, Masaryk University experienced a day full of sports, accompanying cultural and educational programme and informal gathering of students and employees. The third annual MUNI DAY set the Bohunice University Campus in motion for the whole day.

6 May

Incomes of Masaryk University PhD students to undergo revolutionary change

MU has developed a new system for supporting PhD students. An income amounting to 1.2 times the minimum wage is guaranteed to all full-time PhD students who fulfil their obligations and study within the standard programme duration regardless of the language of study.