Research Culture

 Research Culture at the Faculty of Arts, Palacký University 

At the Faculty of Arts, we are committed to building a responsible, inclusive, and internationally competitive research environment rooted in the values of academic freedom, interdisciplinarity, and social relevance. Our research culture supports both excellence and diversity – from bottom-up initiatives to large-scale collaborative projects – with a strong emphasis on early-career support, open science, wellbeing, and research impact.

Our strategic priorities include:

• Supporting early-career researchers through mentoring, training, and career development

• Promoting open, ethical, and high-impact research aligned with European standards

• Enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and international partnerships

• Strengthening knowledge exchange, societal engagement, and research communication

• Creating a collegial and resilient environment based on shared values and transparent governance

We believe that an excellent research culture is not a fixed state but a dynamic, participatory process that benefits the entire academic community and society at large.