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.
ERC consultant and research culture manager
Petra Vaculíková
petra.vaculikova@upol.cz