HR Award at the Faculty of Informatics MU

AMBIA 2026: Summer school on biomedical image data analysis

The Faculty of Informatics of MU will host the Advanced Methods in Biomedical Image Analysis (AMBIA) summer school, which focuses on advanced methods for the analysis of image data in biomedicine. This summer school is designed primarily for master's and doctoral students in STEM fields with an interest in bioimage analysis.

Participants can look forward to lectures and hands-on workshops focused on:

• image preprocessing and analysis,
• Validation and benchmarking of methods,
• image data synthesis,
• processing of large image datasets

The summer school will run from September 6, 2026 to September 12, 2026. The deadline for application is June 1, 2026. Detailed information and the application form can be found HERE.

MU's new e-course "Soft Target Protection" has been launched

From 7 April 2026, FI staff and female staff can take the new MU e-course "Soft Target Protection". The e-course has been prepared by the MU Rector's Office Security Department. The online training focuses on how to behave in crisis and security risk situations in relation to soft target protection.

The e-course focuses on how to:

• To heed warning signs and recognize situations that may be risky early on,
• know how to act when a threat is already occurring,
• use the USB rule - Run, Hide, Fight,
• know who to communicate with and how to communicate in such a situation,
• be clear about what to do after an incident and who to contact.

The new e-learning course contains short videos with practical demonstrations and was created specifically for the needs of MU. The e-course can be found in the relevant section of the Training application in the Information System.

Evaluation of academic staff according to the new rules

On 16 March 2026, the evaluation of academic staff of the Faculty of Informatics for the year 2026 was announced by the Dean's Measure 3/2026 Announcement of the evaluation of academic staff of the Faculty of Informatics for the year 2026 according to the new rules, which were presented and discussed to the academic community in the previous semester. The evaluation is newly implemented through an application in the MU Information System. Data collection by academics is now underway, followed by discussion of the evaluation results by the heads of departments with individual academics, discussion of the evaluation results by the heads of departments, the Dean and the Vice Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies, and submission of the report for individual departments to the FI management.

The principles and criteria for the annual evaluation of FI academic staff are set out in the Dean's Measure 2/2026 Criteria for the Evaluation of FI Academic Staff, which is also effective from 16 March 2026. Annex 1 of this measure details the teaching activities to be evaluated, while Annex 2 focuses on the research activities to be evaluated.

The FI non-academic staff appraisal for 2026 was also announced as of 1 April 2026 by Secretary's Measure 1/2026 Announcement of FI non-academic staff appraisal for 2026.

Trust Team and Trust Leaders workshops - building a respectful and supportive working environment

The TRUST TEAM and TRUST LEADERS workshops will be held in May 2026 (the programs are delivered by the RMU Office of Human Resources in collaboration with the Office of University-wide Advocacy):

• TRUST TEAM: Building a Respectful and Supportive Work Environment : This program is designed for male and female MU employees and is aimed at building a respectful, safe and supportive work environment at MU. It consists of 2 workshops - May 7 and May 21, 2026, which are mandatory for registered male and female participants to attend.
• TRUST LEADERS: Building a Respectful and Supportive Work Environment : This program is designed for MU managers who want to actively contribute to creating a positive corporate climate and preventing undesirable behavior, and are interested in making their employees feel respected, supported and empowered for their professional development. It consists of 2 workshops - 28 May and 11 June 2026, which are mandatory for registered participants to attend.

Detailed information and the offer of other workshops can be found on the MUNI Internal Learning Platform (intended for MU staff and PhD students, internal access).

Expand your skills with EDUC Alliance: New 2026 Online Courses for Academic Staff & PhD Students

Working in academia can be challenging due to the numerous activities and responsibilities involved. EDUC Alliance invites you to join three engaging online courses, each with a specific topic in mind to help you develop your skills and knowledge in the fields of science communication, career diversification, and female empowerment.

• Career Empowerment in Research : Boost your confidence, career clarity and professional growth as an early-career researcher. This course focuses on personal development, self-empowerment and practical strategies for navigating academic career paths.
• Introduction to Science Communication : Sharpen your ability to share research with wider audiences. This course consists of six video modules. By the end, you'll be better equipped to communicate your work clearly, confidently, and effectively beyond academic circles.
• Female Empowerment in Academia : Focusing on gender equality in academia. You will explore structural inequalities, gender-based violence in academia and gender methodologies.

Who can register and where? The course is open to all members of EDUC Alliance universities, but is mostly suitable for academic employees, PhD Candidates, and research support. Check our EDUC Course Catalogue to find out more.

Looking back at 2025 and the results of the faculty survey

The evaluation of the second period of implementation of the revised FI MU HR Award Action Plan is only a few weeks away. In May 2026, we will be submitting a self-evaluation report and a revised action plan for the next 3-year period to the European Commission.

In 2025, we have been finalising the measures related to the selection process, recruitment and adaptation, and the review of the academic staff evaluation system was also underway. We will continue to work on further measures related to the FI Career Regulations and linking the career system to the academic staff and staff appraisal system.

We have evaluated the data obtained from the faculty questionnaire survey conducted in November 2025. All male and female staff were contacted at that time with a request to complete the questionnaire. The results obtained and proposed recommendations were presented to the Dean's College on March 9, 2026. These outcomes are an important basis for the development of the revised HR Award Action Plan. A summary of the results from the survey can be found here: (CZ version) (EN version)

Thank you to all staff and employees who participated in the survey. Your feedback is crucial for us to move the Faculty forward together.

Mental hygiene for every day.

On March 12, 2026 from 9 am to 1 pm, the workshop "Mental Hygiene for Every Day: How to Effectively Manage Stress and Maintain Balance in Your Work and Personal Life" will be held in room S211, led by Assoc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D.

The workshop is aimed at promoting mental health and balance between work and personal life. Together we will reflect on how to maintain energy and joy from work and life even in the midst of busy days. You will learn about the basic sources of mental wellbeing and mental resilience and effective methods to manage stress, maintain perspective and nurture a healthy balance between work and time for yourself. You'll try simple exercises to release physical tension and restore vitality. You will take away inspiration on how to support your mental well-being in everyday life. All this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that will allow you to recharge your batteries and take away inspiration for everyday life.

Registration for the event takes place HERE.

Workshop Safe at FI and beyond

On March 3, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m., a workshop on "Protecting the Soft Target" will be held in room S211 by Mgr. The workshop will offer a practical perspective on how to react in risky or non-standard situations, whether at the university or in everyday life.

Workshop content:

• Introduction to the principles of soft target protection, i.e. how the environment you are in works, how to be perceptive and how to properly assess the surrounding situation.
• Specific recommendations on how to behave during an active violent attack.
• Model situations and strategies for safe behaviour.
• Technical security of rooms at MU, logic of their protective elements, relation to the IZS units.
• How to better manage difficult or escalated communication, how to prepare for it and what to avoid.
• Discussion and questions.

Registration for the event takes place HERE.