7 – 11. 4. 2025
Green Universities: Diverse Approaches Toward Sustainability
Brno, Czech Republic
Why IW?
The IW 2024 will give participants an unique opportunity to find out more about our university, network and share best practices with other colleagues working for the international, study abroad offices or professional academics. The International Week will delve into the theme "Green Universities: Diverse Approaches Toward Sustainability," focusing on how higher education institutions tackle environmental challenges and foster sustainable practices.
Green Universities
Campus initiatives
Sustainable research
Food and agriculture sustainability
Student engagement
Technology and innovation
Information
- Target Group both academic and non-academic staff of different fields of study
- Language English (at least level B2 is required)
- Duration 5 working days (7. – 11. 4. 2025)
- Costs The fee will cover the programme, participants are expected to cover their travel and accommodation costs and field trips (it is recommended to use an Erasmus+ grant provided by your home university)
University
Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) is a public institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research that has driven new ways of thinking since 1919 and proudly bears the name of J. G. Mendel, the founder of modern genetics. There are over 8,300 students at the university. Mendel University offers more than 100 graduate degree programs in Czech and English. The University comprises one Institute and five faculties: AgriSciences, Horticulture, Business and Economics, Forestry and Wood Technology, Regional Development, and International Studies. The university campus is based in Brno, just ten minutes from the city centre. The university provides students modern, well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and study rooms. A library, canteens, and a pizzeria also form part of the campus, as well as a large botanic garden and an arboretum, which are great places to study or relax.
Programme
Monday
| Time | Agenda (7. 4. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Registration | auditorium (building A) |
| 10:00 | Opening ceremony Welcome speech and introduction to the programme of International Week 2025 | auditorium (building A) |
| 10:15 | Panel discussion: Green Universities: Diverse Approaches Toward Sustainability Speakers: Ing. Václav Pecina, Ph.D., Mgr. Ludmila Floková, Ph.D. | auditorium (building A) |
| 11:30 | Arboretum visit and campus tour | |
| 12:20 | Networking lunch | canteen (building X) |
| 13:30 | Networking coffee | building X (ground floor) |
| 14:30 | Brno city tour | |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Tuesday
| Time | Agenda (8. 4. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Day at Faculty of Business and Economics: Coffee with the dean | meeting room in building Q (ground floor) |
| 10:00 | Workshop: Motivations for food waste reduction in households Leader: Ing. Irena Baláková, Ph.D. & Ing. Andrea Králiková, Ph.D. | meeting room in building Q (ground floor) |
| 18:00 | International Market – with international students | building X (Canteen) |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) |
Wednesday
| Time | Agenda (9 4. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Day at Faculty of AgriSciences Presentation of the faculty led by the vice-dean doc. Ing. Daniel Falta, Ph.D. Visit to FoodTech, Fishing department, and the greenhouses | room M 1.09 in building M (Mendel´s pavilion) |
| 12:15 | Day at Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies: Coffee with the dean | building Z – Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies tř. Gen. Píky 2005/7 |
| 13:00 | Workshop: Sustainability and Business Vision and Strategy Leader: Ing. Jindřich Horníček | room Z11 in building Z – Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies tř. Gen. Píky 2005/7 |
| 15:00 | Quiz Afternoon | S-klub at building Z: Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies tř. Gen. Píky 2005/7 |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Thursday
| Time | Agenda (10. 4. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
9:00 | Day with Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology: trip to Křtiny (University Forest Enterpise): visiting Máchův memorial, species-rich forests of the Forest Training Enterprise, Křtiny Arboretum, Křtiny Church. This trip is free of charge, but food is not included. The estimated arrival in Brno is at 2 PM. | in front of building A (Rectorate) |
| 18:00 | Farewell dinner – Closing ceremony | saloon (building O) |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Friday
| Time | Agenda (11. 4. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Trip to Chateau Lednice & Day at Horticulture faculty The trip features a 45-minute visit to Chateau Lednice, followed by a stop at the Horticulture Faculty. Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting of products made at MENDELU and a labyrinth garden visit. Please note that lunch and shops will not be available, so make sure to bring some snacks. We will return to Brno around 2-3 PM. | in front of building A (Rectorate) |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Price list
IW
Attending only the International Week 2025
- Networking activities & Workshops, Transfer of knowledge
- Sharing of experiences and best practices among colleagues from partner and non-partner institutions
- Cultural activities
- Individual meetings with representatives of the particular departments and discussion on cooperation possibilities
- The fee is approx. 85 EUR, the payment is made in Czech Crowns – 2100 CZK (not including the field trip)
Field trip
Field trip
- On Friday, participants can join us for a field trip
- We will visit the beautiful Lednice Chateau
- Wine tasting at Horticulture faculty
- Lednice Chateau is the jewel in the crown of the Lednice-Valtice Complex and one of the most beautiful complexes in the English Neo-Gothic style in Europe.
- Additional payment applies, the trip costs approx. 40 EUR, the payment is done in Czech Crowns – 1000 CZK
- Payment Info – https://pay.flywire.com/: select Mendel University as the institution from the list, then enter your payment amount (according to the selected type!) in Czech coronas to the third column – Participation fee, and country of origin in the Flywire form.
– IW only: 2100 CZK
– IW + field trip: 3100 CZK - Payment method – select your preferred payment method to complete your payment in your home currency. For debit/credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency. For bank transfers, follow the instructions provided to send your funds. Depending on your bank, payment may be made online, in person, or over the phone.
Note: Additional local payment options may be available depending on the country you are paying from. - Payer Info – enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.
- Info for the receiver – enter only your name, surname, and email and as the Program name write International Week
- Review & Confirm payment information
- Make payment
Deadline for payment: February 28, 2025
Refund Policy for International Week 2025
Please note the following refund policy for any cancellations:
- Full Refund (85 EUR + 40 EUR field trip): Cancellations made by March 7, 2025 will receive a full refund.
- Partial Refund (50% of total fee): Cancellations made between March 8 and March 14, 2025 will receive a 50% refund of the total fees.
- No Refund: Cancellations made on or after March 15, 2025 will not be eligible for a refund.
The participation fee is 85 EUR with an additional 40 EUR for the field trip. All refund requests should be submitted in writing by the deadlines outlined above. Thank you for your understanding.
Registration
Would you like to attend our event? The deadline for registration is February 28, 2025. Once you register, we will contact you within 2 weeks and send you an Invitation letter.
Accommodation
We recommend the following:
- Hotel Continental 4* - use MENDELU as a reference to get a discount www.continentalbrno.cz
- Hotel Passage 4*- walking distance 10 minutes, use MENDELU as a reference in order to get a discount https://www.hotelpassage.eu/
- Cafe Placzek – write an email to cafe@cafeplaczek.cz and use Mrs Mensikova as a reference in order to get a discount www.cafeplaczek.cz
- Hotel Arte 4* – walking distance 10 minutes, www.hotelarte.cz
- Hotel International 4* - not within walking distance, about 30 minutes by public transport, city centre, www.hotelinternational.cz
- Barceló Brno Palace 5* - not within walking distance, about 30 minutes by public transport, city centre, www.barcelo.com (please contact brnopalace.res@barcelo.com)
- University dormitories – https://skm.mendelu.cz/en
For Mobility Agreements, please use the following information:
Consent to the capture and use of personal photographs and videos – to download
Contact
Mendel University in Brno
Zemědělská 1665/1, 61300 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489