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.

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.

Registration link

Price list

  1. 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
  2. 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.  
  3. Payer Info – enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.  
  4. Info for the receiver – enter only your name, surname, and email and as the Program name write International Week 
  5. Review & Confirm payment information  
  6. 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.

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 Amphone 3* - walking distance 15 minutes, www.amphone.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

Programme

Monday

TimeAgenda (7. 4. 2025)meeting point
9:00Registrationauditorium (building A)
10:00Opening ceremony
Welcome speech and introduction to the programme of International Week 2025
auditorium (building A)
10:15Panel discussion: Green Universities: Diverse Approaches Toward Sustainabilityauditorium (building A)
11:30Arboretum visit and campus tour
12:30Networking lunch
canteen (building X)
13:30Brno city tour
16:00Quiz Afternoon
all dayLectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day)

Tuesday

TimeAgenda (8. 4. 2025)meeting point
to be updated
18:00International Market – with international studentsbuilding X (Canteen)
all dayLectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day)

Wednesday

TimeAgenda (9 4. 2025)meeting point
to be updated
all dayLectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day)

Thursday

TimeAgenda (10. 4. 2025)meeting point
to be updated
18:00Farewell dinner – Closing ceremonysaloon (building O)
all dayLectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day)

Friday

TimeAgenda (11. 4. 2025)meeting point
8:00Trip to Chateau Lednice & 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 participate in a hands-on workshop, where participants will have the opportunity to create something from floral materials under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Please note that there will be no lunch or shops available, so make sure to bring some snacks. We will return to Brno around 3-4 PM.
all dayLectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day)

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Contact

IW Coordinator
Ing. Kateřina Prášková
building Q, office Q1.92
IW Coordinator
Mgr. Tereza Šmídová
building X, office X1.03a
Mendel University in Brno
Zemědělská 1665/1, 61300 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489