29 Jun

Workshop with American colleagues

On the first day of June, the Faculty of Social Studies hosted an international workshop focused on the Russian-Ukrainian war and the perspective of Central Europe. The event was organized by the University of Southern California and the Department of International Relations and European Studies of the FSS MU.

31 May

Barbecue at Špilberk for international FSS students

On Friday, May 12th, the Office for International Relations organized a barbecue at Špilberk for international students studying at FSS. The event was a great opportunity for the students and teachers present to enjoy the nicer weather than the forecast had predicted and spend a fun and relaxing afternoon together.

31 May

Up to 30% of seniors suffer from ill-treatment in the Czech Republic

At the end of April, the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University, the Gerontological Institute, and the Institute for Restorative Justice organized a professional conference and workshop on the topic of abuse and exploitation of seniors and the possibilities of using restorative approaches in the solutions.

28 Apr

Day of the Faculty as 25th year celebration of FSS MU

On Thursday 20 April, FSS was busy with the Faculty Day, which this year was a celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of its establishment. Students and staff could enjoy refreshments from food trucks, compete in sports tournaments or games, as well as explore the history and present life of the faculty with a new Czech audio guide (we are working on the English one as well).

6 Apr

Student positions open - Programme Ambassador

There are four FSS student ambassador positions open this semester for the master programs of

International Relations and European Politics
Energy Policy Studies
Social Policy
Conflict and Democracy Studies.

30 Nov 2022

Student positions open - Programme Ambassador

There are three FSS student ambassador positions open this semester for the programmes of Conflict and Democracy Studies, Global Challenges: Society, Politics, Environment, and Politics, Media, and Communication.

11 Nov 2022

A World Cup in Qatar – “It’s not a bad idea. It’s the worst!”

Dr. Oldřich Krpec from the International Relations and European Politics department and Dr. Radim Marada from the Sociology department discussed the political and social implications of the World Cup, with an emphasis on this years championship in Qatar.

12 Sep 2022

Student Position open - Department of Communications

The Department for Communication at FSS is looking for a student assistant to help with the creation of texts in English for the Faculty Twitter and LinkedIn. This is a great opportunity to be involved with the Faculty, expand your experience, and make connections. The position will be paid per assignment, with an expectation of 5-8 assignments a month.

30 Jun 2022

New admission process for Bachelor's programmes in English

The Faculty Senate has voted on a new admissions process for the three Bachelor's programmes taught in English. This will go into effect with the start of the new admission cycle beginning July 15 for Spring 2023 enrollment.

31 May 2022

The Institute for Research on Children, Youth, and Family is looking for gamers

Researchers from the Institute for Research on Children, Youth, and Family, led by Associate Professor Lukas Blinka have been researching leisure-time computer gaming for a long time. They are now focusing on adult players of online and multiplayer games.

23 May 2022

Behavioural Interviewing

The May days at FSS were full of educational days not only for students but also for academic staff. As part of the implementation of the HR Award action plan, training sessions were conducted under the title Behavioural Interviewing.

May 2022

Faculty discussion on Ukraine: Migration and Society

In April, the Faculty of Social Studies held three discussion on the war in Ukraine and the reaction and responses of Europe and the world. The first of these discussions were on Migration and Society.