AVUni points out neglected role of universities in research in government's draft statement

The Association of Research Universities has published its comments on the Czech government's draft policy statement. While welcoming the emphasis on education as a national priority, it points out that the document completely ignores the key role of Czech universities as centers of research.

AVUni points in particular to the imbalance in support for research at universities and institutes of the Academy of Sciences. At the same time, it draws attention to the risks of growing bureaucracy threatening the autonomy of public universities. AVUni calls on the newly formed government to engage in open dialogue and to amend the controversial wording so that it reflects the real importance of universities for education, research, and the long-term competitiveness of the country.

Full text of the statement on the website of the Association of Research Universities (CZ only)

The Association of Research Universities of the Czech Republic (AVUni), which brings together the most important Czech universities with a strong focus on research and innovation, has been chaired since August 1, 2025 by Ladislav Janíček, Rector of the Brno University of Technology.