HR Award at MU Faculty of Medicine in 2025: Improving HR processes, strengthening the ethical environment, and supporting science and commercialization

This year was characterized by the finalization of key measures and a deeper focus on developing the scientific environment, streamlining administration, and strengthening social security. Of the 123 measures, 73 were fully completed by the end of the year, and another 26 are being worked on intensively.

All the steps taken are aimed at the long-term goal of building the faculty into a modern, transparent employer that offers a top-notch environment for science, teaching, and professional growth.

Improving HR processes

Digitization and simplification of administration brought more efficient tools for employees and managers in 2025:

• Digitization of HR agenda: wage assessments, agreements, and pension insurance records were fully digitized.
• Feedback and recruitment: A systematic process of exit interviews for departing employees was introduced in the summer of 2025. In the area of recruitment, 109 selection procedures were conducted and the feedback form for applicants was modified.
• Support for adaptation and evaluation: A simplified adaptation template with checklists and direct links to the INET system was created for academic departments. A new video tutorial was created for the employee evaluation process and the Handbook for Heads of Department was updated.
• Systemization and career: Work progressed on a job systemization model, the results of which were incorporated into the budget on a trial basis. At the same time, preparations began for systematic career support and training for PhD student supervisors.
• HR news mailing: a regular bimonthly newsletter for all MU Faculty of Medicine employees, containing information on labor law and legislation, benefits, education, and internal communication.

Strengthening the ethical environment and safety

In 2025, the faculty significantly strengthened its protection and social safety mechanisms:

• Prevention of sexual violence: Since February 2025, the Faculty of Medicine has had three contact persons for sexual harassment issues; the HR Award coordinator completed training organized by Konsent, and the contact persons completed the Respekt až na půdu training.
• Safe Faculty Campaign: An intensive information campaign focused on equal opportunities, bullying prevention, and social safety was conducted.
• Sustainability: A separate Sustainable Faculty website was created, and a faculty sustainability strategy was prepared based on a questionnaire survey of students and employees.
• Crisis preparedness: Training was provided on safety in emergency situations, including follow-up awareness-raising and the installation of internal room signage for better orientation in crisis situations.
• In 2025, the MU Gender Equality Plan for 2025-2028 was published and is being continuously implemented.

Support for science and commercialization

In 2025, the faculty significantly strengthened its infrastructure for cutting-edge research and the transfer of knowledge into practice:

• Development of scientific teams: The number of research groups at the faculty increased to 31. At the same time, the faculty became part of the international Business Innovation Network, which connects the academic sphere with industry.
• Motivation for commercialization: A new measure was introduced to distribute revenues from the commercialization of intellectual property, establishing a transparent and motivating system for scientific workers.
• In cooperation with partners, the Life Science Transfer Academy was launched, within which participants are awarded the first micro-certificates in doctoral studies.
• Financial support: The InGa LF Accelerate call for proposals was announced with an increased allocation, and the conditions of the Publication Fund were modified. Support for female scientists returning after a career break through Career Restart grants continues to be successful.
• Thanks to prestigious MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, two new researchers joined the faculty.
• PhD Day and informal Research Breakfasts are held regularly.
• Professional data management: In December 2025, the Department of Science and Quality was strengthened by the position of Data Steward, who provides expert support in the area of research data management.
• Researchers are regularly informed through the monthly overview "Science Communication" and doctoral students through the newsletter "PhD Insights."

What's coming next?

The year 2026 will be crucial for LF MU, as we will be defending our HR Award. The main task will be to successfully complete the Internal Review, revise all documents, draft a new Action Plan, and prepare for a visit by European Commission evaluators. We will continue to work on linking science with practice, supporting careers and talent, and building a safe environment.

We would like to thank all employees and students who are actively involved in creating a better and more modern faculty!

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