As part of the celebrations marking the 107th anniversary of Masaryk University in Brno, the University for Continuing Education Krems was awarded the Golden Medal of the Czech university. The honor was presented during a ceremonial event held on January 27, 2026, in the Great Hall of Karel Engliš at the Faculty of Law.
The Golden Medal is conferred upon distinguished individuals and institutions from academia, culture, and public life in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science, culture, and the arts.
The University for Continuing Education Krems received the distinction in acknowledgment of its long-standing, continuous, and successful collaboration with Masaryk University. Rector Viktoria Weber personally accepted the award on behalf of the university.
Martin Bareš, Rector of Masaryk University, and Viktoria Weber, Rector of the University for Continuing Education Krems, at the presentation of the Golden Medal in Brno.
Collaboration in a European Context
The cooperation between the University for Continuing Education Krems and Masaryk University encompasses numerous joint activities in teaching, research, and international exchange. A central framework for this collaboration is the current Erasmus+ agreement covering the period 2022–2029.
The long-standing partnership is also reflected in a range of cross-border, third-party funded projects aimed at supporting the development of the Czech–Austrian border region. These include interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary initiatives focused on the preservation and further development of cultural heritage sites, as well as joint activities related to international reconstruction and training projects that facilitate the transfer of academic expertise into concrete societal contexts.
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