Mikuláš Bek uses last “Dies academicus” speech as rector to call for change at Masaryk University

On May 16, Mikuláš Bek, member of the Czech Senate and outgoing rector of Masaryk University, gave the annual “Dies academicus” address, his last as rector of the institution. His recommendations included developing the international character of the university and a shake-up of how universities are funded. He stated that his wish is to see Masaryk University become a “world university”.