Cooperation on Projects

TACTIC – Through Academic Cooperation Towards Innovative Capacity

The project Through Academic Cooperation Towards Innovative Capacity (TACTIC) is aimed at developing the capacities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Mongolia, Vietnam and Cambodia to modernize the universities’ management, and improve the services and procedures in line with the advanced EU standards.

This objective will be achieved by

• Mapping the best practices in Europe, and preparing recommendations and guidelines for the South East Asian (SEA) partners.
• Mentoring the Human Resources, Financial Departments and Student Support staff focusing on middle and top management
• Introducing the Management Information System to support the implementation of new practices
• Establishing advisory offices, and promoting capacity building and staff training activities
• Performing in-depth analysis of the current situation followed by reviews and further recommendations of the participating EU partners

The project will raise awareness and understanding of the target-area policies and practices at national and institutional levels, and disseminate through various presentations, events, and trainings throughout the course of this project.

In addition, TACTIC will provide a framework for upgrading management practices and policies, and assist with applying the established know-how and proven models to other less advanced HEI in the South East Asia region.

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WILLIAM

WILLIAM is a three-year Erasmus + Capacity building initiative for Internalization at Home. Co-funded by the EU Commission, WILLIAM works to foster an international climate for home students, alongside strategies to create an international campus with a supportive and welcoming environment for international students studying in Israel.

We draw on the knowledge of experts from the Global Impact Institute, Masaryk University, Erasmus Student Network, University of Pula, MCI Innsbruck, Hebrew & Ben-Gurion Universities, College of Management, College of Technology, Tel-Hai, Kinneret & Gordon Colleges.

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TIGRIS

The TIGRIS Project (Transfer of Good practices & Reinforcement of Internationalisation Strategies in Kurdistan) is a three-year Erasmus + Capacity building initiative that supports the modernisation, accessibility, and internationalisation of higher education in Kurdistan.

The TIGRIS Project, which will run for 3 years from 2017–2020, is coordinated by the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany. The project consortium is composed of 4 European partners (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, Masaryk University in Czech Republic, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Netherlands and Global Impact Institute Prague in Czech Republic) and 10 Kurdish partners, including the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR), as well as 2 associate partners.

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ErasmusJobs

The ErasmusJobs project aims to bridge the skills gap and enhance the transition from education to the labour market. Building on the core principle that a mobility experience reduces long-term unemployment, the project aims to clearly identify the skills gained during a stay abroad and make those more understandable by employers. In order to achieve that, ErasmusJobs brings together many stakeholders to ensure a future of employable Erasmus+ alumni.

The project is a collaborative cross-European partnership between ESN, Masaryk University, Leo-Net, Universidad de Alcala, European Institute for Industrial Leadership, Université de Mons, European University Foundation, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata", and Expertise in Labour Mobility B.V.

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EDUC

The EDUC (European Digital UniverCity) consortium is one of 17 consortiums made up in total of 114 tertiary institutions which were successful in the first round of the prestigious European Commission competition for the so-called “European University”. The members of the EDUC consortium are Masaryk University and the universities of Rennes I, Paris-Nanterre, Potsdam, Cagliari, Pécs, South-Eastern Norway and Jaume I. The aim of the EDUC alliance is to cooperate intensively, especially in the areas of various types of teaching (e-learning, blended learning, Collaborative Online International Learning – COIL, …) and in the areas of teacher and student exchanges (including students with special needs).

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EDUcardS

The EDUcardS strategic partnership in higher education is presented by the EDUC alliance, which is constituted of five Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from four countries: The Czech Republic, France, Germany and Italy.

The objective is to set up, in the mobility space that the EDUC alliance offers, the European Student Card (ESC) and to test a methodological framework for its deployment during an experimental phase, to identify any potential difficulty and to come up with solutions to overcome potential problems. Beyond its implementation in an alliance with a total of 160,000 students, the use of the ESC will be evaluated, experienced and will encompass the provision of several related services such as access to libraries, restaurants, housing and public transport provided by university cities.

What is European Student Card?

European Student Card (ESC) is a regular student card issued by the home institution upgraded with a European scope. Its principle is that anywhere in Europe, your student status will be recognized by another European institution. This is done by:

• graphic identity thanks to a European hologram on the student card, which allows a quick visual check
• European Student Identifier (ESI) which identifies the student across all applications and services developed
• QR code which allows the student's "student status" and its validity to be certified via a smartphone or a simple QR code reader

Its objective is to facilitate your mobility in Europe and give you access to university services as simple as possible and to allow:

• simplified access to services and student tariffs.
• simplified administrative procedures (data exchange between institutions)
• access to student life services (university restaurant, student room, libraries, etc.)
• access to city services at student rates (transport, sport, culture)

Outgoing students from MU

Since academic year 2022/2023 all new Masaryk University students will receive the European Student Card equipped by QR code and hologram, though the MU card infrastructure is exclusively based on chip technology.

ESC at Masaryk University - ISIC

In case of Masaryk University students, the European Student Card is represented by International Student Identity Card (ISIC) with added European identificators. ISIC card basically allows access to all services at MU such as entering buildings, lecture halls, libraries, and other premises, and they also serve for identification in catering system of university restaurants and when using copy machines, printers, and other devices.

Your student identity card has the following functions at Masaryk University:

• student identification and MU affiliation
• access to buildings and classrooms
• access to university computer rooms
• access to libraries and library services
• access to copy and print services in libraries and computer rooms
• access to catering services in university canteens.

How to obtain your ESC/ISIC

The first release and all other card-related actions (re-issue after change of personal information or loss or damage to the card) is for the students provided by the Office for Studies of the relevant faculty. The first issue of the ID card usually takes place automatically at the beginning of the study at MU and is free of charge. The condition for issuing the card is to photograph the applicant. The student collects the completed card at the authorized workplace; unless otherwise stated, the card is usually ready within 3-4 days from taking the photograph.

In order to obtain an ISIC student identity card, you need to:

• enrol in studies
• obtain an official photograph. Identity card photographs are taken at enrolment, but you may arrange an alternate time with the Institute of Computer Science
• order your identity card via the MU Information System (Czech only) and pay the associated fee (if applicable)

With your ISIC card, you have been automatically given a European Student Identificator as well as European Student Card Number (ESCN) for your card. In order to fully activate your also your ESC card, you need to:

• give consent for data transfer to European Student Card Router via MU Information System. Your consent can be again withdrawn anytime at the same link.
• ESI, your e-mail address and academic level will be sent to the Router automatically

You may find detailed “How to” and “FAQ” section at IT MUNI dedicated website in case you need any help with your card and related issues at MU. You can also see how the ESC data transfer works through European Student Card Initiative website.

External use of ESC/ISIC

External services and discounts accessible to MU students can be found at ISIC website. ISIC holders are eligible for a number of student discounts outside of the university, including discounts in restaurants, cafés, bakeries, outdoor sport shops, pharmacies, optical shops, museums, galleries, bookshops, copy centres, selected driving schools, transportation providers such as Student Agency, etc. The ISIC is valid in over 100 countries worldwide and may thus be used for discounts around the globe. This may be further extended by the European Student Card recognition.

An ISIC card issued by MU is only valid outside of the university until 31 December of the following year. In order to continue enjoying its benefits, it is necessary to acquire a revalidation sticker. The sticker may be ordered via the IS MU Shopping Centre. It is valid for 16 months, i.e. from 1 September to 31 December of the following year.

Use of ESC/ISIC at foreign universities

MU, in partnership with the universities of the EDUC Alliance, is currently experimenting with the ESC and its interoperability abroad within Erasmus+ EDUCardS project. The aim is to allow access to university services and student life throughout Europe with a single card. The current focus is at library access and provided services. If activated, your card is currently ready to be used as anticipated and it depends on the university infrastructure whether they have developed related services. You should be aware that ESC is relatively new agenda and therefore not many institutions can provide sufficient services.

Besides EDUC Alliance, you can also check institutions that are connected to ESC or cooperating on the implementation of those and ask for available services while undertaking your mobility there. The list of institutions is available at European Student Card Initiative site.

Incoming students to MU

While carrying out student mobility at MU, all incoming students are issued a MU ISIC card. It serves as the MU chip card as well as a worldwide-recognized student card. You will need it among other things for your identification within MU, for catering services and for rent payment with the SUPO system. As such, this card allows the access to all services of MU available to regular MU students.

The card costs 380 CZK, the payment is to be made online in the IS Shopping centre (instructions usually sent to students by e-mail). Students of the following programmes (CESP, TESOL TE, ISEP and ISEP-Direct) will be given the card for free. Students coming to Masaryk University through other programmes (e.g. CEEPUS, MIBP PECO, freemover, etc.) will receive this card at the international department of the particular faculty that has arranged their period of study here.

This card allows you to:

• buy meals in the student canteens. You have to deposit money on your card first – this can be done in the canteen. See the Catering Services.
• access the Central Computer Centre in the building of the former Faculty of Medicine at Komenského nám. 2.
• print and make photocopies at faculties. You will have to deposit money on your card first, using devices called "SUPO machine” (top-up machine). The account where you deposit money on your card for the photocopies is different than the one for the canteens, but the same as the one for the dormitories. You can transfer money from one to the other here. The minimum amount that must be deposited at the beginning is 50 CZK.
• enter rooms at the university that are ISIC access-only, including the dormitories.
• borrow books both in-house and home

MU as EDUCardS project member has been experimenting with implementation of ESC cards from other institutions but due to MU chip-based card reader infrastructure, it is now unfortunately impossible to implement fully all the services.

While presenting your ESC card, this can be visually recognized and allows you to use basic library services such as access to university libraries and using the library study rooms, access to library catalogue and search engine, and borrowing books in-house for your studies. We hope to be able to provide more services for ESC holders in future.

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ENACT

ENACT is a three-year Erasmus+ capacity building initiative aiming at enhancing governance and management in Sri Lankan Universities, as the country plans to make comprehensive reforms in higher education. Co-funded by the EU Commission, this project focuses mainly on non-academic staff members and it aims at developing their quality, skills and expertise thanks sharing practices from European universities, as the non-academic staff is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the teaching and learning process.

The ENAC consortium consists of eight universities, three of which are from Europe. The main goals of the ENACT project are:

• to share best practices between EU and Sri Lankan Universities in the area of governance and management
• to upgrade and fully integrate the system and operations with the universities to meet the modern higher education standards
• to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the non-academic staff as well as soft skills
• to serve as a flagship initiative, providing recommendations for actions applicable to the national higher education system and inspiring other universities to
• to put in place institutional strategies and support structures enabling a long-term commitment to the training and professional development of non-academic staff.

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Green Transition

Accelerating and Enhancing Green Transition:

Collaboration of Universities in Climate Adaptation

Running time: 20.09.2024 - 20.02.2026
Participating countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
See the project FB here.

The main goal of the project is to explore cooperation opportunities related to the theme of the green transition, based on best practices, know-how and practical experience of the partners. The overall goal of future cooperation arising from the results of the project is to improve competitiveness in the field of the green transition and digitalization, thereby contributing to economic development and promoting sustainable development in the Visegrad Region, the Western Balkans and beyond.

During the project duration, a situation analysis, repository of best practices and a comprehensive action plan for the green transition will be developed. All documents will serve as guidelines and sources of ideas that can be implemented not only by the partners but also by any other university in the wider region.

The project is funded by the International Visegrad Fund.

Find the documents developed in the project under this link.

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