A vigorous step: Mendel University in Brno has closed its gates to Russian students
remained three hundred beds reserved at Mánes dormitories Brno technology for Ukrainian refugees. At Mendel University, they were banned from accepting new Russian students.
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The background is intended for families of students and employees of the Technical University who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. “Single and double rooms with their own social facilities, which regulate the management of dormitories and canteens according to the recommendations of the Czech Red Cross to suit specific needs. There will also be a canteen from the canteen, which is not located on the campus, “said Tereza Kadrnožková from the university’s communication center.
Ukrainian students, of whom there are almost three hundred at Brno University of Technology, will also receive a scholarship to support them in continuing their studies under difficult circumstances.
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Mendel University in Brno also responded to the war in Ukraine today and terminated its agreements with Russian and Ukrainian universities. The school from these countries will not even accept new students, nor will it send its staff or students to Russia and Belarus. Students from Russia and Belarus currently working at the university can complete their studies. “In a situation of aggressive peace violations in Europe and disrespect for international treaties, international obligations, human lives and the right to self-determination of free and democratic states, it is necessary to make it clear and vigorous that such behavior does not belong in the civilized world,” said Mendel University’s Deputy Rector. . in Brno Robert Plaga.
The university is also teaming up to help Ukraine. “Over the weekend, we housed the first mothers with children who fled Ukraine before the war. Other families are already reporting to us, either through students or pedagogy. At the dormitories in Brno and Lednice, we currently have about vacancies for refugees, “added Plaga.
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