Apply now for the international autumn school in journalism

Theme: Resilience in Journalism: Overcoming the Challenges from the Past to the Digital Age
Dates: October 20–26, 2025
Location: Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno

The Department of Journalism at FSS MU invites BA and MA students to apply for a unique international autumn school focused on resilience in journalism. The school will be held in Brno and will bring together 25 students from five European countries – the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, and Romania. We are selecting 5 students from our department to participate.

This autumn school is part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program, which includes:

• a preparatory online meeting,
• a pre-course assignment,
• an in-person program in Brno,
• a final assignment,
• and a concluding online session.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn 3 credits for a course taught in English.

What can you expect?

• Engaging lectures and practical workshops on journalistic resilience,
• Collaboration with professional journalists, researchers, and experts from across Europe,
• A chance to build international connections and gain cross-border experience,
• A deeper understanding of how to navigate uncertainty and change in the media environment.

How to apply?
To be considered, please send the following in English to mnovotna@fss.muni.cz by June 18, 2025:

• a CV highlighting your journalism-related experience (internships, practical courses, editorial work, etc.),
• a motivation letter explaining your interest in the autumn school and what you hope to gain from the experience.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Martina Novotná at the above email address.