prof. Mgr. Martin Kudláček, Ph.D.

Dear members of our academic community, dear students, dear colleagues, My decision to run for the position of the Rector of Palacký University Olomouc is based on my relationship with our alma mater, strong support of the academic community, eight years of service as the vice-dean at the Faculty of Physical Education, three years of service as the vice-rector for international relations and experience gained through many years of work at a number of foreign universities, academic bodies, sports associations and international organizations.

My vision for leading our university is: “let us work together on a healthy and strong university”. There are 21,000 students, 2,000 academics, 540 researchers and hundreds of other administrative and technical staff at 8 faculties and one university institute… .. Together we will turn the vision into reality ”.

I am convinced that our university definitely deserves a position among the best universities because of the commitment, determination, ambitions, activity and erudition of several generations of academics, students and all employees who care about the health and development of the university.

I would be honored to be in charge of the university, which is a recognized world institution involved in addressing the issues of health, prosperity and sustainable development of the Czech society in the context of the global and interconnected world. In this direction, we can be inspired by the partner universities involved with us in the Aurora strategic partnership project (European University Alliance). Our membership in the Aurora alliance, together with our membership in the Association of Research Universities of the Czech Republic, commits us to high quality of our study programs and social responsibility.

I am ready to defend university interests with the determination of a warrior and with the commitment of a marathon runner to persevere in finding solutions and negotiating support for the university interests at all levels. I am determined to act flexibly and face crises as a coordinator and mediator across all workplaces in order to reach a mutual consensus. I am ready to run a university with a strong team of deans, vice-rectors, the academic senate and all academic bodies in the spirit of a team player. We can do it together!

I was born in South Moravia in Valtice - the capital of wine and grew up in Břeclav. I was brought to Olomouc to study at Palacký University Olomouc, applied to study the field of physical education with special pedagogy and the field of psychology. My first memories of Olomouc are related to entrance exams and a walk through the historic center when I walked around St. Michael´s baroque church and heard the organ. I stepped inside and immediately felt that Olomouc would become an integral part of my life.

JI am an athlete in body and soul, loving exercise and a healthy lifestyle. In my youth I studied athletics, then volleyball and later dealt with the study of martial arts and sport shooting. I am a lover of good wine, tea and coffee. I love nature - forests, lakes, mountains. In the summertime I like exploring the waters of the Adriatic and in winter I enjoy the snow and exercise in the fresh air. When I need peace, I find it while meditating or playing the flutes of American Indians, whose connection with nature and at the same time with a sense of beauty inspires me. I am a student of Japanese martial arts and Japanese culture; I like Japanese gardens, ponds and bonsai. I love challenges and support people who embark on things and tasks with enthusiasm and full commitment. This winter, I have been learning to face the challenges of ice water and also the challenges of academic politics.