Scientific Research and Innovation in the Field of Sustainable Development
Science and research play a fundamental role in our University's overall sustainable development strategy, and epresent key pillars for the continued operation and development of the entire institution, both in terms of advancing knowledge in various technical and economic fields, as well as in terms of societal relevance. A significant portion of our research activities is conducted in collaboration with industrial partners, with a focus on addressing specific challenges faced by industry and society. Our main areas of focused research include modern energy (including the development of advanced materials and environmental protection) and the development of digital technologies, particularly in supercomputing and Industry 4.0, all of which are highly relevant and essential for both the Region and the Czech Republic. In the fields of science and education, VSB-TUO is a key player in the transformation and development of the Moravian-Silesian Region towards a smart and sustainable Region, in line with the SMARAGD vision, particularly in the areas of sustainable energy, industrial production digitalisation, transportation automation, environmental technologies, and smart materials. Our research priorities align with the needs of our Region, the Czech Republic, and the green and digital transformation of Europe.
Intermediate goals
- Prioritising key research areas to address the current needs of the Region and the Czech Republic.
- Supporting research projects focused on sustainable development.
- Promoting the societal relevance of research in technical and economic disciplines.
- Strengthening and deepening collaboration with industrial partners who share the same values, ensuring that VSB-TUO's research activities respond to specific challenges faced by industry and society, contributing to more sustainable development.
- Effective transfer of knowledge and technologies to industrial and application partners to enhance societal sustainability.
- Developing interdisciplinary and international partnerships to support sustainable development both within specific consortia and in a broader context.
Implementation measures
- Establishing feedback mechanisms from industrial partners to guide the focus of specific research activities.
- Supporting research topics related to sustainable development goals.
- Promoting and sharing research results with the public.
- Implementing a central registry of research projects contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
- Developing the intellectual property protection process and supporting the commercialisation of research outcomes in industry or business activities.
- Expanding the information system to include monitoring of the impact of publications related to sustainable development goals.
- Introducing the Rector's Award for the outcome with the greatest contribution to sustainability development.› Introducing courses within the PhD Academy focused on sustainability in science.
- Expanding the Student Grant Competition to support project proposals with a clear contribution to sustainability.
- Supporting research topics related to sustainable development goals.
Tools (indicators):
- Volume of knowledge transfer and research outcomes into practical application.
- Increasing number of applied research outcomes by type.
- Increasing number of publications in impact journals related to specific sustainable development goals.
- Growing the number of supported national and international projects contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals (according to individual SDGs).
Responsibility
- Vice-Rector for Science and Research
- Vice-Rector for Strategy and Cooperation
Alignment with SDGs (1–17)
