Project team
The HR Excellence in Research project at UMPRUM is governed by the Steering Committee and implemented by the Working Group, which comprises representatives of both academic and administrative staff.
The Project Guarantor provides institutional support and ensures alignment between project implementation and UMPRUM management.
The HR Excellence in Research Coordinator coordinates project activities and facilitates cooperation between the the Steering Committee, the Working Group and other UMPRUM units involved.
The Steering Committee provides strategic leadership to the project and oversees its alignment with the UMPRUM Strategic Plan.
The Working Group prepares the GAP analysis and draft Action Plan. It comprises representatives from across UMPRUM so that the project reflects staff experience and the needs of the individual units. Its academic members represent the different researcher career stages (R1–R4). The current composition will remain in place until August 2026.
Project Guarantor
Mgr. Zdeněk Bezecný, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for External Relations and Creative Activities
HR Excellence in Research Coordinator
Ing. Liliana Svojšová
HR department
liliana.svojsova@umprum.cz
Mgr. Zdeněk Bezecný, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for External Relations and Creative Activities
Mgr. Jitka Šosová, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Development
Ing. Marcela Koukolová
Vice-Rector for Studies
Mgr. Petr Pelcl
Bursar
Zuzana Čálková
HR Manager
ACADEMIC STAFF
R1 – First Stage Researcher
Ing. arch. Savka Marenić
Department of Fine Arts
MgA. Ilia Bazhanov
Department of Graphics
R2 – Recognised Researcher
Ing. Petr Hájíček
Department of Architecture
R3 – Established Researcher
doc. M.A. Simona Rybáková, Ph.D.
Department of Applied Arts
R4 – Leading Researcher
prof. M.A. Jan Němeček
Department of Design
prof. Mgr. Karel Císař, Ph.D.
Department of Theory and History of Art
ADMINISTRATIVE AND WORKSHOPS STAFF
Ing. Liliana Svojšová
HR department
MgA. Halina Haškovcová
Workshops
Mgr. Daniela Grubhofferová
Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Digrinová
Grant Department
Ing. Michaela Bížová
International Department
Bc. Klára Hüttlová, DIS.
Study Department