Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Gongol, Ph.D., has served as Rector of the Silesian University in Opava since 2023, although he has been connected to the university for more than twenty years as both a lecturer and Vice-Rector. During his time there, he has introduced a number of changes, including new approaches to teaching, a modern perspective on education, and study programmes inspired by the real world and the needs of contemporary society.
In the discussion, he will show that a modern university does not have to be boring or disconnected from reality. He brings a fresh perspective on education that combines technological drive with humanity and social responsibility.