On November 12, 2025, the inauguration of the newly elected Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Czech Technical University in Prague (FIT CTU), Assoc. Prof. Ing. Jan Janoušek, Ph.D., took place at the Bethlehem Chapel in Prague.
The ceremony was opened by the emeritus dean, Prof. RNDr. Ing. Marcel Jiřina, Ph.D., who reviewed the past period of faculty leadership and wished his successor great success. The official inauguration began with the approval of Prof. Ing. Zbyněk Škvor, CSc., Vice-Rector entrusted with university management. This was followed by a brief speech by the Chairman of the Academic Senate of FIT CTU, RNDr. Luděk Kleprlík, Ph.D., highlighting the trust that the academic community has placed in the newly elected leadership of the faculty.
The pinnacle of the ceremony was the dean’s oath, the decoration with the dean’s chain, and the presentation of the appointment decree. After receiving the insignia, Assoc. Prof. Jan Janoušek delivered his inaugural address, expressing gratitude for the trust of the academic community, outlining his vision for the further development of the faculty, and thanking everyone contributing to the faculty’s operations.
"Our greatest strength lies in our people – staff and students. My ambition is that alongside providing excellent education, the faculty becomes a center of top-tier research and a meeting place for the IT community, where people enjoy returning. I believe that open communication, collaboration across the faculty, and support for talent will allow us to push the boundaries of education and knowledge," said Assoc. Prof. Janoušek.
The ceremony also included the presentation of vice-dean chains to members of the renewed faculty leadership:
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Ing. Daniela Illnerová – Vice-Dean for External Relations
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Ing. Petra Pavlíčková, Ph.D. – Vice-Dean for Development
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Ing. Zdeněk Muzikář, CSc. – Vice-Dean for Academic and Educational Affairs
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Ing. Jakub Novák – Vice-Dean for Industry Collaboration
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Assoc. Prof. Ing. Štěpán Starosta, Ph.D. – Vice-Dean for Science and Research
The final act was the presentation of the symbolic FIT CTU key, designed by academic sculptor Mr. Vitanovský and produced at the Anea studio. The key was handed over by emeritus dean Prof. Marcel Jiřina to his successor Assoc. Prof. Jan Janoušek as a symbol of responsibility, trust, and continuity in academic leadership.
After the official part, a ceremonial lunch followed, giving guests the opportunity to continue informal discussions about the future direction of the faculty and academic collaboration.
The event was attended by numerous distinguished figures from the academic sphere, including Prof. Dr. Michal Pěchouček, MSc., elected candidate for Rector of CTU, Prof. Mgr. Tomáš Kašparovský, Ph.D., Chairman of the Council of Higher Education Institutions, Prof. Ing. Milan Pospíšil, CSc., and Prof. Ing. Libor Čapek, Ph.D., Vice-Chairmen of the Czech Rectors’ Conference, as well as Prof. Ing. Pavel Tvrdík, CSc., emeritus dean of FIT CTU. Vice-rectors of CTU, deans of faculties, rectors of partner universities, representatives of academic senates, and members of the FIT CTU academic and scientific community were also present.
