Social responsibility
UWB places the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility at the centre of its decision-making.
Strategic aim 1:
The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen includes the aspect of social responsibility in managerial decision-making, consistently adheres to the principles of social responsibility and sustainability in all areas of activity, and is committed to spreading these principles in its surroundings.
Specific aims:
Socially responsible public tenders
At UWB, it is standard to award public contracts with regard to social responsibility. In addition to price, the university takes into account, for example, the use of environmentally friendly technologies, support for social entrepreneurship, and compliance with ethical principles by suppliers.
Sustainability in development projects
Every development plan at the university is assessed in terms of its impact on the environment. UWB is committed to using only those resources that are in line with the principles of sustainability, and to avoiding projects with a disproportionately negative impact on nature.
Supporting education in sustainability
The university actively supports the development of new courses focused on sustainability, social responsibility, and related topics. It emphasizes interdisciplinary co-operation and a comprehensive approach to teaching, so that students acquire broad knowledge and practical skills.
Evaluation of graduate profiles
UWB regularly evaluates the profiles of graduates of its study programmes from the perspective of social responsibility and sustainability. The university is committed to not creating programmes that could contribute to the deterioration of the environment, and on the contrary, to developing fields with the potential for sustainable development.
Spreading the principles of responsibility into the business environment
The university uses its educational activities and social role to promote the principles of sustainability and responsible management. It passes these values not only to students, but also to partners from the business sector, and other areas.
Support for research in the field of social responsibility
UWB creates conditions for multidisciplinary research focused on social responsibility, and motivates its employees to implement projects on this topic. The university actively disseminates research results among both professional and lay audiences.
Digitalization of the agenda
Digitalization is a key step towards the modern and efficient functioning of the university. UWB is therefore completing the electronicization of internal processes, thereby accelerating the circulation of documents, reducing paper consumption, and minimizing waste production.