The aim of the SYRI project is to increase the ability of research capacities to respond to current trends and needs in R&D&I in relation to the occurrence of major diseases and the impact of risks associated with them by establishing and establishing a national scientific authority in a selected priority area of R&D&I, which is specific social science disciplines specifically focused on the social and economic impact of systemic health risks, including similar risks of pandemics such as covid-19.

SYRI will create a strong consortium of three institutions that are conducting cutting-edge social science research in a range of disciplines (economics, pedagogy, sociology, psychology, legal science, political science, media studies, social geography, public health), the interconnection of which will enable the creation of new knowledge that is both scientifically excellent and practically applicable to the functioning of public administration, communication between public administration and the public and the behaviour of society in situations of health risk, the effectiveness of health care, lifestyle and other socio-economic determinants of health risks, as well as the recovery of the economy after health or security crises in terms of economic policy, labour market and unemployment, human capital and education, or tackling the growth of poverty.

Sustainable Development Goals

Masaryk University is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to improve the conditions and quality of life on our planet by 2030.

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