Mandatory disclosures

Name

Janáček Academy of Performing Arts

Founding

JAMU is a public university arts college. JAMU is a legal entity established by Act No. 168/1947 Coll., on the establishment of the Janáček Academy of Musical Arts in Brno.

Universities, as the highest link in the education system, are the ultimate centres of learning, independent knowledge and creative activity and play a key role in the scientific, cultural, social and economic development of society by

a) preserve and enhance the knowledge they have acquired and, according to their type and focus, cultivate scientific, research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative activities,
(b) provide, in accordance with democratic principles, access to higher education, the acquisition of appropriate professional qualifications and training for research and other demanding professional activities,
(c) provide further forms of education and enable the acquisition, extension, deepening or renewal of knowledge in different fields of knowledge and culture, thus contributing to lifelong learning,
(d) play an active role in public debate on social and ethical issues, in fostering cultural diversity and mutual understanding, in shaping civil society and in preparing young people for life in it,
(e) contribute to national and regional development and cooperate with various levels of government, local government, business and the cultural sector,
f) develop international and especially European cooperation as an essential dimension of their activities, support joint projects with similar institutions abroad, mutual recognition of studies and diplomas, and exchange of academic staff and students. The reasons for and manner of establishment of the compulsory body, including the conditions and principles under which it operates.

The Office for Personal Data Protection is the superior authority pursuant to Section 20(5) of Act No. 106/1999 Coll., on Free Access to Information, as amended. In administrative proceedings conducted within the framework of the exercise of state administration, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports performs the tasks of the JAMU’s superior administrative authority pursuant to Section 87 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education and on Amendments and Supplements to Other Acts (Act on Higher Education), as amended.