AAU Dean Zuzana Říhová on Academia, Literature, and University Leadership

AAU’s Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities Zuzana Říhová was recently featured in Žena-In discussing her career as a literary scholar, novelist, and university leader. The interview explores her experiences at the University of Oxford and Columbia University, her approach to higher education, and how she balances academic research with creative writing.

Drawing on her international experience, Říhová highlights the importance of open discussion and active student participation in higher education. At AAU, she values the opportunity to foster an international academic environment, strengthen partnerships with institutions abroad, and shape academic programs.

The interview also touches on the challenges technology presents for the humanities, her ongoing research into Czech modernism, and her passion for literature. Beyond her professional life, Říhová shares how she finds balance through family life and gardening.

Read the full interview in Czech on Žena-In.