Renáta Buchtová, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Slavic Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno. She holds multiple institutional roles including member of the subject council for Slavic Literature and the program board for Polish Studies. With over a decade of continuous service at Masaryk University since 2015, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Polish literature and Czech-Polish cultural relations within the Czech academic landscape. Ph.D. in Polish Literature (2009), Masaryk University Master's degree in Polish Language and Literature (1990), Jagiellonian University in Kraków Polish-language education in Český Těšín Dr. Buchtová's research focuses on contemporary Polish literature, particularly the works of Zbigniew Herbert, Wisława Szymborska, and Czesław Miłosz. Her scholarly interests span Central European cultural history, literary translation theory, and Czech-Polish literary relations. She has been instrumental in organizing major commemorative events including the Wisława Szymborska Year (2023) and Czesław Miłosz Year (2024), demonstrating her commitment to bringing Polish literary heritage to Czech audiences through academic and public programming. Her extensive publication record reveals a consistent scholarly focus on Polish literary figures, with particular emphasis on Zbigniew Herbert in recent years. The thematic trends in her work demonstrate deep engagement with Polish literary history, translation studies, and Central European cultural identity. Her articles frequently explore the intersections between literature, history, and national identity in the Polish-Czech context. Medal of the National Education Commission (2023) for contributions to Polish studies Medal Gloria Artis for merits in Polish culture (2010) Prestigious Polish translation award from Literatura na Świecie (2013) Silver Cross for merits from Polish President (2001) As a Ph.D. supervisor in Slavic Literature, Dr. Buchtová mentors the next generation of Czech scholars in Polish studies. Her grant activities include significant collaborative projects such as 'Ideologie ve slovanských literaturách a kulturách' (2023) and 'Translační ekvivalence jako dílčí problém mezikulturní komunikace v slovanském kulturním prostoru' (2022), demonstrating her leadership in securing research funding for Slavic studies. She has also been actively involved in organizing academic conferences and cultural events that bridge Czech and Polish scholarly communities. Dr. Buchtová maintains strong connections with cultural institutions through her leadership roles in the Czech-Polish cultural association AVION in Český Těšín and her participation in the Central European Center for Slavic Studies in Brno. Her work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through collaborations with theaters, cultural festivals, and media outlets to promote Polish literature and culture in the Czech Republic.