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The purpose for which the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) was established (see the Institute Foundation Deed) is to carry out scientific research in the field of computer science, contribute to the utilisation of its research findings and to provide research infrastructure.
Principal activity of the ICS is best described as basic research in the field of computer science (informatics), mainly devoted to
The Institute aims at acquiring, processing and disseminating the information through scientific publications (monographs, journals, proceedings, etc.). Within the scope of its activity, the ICS promotes international cooperation, including the organisation of joint research collaboration with international partners, participation in exchange programmes for scientists, as well as preparation of joint publications. The ICS is also involved in organising scientific meetings, conferences and seminars on both national and international level. It pursues its aims both independently and in cooperation with universities and other research and professional institutions.
The ICS contributes to promoting knowledge through its involvement in Ph.D. studies and utilising the results of its research findings in practice. In cooperation with universities the ICS carries out doctoral study programmes and provides training for young scientists.
The ICS' researchers are involved in scientific reviews, share their professional opinions and recommendations and provide consulting and advisory services.
To be an internationally renowned centre in creating, applying and sharing knowledge in the theory and application of computing for the benefits of science and society.
Computer science is a rapidly developing discipline driving the information technology revolution. It permeates all modern endeavours in sciences, academia, government and industry, and its role will continue to grow. There are three key factors enabling this unprecedented growth.
The ICS aspires at becoming a renowned international player in basic and applied research in computer science. In order to achieve, keep and strengthen this position, the ICS builds on its historical legacy that has formed its research activities since nineteen seventies. Starting as a central computing facility of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, it has gradually evolved into a full-fledged research institute covering selected areas of computer science.
In the nineteen-eighties the main activity of the Institute concerned the research of technical and programming methods for computation and information systems. The Institute also provided computing services and methodological support for other institutes of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences.
During the nineteen-nineties the Institute was gradually transformed into a standard scientific institute pursuing mainly the basic research in Computer Science.
| 1975 | The Institute was established on July 1, 1975 as a General Computing Center (GCC) of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences (CAS). |
| 1980 | On November 1, 1980 it was transformed into a scientific institute of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. |
| 1993 | Since January 1, 1993 it is called the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (AS CR). |
| 2007 | On January 1, 2007 the Institute became a public research organization. |
Institute's name in Czech Ústav informatiky is commonly translated as either the Institute of Computer Science or Institute of Informatics, the former reflecting a traditional US rendering and the latter emphasising a European understanding of the underlying scientific discipline.
The English word Informatics originates from both German and French and the notion combines the science of information (or, information sciences) with information processing into one general framework.
Based on approaches in developed EU countries and the context of the Government's Gender Equality Strategy for 2021-2030 (Strategy 21+), it has been confirmed that anti-discrimination principles increase the competitiveness of the countries. These principles are essential for development itself as well as attracting and retaining talented employees regardless of age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or country of origin (see the Gender Equality Policy of the ICS CAS).