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4 Aug

The university will be glad not to lose them, says Eclerová about women in science

Researcher Veronika Eclerová is another example proving that it is possible to combine a scientific career with family life. “The Career Restart grant gives me hope that the university leadership is genuinely working to create an environment where a career in science is a realistic option for women,”...

30 Jul

Erik Kalla, a chemistry graduate who now passes on his knowledge and passion for the natural sciences to students

"If I hadn’t had supportive people around me during high school, I might never have ended up doing this," says the graduate in this interview. Today, he reveals the magic of the natural sciences not only to his students but also to the general public through countless science outreach activities. In...

27 Jul

Professor Petr Klán awarded the European Ambassador of Photochemistry Award

Professor Petr Klán from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, has received the prestigious European Ambassador of Photochemistry Award presented by the European Photochemistry Association (EPA). The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to...

27 Jul

Jiří Střelický, a mathematics graduate leading one of the largest insurance companies in the Czech Republic

„Absolventi matematiky či „matfyzu“ jsou velmi žádaní a ve firmách mají prostor v mnoha rolích,” říká v rozhovoru Střelický. Pojišťovnictví, stejně jako celý finanční sektor, čeká podle něj velká proměna a budoucnost mají všechny technické obory. A být týmový hráč – ta je naprostá nezbytnost.

24 Jul

From research into wastewater treatment technologies to mentoring students: an interview with supervisor Tomáš Homola and graduate František Zažímal

Research into plasma and nanomaterials can help address current environmental problems such as water pollution. In this interview František Zažímal and his supervisor Tomáš Homola explain the contribution their applied research can make, why the reality of science is often not only about successes, and...

14 Jul

Czech Republic to build its first space telescope, Faculty of Science to lead the mission’s scientific programme

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University is formally launching its formal collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) on the scientific support of the QUVIK satellite project, which has been approved by the Czech Republic and ESA as an ambitious national scientific mission. The mission aims...

13 Jul

Scientists Discover "Bald Spots" in the Envelope of the Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus

An international team led by researchers from CEITEC at Masaryk University has, for the first time ever, determined what the tick-borne encephalitis virus actually looks like. This discovery may contribute to the future development of antiviral drugs or vaccines.

13 Jul

Faculty of Science to host international astrophysics conference bringing together scientists from around the world

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University, in cooperation with the Brno Observatory and Planetarium, will host a prestigious international conference on galaxy clusters this July. Leading experts from around the world will gather to exchange knowledge, foster new collaborations, and address key questions...

8 Jul

Faculty of Science to send a UV telescope into space aboard BrnoSat

The Dean of the Faculty of Science MUNI, Luděk Bláha, has signed the official agreement for the BrnoSat mission, a project in which the faculty plays a major role. As part of the mission, the faculty will contribute a small ultraviolet telescope that will provide unique scientific data from orbit. Alongside...

2 Jul

Botanical garden will be enriched with dozens of aquatic and wetland plant species

A new collection of aquatic and wetland plants will be established at the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Supported by the Community Fund, dozens of native and exotic species will populate the newly renovated ponds. The collection will serve not only visitors but also...

30 Jun

Jana Klánová: Developing International Collaboration Takes a Lot of Time

An interview with Jana Klánová, director of the RECETOX research center at Masaryk University, on the importance of international collaboration in science.

30 Jun

Researchers from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University Contribute to Discovery of a Young Planetary System with an Unusual Brown Dwarf

Researchers from the Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, have contributed to an international study of the young exoplanetary system TOI-201. The discovery provides new insights into the formation and evolution of planetary systems, and the...