Current news

23 Jun

Introducing the Junior Faculty

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University is establishing the Junior Faculty – a community that connects early career independent researchers and academics across disciplines. We spoke with representatives of its preparatory team about why the initiative was created, who it is intended for,...

19 Jun

How to Teach Better, Keep Up with Technology, and Stay Motivated

The Forum for Quality Teaching, organized by Masaryk University’s Center for the Development of Pedagogical Competencies (CERPEK), aims to support, inspire, and connect educators who strive for high-quality and innovative teaching. Congratulations to our faculty members Olga Rotreklová, Jan Sychr (Department...

19 Jun

22nd RECETOX Summer School strengthened international expertise in chemical monitoring and risk assessment

Summer School took place at the RECETOX facilities at the Masaryk University Bohunice campus and brought together experts, researchers, and young professionals from different countries. The programme consisted of two complementary modules addressing key topics related to the assessment and management...

18 Jun

Petra Vojáčková has been awarded a start-up grant by the Experientia Foundation, enabling her to set up her own research group within the Department of Chemistry at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science

Petra Vojáčková, a graduate of both our Faculty of Science and Harvard University, has been awarded a prestigious three-year start-up grant from the Experientia Foundation, covering the period 2027 to 2029. Thanks to the foundation’s support, this young scientist will establish her own research group...

16 Jun

Czech lowland rivers have lost a substantial proportion of their insect diversity. However, some of the damage can still be reversed, according to a study by the Faculty of Science’s Department of Botany and Zoology.

Scientists at Masaryk University, in collaboration with the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, the National Museum and the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, have compiled a unique dataset on aquatic insects in Czech lowland rivers over the past 140 years. The study, published in the...

15 Jun

The fence surrounding our faculty’s Botanical Garden has won the public award in the prestigious “Má vlast cestami proměn” competition

The new fence surrounding the Botanical Garden of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science won the online public vote in the prestigious “My Country Through the Paths of Change” competition. The results were announced at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the exhibition at Vyšehrad in...

12 Jun

Twenty-six new associate professors received their appointment decrees in the Abbey Refectory, 7 of them are from our faculty

Masaryk University organises a ceremonial presentation of appointment decrees to new associate professors twice a year. This June, experts from seven of Masaryk University's faculties, having successfully completed their habilitation, received their decrees in the Mendel refectory of Brno’s Augustinian...

11 Jun

Dean's Awards 2026 for Outstanding Academic and Scientific Achievements, and Inspiring Pedagogical Work

The Dean of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, Luděk Bláha, ceremoniously presented the Dean's Awards for the 2025/2026 academic year to 24 awardees who, through their results and approach, significantly contribute to the faculty’s development. At the same time, one special award was also...

9 Jun

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Student Succeeds in the SVOČ Finals

Kristína Krivdová, a student of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, achieved an outstanding success in the finals of the Czech-Slovak Student Scientific and Professional Activities Competition (SVOČ) in Mathematics and Informatics. The final round...

3 Jun

Anoop Kumar Yadav is already achieving publishing success whilst studying for his PhD

3 Jun

The Change Is Visible. Just Look Around.

The project supporting flexible working arrangements and employees on maternity and parental leave at the Faculty of Science has delivered not only new tools, but also sparked a broader conversation about leadership, trust, and a culture of collaboration. What are its most significant outcomes, and what...

3 Jun

Sticky No More: New Algorithm Helps Scientists Reduce Protein Aggregation

Proteins are the silent engines of modern life. They help make life-saving medicines, break down environmental pollutants, improve our food, and power industrial processes. Nevertheless, there is a catch: many proteins have a stubborn tendency to stick together, forming useless clumps that render them...