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Excellent evaluation by GACR for SCI MUNI research

A three-year project on the development of thermoelectric materials with high efficiency and especially on the study of their long-term operational stability was evaluated as excellent by the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (GACR). The MU Faculty of Science team was led by Pavel Brož, who undertook...

10 Mar 2022

Masaryk University’s expedition to Antarctica has returned - logistics complicated by the Covid pandemic and war

On the night of March 9, members of Masaryk University’s 15th scientific expedition to Antarctica (2021–22) returned to Brno, successfully completing the latest expedition to the J. G. Mendel Czech Science Station, which has been operated by MU on James Ross island in Antarctica for fifteen years.

4 Mar 2022

Associate Professor Vít Grulich passed away

With deep regret, we have to announce that Associate Professor Vít Grulich, one of the most important Czech botanists, a leading expert on Central European flora, florist, phytogeographer, taxonomist and conservationist, has passed away.

4 Mar 2022

Prof. Rudolf Musil passed away

With deep regret, we have to announce that Prof. Rudolf Musil, Professor Emeritus of Masaryk University, has passed away at the age of 95.

3 Mar 2022

MU will move to white level

As of Monday, March 7, 2022, MU will move to a lower risk level, thewhite level. Operations and classes at the Faculty/MU will be restricted only by valid measures and current government regulations, there are no additional restrictions set by the Faculty.

25 Feb 2022

Statement of Rector of Masaryk University on war in Ukraine

The management of Masaryk University is shocked and appalled by the developments in Ukraine, where Russia has launched and is prosecuting premeditated military aggression against a neighbouring independent country.

24 Feb 2022

Monika Kuncová: I want to get to the bottom of things

Monika is a third-year bachelor’s student in the Environment and Health study program. In the interview, Monika explains why she chose science and what she has enjoyed the most as a student at RECETOX. As the primary coordinator of IBIS, an interactive biology seminar, she popularizes science among high...

23 Feb 2022

Masaryk University financial assistance

In response to the situation in Ukraine, Masaryk University has announced financial aid for educational and humanitarian purposes. The contribution can be made via MUNI Shopping Centre.

23 Feb 2022

Brno student discovers 10,000 times higher efficacy of investigational drug for stroke

A potential cure for stroke is ten thousand times more effective than expected. The finding was made by a PhD student at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, who works at the International Clinical Research Centre of St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno (FNUSA). (Article is available in Czech...

23 Feb 2022

Scientists developed a new methodology using nanoparticles for a more effective diagnosis of cancer

Antonin Hlavacek from the Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Zdenek Farka from CEITEC Masaryk University (MU), Hans-Heiner Gorris from the Faculty of Science MU, and their colleagues developed a new diagnostic methodology using photon-upconversion nanoparticles for faster...

22 Feb 2022

J.G. Mendel Station in Antarctica celebrates 15 years

The Czech polar station, built between 2004 and 2006 on the remote James Ross Island in Antarctica by Masaryk University (MU), which has also managed it since then, will mark its 15th anniversary since it was officially commissioned.

22 Feb 2022

Statement of Rector of Masaryk University on situation in Ukraine

The management of Masaryk University is deeply concerned about the developments in Ukraine and the continuing escalation of the situation by Russia. It considers the events that have transpired in recent days and hours to be extremely disturbing and unsettling.