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18 Nov 2025

Deans of Science Faculties Discussed Funding and Support for Doctoral Studies

Members of the Association of Deans of Science Faculties met on 29 and 30 October 2025 at Masaryk University. The first day of the meeting took place at the University Campus Bohunice, and the second day continued at the Kotlářská campus. The discussions focused on current topics related to university...

13 Nov 2025

Meeting of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) at the Faculty of Science

On November 6, 2025, a meeting of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) was held at the Faculty of Science, attended by faculty management, the directors of the faculty's departments and representatives of doctoral boards .

13 Nov 2025

Professor Jana Šmardová’s audiobook has been officially launched

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Mendel Museum hosted the launch of the audiobook What Tumors Teach Us (Co nás učí nádory). The event marked the culmination of Professor Jan Šmarda’s year-long project to spread the legacy of his wife, the renowned biologist and educator Professor Jana Šmardová.

11 Nov 2025

17th Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which took place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 10th November 2025 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) in building 1 of Kotlářská campus.

10 Nov 2025

Tomáš Fiala from the Department of Chemistry has been awarded the prestigious Junior Star grant

The Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR) has announced the results of the Junior Star 2025 competition, which supports exceptionally talented early-career researchers at the beginning of their independent scientific careers. Next year, 18 projects from various scientific fields will receive funding.

10 Nov 2025

Sixth annual Mendel Days: fire takes center stage

This time, the program commemorated not only the father of genetics, but also the importance of fire for humans, nature, technological development, and art.

10 Nov 2025

Vice-Rector for Science and Research honored excellent doctoral students

On Thursday, November 6, 36 doctoral students and their supervisors or consultants received the Vice-Rector for Research Award for excellent results in doctoral studies at Masaryk University. Ten doctoral students and their supervisors from our faculty were honored – we congratulate them all!

5 Nov 2025

Minister of Education honors four experts from Masaryk University

Ladislav Bartoš, Milan Chytrý, Richard Štefl, and Robert Vácha received awards from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. They accepted their awards on Tuesday, November 4, at the Liechtenstein Palace in Prague.

4 Nov 2025

Taiwanese professors gave presentations on interesting microelectronics phenomena at Masaryk University’s Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science)

On October 29, 2025, the Department of Chemistry at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science welcomed a delegation of prominent experts and students from Taiwan as part of an international cooperation project between Taiwanese and Czech universities (project leaders Prof. Sinn-wen Chen, Prof. Chih-Ming...

4 Nov 2025

Professor Emeritus Pavel Prošek, internationally renowned physical geographer and climatologist, has passed away

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. RNDr. Pavel Prošek, CSc., an internationally renowned physical geographer and climatologist whose life and work left an indelible mark on Czech and global science.

3 Nov 2025

Professor Emeritus Milan Potáček, a prominent figure in Czech organic chemistry, has passed away

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. RNDr. Milan Potáček, CSc., a prominent chemist, educator, and long-time head of the Department of Organic Chemistry at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science. Throughout his life, he made a significant contribution to the development of teaching and...

3 Nov 2025

iGEM Brno celebrates historic success: first prize in the Overgraduate category!

The iGEM Brno team achieved extraordinary success at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. In the Overgraduate category, it took home the grand prize, along with awards for best agricultural project, best synthetic plant biology, best presentation video, and the prestigious...