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24 Mar

The Botanical Garden Switches to Biological Pest Control

In March 2026, the Botanical Garden introduced a new method of biological pest control to combat mealybugs in its greenhouses. Rather than using chemical sprays, the garden now employs natural predators — predatory ladybirds — which actively seek out and consume the pests.

24 Mar

21st Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which took place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 23rd March 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (B17/432) in Bohunice campus.

23 Mar

More Than Just Microscopes: The Department of Botany and Zoology at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Hosted the Elite of Young Biologists from the South Moravian Region

On Friday, March 20, the classrooms and laboratories of the university campus in Bohunice were transformed into a scientific arena. We hosted the regional round of the Biology Olympiad in Category A, a prestigious competition that has been seeking out the greatest talents for 60 years. If the term “Olympiad”...

18 Mar

Interest in Masaryk University’s Bachelor’s Programs Has Increased

A total of 26,177 applicants applied to the study programs of MU’s ten faculties during the main round of the admissions process. They submitted 44,565 applications.

18 Mar

Return of Czech scientists from Antarctica: Expedition brings valuable data and samples

Scientists from the Antarctic expedition will return to the Czech Republic on Friday, March 20. They are expected to arrive at 7 p.m. at the Janáček Theatre in Brno. The main part of the MENDEL expedition continued not only in climate monitoring and tracking changes in glaciers, permafrost, and other...

12 Mar

Seventeen doctoral students from Masaryk University have received the Brno PhD Talent award – and twelve of them work in our faculty

A total of seventeen students from Masaryk University have received the Brno PhD Talent award, twelve of whom work in our faculty. This year, 151 doctoral students from Brno universities applied for the scholarship, the highest number in the competition's sixteen-year history. Congratulations to all...

12 Mar

A graduate of the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, wins the Werner von Siemens Award for Best Master’s Thesis

Mgr. Dominika Bezdeková, a graduate of the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, has received the Werner von Siemens Award for the Best Master’s Thesis. The expert juries selected the winners from a total of 662 submissions across technical and natural science...

10 Mar

Nominations for the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Educators at the Faculty of Science, MU are open until March 15, 2026

Do you have a teacher or lecturer on your team whom you deeply respect or someone who inspires you with their exceptional approach to teaching. Show your appreciation by nominating them for the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Educators at the Faculty of Science, MU.

10 Mar

Erasmus+ Applications for Staff – Autumn Semester 2026

Dear colleagues, we would like to inform you that applications are now open for Erasmus+ stays in the Autumn semester of 2026. The second round for the Spring semester of 2027 will open in September 2026.

6 Mar

Invitation to 21st Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 23rd March 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (B17/432) in Bohunice campus.

3 Mar

The fifth annual CzecHopes conference introduced high school students to the academic environment at Masaryk University

The fifth prestigious annual CzecHopes conference, one of the largest events of its kind in the Czech Republic, took place at the Bohunice campus on 5–6 February 2026. The Faculty of Science was the conference’s general partner and also participated in the event’s professional programme. Vice-Deans Markéta Munzarová and Kateřina...

2 Mar

What Was the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University Ball 2026 Like?

A festive evening full of music, dancing and socialising brought together students, staff and friends of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. This year’s ball offered a varied programme, live performances and the traditional raffle, once again confirming its place among the most popular social...