19 Jan

How did the Open Days at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science go in January 2026?

Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science held its Open Days at on Saturday, January 10, and Monday, January 12, 2026, at the University Campus at Bohunice and the Kotlářská Campus. Both campuses were visited by hundreds of high school students interested in studying natural sciences and teaching.

19 Jan

Directors of the RECETOX and NCBR Centres Reappointed, Department of Geological Sciences to Be Led by Jaromír Leichmann

At the beginning of the year, three prominent figures will take up leadership roles at departments of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Jana Klánová has been reappointed Director of the RECETOX Centre, while Michaela Wimmerová will continue as Director of the National Centre for Biomolecular...

16 Jan

Members of this year's expedition are leaving on two dates, the first of which is today

A total of 26 members (5 women and 21 men) will take part in Masaryk University's next expedition to Antarctica. The main part of the expedition, consisting of 18 people, will depart on Friday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. from the Janáček Theater by minibus to the airport in Vienna and from there via Madrid...

15 Jan

Tomáš Kašparovský: Managing a faculty means learning to listen

After serving two terms as dean of the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University, Tomáš Kašparovský is stepping down. In this interview, he reflects on the past eight years, highlights key changes at the faculty, candidly discusses his achievements and ongoing challenges, and explains why he considers...

12 Jan

Masaryk University’s Bioskop opens new premises

Today, the Bioskop Science Education Centre at Masaryk University ’ s Faculty of Science celebrated the opening of its newly modernised premises at the Bohunice University Campus (Pavilion E24). This expansion will significantly enhance the centre ’ s capabilities in providing practical education in the...

9 Jan

Inclusive Leadership: A Place Where People Enjoy Doing Good Science

Inclusive leadership in science quickly proves to be everyday practice — shaping the environment we create for collaboration and performance. That is why at SCI MUNI we organized a workshop focused on concrete tools and agreements that improve both teamwork and scientific outcomes — and we are continuing...

7 Jan

The Faculty of Science is providing a new programme to attract data science students

The new bachelor’s degree programme in Statistical Data Science will increase the range of Faculty of Science degree programmes on offer for the 2026/2027 academic year.

7 Jan

National Centre for Biomolecular Research launches 4GLYCO: a platform for the commercial use of lectins

In September 2025, the National Centre for Biomolecular Research launched 4GLYCO, a platform dedicated to the commercial sale of lectins – specialized proteins capable of recognizing and binding carbohydrates. The platform builds on more than 25 years of lectin research by Michaela Wimmerová research...

5 Jan

Faculty Day at GML – inspiration for future university students

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, we were part of the Faculty Day at the Matyáš Lerch Gymnasium in Brno. A total of eight of our students from various departments of the Faculty of Science shared their experiences with their studies and introduced high school students to what university life at our faculty...

22 Dec 2025

The ceremonial presentation of MU bronze medals and awards from Masaryk University's Faculty of Science to cooperating organisations and outstanding teachers and graduates

On 15 December, a total of 16 awards were presented at the Museum of Applied Arts in Brno by the dean of our faculty, Tomáš Kašparovský, the rector of Masaryk University, Martin Bareš, and the future dean, Luděk Bláha. Congratulations to all the winners!

18 Dec 2025

Three MUNI Junior Star Projects Awarded

Our faculty is celebrating a major success – three projects have received support through the MUNI Junior Star programme. This scheme is designed for exceptionally promising early-career researchers shortly after completing their Ph.D., helping them prepare competitive applications for prestigious individual...

17 Dec 2025

President appointed new professors; ten were nominated by the MU scientific board

On 16 December, the President of the Republic, Petr Pavel, presented appointment decrees to 69 newly appointed professors at the Great Hall of the Carolinum. Among them are three male scientists and one female scientist from our faculty. We warmly congratulate all those named.