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10 Dec 2025

Where ice is closest, but help is farthest away: MU modernizes medical facilities in Antarctica

In just one month, at the beginning of January 2026, Masaryk University's 20th expedition will set off for Antarctica. In addition to scientific research, the mission will also include a significant modernization of the medical equipment at the Czech J. G. Mendel Scientific Station, located on James...

10 Dec 2025

MU supported 13 female scientists in returning to research work

The Career Restart Grant helps with reintegration into the research environment after a long career break. Masaryk University has been awarding it since 2021.

9 Dec 2025

Senate honors achievements of young Czech scientists and engineers

Eighty-seven talented high school students who represented their country at 19 international science and technology (STEM) competitions last year were honored in the upper chamber of parliament. The students brought home dozens of medals in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science,...

9 Dec 2025

Faculty of Science Ball 2026: An unforgettable evening full of music and dancing

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University and the Natural Scientists Association invite all students, graduates, and friends of the faculty to the biggest social event of the year – the Faculty of Science Ball 2026! Come and have fun, dance, and enjoy an evening packed with an unforgettable...

9 Dec 2025

18th Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which took place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 8th December 2025 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) in building 1 of Kotlářská campus.

8 Dec 2025

Betting on Žabinec (literally 'Frog Pond'), they triumphed over teams from around the world!

The iGEM Brno team of students from Masaryk University and Brno University of Technology achieved historic success when they won the overall victory in the Undergraduate category at the iGEM international synthetic biology competition.

8 Dec 2025

Start Your Business with funding and know-how from MU

Students at Masaryk University once again have the chance to get support for their business ideas. Registration for the Start Your Business competition is open until January 16.

8 Dec 2025

The book The Song of the Cell – Transformations of Medicine and the Human Body was officially launched.

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Czech translation of the popular science book The Song of the Cell: Transformations in Medicine and the Human Body was launched at the Knihy v Brně book festival. This is the third title by the popular American author Siddhartha Mukherjee, published in Czech translation...

4 Dec 2025

The faculty supported successful first-year students in teaching programs with scholarships

Last week, 125 first-year bachelor's students were awarded scholarships support successful students in teaching programs. The faculty wants to encourage and motivate those who could become teachers in science subjects, where there is a shortage of teachers.

28 Nov 2025

Stars defy the black hole: new research shows stable orbits around the Galactic center

New observations made with the ERIS instrument at the Very Large Telescope (European Southern Observatory) facility disprove the assumption that the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way devours nearby dusty objects. Michal Zajaček from Masaryk University was part of the research study,...

28 Nov 2025

A wide range of fields: MU introduces new associate professors

A ceremony was held at the Augustinian Abbey on Mendlovo náměstí, during which newly habilitated academics from Masaryk University received their appointment decrees. A total of 14 experts from eight MU faculties successfully completed the habilitation process, including two from our faculty. Congratulations...

27 Nov 2025

Marika Majerová, student of Department of Experimental Biology, awarded the Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship 2026

Marika Majerová from the Loschmidt Laboratories , Department of Experimental Biology & RECETOX , Faculty of Science at Masaryk University, has been awarded the prestigious Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship for 2026 . This year, the IOCB Tech Endowment Fund recognized 15 young researchers who combine...