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.
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Where ice is closest, but help is furthest away: MU modernises 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 modernisation of the medical equipment at the J. G. Mendel Czech Antarctic Station, located on James Ross Island.
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MUNI Scientist awards go to nearly forty researchers and teams
Since 2020, Masaryk University’s Vice-Rector for Research has been awarding a prize for outstanding achievements in research. This year, the MUNI Scientist award was presented to 39 researchers and research teams.
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MU grants support to thirteen women scientists returning to research
Since 2021, MU has awarded the Career Restart grant to help people reintegrate into the research environment after a long career break.
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Start Your Business offers funding and know-how from Masaryk University
Students at Masaryk University once again have the chance to receive support for their business ideas. Applications for the Start Your Business competition are open until 16 January.
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They went with frogs… and defeated teams from around the world
The iGEM Brno team of students from Masaryk University and Brno University of Technology has achieved historic success, securing the overall victory in the Overgraduate category at the iGEM global synthetic biology competition.
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MU appoints new associate professors in a wide range of fields
A ceremony was held at the Augustinian Abbey on Mendel Square, 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 (appointment) process.
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MU ranked 266th in QS Sustainability Rankings
MU ranks among the top 100 best-rated world universities in the categories of Good Governance and Knowledge Exchange.
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Open Day 2025: Number of registrations increased by 9 percent
This year´s Open Day offered an expanded programme across all ten faculties of Masaryk University, as well as two workshops. A total of 3,500 prospective students registered.
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President Pavel praised young people’s interest in public affairs and efforts to make world a better place
Support for Ukraine, the situation in Slovakia, the risks associated with social media, questions about Russia and Belarus, the role of the traditional media, and questions about the new government – these were the topics that resonated during Czech President Petr Pavel’s meeting with MU students.
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Antarctica has a kind of stark beauty and romance
Turkish professor Burcu Özsoy, known for her expertise in polar research and remote sensing, was recently invited to Brno to participate in a Faculty of Science conference focused on leadership issues.
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Activities of MU aimed at developing cooperation with Brazil in teaching and research continue
In mid-October, an MU delegation took part in a working trip across Brazil. Over the course of two weeks, they visited a number of universities, research centres, and secondary schools.