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23 Aug 2024, 12:37
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Newsletter for PhD students and Postdocs
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Dear Early Stage Researchers,
Summer is winding down, and we want to get you excited about the fall semester by sending you a fresh newsletter before it starts. We'll share all the latest news from Masaryk University and information on what's ahead. We recommend you take a few minutes to go through the following text carefully, as it will provide you with helpful information and help you prepare for the upcoming semester.
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Save the Date:
- V4SDB Student Summer School 2024 - September 2 - 6, 2024. UCB, Pavillion D36
- Brno PhD Talent - open call: September 5 - 24, 2024
- Research breakfast - moderated interview with Stjepan Uldrijan. September 10, 2024, (8:00 - 9:00), UCB Library / B09
- Falling Walls Lab - final round of the competition. September 12, 2024, (17:00), NTK Gallery, Technická 6, Prague
- Garden party at Kotlářská - students and employees party. September 16, 2024, (14:00 - 18:00), Kotlářská 2, Brno
- Dean's barbecue - informal event for students with BBQ, music and your dean! September 19, 2024, (16:30), UCB between pavillions C13/C14
- MUNI PhD Day (Rector's Office) - September 23, 2024, (14:00 - 17:00), Komenského nám. 2, Brno
- MUNI SCI PhD Day - September 25, 2024, (8:30 - 11:00), UCB / D29, Room RCX1
- International student and alumni meet-up Brno - October 31, 2024, Brno
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The MUNI SCI PhD Day is Getting Close. Don't Forget to Register and Come!
The MUNI SCI PhD Day 2024 will be packed with information, news and special guests. You will get the most comprehensive view of the postgraduate study and many useful tips that help you get the most out of your studies. Are you interested in anything specific? Ask our current PhD students or our vice deans! A "scientific" breakfast, for example, provides a great opportunity.
Or just come and see what news is coming up for PhD students in the next academic year.
The event is highly relevant not only for PhD students (namely those just starting their doctoral study) but also for undergraduate MSc students considering PhD studies as the next step to pursue a future career. However, everyone interested is warmly welcome as well! The MUNI SCI PhD Day will take place on-site and in English. Registration is required.
You can looking forward to learning more about the following topics:
- Mobility programmes and grants - through the eyes of the mobility administrator
- The MUNI Mendel Doctorandus programme
- HR Award at MUNI SCI
- PhD students' support - networking, opportunities, buddy programme
- The Postdoc career path
Besides all the above, you can expect a friendly atmosphere, an opportunity for networking or having a good "scientific" breakfast.
 Start your PhD studies with the right first step and come!
When: September 25, 2024, from 8:30
Where: University campus Bohunice, D29/RCX1
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MUNI Mendel Doctorandus
Would you like to take your PhD studies to the next level?
Consider applying for the MUNI Mendel Doctorandus programme!
The programme is designed for outstanding students who want to push the set standards even higher during their doctoral studies at MUNI, through the completion of interdisciplinary lectures, a mentoring programme and other developmental activities preparing them for their future career. Students are offered the possibility of an extended three-month internship abroad, thus opening a path to the European Doctorate or MMD International Certificate.
More information about the MUNI Mendel Doctorandus programme can be found on this website.
The admission process for MUNI Mendel Doctorandus programme is now open!
Deadline for submitting the application: September 29, 2024.
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Learn how to resolve conflicts effectively through practical experience in the conflict-solving workshop. Gain a broader understanding of conflict, learn to recognise its different stages and causes, and understand how to prevent it. Most importantly, you will discover how to effectively resolve conflicts using the WIN-WIN approach in practical, simulated situations. Get valuable insights for dealing with conflict in different areas of your life, including work, family and relationships. Held in English / in person.
When: October 8, 2024 (9:00 – 16:00)
Where: CERPEK training room (room no. 328), Komenského náměstí 2, Brno.
The workshop registration will open on September 1, 2024, (9:00).
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Summer School for PhD Students
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The National Library of Technology (NTK) cordially invites you to the second Doctoral Summer School for Early Stage Researchers. The event will take place on September 12 - 13, 2024 in Prague and is organised by NTK in collaboration with the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague), Czech Association of Doctoral Researchers (ČAD) and Committee for Doctoral Studies under the Student Chamber of the Council of the Higher Education Institutions (SK RVŠ). The aim of the Doctoral Summer School is to enhance the skills of early career researchers through the following three workshops:
- Beyond Copy-Paste: Integrating Conversational AI into Research
- Project Management for Early Career Researchers
- Communication in Science
Where: The National Library of Technology / Prague
When: September 12 - 13, 2024
Participation Fee: CZK 1 000 / Held in English
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This conference, organised mainly by PhD candidates, will be held on November 9, 2024, at the University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT) in Prague. We're offering the option to present your work online in a hybrid session - especially for foreign participants. You can enjoy presentations from the following sections: Inorganic / Organic / Environmental / Analytical / Physical / Computational Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Technology. The conference will be held in English.
The deadline for registration is October 13, 2024.
Where: The University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT) / Prague
When: November 9, 2024
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Interdisciplinary Courses for PhD Students and Postdocs
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Life Sciences Seminar Series - Autumn 2024
Register for the Life Sciences Seminar Series: Join other PhD and MSc students for interesting interdisciplinary lectures led by renowned scientists who will share their knowledge with Masaryk University students! The seminar series is mainly focused on currently growing fields which combine modern methods of biophysics, computational modelling, imaging, biochemistry and molecular biology with "more classical" disciplines such as microbiology, cell biology, physiology, genetics, toxicology, developmental and evolutionary biology and medicine.
Registration for lectures in IS under code Bi0011!
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SPARK / INNOLEC
Join other Early Stage Researchers (PhD students and postdocs, but all who are interested are invited) and expand your knowledge with the interdisciplinary courses organised by MUNI. There is a wide range of focuses to choose from, but we especially recommend the following highlights:
INNOLEC - INNOvation LECtures, where experts share their knowledge in various specialised research areas through engaging lectures and interactive workshops. Network with top research scholars and share best practices to take your skills to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best!
The last of the three recommended workshops is the shared platform of the SPARK Europe Education training programme, which offers transferable skills training. Lectures focus on translating research into practice, applying entrepreneurial thinking and business reasoning. The webinar is online only.
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FRESHERS Online Course: Skills for Research Careers
The FRESHERS course aims to provide students with professional erudition complementary knowledge in the field of management and organisation of R&D. The course tries to strengthen the skills and capacity of researchers to engage in national and international projects and research structures. The course is suitable for young researchers, primarily for PhD students. Eight lectures (3 credits for watching 90 % of lectures (7/8)
Where: Online / Held in English
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Decisions on awarding scholarships (namely the doctoral scholarship for students in full-time study mode) will be delivered to students before the autumn semester of 2024 electronically via the Masaryk University Information System (IS).
Scholarships cannot be paid until the decision becomes legally binding. Under the Higher Education Act, a student has the right to request a re-evaluation of the decision made regarding the scholarship within 30 days of its delivery. Therefore, the decision comes into force only after the expiry of this period.
The student can speed up the entire process by making a statement that they waive their right to request a re-evaluation of the decision made. This declaration is part of the online "confirmation of acceptance" in IS MUNI.
Contact person: Iva Klímová
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The Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship helps young scientists in the field of natural sciences balance competitive scientific work with high-quality care for preschool-age children. Stipends are awarded for a single calendar year in the amount of CZK 150,000 - they are primarily intended for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows at the beginning of their career in a difficult life situation, who are the primary caregiver of a preschool child, and at the same time conduct competitive research in the field of natural sciences at universities or research institutes in the Czech Republic.
The deadline for application: September 20, 2024
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The call is aimed at professors, postdocs and PhD students from research institutions to offer positions in their working teams and laboratories to German undergraduate students. The DAAD will cover the student's travel and living expenses. Submit an offer of a project on which the student could collaborate and become a host.
Deadline for submission of proposed projects: September 30, 2024
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Interesting Reading from the MUNI / Faculty of Science
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Text: Tomáš Lintner & Boglárka Belovecová
Public speaking is a crucial component of many higher education courses and is essential for students’ academic performance and future career success. Despite its importance, public speaking anxiety is a common issue among higher education students, adversely impacting their learning. Addressing this anxiety through targeted interventions, especially for the most at-risk students, is vital. This study provides insights into the demographic predictors of public speaking anxiety, using a sample of 1745 students from a large public university in the Czech Republic. We employed the Personal Report of Confidence as a Speaker in a short form to assess public speaking anxiety levels. Our multivariate regression analysis identified gender, type of high school, and study level as significant predictors of public speaking anxiety, whereas age, nationality, and field of study were not. The study found that women, non-binary individuals, graduates of academic high schools, and bachelor’s students are more prone to public speaking anxiety. These findings highlight the need for targeted intervention and support strategies for students with higher levels of public speaking anxiety.
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Distributed by:
Office for Doctoral Studies, Quality, Academic Affairs and Internationalization (noskova@sci.muni.cz)
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