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16 May 2023

Jiří Damborský received the Medal of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for merit in the science development for the year 2023

The Learned Society of the Czech Republic at its XXIX General Assembly on 15 May 2023 awarded medals for merit in science development and prizes to distinguished scientists, educators and talented university and high school students. The medal was also awarded to Jiří Damborský, head of the Loschmidt...

16 May 2023

My book shows that cooperation for the good of the whole and other principles that govern the functioning of cells in the human body are meaningful

Jana Šmardová received her RNDr. degree after graduating from Masaryk University’s (MU, earlier known as UJEP) Faculty of Science . Between 1989 and 1993, she worked at the Institute of Entomology of the Academy of Sciences in České Budějovice. In 1991, she moved to the USA for two years, where she worked...

15 May 2023

Peter Fabian Wins Prestigious 2023 Chi-Bin Chien Award for Contributions to Zebrafish Community

Peter Fabian, a researcher at the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Chi-Bin Chien Award by the International Zebrafish Society (IZFS). This international award, recognizes Dr. Fabian's outstanding scientific work in the field of zebrafish research. Dr. Fabian,...

11 May 2023

Jana Klánová received an honorary doctorate from the University of Örebro

Professor Jana Klánová, Director of the RECETOX Centre at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, was awarded an honorary doctorate (doctor honoris causa) at Örebro University in Sweden. On this occasion, she presented her research at a public lecture and discussed collaboration with several research...

26 Apr 2023

Pavel Hyršl has received the MUNI Innovation Award 2023

The research of Pavel Hyršl has made a positive contribution in the fields of beekeeping, ecological relationships and agriculture. The results have provided an overview of the changes in parasitised bee bodies that result in impaired health and the death of bee colonies. Congratulations on the...

24 Apr 2023

Johann Gregor Mendel inspires − the basis of success is an idea

The author of the final part of our podcast serie is the Dean of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, Professor Tomáš Kašparovský. He talks about why Mendel is inspiring for him personally, as a scientist and educator, and about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and science.

24 Apr 2023

BRNO SPACE - STUDENT CONFERENCE 2023

Human endeavours in the field of space research and its wider application is a dynamically developing field. This is evident not only in the research and development of technologies but especially in the ever-increasing use of satellite data and space technologies in all areas of everyday life. We believe...

21 Apr 2023

New premises will be needed for further development of the faculty

Space constraints are one of the key factors preventing further development at many departments of the Faculty of Science of MU. This is based on the recommendations of the international qualitative evaluation of research and doctoral studies, which the faculty underwent and which the Vice-Dean for Research,...

20 Apr 2023

The Natural Sciences Association helps, but also knows how to have fun

Students from the Natural Sciences Association have been active over the early spring period organising a number of great events that everyone at the Faculty of Science can enjoy. After participating in organising the Faculty Ball in February, they tidied up the mess around campus in March and then prepared...

19 Apr 2023

Mapathon at the Department of Geography with record and media participation

On Wednesday, 29 March 2023, the Department of Geography hosted the traditional Mapathon. Students and the public map various locations (where more detailed maps are lacking) based on available satellite images as part of humanitarian aid. This time, the Mapathon mapped the town of Magaria in Niger for...

14 Apr 2023

Salty aerosols from polar ice destroy ozone. Their formation has been explained by scientists based in Brno

They are so miniature that they are invisible to the human eye and so light that they can float freely in the air. However, their impact on the weather, climate and atmosphere is very significant and they are responsible for, among other things, the destruction of ozone and the conversion of mercury...

14 Apr 2023

Respect all the way * at universities (for students)

The Students' Advisory Services (Rector's Office) invites students to an interactive workshop organized by the Konsent: Respect all the way * at universities (for students), which offers a basic insight into the topic of sexual harassment in the specific environment of Czech universities.