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21 Apr

Memorandum of Understanding Opens New Opportunities for Cooperation

As part of a business mission program with President Petr Pavel, a general Memorandum of Understanding was signed during an official state dinner between the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) and the Czech Antarctic Research Programme (CARP), coordinated by the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University....

20 Apr

The Faculty of Science joins the development of the ANDES spectrograph for the world’s largest optical telescope

The Faculty of Science is gaining the opportunity to participate in the cutting-edge ANDES spectrograph, which will be installed on the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile. The initiative to join the international project is led by the Astronomical...

17 Apr

How to strengthen science at the faculty? Vice-Dean Kohoutek outlines his vision and plans

Jiří Kohoutek will serve as Vice-Dean for Research over the next four years. “In my view, science isn’t just about results and publications—it’s also about the environment, which should above all be stable, supportive, and inspiring,” he says in the interview. Closer coordination of project support between...

17 Apr

Invitation to 22nd Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 27th April 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (B17/432) in Bohunice campus.

15 Apr

The future of our faculty rests on partnership, quality and openness

After two terms as Dean, he remains in the faculty’s leadership as Vice-Dean for Development and Quality, building on his experience of managing the faculty. In this interview, he describes how he intends to strengthen the faculty’s position in both the academic and applied spheres, why it is crucial...

13 Apr

Fulbright Programme Scholarships for Students, Researchers and Lecturers staying in the USA over the 2027–2028 academic year

Applications for all 2027/2028 academic year programmes listed below will open on April 1, 2026.

13 Apr

MUNI DAY will once again bring the university together. It features 50 events throughout the day

Exactly one month from now, the largest university-wide sports and social gathering for students and staff at Masaryk University—MUNI DAY—will kick off. The fourth annual event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at the Bohunice University Campus.

13 Apr

Our teachers’ main issue is that they’re heavily overloaded, says Vice-Dean Dvořák

Pavel Dvořák has been working at the Faculty of Science since the beginning of February as Vice-Dean for Education Development. “I’d like to ease the burden on teachers. Efficiency could be improved by adjusting the structure of courses, especially electives with very small enrolments,” he says. In the...

10 Apr

MUNI RUN Returns to Campus for the Third Time: Now Featuring a Relay Race

For the third time, the MUNI RUN will bring the university campus in Bohunice to life. Students, staff, and the general public can enjoy an afternoon of sports together on Tuesday, May 12. Proceeds from entry fees will support the activities of the MUNI SPORT university club.

9 Apr

Credits as a reward for activities beyond studies? Vice-Dean Lízal reflects on his Past term and describes new challenges

Pavel Lízal has successfully defended his position as Vice-Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, and is entering his second term. During his previous term, he accomplished his goals – students now receive credits for extracurricular activities, the rules for general...

7 Apr

It seems that support doesn’t start with tools, but with space

Feedback from a workshop for women in science shows that, alongside tools, space for reflection, sharing, and practical support plays a key role.

7 Apr

I consider doctoral students as colleagues learning to conduct independent research, says Vice-Dean Paleček

At the beginning of February, Jan Paleček was appointed Vice-Dean for Doctoral Studies. “I would like to lead the programmes toward successful reaccreditation and improve what can still be improved,” says Paleček. In the interview, he also highlights the importance of soft skills, which will benefit...