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2 May 2024, 10:45
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Newsletter for PhD students and Postdocs
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Dear PhD students and Postdocs,
as the end of the spring semester is approaching, please pay attention to the announcements about student obligations, open competition challenges for students or invitations to interesting events. And even this time you will not be missing a selection of the most interesting things happening at the Faculty of Science.
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- Jak se připravit na pohovor - Interactive training course, May 7, 2024, (10 - 11:30). Held in Czech / Web
- STARMUS Lecture in Brno - "Microplastic in the Environment Analysis, Risk and Suitable Solutions" by Damien Barcelo, May 15, 2024, (12:00). Held in English. Kotlářská 2, Pavillion 11/G2 / Web
- MUNI Day 2024 - MU Event, May 16, 2024, Bohunice University Campus / Web
- Mendel Lectures - "The Making of MicroRNA" by Narry Kim, May 23, 2024, (17:00). Held in English. Mendel Museum Brno / Web
- International Conference on Ethics and Integrity in Academia - Conference on Plagiarism, Prevention and Pedagogy in a New Digital Era. May 21 - 24, 2024, Gatineau (Canada).
Online / Web
- Critical and Creative Thinking for Professional Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
MU PhD / Postdocs / employees workshop. May 22 + 29, 2024, Komenského nám. 2 (room 213). Held in English / Web
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Special Information Notice
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Last Call for Erasmus+ Short-term PhD Application!
The applications are open till May 31, 2024, do not hesitate to apply!
Given the number of applications currently submitted, the chance of receiving a scholarship is very promising!
 Check out for more info about the Erasmus+ Short-term PhD application.
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Pay Attention to the Announcement of the Office for Doctoral Studies
We want to remind you of your student obligation to enrol for the next semester. Request for enrolment is done electronically in IS and you can do so in the period from May 28, 2024, through September 15, 2024. With that comes the responsibility to complete the Individual Study Plan, i.e., complete Feedback on Term Content for the Spring semester and complete Term Content for the Fall 2024 semester. Feedback for the Spring semester can be completed from May 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024, and Term Content for the following semester can be completed from June 1, 2024, through September 20, 2024.
👉 All mentioned tasks are carried out in the IS system and are mandatory for all PhD students.
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Research Breakfast with Rector of MU
The next Breakfast with a Scientist will host Professor Martin Bareš, the Rector of MU and former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. He will talk about his career path, share his experience with the Fulbright Scholarship and discuss the positive aspects and drawbacks of being a scientist in the top academic position. Don't miss the opportunity to meet this special guest and ask him about anything you would like to know!
Registration needed.
When: May 20, 2024, (8:00 - 9:00)
Where: The University Campus Library / B09
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The Interdisciplinary Training
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Text/Photo: Hana Hložková
The aim of the lecture series is to bring renowned researchers, lecturers and speakers to Brno discuss current issues and trends in science and to establish important professional contacts.
The MUNI Seminar Series lectures, held in English, offer a unique opportunity to meet the world's leading scientists, including Nobel laureates and other eminent personalities. Although they are primarily intended for postgraduate students and academics at Masaryk University, in most cases they are also open to all interested professionals. They are held in three thematic areas: Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science and Social Sciences & Humanities. Lectures are usually held in the refectory of the Augustinian Abbey (at Mendelovo náměstí), or at University Campus Bohunice.
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Why Don't you Try The Lifebee Academy?
The educational programme focused on scientific applications, impactful entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and human health topics. Whether you're a student, graduate, or young professional from any field, you can gain unique experience and skill sets highly valued in the job market. One of these valuable skills is the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Enrol in the programme and explore new opportunities! The programme includes an innovative incubator where ideas and interdisciplinary teams are formed. You can start your project while attending the Lifbee Academy. The call for the 8-month-long Lifbee Academy programme is open until May 15, 2024. The programme is starting already in June 2024! Web.
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The Česká Hlava Competition
The Česká hlava, a prestigious competition for Czech scientists and talented university students, announces a new call for the year 2024! The Doctorandus Prize for Natural Sciences is for the innovative approach, most outstanding achievement, and professional or scientific activity of a student of a doctoral study programme, especially in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.
The financial reward is CZK 50,000. Nominations should be sent with the relevant documentation to pazlerova@ceskahlava.cz. The nomination usually includes a description of the discovery or the candidate's professional or scientific work, including a description of the results achieved and a recommendation from experts or scientists on the significance and contribution of the candidate's work.
Proposals are submitted to the competition on behalf of the Rector, so please send the necessary materials to Jana Procházková, by June 10, 2024. The nomination must be approved by the Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty of Science. All information and requirements can be found on the competition web (in Czech).
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Brno City Award
The Brno City Council annually awards the Brno City Award for a remarkable activity or project that has significantly enriched one or more areas of public life and contributed to strengthening the good name of city of Brno.
The open call is for the following fields: Technical Sciences, Science, Medical Sciences and Pharmacy. In these areas, only one prize per category in awarded yearly to an individual, a pair or a team. The winner will receive a financial donation from the Statutory City of Brno of CZK 20,000. The proposal must include the name of the candidate, the field in which the award is proposed in, a proper justification of the proposal, and the proposer's contact details. The proposal may be supplemented by other documents in an annex, which may complement the explanation of the proposal.
The Rector submits proposals on behalf of the University, so please send your proposals until July 30, 2024, to Jana Procházková. Detailed information and instructions for submitting a proposal can be found on the Brno City Statutory website (in Czech).
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Summer School for PhD Students
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Summer English Courses in Brno and Telč
The summer of English language courses are designed to develop and improve your communication skills and vocabulary in a very short time. All courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers and discounted for MUNI students and employees. You can choose morning or afternoon classes, and there is also an option to join an English summer school organised in the beautiful town of Telč. Participants will receive a certificate of completion after the course. Web
When: August 12 - 16, 2024 / (or August 5 - 10, 2024, in Telč)
Where: Brno
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The 21. IUVSTA Summer School on Physics at Nanoscale
The summer school aims to present current research trends at tutorial and state-of-the-art levels. The school will also connect the fundamental research to the vital technology areas: nano-electronics, photonics and renewable energy. Traditionally, the school takes place in the relaxing environment of the Czech-Moravian highlands, halfway between Prague and Brno. Registration / Web
When: June 3 - 7, 2024
Where: Hotel Skalský dvůr, Lísek 52
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ENAI Academic Integrity PhD Summer School 2024
The summer school is co-organised with the Facing Academic Integrity Threats project (FAITH). The five-day summer school will take place from September 16 to 20, 2024, and each day will be divided into two parts. The morning sessions will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 and the afternoon sessions from 13:30 to 16:30. The aim of the sessions is to address 12 topics related to academic integrity which will cover both theoretical concepts and practical skills, in addition to interactive and collaborative discussions. In addition to lecturing, the experts are able to provide feedback to students about their research projects. Registration until: July 31, 2024 / Free of charge. Web
When: September 16 - 20, 2024
Where: Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM), University of Konstanz, Germany
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The 4th Synthesis in Drug Discovery and Development
The "4th Synthesis in Drug Discovery and Development - RSC BMCS" conference focuses on the importance of synthesis in drug discovery and development. Organised by the Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Branch of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC BMCS), this event brings together experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest discoveries, methodologies and barriers to creating new compounds for pharmaceutical purposes. These meetings provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge, network with colleagues and gain insight into the latest advances and trends in drug synthesis. Web
When: June 4 - 5, 2024
Where: Virtual (via ZOOM)
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The EMBO Workshop - Chemical Biology 2024
The conference sets the stage for disseminating and exchanging new developments in diverse, emerging fields within chemical biology. It is the largest and longest-standing conference in the field, being a platform for inspiration, collaboration, and networking for researchers in academia and industry. We aim to provide the possibility for every chemical biologist to meet and discuss with peers topics ranging from tool development to biological applications, from computational protein design to new drug modalities. Web
When: September 9 - 12, 2024
Where: EMBL Heidelberg / Virtual
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Interesting Reading from The Faculty of Science
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The Honorary Degrees Proposed by the Faculty of Science of MUNI
Text: Zuzana Jayasundera, Ctirad Hofr, Jan Slovák, Photo: Martin Indruch
Honorary doctorates are awarded by Masaryk University to outstanding personalities whose extraordinary creative contribution to the development of science, culture and art is internationally recognised. The ceremony of awarding honorary doctorates was conducted by the Vice-Rector for Academic and Cultural Affairs of Masaryk University Jiří Hanuš. He welcomed representatives of universities and research organisations, representatives of state and cultural institutions and members of the university's academic community. Martin Bareš, Rector of Masaryk University, presided over the festive assembly. The Honorary Doctors were introduced by Tomáš Kašparovský, Dean of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. Graduators were Ctirad Hofr, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, and Jan Slovák, Professor of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. Read whole article here.
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Foreign Experience is Essential
Text: Jitka Vaňáčková / Photo: Luděk Sehnal
Scientist Luděk Sehnal, a successful applicant for several prestigious scholarships for which he and his family traveled the world, is finishing his work in Germany and plans to return to RECETOX. He wishes to pass on his experience and support the development of excellent science in the Czech Republic. What was Luděk's
scientific journey like? Is foreign experience essential? How can we find antibiotics? Read the interview with Luděk and get inspired.
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People who work in fields other than science usually don't understand why a scientist should have a "nomadic life" and should go on a "postdoc." You've been through this whole cycle. Do you think, in retrospect, that it was essential?
It’s undoubtedly the most efficient way to produce an excellent scientist. At the same time, it's the only way because nowadays, if you can't communicate internationally, you can't do science internationally. Many scientific topics are dealt with at the consortium level. This means that huge international projects are being set up, with many groups worldwide working on them, all with the same vision and a common goal. Everyone contributes their piece of expertise to achieve the goal. Another reason scientists have a nomadic life is that by working in different places and laboratories, they gain a lot of experience and become more independent and confident in communicating in a foreign language. I have been lucky to experience how it works in five research groups - Australia, Germany, America, and the Czech Republic. It varied in all of them, but it worked brilliantly in all of them. This experience is very enriching; you see different styles of functioning, different perspectives on the issue, and different ways of thinking.
Read whole article here.
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Distributed by:
Office for Doctoral Studies, Quality, Academic Affairs and Internationalization (noskova@sci.muni.cz)
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