13 Oct

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University has 49 new doctors

At the end of last week, Masaryk University held graduation ceremonies for graduates of doctoral study programmes. More than 140 new PhD graduates from all ten faculties of Masaryk University received their diplomas – 49 of them are from our faculty. Congratulations to all!

13 Oct

Středoškoláci si mohou vyzkoušet přijímačky nanečisto

10 Oct

Our hydrobiologists reveal, thanks to the Horizon 2020 project DRYvER, the impacts of current and future river drying up to the year 2100

In the year 2025, based on research within the Horizon 2020 project addressing river drying, four articles were published involving our hydrobiologists Petr Pařil and his Croatian PhD student Luka Polović. They relate to predictions of the impacts of river drying up to 2100 and include a focus on the...

10 Oct

There are many paths to good teaching

Read an interview with Pavel Pracný from the Institute of Geological Sciences at Masaryk University, a lecturer who has been awarded the Vice-Rector's Award for Quality Teaching, about his view of what good teaching actually is and how to create and implement it for students.

10 Oct

Invitation to the 16th Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which will take place from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm on Monday, 20th October 2025 in lecture room G2 (11/02003) in building 11 (Geosciences) of Kotlářská campus.

7 Oct

Candidates for Dean: The Faculty Needs to Improve Its Strategy 

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University is choosing a new dean. Three candidates are competing for the position, having presented their plans to the academic community. The election will take place on October 20. 

6 Oct

As director, Jan Lochman aims to recruit junior researchers capable of securing prestigious grants

Jan Lochman was appointed director of the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, on September 30, 2025, by the dean of the faculty, Tomáš Kašparovský. 

2 Oct

Daniel Pluskal is the latest recipient of the Government Award for Gifted Students

On Tuesday, September 30, Deputy Minister for Science, Research, and Innovation Pavel Doleček presented the Government Award for Gifted Students for 2024 at the Hrzánský Palace in Prague. The Government Award is presented in three categories to secondary school, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students...

1 Oct

Four Young Geologists in China: An Experience That Changes the View of the World

The Czech team achieved a historic success at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), held August 7–17, 2025, in Jining, China. Four high school students – Martin Černý, Tomáš Kohoutek, Jan Lahoda, and Prokop Šťastný – together won eight medals: one gold, six silver, and one bronze. In the demanding...

1 Oct

KickOff Meeting of the Czech SynBio Node

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the first kickoff meeting of the Czech SynBio Node took place at the Bohunice campus of Masaryk University (MUNI) in Brno. The goal of this new initiative is to connect research groups, active students, Czech experts working abroad, as well as science communicators and...

30 Sep

BIOSKOP, MAFIL CEITEC MU, and INDRC join forces to develop a new educational program for children and youth focused on neuroscience, brain health, and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.

The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University and the International Neurodegenerative Disorders Research Center (INDRC) have established a strategic partnership aimed at developing educational activities in the field of neuroscience. Their first joint activity is a program offering children and adolescents...

30 Sep

Another success for young Czech chemists on the international stage

The Czech team of chemists from technical schools specializing in chemistry is celebrating phenomenal success this year. At the 17th annual Grand Prix Chimique 2025 international chemistry competition, which was attended by a total of 10 countries and 20 representatives from across Europe, Vojtěch Langer...