Invitations to events, articles: gender and science

In this section, we publish invitations to current lectures, seminars, workshops and other events related to gender and science, the position of women in science and the possibility of combining professional and family life of scientists.

14 Mar

MASH holder: I didn’t get into stellar research until I was an undergraduate

Tereza Jeřábková, winner of last year’s MUNI Award in Science and Humanities, has been working at the Faculty of Science since February. Her decision to return to the Czech Republic was strategic and motivated by her desire to contribute to the development of the local scientific environment. The astronomer...

7 Mar

I trust people and give them autonomy, says Michaela Wimmerová, describing her management style at the National Centre for Biomolecular Research, SCI MUNI

What does it mean to delve into the intricate world of molecular phenomena? How does adhesion therapy play a crucial role in the field of glycobiochemistry? And what are the key principles guiding her leadership at the National Centre for Biomolecular Research? We sat down with Michaela Wimmerová, Director...

11 Feb

It’s great to see the renewable resources take the spotlight, says Forbes 30 Under 30 Awardee, Barbora Jankovičová

As a PhD student, she is involved in developing a system in which bacteria can process waste plant biomass (such as straw and sawdust) and turn it into useful chemicals. What does she think would help young female scientists better balance career and family?

11 Feb

It's important to have people around you who support you, says Lucie Ráčková, Forbes 30 Under 30 Awardee

Lucie Ráčková studies human stress in extreme conditions. She is involved in training analog astronauts for space analog missions. She has received the Forbes 30 Under 30 award. How does she perceive this success? What changes does she believe should be made regarding the situation of women in science?

4 Feb

MUNI hosted CaLiForNIA Doctoral Network kick-off conference to advance quantum computing

The CaLiForNIA Doctoral Network is creating transformative connections in the strategic fields of quantum computing, deep learning, Cartan geometry, and Lie theory. Funded under the prestigious HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01-01 programme, this initiative is designed to train the next generation of researchers...

25 Nov 2024

Professor Jana Klánová was awarded for her contribution to the development of the TA ČR and applied research

Professor Jana Klánová received a prestigious award from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) during the celebration of its 15th anniversary, which took place on Thursday, November 7th, in the historic building of the National Museum in Prague. The award recognizes her long-term contribution...

4 Nov 2024

Student Klára Cigošová: For research in simulated microgravity all the way to France

She studied at an art high school and is now engaged in research on tooth development and regeneration at the Faculty of Medicine. In addition, she is in her first year of the bachelor’s program in Environment and Health at the RECETOX center. Klára Cigošová breaks many stereotypes with her diverse range...

25 Oct 2024

Teaching requires empathy and understanding

Phylogeny and Diversity of Algae and Fungi – this is the name of the course that helped Barbora Chattová win the Rector’s Award for Outstanding Teachers. But it was not so much her expertise that led to her success, but rather her empathetic approach to students.

10 Oct 2024

Studying abroad will advance you in many ways, says Hana Bernardová, a recent graduate student at the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is among the world's most prestigious and highly-ranked universities. It was this university that attracted the attention of the talented student Hana Bernardová from Valašské Meziříčí. Hana has been involved in scientific work since her studies at grammar school. She has won several...

10 Sep 2024

Support for projects in the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase

On September 2, TTO MUNI announced a call for projects in the Proof of Concept phase. The call is focused on verification of applied research results in terms of their practical application and preparation of their subsequent commercial use or use for the needs of society.

21 May 2024

Barbora Rudzanová received the J. Michlová Prize from the Czech Learned Society for 2024

The Learned Society of the Czech Republic awarded Barbora Rudzanová from Masaryk university, RECETOX Centre of the Faculty of Science. It awarded her the Jiřina Michlová Prize for students of doctoral study programmes. The Medals for Merit for the Development of Science and awards to distinguished scientists,...

5 Apr 2024

Botanists from Masaryk University documented occurrences of 1,492 plants in Brno

The latest study, which studied the flora of Brno, detected that there are 1,492 species of spontaneously occurring vascular plants found in the city. Of these, 255 are classified as threatened in the Czech Republic. A team of botanists from Masaryk University, led by Zdeňka Lososová, studied the urban...