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19 Sep

Free and unlimited publishing at the RSC

Masaryk University allows its authors to publish free of charge and without restrictions in Open Access mode with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Free publication is possible in hybrid and fully open access journals (Gold Open Access). This allows authors to publish an unlimited number of articles...

16 Sep

MUNI HELPS during floods

The MUNI HELPS Volunteer Centre is looking for volunteers. Simply log in with your MUNI account and complete a profile on the MUNI HELPS mobile or web app.

15 Sep

Masaryk University cancels first week of classes

At today's emergency meeting, the Rector's Board of Masaryk University decided to cancel the first week of classes across all faculties. Due to the floods in the Czech Republic, classes will be postponed until Monday, September 23. Scheduled events, including the Garden Party and the Deans' Barbecue,...

10 Sep

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.

9 Sep

Announcement of by-elections to the Academic Senate of the MUNI SCI

In accordance with the Election Rules of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science of the MU (hereinafter referred to as the "Election Rules"), the by-elections have been announced in electoral district Biology to the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science of the MU (hereinafter referred to as...

2 Sep

Czech participation in the IESO 2024 International Earth Science Olympiad in China

In August, the four most successful participants of the central round of the Geological Olympiad, which is organised by Masaryk University, represented the Czech Republic at the 2024 International Earth Sciences Olympiad in Beijing. What were their impressions of the competition, and of China as a...

29 Aug

Kotlarska kampus reconstruction

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the next stage of the reconstruction of the fence in the Kotlarska area will begin. Because of this reconstruction, part of Kotlarska street will be blocked off for the entire duration of the reconstruction - from the public transport stop to the entrance gate of the...

15 Aug

I am committed to popularising cancer biology and continuing the legacy of Jana Šmardová's legacy, says Jan Šmarda

In this interview with Jan Šmarda, conducted on August 17, on the occasion of the missed birthday of the biologist Jana Šmardová, you will learn about a new website dedicated to Jana’s book and about his translation, teaching and popularisation activities in the field of disease biology.

1 Aug

The research of antiferromagnets at Masaryk University can be a milestone in modern experimental condensed matter physics

Physicists from Masaryk University observed the fluctuating behavior of magnetic moments, which was predicted by a theory from the sixties of the last century. They contributed to a hot debate in condensed matter physics. Their experiments were performed with samples fabricated in the scientific facility...

31 Jul

Graduation ceremony

Updated. In mid-July, we hold another graduation ceremonies for our successful graduates. We would like to congratulate the new masters, engineers and bachelors and wish them much professional and personal success!

18 Jul

ADAPT uncovers weight and body composition shifts in researchers during Antarctic expedition

During their 20th Antarctic expedition to the Czech J.G. Mendel Station on James Ross Island, young scientists experienced an average weight gain. This surprising finding comes from body measurements and 3D full-body and facial scans conducted before and after the expedition by Masaryk University, Faculty...

12 Jul

For the first time in South Moravia, buffaloes are helping with the management of protected wetlands

Three domestic water buffaloes were released on Wednesday in the protected area of the Middle Reservoir of the Nové Mlýny Water Reserve. This is the first protected area in the South Moravia Region where these animals will help maintain a diverse mosaic of wetland vegetation. The introduction of long-term...