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1 May

Mathematician Otakar Borůvka was a gentleman of the old school, with an unbelievable memory

Read the interview about the life and work of Otakar Borůvka and the activities of the Society responsible for his legacy. Eduard Fuchs, who had been meeting with him for almost 30 years, reminisced about this mathematician.

25 Apr

Biochemist Thomas R. Cech and mathematician Peter W. Michor were awarded honorary doctorates from Masaryk University

Honorary doctorates were awarded, by decision of the Scientific Council of Masaryk University, to Professor Thomas Robert Cech, who made a significant contribution to the formation of the field of biological sciences; and Professor Peter Wolfram Michor, who made a significant contribution to the development...

25 Apr

Many native species of Czech flowering plants decline, while thermophilous and non-native species spread

A team of botanists has revealed significant changes in the distribution of species in the Czech flora. Their study, published in the international scientific journal Biological Conservation, analyzed the decline and increase of individual plant species in the Czech Republic since 1960.

22 Apr

To address the feedback from the course opinion poll, it helps me talk to the students, says Vice-Dean Markéta Munzarová.

In March, meetings were held between faculty representatives and students who are members of the programme councils. Why are they essential for addressing feedback from the course opinion poll? We asked Vice-Dean Markéta Munzarová.

16 Apr

An outstanding scientist, Prof. Vladimír Sklenář, has passed away

(* 16 April 1951 - † 13 April 2024)

One of the most prominent and internationally recognized experts in the field of structural biology, Professor Vladimír Sklenář, who contributed to the development of NMR spectroscopy in the Czech Republic, passed away on 13 April 2024. Professor Sklenář's research...

11 Apr

Students at MjUNI revealed the secrets of cell life, insects, bats, and chemical experiments

At the end of March, the University Campus at Bohunice opened its doors to nearly 250 children studying at the Junior University (MjUNI). Lecturers from the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University, and CEITEC prepared workshops and short lectures for them. Their curious...

11 Apr

Jan Vřešt'ál received the status of MU Emeritus Professor

Masaryk University has appointed seven new professors emeritus, including Jan Vřešťál from the Faculty of Science. "Professor Jan Vřešt'ál worked at the Czech Academy of Sciences, after the revolution he further developed his knowledge and skills at our faculty, became head of the academic department...

5 Apr

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...

4 Apr

Graduation ceremony

Yesterday, we held graduation ceremonies for our successful graduates. We would like to congratulate the new doctors, masters, engineers and bachelors and wish them much professional and personal success!

3 Apr

A Night with Andersen at the Central Library

A u niversity lib rary d oe s not necessarily have to s upport s tu d e n t s only in their studies ; it cou l d also chan g e into a ma g i c a l f ai r y t a le worl d i n o n e even in g . Just as on Fri da y 22 March when the Centr al Library of the Faculty of Science joined many o the r libraries in Czechia and a broa d for the “ Night with...

2 Apr

Persistent hiccups in a far-off galaxy draw astronomers to new black hole behavior

At the heart of a far-off galaxy, the supermassive black hole appears to have had something similar to hiccups. New analysis reveals a tiny black hole repeatedly punching through a larger black hole’s disk of gas. Among the co-authors of the international study, which has now been published in the prestigious...

27 Mar

Jana Šmardová, my model of ideal teacher

Read the speech in which Filip Trčka introduces Professor Jana Šmardová as a teacher who inspired him in so many ways during his studies. Filip delivered his speech at the launch of the English edition of the book ‘What can tumours teach us’.