2 NovThe Botanical Garden is introducing online ticket sales. They can make a great gift. Tickets to the Botanical Garden greenhouses of the of the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University are now also available for advance purchase.
30 OctJaroslav Nešetřil: Borůvka's name is perhaps the best-known Czech name in computer science One hundred years ago, Professor Otakar Borůvka solved the minimum spanning tree problem, thereby running decades ahead of his time. "Much later, it became a major problem in computer science that is studied to this day," says Jaroslav Nešetřil, Professor of mathematics at Charles University.
27 OctHugo Semrád: It is completely fine to make mistakes Lecturer Hugo Semrád from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science has received the Vice-Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. „My dream is a kind, human-centred campaign that would show students there is no shame in asking for help,” he says. In the interview, he discusses, among other...
26 OctColleagues from the Department of Botany and Zoology have developed new genetic tools to uncover the species diversity of snails A research team from the Department of Botany and Zoology at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science, led by Associate Professor Jeffrey C. Nekola, has developed 61 new genetic markers that make it possible to distinguish terrestrial gastropod species more reliably and reconstruct their evolutionary...
23 OctVladimír Šindelář from the Department of Chemistry has been awarded the Rudolf Lukeš Prize for the development of molecules that capture anions from water This year’s Rudolf Lukeš Prize, awarded by the Czech Chemical Society in collaboration with the Experientia Foundation, has been awarded to Professor Vladimír Šindelář from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Professor Šindelář is receiving the award in recognition...
21 OctHow to document the past of a workplace for the future? The Botanical Garden can be an inspiration On our workplaces, we should regularly record what events took place here, what new things were built, what changes occurred, and who worked here. Years fly by, and remembering and searching for specific data retrospectively is often complicated. How is this data recorded in the Botanical Garden of the...
19 OctScientists at Masaryk University have developed a new, more effective enzyme for dissolving blood clots. They named it after Brno New study suggests that the Brnoteplase enzyme could be more effective than current blood clot treatments while simultaneously leading to a lower rate of severe bleeding. It was developed by scientists from Masaryk University in cooperation with other experts from the STROKE Brno consortium.
12 OctTwo PhD students from our faculty have made a name for themselves at the NANOCON international conference Research carried out by two PhD students from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science attracted attention at this year’s NANOCON international conference. Pavel Špaček, from the Department of Biochemistry, and Tereza Rybová, from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, both received awards at...
12 OctInvitation to the 2nd Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2026-2029 which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 19th October 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) in building 1 of Kotlářská campus.
9 OctMlčoušková: I believe that good authors will survive the rise of AI Jarmila Mlčoušková works part-time as a researcher at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Although she is a biophysicist by training and profession, she also writes books. This autumn will see the publication of her second romantic comedy set in a scientific environment, as well as her second...
9 OctMasaryk University has once again lent its support to ‘Ceské hlavičky’ The winners of the 2026 ‘Ceské hlavičky’ competition have been announced. The Faculty of Science, Masaryk University – GENUS ‘Nature Around Us’ Award was presented to Karel Půbal from the Beroun Secondary School of Healthcare for his project ‘Computer-aided design of artificial proteins and their synthesis’....
9 OctThe Dean's barbecue once again brought together students, staff, and faculty management Four faculties, dozens of questions for the deans, sports challenges. This year’s Dean’s Barbecue once again offered a unique opportunity to meet the faculty leadership in an informal setting and enjoy a pleasant afternoon together on campus.
