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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...

10 Jul

The GRBBeta satellite is heading to space. Data from the satellite will be analysed by physicists from Masaryk University

Signals from the GRBBeta CubeSat, which will be launched by the European Space Agency's Ariane 6 rocket, will also be closely monitored by astrophysicists from Masaryk University. They have been instrumental in the preparation of the project and will analyse data from the gamma-ray burst detector on...

4 Jul

Do you want to succeed at SOČ? Try SCI MUNI

Students who prepared their work at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science (SCI MUNI) achieved excellent results in the final round of the 46th national Secondary Vocational Activities (SOČ) competition, which took place in Pardubice at the end of June. A student from the Secondary Technical School...

2 Jul

Changes to the enrolment of Common University Courses

From autumn 2024, MUNI will have enough so-called CORE courses. Therefore, a Common University Courses will be implemented across the entire university under conditions outlined by Pavel Lízal, Vice-Dean for undergraduate education.

27 Jun

From September with the new MUNI Study and Examination Regulations

Let us introduce the news valid from September: Oral exam only in the presence of three people, verbal evaluation of the course of the state exam or the possibility to have a representative from the faculty management during the non-public part of the resit period of the state exam.

18 Jun

The first pan-European database documents the decline in plant species diversity

Plant diversity in European forests, wetlands and grasslands is rapidly disappearing. This long-term trend is now confirmed by representative data. Botanists from Brno's Masaryk University, in cooperation with more than 250 scientists from most European countries, have collected an extensive data set,...