Current news

16 Jun

President appoints new professors

President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel officially appointed 87 new professors on the nomination of the scientific and artistic boards of universities. Congratulations to the new professors of our faculty: Hans-Heiner Gorris, Hynek Pickhart, Lukáš Kubala, and Michal Veselý.

16 Jun

Colorectal cancer: towards a diagnostic test

Researchers from Masaryk University are also participating in international research into new options for non-invasive colorectal cancer testing.

13 Jun

New MU associate professors officially appointed

The ceremony of handing over the appointment letters to the new associate professors took place in the refectory of the Augustinian Abbey on Mendel Square. A total of 13 associate professors were habilitated at five MU faculties. Congratulations to Associate Professor Markéta Holá, who successfully completed...

13 Jun

Way to win a global competition: revolutionary way to grow duckweed

A group of university students from Brno, led by Masaryk University students, is competing in the prestigious global synthetic biology competition – iGEM. Their goal? To improve how we manage nitrogen.

Meet Our New HR Award Team 👋

The new HR Award team would like to introduce themselves—and they’re doing it a bit differently than you’re used to. Want to see how?

30 May

Scientists from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science have made progress in the study of altermagnets

A year ago, Science magazine listed altermagnets as one of nine breakthrough discoveries. Now, physicists from the Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science in Brno and Osaka Metropolitan University have come up with results that further advance our understanding of this new type of magnetic material.

28 May

Crytur Award 2025: A Competition for the Best Master's Theses in Materials Science Is Now Open

The Crytur Award is a prestigious competition that annually recognizes the best master's theses in the field of materials science. Its goal is to support master's students in applying theoretical knowledge in practice, highlight innovative approaches, and also acknowledge the work of academic...

27 May

Masaryk University and DPMB Collaborate to Improve Public Transport Accessibility for People with Sensory Disabilities

Masaryk University, specifically a team from the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Science led by social geographer Robert Osman, is working on a research project focused on the accessibility of urban public transport for people with visual and hearing impairments.

26 May

Faculty of Science at Masaryk University Welcomed a Leading Chip Expert from Taiwan

On Friday 16. 05. 2025, Brno hosted a distinguished expert in semiconductor technologies — Professor Konrad Young from National Taiwan University. Professor Young has built an impressive career at globally renowned technology companies such as HP, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...

23 May

National Round of the Geological Olympiad 2025

From May 13 to 16, the national round of the Geological Olympiad 2025 took place at the Planeta Hlinsko Education Center. The Olympiad is announced annually by Masaryk University in cooperation with the Czech Geological Survey and the Association of Museums and Galleries of the Czech Republic. 

23 May

Dies academicus 2025 was held in spirit of ideas of universitas

The traditional academic ceremony associated with the awarding of the MU Rector's Award and the Silver Medals of MU took place in the Karel Engliš Grand Auditorium at the Faculty of Law. Among the awardees were also exceptional scientists from our faculty and CEITEC MU: Robert Vácha, Petr Těšina, Klára...

20 May

Štefan Zelenák, Best Player of the CAMPUS team at MUNI Day Floorball Match: "When a Shot Flies at Me, I Don’t Even Notice the Crowd Chanting My Name"

How did Štefan Zelenák join the team? What were his feelings upon winning, and what helps him handle the pressure in goal? You’ll find out all this in our interview.