Current news

12 Jun

Twenty-six new associate professors received their appointment decrees in the Abbey Refectory, 7 of them are from our faculty

Masaryk University organises a ceremonial presentation of appointment decrees to new associate professors twice a year. This June, experts from seven of Masaryk University's faculties, having successfully completed their habilitation, received their decrees in the Mendel refectory of Brno’s Augustinian...

11 Jun

Dean's Awards 2026 for Outstanding Academic and Scientific Achievements, and Inspiring Pedagogical Work

The Dean of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, Luděk Bláha, ceremoniously presented the Dean's Awards for the 2025/2026 academic year to 24 awardees who, through their results and approach, significantly contribute to the faculty’s development. At the same time, one special award was also...

9 Jun

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Student Succeeds in the SVOČ Finals

Kristína Krivdová, a student of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, achieved an outstanding success in the finals of the Czech-Slovak Student Scientific and Professional Activities Competition (SVOČ) in Mathematics and Informatics. The final round...

3 Jun

Anoop Kumar Yadav is already achieving publishing success whilst studying for his PhD

3 Jun

The Change Is Visible. Just Look Around.

The project supporting flexible working arrangements and employees on maternity and parental leave at the Faculty of Science has delivered not only new tools, but also sparked a broader conversation about leadership, trust, and a culture of collaboration. What are its most significant outcomes, and what...

3 Jun

Sticky No More: New Algorithm Helps Scientists Reduce Protein Aggregation

Proteins are the silent engines of modern life. They help make life-saving medicines, break down environmental pollutants, improve our food, and power industrial processes. Nevertheless, there is a catch: many proteins have a stubborn tendency to stick together, forming useless clumps that render them...

2 Jun

Fourteen experts from Masaryk University appointed professors. Seven of them are from our faculty

Appointment decrees were presented to 91 new professors and associate professors by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, on 1 June in the Great Hall of the Karolinum. 

27 May

Security expert Petr Zeman has died

Masaryk University was saddened to learn of the passing of Brigadier General RNDr. Petr Zeman, a graduate of MU’s Faculty of Science, a former leader of the Czech dissident movement, a security expert, and an educator.

27 May

Masaryk University has awarded another 13 MASH StG/CoG grants to promising researchers. Seven of them are from our faculty

This year, Karola Dillenburger received the Masaryk University internal grant, the MUNI Award in Science and Humanities. MU awarded seven additional grants to promising researchers from our faculty.

26 May

“I thought I’d end up working at a power plant,” says physicist Zlata Kelar Tučeková about her field

Women don’t need to be afraid of physics. According to researcher Zlata Kelar Tučeková, the stereotype that women aren’t suited for the field is fading: “Plasma physics is highly interdisciplinary, so people from many different fields can get involved.” She works in research, teaching, and science popularization....

26 May

Announcement of candidates for elections to the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University

for the term of office 2026–2029 

22 May

Archbishop Honors Researchers from the Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology at the Department of Experimental Biology

Associate Professor Eva Drozdová and her research team from the Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology at the Department of Experimental Biology have been awarded the Medal of St. John Sarkander by Mons. Josef Nuzík, Archbishop of Olomouc. The award ceremony took place during a personal audience...