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22 May

Dies Academicus 2026: Masaryk University Highlighted the Importance of Education, Collaboration, and Human Rights

The traditional academic ceremony, which included the presentation of the MU Rector’s Awards and MU medals, took place on May 21 in the Karel Engliš Grand Auditorium at the Faculty of Law. Among the honorees were exceptional researchers from our faculty: Matej Zámečník and the iGEM Brno team, Tomáš Fiala,...

21 May

Masaryk University is hosting a symposium on the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way

The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the Brno Observatory, is organizing International Astronomical Union Symposium 405, titled “Traversing the Galactic Center in Space and Time.”

19 May

Lenka Ondráčková, a geography graduate helping protect communities from floods in New Zealand

“Measures like these can save someone’s life,” says the fluvial geomorphologist. In the interview, she talks not only about her work, but also about the unexpected journey that took her from fruit picking all the way to her dream profession in New Zealand.

19 May

23rd Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which took place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 18th May 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) at Kotlářská campus.

18 May

National Round of the 2026 Geology Olympiad

The Geology Olympiad is organized annually by Masaryk University in cooperation with the Czech Geological Survey and the Association of Museums and Galleries of the Czech Republic. This year marked the 10th edition of this competition for elementary and high school students. The partner for this anniversary...

15 May

New Facilities for Cutting-Edge Science at the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science has completed the construction of new laboratory and office spaces that will significantly expand its research capabilities. The modern addition was built in less than a year as a thoughtful extension of the existing A08 building...

15 May

Ladislav Skula Has Passed Away

Prof. RNDr. Ladislav Skula, DrSc. was a prominent Czech mathematician and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University.

14 May

Scientists uncover a tipping point in cells. This is how cancer may begin

Cells in the human body constantly evaluate signals from their surroundings and decide whether to divide, grow, or remain inactive. One of the key systems controlling this communication is the so-called Wnt signalling pathway. If this mechanism becomes disrupted, cells can spiral out of control, leading...

13 May

Klára Hilscherová Receives the South Moravian Region Award

Twelve distinguished individuals honored by the South Moravian Region for their exceptional contributions to science, sports, arts, folklore, and support for those in need received their awards from Governor Jan Grolich on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Hall of the Brothers Hospitallers in Brno. The recipients...

12 May

Stellar Orbits Reveal the Secrets of Eruptions Near Black Holes

Scientists from Masaryk University, led by student Martin Mondek, present new insights into processes occurring in the centers of galaxies, where supermassive black holes reside. Their research helps explain the origin of mysterious X-ray eruptions that astronomers have observed in recent years.

12 May

Invitation to 23rd Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 18th May 2026 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) at Kotlářská campus.

11 May

The world’s leading astrophysicists are heading to Brno. The IAUS 405 Symposium will also feature a program for the public.

Next week, Brno will become the centre of global astrophysics. From May 18 to 22, 2026, Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science will host the prestigious International Astronomical Union Symposium 405 (IAUS 405), titled “Traversing the Galactic Centre in Space and Time”. The main part of the programme...