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23 Mar 2021

The faculty has been decorated with a portrait of G. J. Mendel

A portrait of the founder of genetics now adorns the meeting room of the Dean's Office at the Faculty’s Bohunice University Campus (UKB). What is the picture like, and how does the faculty promote Mendel’s legacy? 

The expedition is back from Antarctica

MU experts from this year's expedition in Antarctica were travelling back to the Czech Republic for two weeks. They brought scientific data and extraordinary experiences.

Scientists want to monitor gamma-ray bursts using a fleet of nanosatellites

Norbert Werner, the holder of the MUNI Award in Science and Humanities at Masaryk University, is the scientific coordinator of the mission, which began this morning with the launch of the Soyuz rocket.

15 Mar 2021

We don't know what else awaits us. That’s why it’s important to support quality basic research and be prepared

An interview with structural biologist Jaroslav Koča about what he gained from being at Masaryk University and how it will benefit him in his new role as chairman of the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic.

10 Mar 2021

Kašparovský joins the leadership of RVŠ

The Dean of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science, Tomáš Kašparovský, has become the Vice-Chairman for Science and Research of the University Council (RVŠ). He will focus on the implementation of the 17+ methodology, including its financial consequences, and the setting up of new EU operational programs.

5 Mar 2021

Central Library educates our postgraduates

In the 2020 winter semester, the Central Library of the Faculty of Science hosted a series of 12 workshops and seminars focusing on information handling, led by our librarians and external experts. The project, titled “Podpora doktorandských studentů v rozvoji informační gramotnosti a akademických dovedností” (MUNI/FR/1135/2019) – “Information Literacy and Academic Skills Development Support for Postgraduate Students” (unofficial title), was realized thanks to the “Fond rozvoje MU” fund.

4 Mar 2021

Brno scientists participate in the discovery of a new mineral

Experts from the Department of Geological Sciences of the Faculty of Science MU participated in the discovery and description of a new mineral, which has been named dobšináite. From a mineralogical point of view, it is a new member of the roselite group. It has a dominant calcium content and its colour ranges from white to light pink, the pink colour being caused by the admixture of cobalt.

3 Mar 2021

The large group of different scientific workplaces on one site is amazing

Tomáš Kotačka graduated from the Secondary Industrial School of Chemistry in Pardubice and subsequently joined the Faculty of Science, where he chose the Biochemistry study program. In addition to his studies, he is an active member of the Generation Mendel team.