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3 Nov

Professor Emeritus Milan Potáček, a prominent figure in Czech organic chemistry, has passed away

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. RNDr. Milan Potáček, CSc., a prominent chemist, educator, and long-time head of the Department of Organic Chemistry at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science. Throughout his life, he made a significant contribution to the development of teaching and...

3 Nov

iGEM Brno celebrates historic success: first prize in the Overgraduate category!

The iGEM Brno team achieved extraordinary success at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. In the Overgraduate category, it took home the grand prize, along with awards for best agricultural project, best synthetic plant biology, best presentation video, and the prestigious...

31 Oct

Invitation to the 17th Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which will take place from 3:00 pm on Monday, 10th November 2025 in Dean's office meeting room (1/2010) in building 1 of Kotlářská campus.

24 Oct

Seeing the richness of science with your own eyes: A look back at Researchers Night 2025

The nationwide theme of this year's Researchers' Night, 'Wealth', attracted more than 4,800 visitors to the Faculty of Science's two campuses. Of these, 1,370 visited the Kotlářská campus and over 2,430 visited the University Campus.

23 Oct

Using chemistry to study Parkinson’s disease

Tomáš Fiala returned to MU in October with an ERC Starting Grant. He has now also signed a contract with the Experientia Foundation, which will support the establishment of his laboratory at the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Science.

22 Oct

Milan Chytrý elected member of the prestigious Academia Europaea

Prof. Milan Chytrý from the Department of Botany and Zoology of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University has been elected member of Academia Europaea , one of the most respected scientific societies in Europe .

21 Oct

16th Session of the AS SCI MUNI for the Term of Office 2023-2026

which took place from 3:00 pm on Friday, 19th September 2025 till noon of Saturday, 20th September 2025 in Černá Hora.

20 Oct

Luděk Bláha has been elected Dean of the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University for the next four years

We have a new Dean! The Faculty’s Academic Senate has decided that, from the beginning of February next year, when the second term of the current Dean, Tomáš Kašparovský, ends, Luděk Bláha, the current Vice-Dean for Doctoral Studies of the Faculty of Science, MU, will take over for the next four years....

20 Oct

Senators of the Faculty of Science want Luděk Bláha as dean

In the second round of voting, Luděk Bláha, the current vice-dean for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science, was elected as the candidate for dean of the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University. He received 18 out of a total of 26 votes.

17 Oct

The best cut flowers grow right outside your door

The colorful bouquets that decorate our homes and public spaces and make valuable gifts for loved ones offer much more than just fragrance and beauty. However, they are fleeting, and their life ends soon after they are cut. The issue of the environmental impact of growing and importing flowers was addressed...

15 Oct

The 2025 Werner von Siemens Award is looking for the best graduate theses and talents in the natural sciences and technical fields

The 28th annual Werner von Siemens Award for students, teachers, and young scientists in the technical and natural sciences has been announced. "Technological progress is advancing faster than ever before, bringing new challenges and opportunities. In order for us as a society to keep pace, we need a...

14 Oct

DAYS at MU: with a student of the Faculty of Science

She wanted to study environment and health and focused on toxicology in her master´s programme. Hana Slámová enjoys working in laboratories and, as a lecturer at Bioscope, is involved in popularization and educational activities during summer schools and during the year.