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20 Aug

Love for science alone is not enough for PhD students to live on

Starting this September, PhD students in the Czech Republic will see a major change — they will be legally entitled to a minimum income amounting to at least 1.2 times the minimum wage.

18 Aug

Jiří Fujera says: During my internship at MIT, I am working in plasma diagnostics

Our PhD student Jiří Fujera recently started an internship at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he conducts electro-optical plasma diagnostics. In his interview, he shares his experiences with the demanding preparation for the internship, details about his research plans, and what awaits him after returning to the Czech Republic.

3 Jul

A recipe for healthier forests? Less clearing, more fallen wood. Biodiversity can be boosted when even small amounts of wood are left behind

A scientific study published in the journal Forest Ecosystems reveals that even very small amounts of fallen wood left in commercial spruce stands can make a significant contribution to biodiversity conservation without significantly reducing wood production.

26 Jun

Scientists from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science have discovered new terrestrial snail species in Iceland

A team of biologists from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science have made a significant discovery in the field of biodiversity. As part of their long-term research into Icelandic nature, they have discovered four rare species of terrestrial snail previously unrecorded in Iceland.

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 supervisors.

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 (TSMC) — the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer.

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