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28 Apr 2020

Toxic substances from the air, cosmetics and outdoor clothing. There is a unique laboratory from Brno

What research is taking place at the RECETOX at Masaryk University? Why is the center dedicated to this research and how important is it to cooperate with, for example, the city of Brno and the South Moravian Region? Read the article from Aktuálně.cz, where you will learn more.

24 Apr 2020

The Central Library of the Faculty of Science in the times of Corona

On March 13, the running of the Central Library turned upside down. What was happening while the door was shut? What are the activities of our employees? Let's take a brief look at the library's comings and goings.

24 Apr 2020

Announcement of elections to the Academic Senate

Announcement of elections to the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, for the term of office 2020–2023, including the schedule of tasks and deadlines.

21 Apr 2020

The Faculty of Science, Masaryk University against COVID-19: production of nanofiber filters for voluntary sewn masks

The cooperation between the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physical Electronics resulted in the production of filters from nanofibrous material prepared by the electrostatic spinning method. These filters can be inserted into volunteer sewn mask and significantly increase their...

20 Apr 2020

We don't have a cure, but we're definitely not without effective medication, says immunologist Vojtěch Thon

An interview for iDNES.cz with leading Czech immunologist Vojtěch Thon from the R E C E T O X scientific center is dedicated to the immunologist's view of COVID-19, its spreading and drugs that could already help to fight with it.

18 Apr 2020

Ophiuchus Supercluster explosion

Norbert Werner's groundbreaking discovery from the Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics rewrites the history of the universe. Scientists, thanks to the work of our astrophysicist, have observed the largest explosion ever in the universe, which probably comes from a black hole. Let's read...

16 Apr 2020

Inspirational reading about coronavirus by experts from Masaryk University

A selection of the most interesting MUNI experts comments in the media in recent days.

14 Apr 2020

Listen to Czech Radio's report on our anthropologists

Researchers from the Department of Anthropology of the Faculty of Science provided a database that includes 3,000 three-dimensional models of the human face, of which a thousand scans are children's faces. These virtual templates will allow experts from the CIIRC Research Center of the Czech Technical...

13 Apr 2020

Take advantage of free psychological counseling for students and staff

Free online consultations are available for students and staff at Masaryk University who need to talk to a psychologist about a coronavirus pandemic. It is possible to use e-mail or Skype.

30 Mar 2020

Research at MU during coronavirus times

Please do not contact the provider individually - contact the RMU Research Department if necessary so that the university can act in a uniform way. Despite the closure of the MU Rector's Office, the staff of the Research Office of RMU is accessible.

24 Mar 2020

Alzheimer's disease could be delayed. Processes in the brain begin up to 12 years before the outbreak, says Šerý

Read the interview with prof. Omar Šerý. His team, using an electron microscope, visualized the position of the enzyme involved in Alzheimer's disease in neurons. (Only in Czech.)

20 Mar 2020

Statement of the GACR Presidium to the announced public tenders to support projects

The GACR Presidium has decided to cancel public tenders in research, development and innovation to support the EXPRO, JUNIOR STAR, standard and international bilateral projects announced by the Czech Science Foundation and at the same time GA CR Presidium further decided on the immediate re-announcement...