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Ukrainian universities and research face a brain drain of students and researchers

Masaryk University's RIFF project introduced research facilities to Ukrainian representatives.

MUNI SPORT PARK will enrich campus and university experience

The new sports complex at the Bohunice University Campus is gradually taking shape and with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone, the vision is set to become a reality.

Faculty of Science strengthens international cooperation in Antarctica and space research

As part of a business delegation to Chile led by President Petr Pavel, the dean of the Faculty of Science, Luděk Bláha, signed two documents aimed at strengthening and expanding international cooperation.

Striking a balance between suspicion and openness

Masaryk University takes knowledge security seriously. Petr Najvar, Chair of the MU Academic Senate, explains why protecting research information matters more than ever.

MUNI DAY will once again bring university together

The largest university-wide sporting and social gathering for students and staff at Masaryk University – MUNI DAY – is approaching. Now in its fourth year, the event will take place on Wednesday 13 May at the Bohunice campus.

Teiresias creates 3D models of buildings and tactile textbooks

The Library and Publishing Department at the Teiresias Centre produces teaching aids for its students using braille printing, 3D printing and engraving. It also regularly collaborates with other organisations across the country, such as museums, zoos and botanical gardens.

Safety at MU: a new video course teaches emergency response

In crisis situations, we do not make long, rational decisions. We often react instinctively, based on what is stored ‘somewhere in our heads’. That is precisely why MU has prepared a new online video course entitled Soft Target Safety.

CREATIC opens facilities for the development and production of modern therapies

The CREATIC Centre of Excellence at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine has opened new facilities in one of the buildings at the Bohunice University Campus, offering hope to patients with rare and serious diseases.

Masaryk University to build new halls of residence soon

Today, representatives of Masaryk University and the City of Brno signed a land swap agreement. The university will acquire a parcel in Brno–Bohunice, expanding its existing campus area. The site is designated for new halls of residence and affordable community housing with a capacity of up to 1,500 beds.

Jakub Tolar and Frank Mittelbach take academic oath at ceremonial event

Masaryk University has awarded honorary doctorates to two distinguished figures whose work has significantly shaped the fields of medical science and informatics – paediatric haematologist specialising in cell and gene therapy Jakub Tolar, and document engineering and automation expert Frank Mittelbach.

Masaryk University statement on the draft law on registration of entities with foreign ties

Proposed law on foreign ties threatens international cooperation.

Canteens to add African catfish on the menu

MU canteens will introduce new meaty dishes by the end of March – African sharptooth catfish from a local farm. The unusual species will have its premiere on Friday 27 March.