ISAB members recognised MU activities Following the example of other world universities, Masaryk University has established its own International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB). The body of international scientific advisors increases the prestige of the university and brings a much-needed outside perspective.
Students in doctoral programmes receive awards for excellence Vice-rector for Research and Doctoral Studies Šárka Pospíšilová presented to 33 doctoral study programme graduates and their supervisors their awards for excellent achievements.
Scientists across MU fields accept MUNI Scientist awards The Grant Agency of Masaryk University held its annual conference in the Augustinian Abbey last Wednesday, 30 November. It included, for the third time, the MUNI Scientist Award ceremony.
Madalina B. Moraru receives eleventh ERC grant for MU The European Research Council (ERC) announced the results of the prestigious 2022 ERC Starting Grants. Among the 3000+ applicants for the financial support by the leading European institutions for the funding of top research and development was a project submitted by Madalina Bianca Moraru from the Faculty of Law.
MU held scientific symposium in Brussels As part of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council, MU held an international scientific symposium addressing environmental and health crises. The conference was organized by Masaryk University.
ICRI 2022: World science comes to Brno One of the most important events of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council will take place in Brno this year, in large part thanks to Ondřej Hradil, the manager of research infrastructures at Masaryk University.
Honorary doctorates awarded to two scientists American musicologist Michael Beckerman and British transport economist Christopher Alfred Nash – two names who have joined the pantheon of holders of honorary doctorates awarded by Masaryk University.
Michael Beckerman: I have so many memories of Brno The honorary title of doctor honoris causa of Masaryk University was awarded to respected musicologist Michael Beckerman who has devoted a significant part of his professional career to Czech music.
Biggest challenge for European transport is decarbonisation, says Nash Professor Chris Nash who is an expert in the field of Transport Economics was yesterday awarded the honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa. He has collaborated with the Faculty of Economics and Administration since 2015.
MU brings excellent scientists thanks to MASH grants The Grant Agency of Masaryk University has opened another round of calls for the prestigious MASH and MASH Junior grants. Their aim is to attract successful scientists to Brno and offer them attractive conditions for the continuation of their long-term research at Masaryk University.
Šárka Pospíšilová and her team awarded for Best Publications in 2021 Czech Medical Association of J.E. Purkyně Awarded the best scientific publications published in 2021. The prize for the best original work was awarded to Šárka Pospíšilová, MU Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies.
Fastest migration in human history undertaken by Avars Researcher Zuzana Hofmanová played a key role in solving the 1,400-year-old riddle of where the Avars came from. It took them only ten years to get from Mongolia to Central Europe.