Science

The RECETOX research centre is one of the fourth WHO Collaborating Centre in the Czech Republic.

This year’s Masaryk University expedition to Antarctica will have 23 members divided into two teams. Part of the expedition will head to Johann Gregor Mendel Czech Antarctic Station, where they will spend about two months, while a smaller team of nine people will work on Nelson Island for over two weeks.

Cross-border cooperation between three universities and one start-up brought Masaryk University significant success in technology transfer at the end of the year 2022. A contract worth 441,000 euros will enable a new technology to be put into practice that significantly increases the success rate of assisted reproduction.

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.

Vice-rector for Research and Doctoral Studies Šárka Pospíšilová presented to 33 doctoral study programme graduates and their supervisors their awards for excellent achievements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.