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.
New system to make detection of chemical warfare agents easier Scientists from the MU Faculty of Pharmacy are collaborating on the development of a system enabling more accurate detection of chemical warfare agents. Research in this area is taking on an increasing urgency given the current geopolitical situation.
Faculty of Pharmacy: development thanks to prestigious EU grants Two years after becoming part of Masaryk University, the Faculty of Pharmacy succeeded in the prestigious ERA Chairs call. The financial resources will be used for a new scientific facility.
Passing down a family business is a delicate process, says economist Read the interview with Pavla Marciánová from MU Faculty of Economics and Administration about passing down a family business to the children.
Cybersecurity between Brno and Cambridge Read the interview with Ross J. Anderson who received an honorary doctorate from Masaryk University.
Nobel Prize laureates brought sounds of science to refectory A packed Mendel Museum refectory hosted the “Sounds of Science” seminar with two Nobel Prize laureates.
Brno Ph.D. Talent: Fourteen young scientists from MU recognised The Mayor of the City of Brno presented a check for CZK 300,000 to finalists of the 11th year of the competition Brno Ph.D. Talent as acknowledgement of their achievements.
Pavel Plevka wins prestigious ERC grant for the second time For scientists, receiving the European Research Council’s (ERC) grant is like winning gold at the Olympics. Structural virologist Pavel Plevka has already won his second one and the tenth overall for Masaryk University.
