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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.

Three Nobel Prize winners to give lectures in Brno this summer

Registration for the Mendel Genetics Conference, which is co-organised by Masaryk University to mark the bicentennial of the birth of the founder of genetics, Gregor Johann Mendel, will close by the end of March.

MU Polar Station in Antarctica celebrates 15 years since opening

The Czech polar station, built between 2004 and 2006 on the remote James Ross Island in Antarctica by its operator, Masaryk University, will mark the 15th anniversary of its official inauguration.

MU scientists: Mendel’s DNA from hair, teeth, and bone samples match

Scientists from Masaryk University are certain that they have found the remains of G. J. Mendel in the Augustinian grave at Brno’s Central Cemetery. Matching mitochondrial DNA from hair, teeth, and bone samples have proven it.