Molecular biologist and geneticist Šárka Pospíšilová, who also serves as Vice-Rector of Masaryk University for Research and Doctoral Studies, has been awarded the national Medal of Merit for her work in science and research. Her work has significantly advanced the diagnosis of leukaemia and has contributed to a deeper understanding of the genetic make-up of the Czech population.
In mid-October, both students and staff could find out everything about Erasmus programmes.
Valdemar Švábenský has worked with some of the most cited researchers in the world, but says that the Faculty of Informatics keeps up with the world’s top institutions.
Tomáš Fiala returned to MU in October with an ERC Starting Grant. He has now also signed a contract with the Experientia Foundation, which will support the establishment of his laboratory at the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Science.
In the second round of elections, Luděk Bláha, the current Vice Dean for Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Science, was elected as the candidate for Dean of the Faculty of Science. He received 18 out of 26 votes.
Beata Bedřichová, a bachelor’s student at the Faculty of Social Studies, decided to make the most of her studies by spending part of a semester abroad and boosting her language skills. Now, she shares her experience from Málaga – along with a few practical tips that might inspire others to take the same step.
She wanted to study environment and health and focused on toxicology in her master´s programme. Hana Slámová enjoys working in laboratories and, as a lecturer at Bioscope, is involved in popularization and educational activities during summer schools and during the year.
At the end of last week, Masaryk University held graduation ceremonies for graduates of doctoral study programmes.