Rector Bareš handed over decrees to the new Associate Professors

The ceremony of handing over the appointment decrees to the new Associate Professors took place in the refectory of the Augustinian Abbey on Mendel Square. Twenty-four Associate Professors were successfully habilitated at eight MU faculties, including Ondřej Caha, Jaroslav Hnilica and Petra Procházková Schrumpfová from our Faculty of Science. Congratulations!

17 Jun 2024 Gabriela Peringerová Barbora Kameníková

Ondřej Caha and Martin Bareš. Photo: Martin Indruch

Jaroslav Hnilica and Martin Bareš. Photo: Martin Indruch

Petra Procházková Schrumpfová and Martin Bareš. Photo: Martin Indruch

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From Labs to Life: PhD Journeys Unplugged

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Czech Team Shines at the International Earth Science Olympiad in China (IESO 2025), Bringing Home Eight Medals

The Czech national team achieved an extraordinary triumph at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025), a prestigious competition for high school students from around the world. The event, held in Jining, China, from August 7 to 17, 2025, tested both theoretical knowledge and practical skills across disciplines such as geology, hydrology, climatology, astronomy, and environmental science. In addition, the competition evaluated research capabilities and teamwork.
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