Philologists used tomography to read an ancient curse tablet
Latin text written on an ancient curse tablet from Savaria is due to corrosion almost unreadable today. Thus, philologist used modern technology to read it.
For the second semester, MU students can get an international educational experience without having to leave Brno. The unique opportunity to enrol in free online or “hybrid” courses is made possible by the EDUC Alliance.
Fifteen important personalities who work at Masaryk University or are its alumni will receive the Brno City Prize for 2021 today from the metropolis where they live and work.
Irena Radová, head of the Department of Classical Studies at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Arts, was elected as the new Dean of the Faculty on 10 January. In a secret ballot, she received more votes than Markéta Kulhánková, her competitor for the job.
On Wednesday, 15 December, the president of the Czech Republic signed decrees appointing 80 professors, 10 of whom work at Masaryk University.
Two candidates, both from the Department of Classical Studies, are vying to become dean of the Faculty of Arts in 2022–2026. Who will take over the reins from the current dean, Milan Pol, will be decided on 10 January.
A summary of the most important and most interesting things that happened at Masaryk University in 2021.
Second MUNI Scientist Awards granted at the annual conference of the Grant Agency of Masaryk University.
Next year, the city of Brno will be celebrating the 200th birthday of G. J. Mendel. Involved in the festivities will be Masaryk University, which recently began publishing the findings of a comprehensive research project focused on this ground-breaking scientist.