Brno Ph.D. Talent 2026

A competition for doctoral students from four partner universities in Brno. The scholarship will be awarded to the top 25 students who convince the expert committee of the exceptionality of their previous results and the quality of the proposed scientific project. The competition language is English. A Workshop for Applicants will also be held for interested parties on 3 September 2026 at the JCMM premises.

DDT Gabriela Bučeková

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We cordially invite you to the defence of the dissertation thesis of our colleague Gabriela Bučeková, DSP Biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics.

DDT David Čechák and Václav Hejret

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We cordially invite you to the defence of the dissertation thesis of our colleagues  David Čechák (DSP Life Sciences) and Václav Hejret (DSP Biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics).

Science and Technology Festival 2026

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Come and experience science with all your senses! Three days of discovery, experiments, and inspiration await visitors of all ages. Admission is free.

DDT Andrea Tripepi

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

We cordially invite you to the defence of the dissertation thesis of our colleague Andrea Tripepi, DSP Biomolecular chemistry and bioinformatics.

Czech European Researchers' Night 2026

9:00 AM – 3:15 PM

INFO ONLY IN CZECH

MUNI SCI PhD Day 2026

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The MUNI SCI PhD Day provides valuable guidance on making the most of your PhD journey and opportunities to connect with fellow doctoral students and supervisors. And you can also look forward to networking over some delicious refreshment!

Dean´s Barbecue 2026

4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

A traditional, informal gathering of students and faculty leadership to mark the start of the new academic year. Come see for yourself that deans are only human, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with tasty treats—and not just from the grill.

Czech European Researchers' Night 2026

5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

How do cells, plants, or animals communicate with one another? What do signals from space reveal to us, and how do modern technologies communicate? Come and discover the fascinating world of science at this year’s Researchers' Night, featuring the theme "Communication."

Irina Ritsch: Transthyretin aggregation in fluid flow- a structural perspective/ Special New Year´s Seminar

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Accept our invitation to a special New Year's seminar by Irina Ritsch, Scripps Research Institute.

Bioinformatics Workshop - Genome assembly

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Gain hands-on eperience in analyzing modern genomics data. Open to scientists and non-academics.

Training on Knowledge Security: Why It Matters and How to Ensure It

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

How can we protect the most valuable thing we have – our knowledge? We cordially invite you to a training session where we will present a new methodology for ensuring knowledge security at MU.

NCBR seminar: Eva Nagyová & Monika Kuchlei Sieberová

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to Starter pack for researchers’ (in)visibility a lecture by Eva Nagyová & Monika Kuchlei Sieberová, RECTORATE, MU

NCBR seminar: Marko Anderluh

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The talk summarizes a decade of research focused on the design of DNA gyrase/topo IV inhibitors and galectin-8 inhibitors.

Meeting with PhD supervisors

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We invite all doctoral supervisors to a meeting with the director of the NCBR, Prof. RNDr. Michaela Wimmerová, Ph.D. We will inform you about the current changes in the doctoral admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year and other news regarding doctoral studies.

NCBR seminar: Martina Mašková

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Accept the invitation to a lecture by Martina Mašková, a presenter and editor at Český rozhlas Plus, where she hosts programs such as Ranní Plus and Laboratoř, on the topic of science popularization.

NCBR seminar: David Bednář

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to a lecture FireProt: Advancing Protein Stability Engineering through Integrated Computational Approaches given by David Bednář, RECETOX, SCI MUNI.

#PoznejNCBR

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We cordially invite you to this special event, which will offer you a behind-the-scenes look at research and study at the NCBR department. Visitors can look forward to demonstrations of scientific and student projects, guided tour to the NMR laboratory, and informal discussions with participating students and teachers.

NCBR seminar: Catherine Freudenreich

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to a lecture Replication and Repair of Structure-Forming Repeats: Role of Repositioning to the Nuclear Peripherygiven by Catherine Freudenreich, Tufts University, USA.

NCBR seminar: Marek Šebesta

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are invited to a lecture On the Crosstalk between Transcription and DNA Repair given by Marek Šebesta, NCBR, MU.

NCBR seminar: Anne Imberty

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are coridially invited to a lecture Lectins and Lectomes for Deciphering the Glycocode given by Anne Imberty, CERMAV-CNRS, France.

CZECH PHD BIOINFORMATICS CONFERENCE

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come and join a two-day conference bringing together Ph.D. students in bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, and computational biology from across the Czech Republic to present their research and connect with peers and experts. The program features student talks, a poster session, and an invited speaker, complemented by feedback and discussions with experienced scientists.

NCBR seminar: Matthias Thoms

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to a lecture Structural Basis of Eukaryotic Ribosome Assembly given by Matthias Thoms, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany.

NCBR seminar: Gabriel Demo

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to Ribosome assembly regulation given by Gabriel Demo, CEITEC, MU.

NCBR seminar: Jozef Hritz

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to 14-3-3Interactions with Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Implications for Amyloid Formation by Jozef Hritz, NCBR, MU.

NCBR seminar: Konstantinos Tripsianes

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the habilitation lecture on Studying Biomolecular Structures, Interactions, and Molecular Mechanisms Using Advanced NMR Techniques by Konstantinos Tripsianes, CEITEC, MU.

NMR Valtice, 2026: 39th Central European NMR Meeting

6:30 PM – 11:45 AM

NMR in Valtice is the annual meeting of the nuclear magnetic resonance community and serves as the principal international forum for reporting outstanding research and development on new NMR methods, techniques and tools for research and application in science and technology.

Life After PhD – Special Workshop Edition: HOW I TURNED MY PhD INTO A GLOBAL BUSINESS

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Life After PhD – Special Workshop Edition – with Jan Neuman, PhD CEO & Co-founder, NenoVision s.r.o.

SLUNOVRAT/SUMMER SOLSTICE 2026

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the traditional NCBR Solstice, which will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The event is for students of all levels of study, staff and friends of the NCBR Institute. You can look forward to refreshments and there will be more or less organized entertainment.

Soutěž studentských prací- LIPKA

8:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Soutěž studentských prací se vztahem k životnímu prostředí, ekologii, udržitelnosti a zdravému životnímu stylu v Jihomoravském kraji.

NADANÍ a STEM CONFERENCE

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Srdečně Vás zveme na jedinečnou konferenci, která je určena učitelům, ředitelům škol, školním psychologům i pedagogům působícím v mimoškolním vzdělávání. Všem, kteří chtějí objevovat, poznávat a rozvíjet talenty v oblasti přírodních věd.

Summer School - Multiscale Modelling Methods

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Study cutting-edge computer simulations to solve chemical and biochemical problems ranging from supramolecular chemistry to structural biology. Explore a world beyond the reach of experimental methods, where molecular modelling plays a pivotal role in rationalising new materials, understanding the foundations of life, and designing new drugs.

Registration deadlines: 1st May 2026, 23:59 (early birds); 30th June 2026, 23:59 (final)

Brno Ph.D. Talent 2026

A competition for doctoral students from four partner universities in Brno. The scholarship will be awarded to the top 25 students who convince the expert committee of the exceptionality of their previous results and the quality of the proposed scientific project. The competition language is English. A Workshop for Applicants will also be held for interested parties on 3 September 2026 at the JCMM premises.