Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science

19 Jun

How to Teach Better, Keep Up with Technology, and Stay Motivated

The Forum for Quality Teaching, organized by Masaryk University’s Center for the Development of Pedagogical Competencies (CERPEK), aims to support, inspire, and connect educators who strive for high-quality and innovative teaching. Congratulations to our faculty members Olga Rotreklová, Jan Sychr (Department of Botany and Zoology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University), and Hugo Semrád (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University), who received the Masaryk University Vice Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for their outstanding work!

18 Jun

Petra Vojáčková has been awarded a start-up grant by the Experientia Foundation, enabling her to set up her own research group within the Department of Chemistry at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science

Petra Vojáčková, a graduate of both our Faculty of Science and Harvard University, has been awarded a prestigious three-year start-up grant from the Experientia Foundation, covering the period 2027 to 2029. Thanks to the foundation’s support, this young scientist will establish her own research group within the Department of Chemistry at Masaryk University's Faculty of Science, starting in January 2027. A state-of-the-art laboratory awaits her.

Invitation

17 Jun

Invitation to the International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry

The Third International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry , a conference (mainly) for PhD candidates organised by University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague will take place on November 6 and 7, 2026 in the Dejvice campus, Prague, Czechia. The International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry is a conference organized since 2024 at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague by PhD candidates for PhD candidates under the auspice of the vice-rector for doctoral studies and PhD support.

Research achievements and awards

15 Jun

Dean's Awards 2026

The Department of Chemistry was proudly represented among the recipients of this year’s Dean’s Awards of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. Tereza Procházková received the award in the category Best Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Student, Lukáš Veselý was recognized as Best Doctoral Student, and Hugo Semrád was honored in the category Outstanding Teachers. Congratulations to all awardees!

Invitation

8 Jun

Invitation to the lecture: Strain, Weak Bonds, Rearrangement, and Nitrogen Transfer: Harnessing Functionalized Hydroxylamines in Modular Heterocycle Synthesis

We invite you to a lecture by Professor László Kürti, Department of Chemistry, Rice University, USA, entitled Strain, Weak Bonds, Rearrangement, and Nitrogen Transfer: Harnessing Functionalized Hydroxylamines in Modular Heterocycle Synthesis. The lecture will take place on 25 June 2026 at 3:00 pm in B11/206.

NewsResearch achievements and awards

4 Jun

Awards of the Head of the Department of Chemistry 2026

The head of the Department of Chemistry, Petr Táborský, has presented the Head of the Department of Chemistry 2026 awards to the five best students for their excellent research or study results, representation of the department, or contribution to the student community.