29 Sep

By Images: Researcher's Night 2026 Attracted Hundreds of Visitors

On Friday, September 25, we took part in the nationwide science outreach event “Researcher's Night”. At our stations in the KYPO Lab at the Faculty of Informatics at Masaryk University, we introduced visitors to the world of data, citizen science, and artificial intelligence through interactive demonstrations and activities. Here is a selection of photos that capture the atmosphere of the entire evening.

21 Sep

Warning: phishing emails are impersonating the Rector of Masaryk University

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University is warning users about phishing emails impersonating the Rector of the University. The fraudulent messages are designed to build trust, prompt recipients to respond quickly, and initiate further communication. The subsequent conversation may aim to obtain sensitive university information or persuade the recipient to make or facilitate a payment.

13 Aug

Masaryk University Is Helping Change the Rules of Open Access Publishing

Masaryk University is part of a process aimed at creating a system in which neither readers pay to access scientific articles nor authors pay to publish them. In Czechia, the university is establishing a national centre linked to the European Diamond Capacity Hub.

11 Aug

Warning: university users’ identities misused to send fraudulent emails

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University is warning about fraudulent emails that misuse the identities of university users in an attempt to obtain money, while also gathering information about the recipient and their work environment.

13 Jul

MUNI IT Services Survey Results: Users Appreciate Stability and Confirm Growing Interest in AI

As in previous years, the Institute of Computer Science has once again evaluated the satisfaction of MUNI students and staff with IT services. The survey, the results of which are now available, provides not only vital feedback but also specific stimuli for future development. This year’s findings confirm a long-term trend: high user satisfaction, clearly defined areas with room for improvement, and an increasing interest in artificial intelligence.

22 Jun

Obrazem: Červnové setkání IT komunity na Filozofické fakultě MU

12 May

Warning: phishing attacks from compromised university accounts are escalating

The Cybersecurity Team of Masaryk University warns of a large-scale phishing campaign spreading from compromised academic accounts. Attackers are abusing trusted email addresses and, under various pretexts, attempting to obtain login credentials or solicit payments.

29 Apr

EOSC CZ Node Joins the EOSC Federation

The Czech Republic has reached a significant milestone in the development of research data management and open science. The EOSC CZ Node has been approved as a candidate node in the second wave of the EOSC Federation, which connects European services, infrastructures, and repositories for working with research data.