“Wealth” was this year’s theme of the European Researchers’ Night, held on September 26. Nearly 7,000 visitors stopped by the Masaryk University. Animators from all three physics deparments prepared a diverse program for all age groups. At our physics stations, we didn’t count the visitors, but the interest was huge! Thank you to everyone who came – you were amazing. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Animators from the staff and students prepared an exciting program revealing the transformations in science and physics. In an entertaining and popularizing way, they addressed visitors, young and old. We did not count how many visitors arrived for any of the physics programs, but the individual stations were always full.
The detailed program offered by the physics departments can be found here.
Right on the ground floor, visitors could explore an exhibition of images from an electron microscope. In lecture hall F1, they were greeted by an impressive Tesla coil, while in F2 they discovered various machines designed to work as perpetual motion devices – but which ultimately failed. On the third floor, the traditional astrophysics activities were in full swing, and lecture hall F3 transformed into the planet Arrakis, where Fremen showcased the wealth of this desert world. In the darkened room F4, fluorescence and experiments on the edge of light reigned supreme. In the basement of Building 6, the electron microscopy lab opened its doors, giving visitors not only a look at how this instrument works but also revealing fascinating details of historical and foreign coins. And finally – Building 7 was dedicated to the wealth of plasma.
Two lectures held during Mendel Days 2025 invite visitors to explore the connection between ancient philosophy and modern plasma science. From the concept of fire as a classical element to cutting-edge plasma research at CEPLANT and DPPT, the program offers a unique insight into how this powerful state of matter is studied and applied in industry, biology, and materials science.
The 4th Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications (PNB) Workshop took place from October 20-23, 2025, in Češkovice near Blansko, bringing together 37 researchers from seven institutions across four European countries. Since its founding in 2019, the workshop has grown into a valued tradition that fosters collaboration within the PNB research group and its international partners. This year’s program featured inspiring presentations, joint project discussions, and networking in the scenic surroundings of the Moravian Karst.
