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“Students Can Turn to Me with Any Problem,” Says Ombudsperson Beáta Idesová

21 aprilSince January of this year, Beáta Idesová has been serving as the ombudsperson at CEITEC Brno University of Technology, succeeding Katarína Rovenská. In addition to her doctoral studies, this confiden

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Cybersecurity is booming. The first students are evaluating new proCyber program at BUT

17 aprilCybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields, and demand for professionals significantly exceeds supply. The professional program proCyber (CZ only) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and

People

A frog in his coat of arms: The exceptional life of Sir Frank Lampl, Brno native and BUT civil engineer

14 aprilOn April 6, 2026, exactly one hundred years have passed since the birth of František “Frank” Lampl. A native of Brno and a civil engineering student at the Brno University of Technology, he lived an e

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ALANIS project combats light pollution

10 aprilLight pollution – excessive or improperly directed artificial lighting that spills into places where it is not needed – has in recent decades become an unwelcome companion of modern life. It affects t

Ideas and Discoveries

Microscope of the Future: Combining Light and Electrons Wins Prestigious Grant

24 marchSince the beginning of this year, a project to develop a light-based electron microscope, LightEM, has been underway at CEITEC Brno University of Technology (BUT). The principal investigator is Andrea

Ideas and Discoveries

BUT startup LR SmartWater is digitizing Czech heating industry. Their models will also help water utilities and cities

22 marchYears ago, Jaroslav Raclavský from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at BUT taught Jakub Lžičař. Today, they run the BUT startup LR SmartWater together and aim to move Czech district heating and water

Sport

Student Jan Jilčík collects medals in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling tournaments

13 november 2025Jan Jilčík is studying for a master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Communication and Control Technology and is also one of the best Czech competitors in his category (blue belt, 77 kg) in Brazili

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Study of technology and volleyball both require perseverance and discipline. BUT gives students the opportunity to excel in both.

18 august 2025Brno University of Technology (BUT) prides itself not only on science and research, but also on its strong sporting spirit. One of the most traditional sports at BUT has since the beginning been volle

The American dream through Czech eyes or a year studying in Nebraska

Journal | Dominik Klement | 17. prosince 2022

It will be about a year since I boarded a plane to Nebraska at the Prague airport. But the journey itself began long before that. Since my first year I knew that I wanted to travel during my studies, ideally to Switzerland, Germany or America. And it was to the USA that I managed to get.In January, I learned about the