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An international team of researchers has developed an advanced computational model based on a neural network that can quickly and accurately predict the behavior of motor oil enriched with nanoparticles under heating and flow in demanding industrial conditions. This makes it possible to significantly speed up calculations required for the development of more efficient technologies.
Researchers from the University of Ostrava have confirmed that even medium-altitude mountain areas are exposed to significant natural hazards. Based on field research and data analysis conducted after the 2024 floods, they identified the main patterns of debris flows in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains. At the same time, they highlight the need for more systematic prevention in mountain regions that have so far been largely overlooked.
The scene in our PF does not symbolise only nature, but it is a branching landscape breathing with life, searching for its space, and reacting to light, space, energy, and time.
Scientists from the University of Ostrava have demonstrated that a slight change in the relative arrangement of two ultrathin layers of material can significantly affect its interaction with light. Their discovery, published in the prestigious journal
Nano Letters, paves the way for the development of more efficient solar cells, photodetectors, and quantum devices.
In mid-October, the University of Ostrava hosted a distinctive workshop titled “Future Sustainability Transition Pathways for Central and Eastern European Regions,” supported by REFRESH project.
Calculations and simulations are now underway to ensure that efforts toward ecological behaviour, with regard to future generations, will no longer go hand in hand with higher financial costs.
From 8 October, please use extra caution near the entrance to Buildings L and M.
Scientists from the University of Ostrava have taken a fresh look at some of the most destructive natural disasters on our planet—so-called megalandslides. Their research shows that these giant landslides are not mainly predisposed by steep slopes, rock types, or climate, as was often thought. Instead, the major factor is the topographic setting, which reflects the geological evolution of the landscape. The most at-risk places are mountain ranges along major fault lines and volcanic regions.
Renowned urban ecologist Dr. Salman Qureshi has joined the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Science through the Global Experts program. He brings a fresh perspective on cities—as ecosystems of opportunity where sustainability is driven by collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision.
Dr. Marcin Spyra, a renowned expert in sustainable urban development, has joined the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Science under the Global Experts program. His research focuses on the transformation of green fields and post-mining and post-industrial areas in cities.
Stephen moved to Ostrava for his master’s studies at the Faculty of Science. During his time at the University of Ostrava, he managed to balance between studies, family and work. After obtaining his master’s degree in mathematics, he had the opportunity to move to the USA. Learn about his time here!
Science knows no boundaries today. With the advent of modern communication technologies, research teams around the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. A strong bond has recently formed between the Czech city of Ostrava and Indian Allahabad, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and bringing significant results in the field of nanostructure physics.
On 22-29 April 2024, the Academic Community of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava elected its representatives to the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava (AS FS OU).
Following the election schedule of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Science at the University of Ostrava for period 23. 5. 2024 – 22. 5. 2027, the Election Committee published the following candidate’s list.
Construction of the building for the "smarter" region has begun. Professor Roman Hájek, the main face of the Life Environment Research Center Ostrava (LERCO), ceremonially laid the foundation stone together with the Rector of the University of Ostrava, Petr Kopecký, the governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region, Jan Krkoška, the mayor of Ostrava, Jan Dohnal, and the Dean of the UO Faculty of Medicine, Rastislav Maďar. The construction, costing nearly 700 million Czech crowns, is part of a strategic project aimed at significantly advancing the UO in the field of science. The construction should be completed in 2026, with the project operating at full capacity in the same year. The overall cost of LERCO is around 1.8 billion Czech crowns.
A Year of Magical Transformations
Talented graduate of Ostrava's Wichterlov Gymnasium, Šimon Černý, achieved another success under the banner of the Faculty of Science at Ostrava University. The protégé of Dr. František Karlický earned second place in the Czech Brain competition for his work in the field of nanostructure physics.
The University of Ostrava has announced a public procurement for the general contractor for the construction of a new science research centre LERCO worth nearly 700 million CZK. The total budget of the strategic project amounts to 1,874 billion CZK.
Four years ago, the Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava (UO) joined forces with partners from different continents. Although the extensive student and staff exchanges between Czechia, Canada, Vietnam and Ukraine were significantly disrupted by the pandemic and the war, the future is promising.
Study at the Department of Human Geography and Regional Development includes diverse excursions. For example, the Erasmus students have now swapped their class in Ostrava for Prague and headed straight to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Czernin Palace.
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