Archive

Jiří Homola promoted to SPIE Fellow

23 Mar 2012

Jiří Homola is a leading researcher in the area of optical biosensors and, in particular, biosensors based on surface plasmons. His expertise is multidisciplinary spanning the theoretical and experimental investigation of photonic/plasmonic nanostructures, design and development of novel optical sensor platforms, development of methods for interfacing optical sensor platforms with biological and artificial receptors, and development of detection methodologies for specific bioanalytical applications.

European project EPOS in Prague

22 Mar 2012

The Institute of Geophysics organized the Regional Conference of the European project EPOS that took place from 19 to 21 March, 2012 in the Hotel Globus in Prague. The conference was opened by Jan Zedník and the director of the institute Pavel Hejda who is a Co-chairman of one of the eight working groups. CzechGeo/EPOS which is the system of geophysical observatations performed by geoscience institutions of the Czech Republic is financed by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. The representative of the Ministry of Education Petr Ventluka also participated in the conference.

Conference on the importance of Václav Havel to contemporary history

21 Mar 2012

Václav Havel as a publically involved intellectual was the subject of a working conference, which was held by the Institute for Contemporary History of the ASCR on March 19, 2012 at the Headquarters of the ASCR in Prague. According to the director of the Institute of the Contemporary Oldřich Tůma two reasons led to the organization of this one-day event– the motif of the symbolic farewell to Václav Havel and venerating his memory and an attempt for an examination and discussion on Havel’s impact as publically involved personality meant for Czech society and its history.

Travel grants for young researchers to attend ESOF 2012

20 Mar 2012

Various organizations, including the Swiss Embassy in Ireland, the Swedish Research Council (VR), the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI) and the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) offer travel grants to help young researchers who wish to attend ESOF2012. The ESOF2012 event to be held in Dublin, 11-15 July 2012 will bring together over 5,000 scientists; business leaders; senior EU and government officials; and international scientific media to discuss the best of European science and to address all of the current major global scientific challenges, including Energy, Climate Change, Food and Health. Themes include Food Security to The Life and Death of the Universe.

The Scientific Cooperation with the National Council of Science and Technology of the United Mexican States

19 Mar 2012

The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and The National Council of Science and Technology of the United Mexican States (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technología – CONACYT) signed an agreement on March 14, 2012 on scientific cooperation to promote, develop and strenghten the relationship and also support activities related to the exchange of scientific and technical information and experience between both countries. Under this Agreement, specific programs of cooperation will be carried out in various areas of mutual interest within the development of activities and cooperation. The collaboration will be established in areas of Mathematics, Physics and Earth Sciences; Life and Chemical Sciences; Humanities and the Social Sciences.

Prague Nobel Get-Together

16 Mar 2012

The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the AS CR, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and the Israeli Embassy in Prague invite you to participate at the Prague Nobel Get-Together which will be held in Prague on May 30-31, 2012. This meeting represents a unique opportunity, especially for students and young scientists, to meet highly distinguished international scholars and discuss their ideas and projects directly with the most knowledgeable experts in the fields of biological chemistry, structural biology and material sciences. The program consists of four sessions focused on the life and death of proteins (structural biology of protein synthesis and protein degradation pathways) and on the use of material science for medicine and biology. Keynote lectures will be complemented by shorter talks by invited speakers and a poster section.

EPOS PP Regional Conference 2012

14 Mar 2012

The EPOS Preparatory Phase (PP) project regularly organizes regional conferences to promote the research infrastructure and, specifically, involve and exchange experience among regional stakeholders. The first regional conference will be focused on the Central European area and will be held in Prague.

The European Research Council marks 5 years of funding to over 2,500 top researchers

2 Mar 2012

The European Research Council, which funds outstanding researchers throughout Europe, is 29 February 2012 turning five. To celebrate this milestone, the ERC is organising a two-day event starting today in Brussels with first-class research personalities from around the world. The event “5 Years of Excellent IDEAS” will chart the ERC's achievements to date; it will allow participants to share their thoughts on excellence and "brain circulation" in the global scientific landscape and will deem how crucial frontier research is for Europe's growth and competitiveness.

Cooperation between the AS CR and the Czech Radio Broadcast

24 Feb 2012

A reciprocal cooperation between the AS CR and the Czech Radio Broadcast was confirmed on 19. January 2012 by signing of the Memorandum. At the occasion of this ceremonial act Jiří Drahoš, the president of AS CR met in his office with the director of the Czech Radio Broadcast Petr Duhan and other guests.

The Academy of Sciences opened the New Year with Magic Flute

23 Jan 2012

The Academy of Science of the Czech Republic together with National theatre organized on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 a new years performance in Estates Theatre in Prague. On this gala occasion which has become already a tradition met the representatives of the academia, politics, Church and other honorary guests. The chosen performance for this year was an imaginative opera Magic Flute by Mozart in which fairy-tale and comic elements meld with sage philosophy and symbolism of the mysterious Masonic order.