The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences joins the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences and other research institutions in their disagreement with the sudden reduction in science funding in the state budget for 2025 and shares their concerns about the consequences of this step.
The first ever FZU Theater Days were part of the Open Days at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences at Slovanka. Over the course of two days, five performances of various genres were presented, demonstrating that events combining science and art have the potential to appeal to audiences of all ages, from experts to the general public.
In addition to a wide range of tours, lectures, and workshops for schools and the public, the Open Days at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences also brought something new in the form of the Institute of Physics Theater Days.
Professor Tomáš Jungwirth from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences has been included in the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list of the world's most cited scientists for the fourth time. This annual list recognizes researchers whose contributions have demonstrated broad and significant influence in their fields.
On October 1–2, the final stage of the international evaluation of research teams for the 2020–2024 period took place at FZU. This event marked the culmination of a months-long process during which FZU scientists prepared extensive documentation of their research achievements over the past five years. In the first phase, each of the institute’s 20 teams selected their best publications, which were subsequently assessed by international reviewers. The results were excellent, with the majority of outputs ranked in the two highest categories – outstanding and excellent.
Dr. Sriram Sundaresan is joining the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors.
Some of our colleagues have commented for the weekly Respekt on the case of abuse of a superior position, which according to testimony occurred for several years at the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The management of FZU expresses its full support to all those who have been harmed by such behaviour. At the same time, the management of FZU thanks all those who have contributed and are contributing to the creation of an open and safe working environment through their testimony.
How many nanometres does your hand measure? Why does nothing stand still in the nano- world? And what does atomic force microscopy allow us to do? This and more is revealed in the new comic book Secrets of the Nano- World, published by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The comic book introduces the frequently mentioned, but rarely taught topic of nanotechnology to (not only) students and teachers.
