Past Events

The scientific work of our colleague, Mgr. Ing. Oleg Heczko, Dr., DSc., was recognized with the prestigious title of Doctor of Science.

On the last Friday in September, Researchers' Night attracted more than 1,400 physics enthusiasts of all ages to the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

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.

Patrik Čechvala, a postdoctoral researcher in the MSCA COFUND Physics for Future program, represented the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences at this year's national finale of the international contest FameLab.

In September, the installation of mirrors on three large telescopes (Large-Sized Telescope – LST) was completed on the Canary Island of La Palma. These telescopes will become part of the future Cherenkov Telescope Array observatory. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce that on Saturday, August 23^rd, our friend and colleague, physicist Dr. Karel Výborný, suddenly and tragically passed away. Karel died in an accident in the mountains he loved. He was 47 years old and is survived by his wife and two children.

Young Czech physicists in secondary schools are among the world's best at solving complex physics problems. The Czech team brought home a bronze medal from the finals of the International Young Physicists' Tournament in Lund, Sweden.