“It’s Your Senate,” Says Its Chair, Kateřina Kashi
The Academic Senate is not a distant body that merely approves regulations and budgets. It is a space for open discussion, where even uncomfortable questions can be raised.
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30 VSB-TUO researchers included in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list
A total of 30 researchers from VSB – Technical University of Ostrava are included in the prestigious international Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists 2026 database, which identifies researchers with a significant citation impact.
Rector Igor Ivan: A year that demonstrated the momentum of change and the power of dialogue
After one year in office, Rector Igor Ivan describes the past twelve months as an exceptionally intensive and successful start. In a remarkably short time, the university has advanced key areas ranging from modern education and cutting-edge research to strategic international partnerships.
Materials engineering should not only push the boundaries of knowledge, but also deliver practical solutions
A new addition to the Energy Lab of the REFRESH project is materials scientist Dr. Sehreish Abrar
From Cameroon to Ostrava: "VSB–TUO became my second home"
Henry successfully graduated from the English-ta ught Applied Geology programme at VSB–TUO and earned his Master's degree in June.
Frauke Mickler: Fraunhofer Innovation Platform bridges the gap between research and industry
Interview with Frauke Mickler, Program Manager for International Research Collaboration at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
VSB-TUO Appoints New Management, headed by the youngest rector in University history
One of the most significant ceremonial events in the academic world recently took place at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: the inauguration of the new rector and vice-rectors.
The Energy Research Centre Has a New Director
As of 1 February 2025, Dr. Karel Borovec has taken over as the director of the Energy Research Centre (ERC). The centre has long been engaged in energy research and works with both industrial and academic partners.
We have a good chance of making a groundbreaking discovery, says a PhD student from the EBEAM Project
Ondřej Sakreida, a first-year PhD student at the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology at VŠB-TUO, has joined the EBEAM project team. Despite needing to balance his research for the project with his studies, he was pleased to accept the offer to collaborate with ERA Chair project holder Mark Rümmeli. In this interview, Ondřej shares his expectations and tasks within the project.